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News March 24, 2017

Ortega Sea Devil Pedal Tuner and Lights

Ortega’s Sea Devil is a pedal tuner featuring connectable LED lights for dark stages. Running on 9V DC Sea Devil is a fully chromatic pedal tuner with calibration options from…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
News March 24, 2017

QRS Wireless Integration PNOmation3

QRS Music Technologies, Inc. wireless integration PNOmation3 enables Bluetooth MIDI capabilities, allowing communication between the piano and third party MIDI players, editors, and recorders. The new wireless card allows both…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
News March 24, 2017

Whirlwind Cyclone Case Series

Whirlwind’s CycloneTM Case Series is built using the finest Colson® casters, flush mounted MOLTM latches and built around their Marine grade HDPE panels resulting in a road worthy, incredibly sturdy…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
News March 24, 2017

Manhasset Stands Noteworthy Music Stand Collection

Manhas­set Stands announced the new Noteworthy Music Stands Collection for 2017. Noteworthy Music Stands are known for creating “Elegant Images for the Artist” combining great style and function. “The Noteworthy…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
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Dakota Saxophones SDA­XR 42 Alto and SDT­XR 52 Tenor

Dakota Saxophones SDA­XR 42 Alto and SDT­XR 52 Tenor are two new models designed to combine all the features of Dakota Saxophones XR and XG series. Features include a large…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
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Roland RD­2000 Stage Piano

Roland RD­2000 is the latest generation of the long-­running RD stage piano series. Equipped with dual sound engines, exceptional feel, and advanced controller features, the RD­ 2000 offers top-­level live…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
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GHS brings nickel back for mandolin line

GHS Strings has launched a new range of Pure Nickel Mandolin strings. The strings are designed to deliver a warm, rich, vintage sound with a superior, long lasting tone. The strings custom…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
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INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer Guitars, whether…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
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Musikmesse unveils Music4Kids

Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project.  The new area will…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
News March 23, 2017

Gagliano Joins Cordoba as Director Of Brand Management

​Cordoba Music Group has announced that Rick Gagliano has been named director of Brand Management. With over 25 years in Musical Instrument retail, product development and management, Gagliano will oversee…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2017
News March 23, 2017

FMIC’s Justin Norvell

Fender’s Maverick Spirit Endures with the Launch of the American Professional Series Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) took a bold step – and one which caught some by surprise –…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2017
News March 23, 2017

The Un­Usual Suspects

Custom­Shop Guitars Continue to Offer Dealers and Consumers Unique Opportunities Many professional guitarists, guitar aficionados with money to burn, and even art collectors are drawn to instruments that aren’t in…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2017