Steinway Deal Turnaround: Billionaire John Paulson Beats Kohlberg Offer
In a surprise move, billionaire John Paulson looks set to take the keys of Steinway Musical Instruments. Private equity firm Kohlberg & Co., which had made an offer on the…
New Developments in Steinway Sale
As reported in MMR, on July 1 Steinway Musical Instruments agreed to an acquisition by private equity firm, Kohlberg & Co. The deal was for a reported $438 million and…
GC Unionization in Chicago
Just a few months since the late-May unionization of the Manhattan Guitar Center retail outlet, employees at a Guitar Center store in Chicago have now voted to form the company's…
Personnel Shifts at Young Chang North America
Glenn Clutter has rejoined the sales team at Young Chang North America. He will be representing Young Chang, Weber, Albert Weber and Kurzweil pianos in the Southeastern United States - including…
Seiler Unveils Long-Term Strategy For North America Market
Seiler Pianos, European maker of pianos and grands since 1849, officially launched its new marketing strategy for the North American market during its recent dealer meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The two-day…
VOX Tone Garage Tube/Analog Pedals
[caption id="attachment_48069" align="alignleft"]VOX Tone Garage Tube/Analog Pedals[/caption]The Tone Garage Series is comprised of five effects units that feature all-analog circuitry. The Flat 4 Boost, the V8 Distortion, and the Straight…
Yamaha Custom Z Sax Anniversary Redesign
[caption id="attachment_48067" align="alignleft"]Yamaha Custom Z Sax Anniversary Redesign[/caption]The new Custom Z alto and tenor saxophones are targeted towards school-aged, collegiate, and professional saxophonists who play in a solo or ensemble…
Griffin Technology StudioConnect with Lightning
[caption id="attachment_48065" align="alignleft"]Griffin Technology StudioConnect with Lightning[/caption]StudioConnect with Lightning is Griffin’s all-in-one audio interface for music creation on the iPad, now compatible with the new fourth generation iPad and iPad…
Blackstar LT Pedals
[caption id="attachment_48063" align="alignleft"]Blackstar LT Pedals[/caption]Tonally derived from Blackstar's HT pedal range, these new pedals are built for tube-like responsiveness and rugged metal housing for durability. Each pedal in the range…
Updated Yamaha Xeno Artist Model ‘Chicago’ C Trumpet
[caption id="attachment_48061" align="alignleft"]Updated Yamaha Xeno Artist Model ‘Chicago’ C Trumpet[/caption]Intended for use in orchestral, concert band and other brass ensemble environments, the new Artist Model Chicago C trumpet was crafted…
Latin Percussion Groove Cajon
[caption id="attachment_48059" align="alignleft"]Latin Percussion Groove Cajon [/caption]The new LP Americana Series Groove Cajon is made in the U.S.A. from hand-selected, 9-ply, plantation-grown Baltic birch. Featuring an adjustable front plate and…
Line 6 POD HD500X
[caption id="attachment_48057" align="alignleft"]Line 6 POD HD500X[/caption]The new POD® HD500X guitar multi-effects processor features a large collection of HD amps, from vintage classics to modern powerhouses. The POD HD500X also includes…