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News August 11, 2015

Hal Leonard to Distribute Cajón Brush Line

Hal Leonard Corporation is proud to announce a new worldwide distribution deal with Minneapolis-based Cajón Brush. Beginning this month, the company will stock these top-quality accessories.Created by percussionist Paul Jennings,…

MMR Staff
Aug 11, 2015
News August 11, 2015

COMMENT: It was the best of times...

...It was the worst of times. Depending on who you talk to, that is. Either the internet is killing your business or helping it reach customers way outside your catchment…

MMR Staff
Aug 11, 2015
News August 11, 2015

DigiTech brings out Boneshaker

DigiTech has launched its new DOD Boneshaker distortion pedal. Available through Sound Technology in the UK, the pedal has a three-band parametric EQ that drives its gain to add more…

MMR Staff
Aug 11, 2015
News August 11, 2015

Banbury shop branches out with tips site

Banbury-based dealer One Man Band, has launched its own site dedicated to providing tips for Yamaha Tyros keyboard owners and has notched up 500,000 views on YouTube. Owner David Cooper…

MMR Staff
Aug 11, 2015
News August 10, 2015

Newell Named President & General Manager of Gruhn Guitars

Gruhn Guitars recently announced the appointment of Eric C. Newell to president & general Manager. In addition to overall administration of day-to-day business needs and general staff management, Eric will…

MMR Staff
Aug 10, 2015
News August 10, 2015

Trade Regrets: Bill Tarpley

On August 9th we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:It's with a heavy heart that I report Bill Tarpley passed away Saturday morning surrounded by his loving…

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Aug 10, 2015
News August 10, 2015

Trade Regrets: Joe Hume

Joe Hume, founder of Hume Music in Kansas, passed away on August 6th. A veteran school band director prior to opening Hume Music, Joe was a vigorous supporter of school…

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Aug 10, 2015
News August 10, 2015

Peavey Enlists Plek for Production of Composite Acoustics

Composite Acoustics®, a division of Peavey Electronics Corporation®, has announced the acquisition of a Plek® Pro machine to aid in the production of its premium carbon fiber acoustic guitars manufactured…

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Aug 10, 2015
News August 10, 2015

Cheltenham store closes doors

Millennium Music in Cheltenham has become the latest UK music retailer to close its doors, shutting down after two decades in business. Increased rents and competiton from online sales were cited as…

MMR Staff
Aug 10, 2015
News August 7, 2015

Imamura Named President of Lowrey

Lowrey Organ Company has announced that executive vice president Seijiro Imamura has been named president. Imamura has many years of music products industry experience and has lead numerous achievements and…

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Aug 7, 2015
News August 7, 2015

Ace To Distribute Yamaha B&O Accessories

Ace Products Group officially announces the addition of Yamaha® Band and Orchestra accessories to their rapidly growing product lines and expanding distribution channels. The alliance marks a strategic milestone for Ace…

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Aug 7, 2015
News August 7, 2015

Aria commits to UK operation

Following the departure of UK MD Matt Joule, and subsequent speculation about the future of the UK operation, Aria has released a statement reiterating its commitment to the business. Joule…

MMR Staff
Aug 7, 2015