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Musical Instrument Retail News February 22, 2024

‘A Reed Before the Wind…': Clarinet & Saxophone Reed Sales

Vitally important to the overall sound of both clarinets and saxophones, reeds can elevate even the most entry-level instrument or make the most finely crafted one sound like a defective,…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 22, 2024
Musical Instrument Retail News February 13, 2024

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Bags

Whether gigging and recording professionals, weekend warriors, beginners, or anywhere in between, guitarists and bassists all need the means to store and travel with their instruments! That's one of many…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 13, 2024
Musical Instrument Retail News January 26, 2024

Dealers' Choice Award-winner Kawai at the NAMM Show

Cory Callies and Kentaro Kawai receive Kawai America's 2023 Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Acoustic Piano Line of the Year" from MMR's Mike Lawson.

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 26, 2024
Musical Instrument Retail News January 26, 2024

MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winner Buffet Crampon at the NAMM Show

MMR publisher Mike Lawson and Buffet Crampon's Francois Kloc, Jérôme Perrod, and Al Maniscalco with the Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Band & Orchestra Line of the Year."

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 26, 2024