German distribution deal for Seaboard
Sound Service European Music Distribution has taken over the exclusive distribution of quirky keyboard concept ROLI Seaboard instruments for Germany and Austria. The ROLI Seaboard is a new musical instrument…
Spanish guitar show promises expansion
Bigger international presence and larger range of guitars promised at second outing of Guitar Fair The event, scheduled to take place at the Malaga Tradeshow and Congress Centre (FYMCA) from 5th-8th…
Yamaha Extends Alliance with Disneyland Resort
Yamaha Corporation of America and Disneyland Resort recently announced a renewed agreement for Yamaha to remain the official provider of musical instruments to the Disneyland Resort, solidifying a relationship that…
Rotosound takes offer to Acoustic show
Rotosound is bringing its Summer Blockbuster promotion to the looming Acoustic Guitar show, which takes place on 12-13th September at Olympia, London. The string brand’s JK11 & JK12 acoustic strings,…
POLL RESULTS: Can manufacturing return from the Far East?
Our latest poll asked whether manufacturing could ever really be viable outside of the Far East. Prompted by talk of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez bringing back some of…
New Washburn Comfort acoustics available
Washburn has launched the Comfort Series WCG18CE electro-acoustic guitar range in the UK. Available through Sound Technology, the WCG18CE has a Grand Auditorium body shape and is designed to be…
Guitar Center, Gibson, Fender Cleared in Price Fix Case
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action accusing…
Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson cleared of price fix allegations
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action…
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MMR Global will be significantly boosting its coverage in the coming weeks with richer and more varied content and we're looking for industry experts to help us with that. So…
New editor for Acoustic mag
Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine has appointed Steve Harvey as editor – one of the original founders of the title. Harvey is well-known in the industry, running Blaze Publishing’s successful music shows,…
New recruit for Korg UK
Korg UK has appointed Adam Whittle as Area Sales Manager for the North and Ireland for Korg Hi-Tech and Samson professional audio products. Commenting on the appointment, Korg's head of…
Blackstar clinics boost US brand
UK amp brand Blackstar is continuing to build its US business through Korg, recently hosting an intimate Blackstar evening for local musicians at Blackstar Select Dealer, Main Drag Music in Brooklyn, NY which featured Tad…