Swing City Music Reaches 60-Year Milestone
In late 1964, a young drummer named Art Risavy launched the business which would define his professional career. Swing City Music grew and evolved to become the go-to shopping and…
Classically Beautiful: Nylon-String and Classical Guitars in 2024
“Soft,” “warm,” “soothing” – these and plenty of similar descriptors are used by many to describe the sound of nylon-string acoustic guitars. Classical (or “Spanish”) guitars have long been the…
RED Development Welcomes Fender Musical Instruments Corp. to PV
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, is adding Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), the world's leading guitar manufacturer, to its…
NAMM Names AJ Zane New Director of Technology
NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology. In this position, Zane will lead NAMM’s global technology organization, including product and platform technology, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure…
KMC Music Welcomes Melissa Ceo as New Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager
KMC Music, a division of Exertis JAM, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Ceo as the new Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager. Melissa brings with her a wealth…
Roland Announces New RD-08 Stage Piano
Roland announces the RD-08, a new entry-level model in the long-running RD series of stage pianos for performing musicians. Roland’s most affordable RD to date delivers no-compromise sound and playability…
Introducing the Dean Guitars USA Zero Pickguard Gloss Natural
A high-octane instrument that draws upon Dean’s legacy and is designed to satisfy the modern player’s need to push sonic boundaries and blur genre distinctions, the USA Zero Pickguard Gloss…
Guitar Center Appoints Kristin Shane as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
[caption id="attachment_86831" align="alignleft" width="316"] Kristin Shane, Guitar Center’s Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer[/caption] Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Kristin Shane as Guitar Center’s Executive Vice…
Gibson Announces Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition
As it celebrates 130 years of music history,Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has entered into a new partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the…
Tech 21’s SansAmp Bass Driver DI Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The SansAmp Bass Driver DI has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Tech 21…
Bourgeois Guitars Introduces Touchstone Signature
Bourgeois Guitars, renowned for their exceptional and meticulous craftsmanship, announced the release of the new Touchstone Signature; the latest addition to their Touchstone Series guitar line. Showcasing some of the…
Leadership Appointments at GEWA music USA
[caption id="attachment_86820" align="alignleft" width="460"] Rick Hall, Terry Bissett, and Andrew Shreve[/caption] GEWA music USA is proud to announce significant leadership enhancements within the company. As of January 1, 2024, Rick…