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News January 16, 2014

Sax Dakota XG Series

The new Dakota XG Type Alto and Tenor saxophones are available in two custom metallic finishes: Hand Rubbed Antique Bronze throughout or Matte Black Body with Silver Plate Bell/Bow/Neck contrasted…

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Jan 16, 2014
News January 16, 2014

P. Mauriat PMT-720 Professional Trumpet Series

P. Mauriat’s new B trumpet series features a solid yellow brass valve block that houses a set of stainless-steel valves. A 4.8” one-piece gold brass bell pairs well with a…

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Jan 16, 2014
News January 16, 2014

Vandoren Redesigned V16 Tenor Sax Mouthpiece

Vandoren’s new V16 design fills the void between high-priced custom mouthpieces and cheaper models. The new V16 comes large chamber, medium chamber and small chamber models, and provides saxophonists a…

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Jan 16, 2014
News January 16, 2014

Rovner Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel

Rovner’s Rectangular Bore Clarinet Barrel can be rotated until the bore is positioned to yield the preferred tone and most dynamic response. Constructed of a durable polymer, the Rectangular Bore…

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Jan 16, 2014
News January 15, 2014

Hohner Supports ‘Make Music’ NY

The third annual Make Music, New York Winter “A Love Riot: Harmonabord Parade” took place in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 21st, 2013.  As an event sponsor, Hohner Inc. donated 25…

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Jan 15, 2014
News January 15, 2014

Roland and QSC Announce Marketing Partnership

Roland Corporation and QSC Audio Products, LLC have announced a new marketing partnership promoting the concept of electronic and hybrid percussion as a whole and showcasing the pairing of V-Drums and…

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Jan 15, 2014
News January 15, 2014

GC Names Porter Director of Merchandising

Guitar Center, Inc (GCI) has promoted Kristy Porter to director of merchandising, general accessories. The announcement was made by Michael Walter, senior vice president, Guitar Center merchandising. Porter is recognized…

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Jan 15, 2014
News January 14, 2014

Gator Frameworks X Style Keyboard Stand

Gator Cases’ new Frameworks X style steel keyboard stands are available with a single or double brace design. The stand’s gear lock can be adjusted with one hand to set…

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Jan 14, 2014
News January 14, 2014

GrandTune Tuning Machines

With Velvet-Tec* technology, the all-new Schaller GrandTune high levels of precision and longevity, completely avoiding synthetic coatings and designed with wear-free architecture. Features 18:1 gear ratio, permanently locked and sealed…

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Jan 14, 2014
News January 14, 2014

Korg Pitchblack Pro Rackmount Tuner and Cable Checker

The newly-developed “3D” style tuning meter offers high visibility with color LEDs on Korg’s Pitchblack Pro, allowing a multi-dimensional view of the display so that from any distance or angle,…

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Jan 14, 2014
News January 13, 2014

Martin Guitars on 'CBS Sunday Morning'

We were treated to a preview, of sorts, of an exhibit about the formative years of C.F. Martin Co. at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on Sunday…

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Jan 13, 2014
News January 13, 2014

5th Annual JEN Convention

Last week the Jazz Education Network (JEN) held its fifth Annual Conference in Dallas, featuring an impressive schedule of performances, clinics, and award ceremonies.  Pictured above are JEN past presidents Mary…

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Jan 13, 2014