New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model. The new guitars featured include the D-1 Authentic 1931, which closely replicates…
Guitar TV channel on the way
A new TV and cross-media channel devoted entirely to guitars is launching later this year. The channel will be run by TableRock Media co-founded by Jeffrey Elliott, former founder and…
Start-up launches portable guitar project
Ambitious start-up firm ElectroPhonic Innovations is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its range of guitars with built-in amplification. The guitars feature a patented labyrinth chambering system and proprietary onboard electronics…
Zoom North America to Hold Grand Opening Event at Corporate Offices
The North American distributor for Zoom Corporation (Japan) recently announced the Grand Opening of their new corporate office Thursday, June 9 at 2040 Express Drive South, S 500, Hauppauge, NY…
Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’16
Sweetwater will present GearFest ’16, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and audio gear they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to…
Lariviere Joins Elation as Rental and Production Market Manager
Elation Professional has announced that industry professional Jean Lariviere has joined the company’s sales team as rental and production market manager. Lariviere will work to build on the success Elation…
Software package reveals producer techniques
VIProducer, a new UK company that provides exclusive access to the creative processes, techniques and minds of music's biggest producers, has released Just The Bundle Volume 1, developed with Grammy-nominated DJ/producer…
Mojotone launches Studio One kit
Boutique amp specialist Mojotone has launched the Studio One Amplifier Kit. The Studio One is a one watt, high gain amplifier designed to produce a big, saturated guitar sound at a…
Drum Show adds Guiliana to line-up
Mark Guiliana is the latest addition to the London Drum Show Line up, performing on the main stage in association with Sabian. Guiliana is an acclaimed drummer, composer, educator, producer…
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX compatibility, lower…
Deering Puts Smile™ On Banjos
Jens Kruger and Greg Deering have developed the new patent pending Deering Smile™ banjo bridge. For years, banjo players have noticed that the top of their banjo bridges would “bow”…
Trade Regrets: Dick Knaub
On May 25th, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino contacted us with the following sad news:Today I learned of the passing of our friend Dick Knaub. His son informed me that Dick…