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News March 6, 2017

Gibson refinances

Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans. Investment bank B. Riley, serving as financial advisor to the Company, organised a new five-year,…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
News March 6, 2017

VandoJam Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Vandoren’s annual VandoJam at NAMM was a success. Once again held in the Hilton Avalon Room, the event enjoyed a fresh new format resulting in the…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
News March 6, 2017

Epiphone launches international competition promo

Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by “1939” Century…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
News March 6, 2017

Epiphone Les Paul PlusTop PRO and Century Amp Giveaway

Throughout March 2017 Epiphone is offering fans a chance to win a new Epiphone Les Paul® PlusTop PRO with hard case plus an Epiphone Ltd. Edition 75th Anniversary Inspired by…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
News March 6, 2017

KMC signs US exclusive for Natal drums

KMC has been appointed to serve as the exclusive US distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising, Roger Hart. “Natal is renowned for their stunning range…

MMR Staff
Mar 6, 2017
News March 5, 2017

Trade Regrets: Wally Pikal

On March 2nd, we got the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Longtime music retailer Wally Pikal passed away today at the age of 90. Wally may have been the…

MMR Staff
Mar 5, 2017
News March 3, 2017

Musikmesse Festival line-up revealed

Following last year’s première, the second edition of Musikmesse Festival will offer Musikmesse 2017 visitors and exhibitors a varied programme of events from 5th-8th April. “Music brings people together. And this dynamism is to be…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2017
News March 3, 2017

Russian deal for Adam Hall

The Adam Hall Group and the Russian distribution and production company Contactica have signed a partnership agreement to exclusively distribute Adam Hall Group’s cable protection brand, Defender. The agreement brings together…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2017
News March 3, 2017

Sennheiser ships Digital 6000 mic system

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Mar 3, 2017
News March 2, 2017

KMC Named U.S. Distributor for Natal Drums

KMC has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart.…

MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2017
News March 2, 2017

Musikmesse Festival 2017

​Musikmesse Festival will offer Musikmesse 2017 visitors and exhibitors, not to mention all music aficionados, a multifarious programme of events from April 5 to 8. “Music brings people together. And this…

MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2017
News March 2, 2017

DW launches Daru Jones kit

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MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2017