Fender opens new Hollywood facility
Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering. “We’re investing in the future,” said CEO Andy Mooney. “We have…
New Regal Tip signature sticks
Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks – The Sobelizer. Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper, Sobel has played in…
BBIC expands to new HQ
The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware. The new facility will house its warehousing, sales, marketing and administration operations. Since 2008, the HQ has…
JHS adds new Angel recorder range
JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel. The Angel recorders feature a simulated wood grain finish combined with cream coloured mouthpiece, ring joint and…
AKG launches new vocal mic
AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone. The mic features a specially engineered circuitry and custom-designed components to prevent…
New book gets up close with drumming world
MI marketing and PR veteran Dave Phillips has launched a new photo-biographic book on drumming – From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II. The book is a photographic celebration of…
B&M adds new artists
Aguilar Amplification and DR Strings have added Chris Clark of Hunter & The Bear to their artist rosters. Chris Clark, bass player with British rock band Hunter & The Bear has over…
NAMM announces TEC award nominations
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight…
Trio of new faces drive Reverb international push
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad. “Reverb.com has dramatically changed…
Ultimate Support Announces Partnership with OnTrack Sales
Ultimate Support announced that they have partnered with OnTrack Sales for product representation in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Western Wisconsin. OnTrack Sales was established in 2012 by Danny Kent. Danny…
New NAMM museum exhibit spotlights Casio
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) recently celebrated the debut of Spotlight on Casio, the latest addition to the museum’s many exhibits and musical instrument collections. Open until 29th January…
Pioneer DJ adds new mixer and iOS tools
A new two-channel mixer is joining the Pioneer DJ range – the DJM-450 and a new iOS control device aimed at novice DJs. Inheriting features and design elements from…