New DigiTech distortion available
DigiTech has launched a new distortion pedal in the UK, available through distributor, Sound Technology. The Gunslinger utilises a newly designed MOSFET circuit to deliver a range of distortion tones,…
Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse
It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum. Next year's show will see the…
Conn-Selmer Names Miller VP of Operations
Conn-Selmer, Inc. has announced the addition of Jeffrey Miller to the company effective August 3 in the position of VP Operations reporting to John Stoner CEO/president. In the role of…
Orange boosts mini bass amp range
Orange has extended its bass range with the new OBC210 Mini bass amp. The OBC210 Mini is Orange’s smallest ‘conventional’, non-isobaric cabinet to date. The new cabinet is constructed using…
Vic Firth
Drum market icon, Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85. Beginning as the youngest principal timpanist ever for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Firth designed…
Trade Regrets: Vic Firth
Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85.Beginning as the youngest principal timpanist ever for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Firth designed his own sticks when he…
Korg takes on new UK-built cajon brand
Korg UK has taken on distribution of Ruach Music; (pronounced Rew-ah) a range of handmade Cajons produced in Northern Ireland. Beginning as a prototype in a garage in October 2011, Ruach…
GJ2 Guitars Expand OEM Business With Fano Guitars
Gold Jackson Enterprises, makers of GJ2 Guitars, have reached an agreement with Premier Builders Guild to become the dominant vendor for the USA production of Fano Guitars. Prior to the formation…
TOP TEN: Startling facts about the MI market on Kepler 452b
The exciting discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler 452b, has brought with it some interesting data about the state of the musical instrument market there. 10: Guitar Center's debt is…
NEW POLL: How do sales compare with last year?
A simple enough question for this week's poll, as we're just past the mid-point of the year, we asked how sales have been so far? One of the most frustrating things about…
NAMM show housing opening soon
NAMM members can take advantage of early availability of hotel rooms for next year’s show using the NAMM Housing system. The system for hotel reservations and badge registrations for The…
Cypriot deal for Mackie and Ampeg
Loud Technologies has named V Hypersound & Light as its new distributor in Cyprus for the company's Mackie and Ampeg brands. Hypersound specialises in professional music and installed sound, with…