Melbourne show makes successful return
The Australian Music Association's Melbourne Guitar Show returned on August 8th-9th after a break of ten years. Featuring the cream of Melbourne’s guitar talent it hosted major brands as well…
Roland Sponsors Guitar Center’s 27th Annual Drum-Off Search
Roland Corporation U.S. is a proud sponsor of Guitar Center’s 27th annual Drum-Off search for the next great drummer. Free and open to drummers across the country, entrants will compete…
Hal Leonard to Distribute Cajón Brush Line
Hal Leonard Corporation is proud to announce a new worldwide distribution deal with Minneapolis-based Cajón Brush. Beginning this month, the company will stock these top-quality accessories.Created by percussionist Paul Jennings,…
COMMENT: It was the best of times...
...It was the worst of times. Depending on who you talk to, that is. Either the internet is killing your business or helping it reach customers way outside your catchment…
DigiTech brings out Boneshaker
DigiTech has launched its new DOD Boneshaker distortion pedal. Available through Sound Technology in the UK, the pedal has a three-band parametric EQ that drives its gain to add more…
Banbury shop branches out with tips site
Banbury-based dealer One Man Band, has launched its own site dedicated to providing tips for Yamaha Tyros keyboard owners and has notched up 500,000 views on YouTube. Owner David Cooper…
Newell Named President & General Manager of Gruhn Guitars
Gruhn Guitars recently announced the appointment of Eric C. Newell to president & general Manager. In addition to overall administration of day-to-day business needs and general staff management, Eric will…
Trade Regrets: Bill Tarpley
On August 9th we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:It's with a heavy heart that I report Bill Tarpley passed away Saturday morning surrounded by his loving…
Trade Regrets: Joe Hume
Joe Hume, founder of Hume Music in Kansas, passed away on August 6th. A veteran school band director prior to opening Hume Music, Joe was a vigorous supporter of school…
Peavey Enlists Plek for Production of Composite Acoustics
Composite Acoustics®, a division of Peavey Electronics Corporation®, has announced the acquisition of a Plek® Pro machine to aid in the production of its premium carbon fiber acoustic guitars manufactured…
Cheltenham store closes doors
Millennium Music in Cheltenham has become the latest UK music retailer to close its doors, shutting down after two decades in business. Increased rents and competiton from online sales were cited as…
Imamura Named President of Lowrey
Lowrey Organ Company has announced that executive vice president Seijiro Imamura has been named president. Imamura has many years of music products industry experience and has lead numerous achievements and…