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News June 26, 2013

Fender Partners with Beanstalk for Enhanced Impact in Europe

Fender®  has announced plans to expand its licensing efforts in Europe, working with prominent global brand licensing agency Beanstalk. Building on Fender’s iconic identity as the preeminent U.S. musical instrument…

MMR Staff
Jun 26, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Tycoon Percussion Practice Cajon

[caption id="attachment_47676" align="alignleft"]Tycoon Percussion Practice Cajon [/caption]This cajon comes fully equipped with a built-in 5” speaker, an adjustable volume knob, a 1/8” auxiliary input, and a ¼” input on the…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Line 6 Relay V75-SC Super-Cardioid Microphone/Transmitter

 Designed for use with the XD-V75 digital wireless system, Relay V75-SC isolates vocals while rejecting stage noise. V75-SC is the first Line 6 vocal wireless solution to be released under…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

On-Stage 5-Space Folding Multi Guitar Rack

[caption id="attachment_47672" align="alignleft"]On-Stage 5-Space Folding Multi Guitar Rack[/caption]With the GS7561, guitars line up in single-file leaning against a padded yoke and cradled by a padded base. Access is unobstructed and…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Conn-Selmer Artist Joel Miller Wins Juno

[caption id="attachment_47670" align="alignleft"]Joel Miller[/caption]Conn-Selmer roster artist Joel Miller recently won the 2013 Juno Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.  This year’s awards were celebrated and announced at the Brandt Centre…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Lava Cable Moves to Larger Facility

[caption id="attachment_47668" align="alignleft"]The new Lava Cable Facility in Owasaso, Oklahoma.[/caption]Lava Cable, LLC recently moved into a new 5,000 square-foot facility in Owasso, Oklahoma.  The new facility is larger than Lava’s…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Vater Welcomes Endorsing Artist Chad Sexton of 311

[caption id="attachment_47666" align="alignleft"]311's Chad Sexton[/caption]Vater recently welcomed Chad Sexton of 311 to the Vater Artist Family. Sexton actually began his career using Vater sticks (the 3A in wood tip to be exact). Sexton…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Rotosound Signs Whitesnake, Rivals Sons, and More

[caption id="attachment_47664" align="alignleft"]Whitesnake's Michael Devin[/caption]Rotosound recently announced the signing of several new endorsing artists, including Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor , Whitesnake’s Michael Devin, and the Rival Sons’ Scott Holiday.  New to…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Gretsch Welcomes Matt Sorum

[caption id="attachment_47662" align="alignleft"]Matt Sorum[/caption]Gretsch has announced the addition of Matt Sorum to its artist roster.  Sorum is best known for his work with bands like The Cult, Guns N’ Roses,…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

TC Electronic Teams Up With Motorhead's Phil Campbell

[caption id="attachment_47660" align="alignleft"]TC Electronic's Phil Campbell TonePrint pedal.[/caption]TC Electronic recently added Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell to its TonePrint artist roster. Phil created three TonePrints that infuse the Motörhead spirit into…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013
News June 24, 2013

Pearl Welcomes Dr. Eric Willie

[caption id="attachment_47658" align="alignleft"]Dr. Eric Willie[/caption]Pearl/Adams is recently announced the addition of Dr. Eric Willie to its Concert Percussion Artist Roster. Dr. Willie serves as Associate Professor of Percussion at Tennessee…

MMR Staff
Jun 24, 2013