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News December 13, 2013

Electra Omega Prime Guitar

[caption id="attachment_48768" align="alignleft" width="800"]Electra Omega Prime Guitar[/caption]The Omega Prime embodies the same single-cutaway, solid body design as the original Omega and is geared for the modern player. The Omega Prime…

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Dec 13, 2013
News December 13, 2013

Iowa Retailer Griggs Music Celebrates 110th Anniversary

Griggs Music is celebrating their 110th anniversary. Historical memorabilia including vintage photos, celebrity autographs, and the store’s antique cash register are on display, while patrons were encouraged to share photos, stories,…

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Dec 13, 2013
News December 13, 2013

iMSO Announces New Board

The Independent Music Store Owner (iMSO) association has named new board members, including Don Tegeler of Tegeler Music (Clinton, Iowa) as president.“I first want to thank Gordy Wilcher of Owensboro…

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Dec 13, 2013
News December 12, 2013

Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio

ADAM Audio USA named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as…

MMR Staff
Dec 12, 2013
News December 9, 2013

LOUD Names Altekruse Western Regional Sales Manager

LOUD Technologies, Inc (“LOUD”) hasannounced Mark Altekruse as western regional sales manager for the Ampeg and Mackie brands. Mark will utilize his background in pro audio sales and marketing to…

MMR Staff
Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup

[caption id="attachment_48757" align="alignleft" width="3054"]Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup[/caption]The Schertler Magnetico AG6 features active multi-coil technology, with six separated coils and magnets with one preamp each. Low impedance electronics with no…

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Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone

[caption id="attachment_48755" align="alignleft" width="2100"]Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone[/caption]Audio-Technica’s BP894 MicroSet® Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone. features a rotating capsule housing with talk-side indicator for use on either ear and perfect polar…

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Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

Trusst Truss Arcs

[caption id="attachment_48753" align="alignleft" width="3872"]Trusst Truss Arcs[/caption]Manufactured from lightweight, high-grade aluminum for easy transport and setup, the Trusst truss arcs are crafted by SLV-certified welders and available in three sizes: three-meter…

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Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

SSL Matrix2 Console

[caption id="attachment_48751" align="alignleft" width="6660"]SSL Matrix2 Console [/caption]SSL’s new Matrix2 version of its Matrix console features many upgrades, including softwared controlled patching of analogue channel inserts. Hardware device inserts can now…

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Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

Westone Launches Elite Series Performance Headphones

[caption id="attachment_48749" align="alignleft" width="1280"]Westone Elite Series High Performance Earphones[/caption]Westone, the leader in high performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, announces the launch of the latest update of their Elite Series…

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Dec 9, 2013
News December 9, 2013

Kala Donates More Than 1,200 Ukuleles to GITC

Guitars in the Classroom announced that Kala Brand Music Company has donated more than 1,200 ukuleles to its PK-8 classroom programs in Massachusetts, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia, and California.  …

MMR Staff
Dec 9, 2013