New look for JHS
Veteran UK distributor JHS has adopted a new logo and branding for 2016. With a new management structure, the firm says it has taken the opportunity to freshen up with…
GC Expands East Coast Presence with New Store Openings
Guitar Center has been expanding its footprint on the East Coast with recent store grand openings in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and West Springfield, Massachusetts. These two grand openings further underscore…
PRS adds new Mark Holcomb signature model
Following on from the limited edition Mark Holcomb signature model launched in 2015, PRS Guitars has released an SE version of the Periphery guitarist’s instrument. The SE Mark Holcomb features…
New Portugese partner for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced Portugal’s Total Music as non-exclusive distributor for its MI and entry-level installation products in the territory. Based in the city of Braga, in the north-west of Portugal,…
Taylor Guitars Debuts New 700 Series @ SNAMM
Andy Powers goes over the features and upgrades on the newly redesigned 700 Series from Taylor Guitars… Watch it here!
Korg launches in-store tuner display
Korg has launched a new piece of high-tech POS – a wall mounted in-store tuner display. The new display is designed to allow retailers to show off the firm’s wireless WDT1…
Sakae launches custom kit compiler
A new Sakae Drums online kit compiler is now available in the UK to help customers put together their ideal Sakae Drum kit, prior to ordering it at their nearest…
New base for FBT UK
FBT Audio has moved its UK base to new warehouse and office premises in Rochester, Kent. MD Mark Parkhouse, said: “Sales of FBT audio products and JTS microphones have increased so…
Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Hal Leonard Launches backwing Project
Hal Leonard’s Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site. Backwing will provide visitors with information…
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
Curbishley, CEO of PRG Music Group, Announces Resignation
CEO of the PRG Music Group, Mickey Curbishley has announced that he will be leaving Production Resource Group as of June 30, 2016. As CEO of PRG’s Music Group, Curbishley…