Todd Sharp Amplifiers launches
Nashville-based guitarist Todd Sharp has launched Todd Sharp Amplifiers, a range of custom-made amps. The high-end, hand-wired vacuum tube amps are the first from Sharp, who has more than 40…
Fender's Benson amp picks Jensen speakers
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and singing sustain.…
Aguilar makes BIMM London commitment
Bass specialist Aguilar has teamed up with UK music college BIMM London, to equip it with a range of its amps, cabs and effects. Working in conjunction with BIMM's deputy…
Hal Leonard Raffles Off Super Bowl 50 Guitar
To celebrate their recent distribution agreement with Woodrow Guitar, Hal Leonard raffled off a limited edition Super Bowl 50 Northender guitar at the Winter NAMM show. Only 50 of these…
Jensen Tornado is Benson’s Speaker Choice for Fender GB Signature Twin Reverb Amplifier
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and…
Musikmesse reveals Business Academy plan
Musikmesse has teamed up with trade body the Society of Music Merchants (SOMM) to put together a programme of seminars and workshops at this year’s show. Under the heading of…
New AKG cans available
AKG by Harman and UK distributor Sound Technology, has launched a new line of high-performance headphones. Designed for musicians, producers and engineers on a budget, the new K52, K72 and…
Meinl pulls out of Musikmesse
German percussion giant Meinl has become the latest company to pull out of this year’s Musikmesse. An ambitious new format with an increased consumer element appears to be struggling to…
Trade Regrets: Joseph “Hibber” Hibbs 1953-2016
Joe Hibbs, Mapex and SONOR artist relations manager passed away in Los Angeles on Monday February 8th. Hibbs was a veteran of the drumming and MI community for decades starting…
SABIAN Announces Expanded Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016. According to SABIAN president, Andy Zildjian,…
SLM Appoints MacBlane Communications Director for Band & Orchestra
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Adam MacBlane has been appointed to the newly created position of communications director – Band & Orchestra. In his new role, MacBlane will…
Edinburgh piano auction totals over £370K
The Edinburgh Piano Company's auction of more than 100 pianos netted the firm over £370,000. After 30 years in the business, retiring business owner James Cameron saw his stock sold off…