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News September 3, 2015

Acoustic Guitar Spread

AccessoriesGrover Ultra CapoAdding to the company’s line of quality guitar accessories Grover Musical Products has introduced the Ultra Capo™ - the “World’s first” offset capo. Designed to allow more room for the…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015
News September 3, 2015

Holiday Buyers Guide

With Summer NAMM disappearing farther and farther away in your rearview, it’s time to look into stocking up on the products you might have missed out on earlier in the…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015
News September 3, 2015

There is Always Room to Improve – Ned Steinberger of NS Design

Having first made waves with the iconic Spector NS-1 bass (a collaboration with Stuart Spector) in the mid-70s and then introducing his revolutionary “headless” (no traditional headstock), graphite Steinberger electric…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015
News September 3, 2015

Physical Modeling and the Physis Piano

Italy is known for doing a great many things well – desserts, spaghetti, fine art, pizza, sports cars – but digital pianos don’t exactly come to mind, at first. That’s…

MMR Staff
Sep 3, 2015
News September 2, 2015

Vic Firth Remembered

Everett Joseph “Vic” Firth hit the ground running and never let up speed. When I interviewed him for a feature in our sister publication, School Band & Orchestra, a few…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2015
News September 2, 2015

A Winning Partnership – Yorkville and The Jersey Surf

When you hear the words “Jersey Surf,” you’ll either think of catching waves off the Jersey Shore or the Jersey-based competitive drum and bugle corps. The Jersey Surf Drum and…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2015
News September 2, 2015

Presidential Campaigns and the Arts – It’s on US!

I finally made it! I did something I’ve always wanted to do! I went to Iowa where presidential candidates were courting caucus-goers at the Iowa State Fair. Believe me, it…

MMR Staff
Sep 2, 2015