Roland unveils trio of new guitar add-ons
Roland's has released a cluster of new guitar products ahead of this year's Summer NAMM show, including a reworked version of its popular JC-40 Jazz Chorus amp. The firm is proclaimiing the DD-500…
Newman and CHAUVET DJ Light Up Electron at Brooklyn Bowl
The 20,000-square-foot venue was a perfectly appropriate site for an unforgettable concert by Electron, the heavy hitting four-piece band formed by Disco Biscuits bass player, Marc Brownstein. Lighting designer Manny…
POLL RESULTS: How much do you sell online?
In our latest poll we asked retailers how much of their revenue was made up from online sales, and the results are now in. We offered a range of percentage-based parameters in the poll but…
TC adds acoustic pedal
TC Electronic has launched a new acoustic pickup enhancer for acoustic guitars with under-saddle pickups - BodyRez. A common problem for acoustic guitarists is that once they plug their acoustic…
Barnes and Mullins launches 'outlet' site
Barnes & Mullins is now offering access to discount-priced, b-grade and discontinued instruments and accessories through a new online portal. The firm has decided to offer the imperfect, but saleable instruments…
Sound Technology takes on Seaboard distribution
Sound Technology has taken on exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of ROLI’s quirky new-age piano synth, Seaboard Grand. The Seabord Grand has redesigned the traditional piano keyboard as a soft,…
Guild reveals signature Byrds bass
Resurgent Guild Guitars has unveiled two new bass guitars at Summer NAMM, including a signature model from Byrds bassist, Chris Hillman. The Signature Byrds Bass is based on the original…
First upgrade for TC's VoiceLive 3
TC-Helicon has released a major set of user-requested feature updates for its flagship processorS - VoiceLive 3 & VL3X. It is the first firmware upgrade since the release of VoiceLive…
Prolight + Sound Guangzhou dates firmed
After months of negotiation, China’s leading pro audio and lighting show, Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, has confirmed its 2016 show dates. Held from February 29th to March 3rd next year, the…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Craig Glover
Marshall's very own 'Global Glove', brand director Craig Glover, who may or may not have been the hidden hand (glove?) behind an attempted coup in Thailand in 2010, is this…
RETAIL HACKS: Use the exterior - go BIG!
This week's Retail Hack shows how you can use the exterior of your shop and social media to great effect. You will need an 11 foot Stratocaster, mind. Ian Ruddock…
New NAMM report reveals global market shares
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world. The annual publication, created by the National Association of Music…