New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016
Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…
GC Pro to Host Demo/Preview of Yamaha Montage Synth on Thursday, March 31
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is hosting a series of preview demos for the new Yamaha Montage Synth at its Hollywood location (7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046) on Thursday, March…
New Japanese guitar factory opens
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…
Aquila moves into China
Italian string specialist Aquila, has expanded into China through its relationship with Warwick. The Chinese offshoot of the German bass giant will be distributing Aquila packaged string sets throughout the…
Peavey adds more to bass amp range
Following hard on the launch of its 1000W bass amp, Peavey’s new MiniMega and MiniMax bass amp heads have now arrived in the UK. The MiniMega has 1000-watts of Peavey tone in a…
Sakae adds two more to endorsement list
Lauren Kosty has become the latest artist to join Sakae Drums’ growing roster of endorsees. Kosty is a multi percussionist from Los Angeles, based in London, who has appeared with…
Peavey launches 1000w bass head
Peavey has launched the Headliner 1000 Bass amp head. The 1000w amp includes an array of features aimed at the professional bass player. A seven-band graphic EQ spaced at optimised…
Guitar Show plans expansion
The organiser of The Guitar Show – held at Bingley Hall in Birmingham at the end of February – say this year's show was its busiest yet, and has announced expansion…
SLM Signs Distribution Deal with Silverstein Works
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada. Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Silverstein Works…
Retail body backs venue legislation
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the new legislation designed to safeguard music venues in England. An amendment to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order…
PRS launches limited run Super Eagles
PRS Guitars and John Mayer have announced a special run of Private Stock “Super Eagle” guitars. The Private Stock Super Eagle is the result of a very close collaboration between…
New marketing chief for Wharfedale
IAG has finally appointed a new head of marketing for Wharfedale Pro, in the form of ex-Yamaha manager, Peter Peck. Peck was previously marketing manager at Yamaha and most recently sales…