The story of Gretsch
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…
Now Marshall starts record label
Marshall’s latest diversification has seen it announce the creation of its own record label. Marshall Records is headed up by producer Rob Cass, music industry veteran Steve Tannett and Marshall…
D’Addario Appoints Hickman European Marketing Manager
D’Addario has announced the appointment of Matthew Hickman as a new member of their international team as D’Addario’s European marketing manager, reporting directly to Simon Turnbull, managing director of D’Addario…
Cosmic Truss Names Saghbazarian Sales Manager
Cosmic Truss has announced the appointment of Paul Saghbazarian as their new sales manager, who will be working directly with Cosmic Truss brand director, David Park. Paul comes to Cosmic…
Renkus-Heinz Names Mantovani Engineering Manager
Renkus-Heinz has announced the appointment of Alberto Mantovani to the position of engineering manager. Mantovani, a senior engineer with more than 30 years of expertise in the technology sector, began…
BandLab acquires rival Composr service
BandLab, a global, cloud-based platform for iOS, Android and the web where users can create, collaborate and share their music, has acquired rival service, Composr. Composr is an iOS and Web…
HK upgrades active cabs
HK Audio’s Premium PR:O PA enclosures now features five new active full range cabinets, all featuring advanced DSP technology. The new active cabinets include features such as resonance resistance, roadworthy…
Beach Boys guitarist gets Italia signature model
Italia guitars has brought out a signature 12-string from Beach Boys guitarist, Jeffery Foskett. Designed in collaboration with the longtime Beach Boys guitarist/vocalist the ITJF12 (£999 RRP) features a chambered alder…
More DR from B&M
Barnes and Mullins has added to its UK exclusive DR Strings offering. Suitable for electric, acoustic and bass guitar, the four new ranges of K3 coated strings include the colour…
Samson to Upgrade Distribution and Corporate Operations
Samson Technologies will relocate its 100,000 sq ft distribution center to the Los Angeles, California area to increase efficiency and improve its supply chain management. The new distribution center will…
Top MI Companies, Area Businesses Host Battle of the Bands July 21
Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind, and Fender, will partner with local businesses, Flying Dog Brewery and Champion Billiards Sports Bar, to host the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands…
ROUNDTABLE: FX pedal market
We got together a number of guitar and bass FX pedal suppliers to discuss the current state of the market. Now available in a multitude of sizes and configurations, providing innumerable options…