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News May 4, 2016

Taylor makes ebony conservation donation

World-renowned guitar maker Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon. Work will be coordinated by UCLA professor Thomas Smith, co-director…

MMR Staff
May 4, 2016
News May 3, 2016

DR adds drop down string sets

DR strings has announced the addition of Drop-Down Tuning (DDT) electric guitar and bass strings to the range now available in the UK through distributor Barnes and Mullins. DDT strings are specially…

MMR Staff
May 3, 2016
News May 3, 2016

JHS boosts Supro European sales team

JHS has strengthened European sales of its Supro amp brand with the appointment of five new sales agents in France and Germany. In Germany, the Northern territories will be covered…

MMR Staff
May 3, 2016
News May 3, 2016

Tannoy UK factory faces closure as jobs head to China

More British jobs are heading out to China, as Music (formerly Music Group) proposes to lay off around 70 staff at its Tannoy manufacturing and office facility in Coatbridge, Scotland.   The…

MMR Staff
May 3, 2016
News May 2, 2016

TMP Names Marshall Senior VIP Sales Account Manager

The Music People (TMP) is proud to welcome Autumn Marshall as senior VIP sales account manager, as of May 2. Working out of the company headquarters in Berlin, Connecticut, she…

MMR Staff
May 2, 2016
News May 1, 2016

Noteflight Announces Expanded Leadership Team

Recognizing the dramatic growth of Noteflight as both a notation product and digital music delivery technology for the industry, Noteflight and Hal Leonard have announced an expansion of the Noteflight…

MMR Staff
May 1, 2016
News April 30, 2016

Alesis Exhibits Latest Electronic Drum Kits

Alesis announced that they are bringing their Alesis Drum Lab to the Chicago Drum Show, May 21-22, 2016. Global Percussion Product Manager Tim Root will be demonstrating their latest electronic…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016
News April 30, 2016

Hornberg hb1 Midi Breath Station

Illio’s hb1 MIDI Breath Station from Hornberg Research is designed to allow the user to add natural expression to any electronic instrument or peripheral device with MIDI or USB. Breath…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016
News April 30, 2016

AIM Gifts G-Clef Marble Mugs

Enjoy your favorite hot beverage with the new marbleized mug designs from AIM Gifts. These glass mugs are available in a brown or blue finish and designed for the music…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016
News April 30, 2016

The Mouthpiece Manager by Rovner

The Mouthpiece Manager by Rovner is a handy little stand for organizing and displaying your collection. Hand washable and stackable when not in use, it is designed for the instrument…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016
News April 30, 2016

Jericho Guitars Edge Series Electric Guitars

Jericho Guitars is excited to bring their first Standard Scale Electric Guitar featuring the new scale length, 25.75.”  Both 6 and 7 string versions are available in Standard (25.75”) and…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016
News April 30, 2016

Kanile`A `Ukulele Ku`uipo Concert

Kanile`A `Ukulele’s Ku’uipo Concert features a heart-shaped sound hole as the centerpiece of the instrument’s aesthetic design and the Kanile`a patented TRU bracing system is designed to guarantee optimal resonance…

MMR Staff
Apr 30, 2016