Sabian Acquires Billdidit
Billdidit Inc. (Nova Scotia, Canada) is now part of the Sabian group of companies. Billdidit has built a solid reputation as forward-thinking designers of innovative and reliable drum hardware and…
New NYC Digs for Guitar Center
The Real Deal is reporting that GC will be moving into the former Daffy’s (fashion retailer) space in the old New York Times Building at 218 West 44th Street in Manhattan.GC…
NAMM Board Welcomes Eight New Members at Annual Meeting
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 25 during the 2014 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Board of Directors welcomes eight new industry pros. The…
Korg RK-100S Synth/Controller
Korg is debuting the RK-100S synth/controller for the 30th anniversary of the original RK-100. Korg's latest keytar is housed in a solid wood body and is battery powered, offering a number of additional…
Fender's Norvell Receives DCA at NAMM
Kicking of the Fender Strat's 60th Anniversary on a high note, VP of Fender Guitars Justin Norvell received the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Electric Guitar Line of the Year" on Saturday…
Chauvet Receives DCA at NAMM
Chauvet's Ana Jaramillo, Albert Chauvet, and Allen Reiss with the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Lighting Line of the Year."
Shubb Capos Celebrates 40 Years
As 2014 begins, Shubb Capos’ Rick Shubb looks back on the company’s successful history: “In 1974, Richard Nixon resigned the presidency, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman to regain the heavyweight…
SupportMusic Coalition Webcast
On Friday, NAMM's Mary Luehrsen moderated a panel of celebrity advocates for music education that included Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Todd Rundgren, and Bernie Williams.
Hartley Peavey Receives Dealers' Choice Award
Peavey Electronics won the MMR Dealers' Choice Award in the category of "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year." Company founder and CEO Hartley Peavey accepted the trophy at the NAMM Show in…
2014 Don Johnson Service Award Honorees - The D'Addarios
The D'Addario family: John III, Suzanne, Jim, and John Jr. with MMR's Terry Lowe. John Jr. and Jim received this year's Don Johnson Industry Service Award in recognition of their efforts…
Musician’s Friend Awarded Dealer of the Year by MXL
MXL has announced that Musician’s Friend will receive its Dealer of the Year award. Musician’s Friend president Gene Jolly and VP of Merchandising Chris Tso will accept the award. Musician’s…
Rane's Dean Standing Receives DCA
Dean Standing of Rane receives the Dealers' Choice Award for "DJ Line of the Year" from MMR's Christian Wissmuller.