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News March 22, 2016

Red Dog pulls off Production Room stroke

Ambitious dealer Red Dog Music, has added a third store,  acquiring Leeds-based pro audio specialist Production Room. The purchase sees Production Room added to Red Dog stores in London and…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

Danelectro launches new online assets

Guitar brand Danelectro have just launched a new website and accompanying social media add-ons, to coincide with its 60th anniversary. The new site features all the latest models, sound samples…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

New Danish distributor for Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Denmark.  From 1st April 2016, Kinovox Scandinavia (whose current portfolio also includes Biamp, König & Meyer and Apart Audio) will…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 22, 2016

MusicNomad adds to accessories range

MusicNomad has added the Premium Instrument Work Mat to its lineup of equipment care products.  The Instrument Work Mat is designed for guitar and other musical instrument maintenance tasks. The…

MMR Staff
Mar 22, 2016
News March 21, 2016

Davitt & Hanser Named USA Distributor for Kustom

Davitt & Hanser was named as the new distribution partner for Kustom Amplification, effective March 1st, 2016. The Kustom Amplification relationship marks another strategic partnership between Hanser Music Group and…

MMR Staff
Mar 21, 2016
News March 21, 2016

Nine Prevail in 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition

Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis, in conjunction with Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has named the winners of the 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. The annual…

MMR Staff
Mar 21, 2016
News March 20, 2016

Trade Regrets: Larry Larson

On March 17th, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news, detailing that industry vet and founder of Glendale California’s Larry Larson Music had passed away: It's with a…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016
News March 20, 2016

New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016

Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector. The new ‘Business Academy…

MMR Staff
Mar 20, 2016
News March 18, 2016

New Japanese guitar factory opens

Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…

MMR Staff
Mar 18, 2016
News March 18, 2016

Aquila moves into China

Italian string specialist Aquila, has expanded  into China through its relationship with Warwick. The Chinese offshoot of the German bass giant will be distributing Aquila packaged string sets throughout the…

MMR Staff
Mar 18, 2016
News March 18, 2016

Peavey adds more to bass amp range

Following hard on the launch of its 1000W bass amp, Peavey’s new MiniMega and MiniMax bass amp heads have now arrived in the UK.  The MiniMega has 1000-watts of Peavey tone in a…

MMR Staff
Mar 18, 2016