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News April 28, 2014

Zildjian Joey Kramer Artist Series Drumsticks

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer's new stick features a raw finish with large bead. The new 2014 design also features Zildjian’s exclusive DIP coating in a bright green color, showing Joey’s…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2014
News April 28, 2014

Mapex and Majestic Get 'Banded' at WGI

Three days, three venues, eight performing classes and special exhibition performances show very clearly that those who participate in the Winter Guard International Sport of the Arts are driven, inspired…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2014
News April 27, 2014

GC Restructures Associate Wage System

Guitar Center is planning to replace its much-discussed sales commission system for employees with a system of hourly pay. The shift also includes a commitment that every single Guitar Center…

MMR Staff
Apr 27, 2014
News April 25, 2014

Fender to Close Ovation Factory in Connecticut

Fender has announced that it will be closing the facility in New Hartford, Connecticut where it has built Ovation brand instruments for the last 47 years. The company reportedly plans to cease…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
News April 25, 2014

Music & Arts Adds Six Washington Locations

Music & Arts, the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer and lesson provider, has increased its presence in Washington State to 13 stores with the addition of six Mills Music locations.…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
News April 25, 2014

Jupiter Launches 'Banded' Campaign to Unite School Music Community

Jupiter Band Instruments has launched a new integrated marketing campaign dubbed "Banded,” which highlights the common ground shared amongmusicians, music educators, parents of musicians, school music retailers, and Jupiter.  The campaign…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
News April 25, 2014

McFadden Sales Celebrates 75 Years with Shure

The first meeting between McFadden Sales, Inc. and Shure Incorporated occurred in 1939, when Founder Bill McFadden met S.N. Shure and decided to strike a partnership. This year, Shure is…

MMR Staff
Apr 25, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Shure Fitness, Performance, and Lavalier Condenser Microphones

The SM31FH Fitness Headset Condenser Microphone is designed for fitness instructors and the SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone is for live sound applications. Shure has also unveiled the PGA31 Headset…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014
News April 24, 2014

Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel Guitar Strings

Helix strings are made with a new patented hyper-elliptical winding technique, creating a tighter wrap and more mass, which seals the strings without the need for coating. By using pure…

MMR Staff
Apr 24, 2014