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News May 8, 2015

MJC Ironworks Bass Strings

The display is an all-in-one custom gauge center that allows a customer to choose his or her own B, C, or F strings. This patent pending display allows the dealer…

MMR Staff
May 8, 2015
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DR PURE BLUES Bass Strings

DR Strings announces PURE BLUES electric bass strings, featuring QUANTUM-Nickel.DR’s QUANTUM-Nickel alloy offers players a smoother feeling bass string with deep low end, enhanced mids, tons of punch, and bright, clear…

MMR Staff
May 8, 2015
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2015 Musikmesse and ProLight + Sound

As Ronnie Dungan reported in this month’s “European Beat” (see page 22), the hot-button topic in Frankfurt this April was the proposed changes to Musikmesse and ProLight + Sound for…

MMR Staff
May 8, 2015
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A Messe situation

Huge changes are afoot at German trade show Musikmesse, which is shifting its emphasis to become a consumer event next year. Ronnie Dungan talked to the show’s new chief, Kai…

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May 8, 2015
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New European boss for Yamaha

Yamaha has appointed Thomas Schoepe as its new European president. Schoepe, formerly vice-president, head of administration for the company, replaces Mr. Sasaki who will be returning to Japan to retire…

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May 8, 2015
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Piano Sales and the ‘New Normal’

Piano sales are back. Sort of.“As the housing and stock markets improved, pianos have experienced a revival,” noted a report in the Chicago Tribune from March 23rd of this year.…

MMR Staff
May 8, 2015
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V21 Shows Record Growth in First Quarter of Release

DANSR, Inc announced that first quarter sales of the new V21 Bb clarinet reed have exceeded original projections. Feedback continues to be positive and interest remains strong. “We are very pleased…

MMR Staff
May 8, 2015