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News February 4, 2015

Sennheiser and Apogee announce partnership at NAMM Show

At Winter NAMM, audio specialist Sennheiser and Apogee Electronics, industry leader in digital audio conversion technology, have announced their collaboration.At the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Apogee’s Betty Bennett and Sennheiser’s…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

Full Compass Systems Receives Top Dealer Awards

Full Compass Systems, a national leader in professional audio, video, lighting and musical instrument sales, received Top Dealer awards from ADJ and Elation Professional Lighting at the 2015 NAMM show.ADJ…

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Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

Sterling Ball of Ernie Ball Inc. Releases Debut Album

Sterling Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball, celebrated his 60th birthday this month by releasing his debut album — Better Late Than Never. A longtime musician, Ball has toured across the globe…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

European Beat: Where next for Peavey?

The closure of Peavey’s European HQ during the latter half of last year means the firm is now without distribution in the UK.In truth, the future of the UK base…

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Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

European Beat: Dealers set for LTPD

UK retailers are gearing up for National Learn to Play Day, which will take place on Saturday, March 21st in what is set to be its biggest outing to date.Similar…

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Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

European Beat: Stay positive’ UK dealers told

UK trade body, the Music Industries Association, is forecasting further turbulence for the UK market, as it continues to reposition itself within a modern retail environment.The overall message from the…

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Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

European Beat: Fender Nixes Musikmesse

It looks like there is going to be a massive Fender-shaped hole in this year’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt.The trade show, which runs from April 15th to 18th (with consumer days…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

Pearl River Group: The Growth of a Giant

The Zengcheng District – a district of Guangzhou, China – features a balmy climate with high-yielding, fertile land, an average yearly rainfall of 73.6 inches, and an average temperature of…

MMR Staff
Feb 4, 2015
News February 4, 2015

Levy’s Appoints Burger International Sales Manager

Levy’s Leathers has appointed Ted Burger as Levy’s international sales manager. Burger is a former professional guitarist and graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a…

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Feb 4, 2015
News February 3, 2015

2015 Experts’ Guide to Anaheim

The annual industry get-together in the OC has very specific purposes and goals – introducing new product, placing orders, reconnecting with colleagues and friends, and learning about developing trends in…

MMR Staff
Feb 3, 2015