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People September 24, 2014

Percussionist Korpela Joins Majestic/Mapex Roster

Mapex & Majestic Concert percussion recently welcomed Pete Korpela to their roster of Artists. Korpela is a Latin Grammy Award-nominated percussionist.  Since moving to Los Angeles in 1997, he has…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 24, 2014
People September 14, 2014

Ovation Names Wallace as Brand Manager

KMC Music has appointed Darren Wallace as brand manager for Ovation Guitars. As a master luthier, Wallace has been an integral part of Ovation’s product design and development throughout his…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 14, 2014
People September 11, 2014

Jim Bailey Joins Renkus-Heinz

Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of industry veteran Jim Bailey to a newly created product marketing position.   Bailey comes to Renkus-Heinz after serving as general manager of Aphex, a manufacturer of…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 11, 2014
People September 11, 2014

GitaarBizz Appointed as New Guild Distributor

Guild Guitars has named GitaarBizz as the new Guild distributor for Germany, Austria, and the Benelux. Industry vet Ruud Elbers founded GitaarBizz in 2013, after an 18 year stint as…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 11, 2014
People September 4, 2014

Combs Appointed GC's Senior VP of Marketing

Guitar Center CEO Mike Pratt has announced the appointment of Eddie Combs to the position of Guitar Center senior vice president, Marketing. Combs’ appointment is the result of an extensive,…

Christian Wissmuller
Sep 4, 2014
People August 28, 2014

Yamaha Corporation of America Names Harris Customer Support Manager

Carl Harris has been appointed as Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA)’s customer support manager, leading the company’s commitment to serve the needs of its customers as effectively as possible.Harris, who…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 28, 2014
People August 27, 2014

Fender Welcomes Beats' Wood to Board of Directors

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Beats Electronics (Beats) president, Luke Wood, has joined Fender’s Board of Directors. Under Wood’s leadership, Beats, which is owned by Apple, has…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 27, 2014
People August 21, 2014

Wanamaker Named Amati USA President & COO

Amati USA has announced that industry veteran Jay Wanamaker has been named president & COO. Wanamaker will oversee all Amati U.S. operations, including Amati Woodwind & Brass Instruments and V.F.…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 21, 2014
People August 17, 2014

Córdoba Joins Selectron UK’s Catalog

Córdoba Guitars has partnered with Selectron (UK) Ltd. to distribute the in the Uunited Kingdom. “With Selectron’s long history of distributing MI brands to some of the UK’s top retailers,…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 17, 2014
People August 12, 2014

Micah Eberman Named VP of Brand Engagement at Zoom North America

Zoom North America has named Micah Eberman as its new Vice President of Brand Engagement. Eberman, previously an agency strategist and creative director for the company, will lead Zoom’s marketing…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 12, 2014
People July 18, 2014

Orange Amplification Promotes Gunter to Sales Director

Orange Amplification has promoted Antony Gunter to sales director with immediate effect.  This new role includes global sales responsibilities and day-to-day management of UK and USA sales teams.Antony joined Orange…

Christian Wissmuller
Jul 18, 2014