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News November 29, 2016

GuitarTown Kids Project to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Research

Musical artists help kick off art project bringing families together to paint guitars for charity at Santa’s workshop and holiday party. The T.J.  Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research has partnered with…

MMR Staff
Nov 29, 2016
News November 29, 2016

"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show

 Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for the 2016…

MMR Staff
Nov 29, 2016
News November 29, 2016

ICMP adds production training

ICMP has announced the launch of a suite of pro-training production courses. Covering the disciplines of mixing, recording and mastering, with certification in key technical areas such as Pro Tools,…

MMR Staff
Nov 29, 2016
News November 29, 2016

Radial turns on Headlight

Canadian pedal firm Radial Engineering continues to add to its Tonebone range with its latest offering the compact guitar amp selector, the Headlight. The Headlight can sequentially activate up to four amps…

MMR Staff
Nov 29, 2016
News November 25, 2016

Myall adds Beaumont accessories to line-up

Jonathan Myall Music has taken on distribution of Beaumont Music accessories in the UK. The range includes cases, carrying bags and maintenance materials for woodwind and string instruments with more…

MMR Staff
Nov 25, 2016
News November 25, 2016

Musikmesse rolls out brass competition

Musikmesse 2017 is looking to attract fans of modern and traditional brass music by hosting Woodstock of Brass Music’s finale of the ‘Copa Kapella’ band competition. The competition concerts will…

MMR Staff
Nov 25, 2016
News November 24, 2016

New HQ for Fishman

US pickup specialist Fishman, has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters. The 58,000 sq. ft. building at 3 Riverside Drive in Andover, Massachusetts represents a major expansion from the…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2016
News November 24, 2016

Akai adds wireless MIDI controllers

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MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2016
News November 24, 2016

EU exit pushes up guitar prices

Interesting piece here on how Britain's disastrous decision to leave the EU is affecting the price of guitars and other instruments in the UK due to the weakened value of…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2016
News November 23, 2016

Fishman Moves To Expansive New Headquarters

​Fishman has moved to significantly larger, high technology-driven company headquarters. The 58,000 sq. ft. building at 3 Riverside Drive in Andover, Massachusetts represents a major expansion from the company’s previous…

MMR Staff
Nov 23, 2016
News November 22, 2016

HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM

HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM. The company has seen many changes since that first show so many years ago, and 2017 is no different. In addition…

MMR Staff
Nov 22, 2016