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News June 14, 2013

Anthrax's Charlie Benante - Persistence of Timekeeping

As a founding member of thrash-metal architects, Anthrax, Charlie Benante has been a force to be reckoned with and one of the most respected names in hard rock drumming since…

MMR Staff
Jun 14, 2013
News June 12, 2013

Morley Thompson

[caption id="attachment_47511" align="alignleft"]Morley Thompson[/caption]​Morley Thompson passed away on March 7 at the age of 86.Thompson’s financial background was a key element in the expansion of the Baldwin Piano Company during…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2013
News June 12, 2013

Piano Empire's New Digs

[caption id="attachment_47509" align="alignleft"]The Piano Empire Megastore in Orange County, California.[/caption]There’s no type of promotion that can beat the upside of a great location. Piano Empire president and CEO Chris Vance…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2013
News June 12, 2013

Antigua Winds Focuses on the Basics – Listening, Learning, and Improving

[caption id="attachment_47505" align="alignleft"]Antigua Winds general manager Grant Henry.[/caption]Ask general manager Grant Henry why any dealer should give 22-year-old manufacturer Antigua Winds a closer look and the answer is simple: “Service.”…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2013
News June 12, 2013

5 Tips on Selling the Better Cases

[caption id="attachment_47503" align="alignleft"]Scott Davies of Arriba Cases[/caption]“I think the folks in retail do a good job being knowledgeable about case options, but the problem is a lot times they simply…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2013
News June 12, 2013

Soft Cases Make for Hard Sales

[caption id="attachment_47499" align="alignleft"]Fusion cases are making are one of many companies helping redefine the soft case market.[/caption] There’s no doubt that soft cases have gotten better and more affordable,” says…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2013
News June 11, 2013

The Future of Print Needs a Mount

[caption id="attachment_47497" align="alignleft"]The Music People's TCM9150 U-mount.[/caption]At the RPMDA show in Columbus, the rallying cry was the evolution of digital print, which will inevitably include digital delivery to tablets. At…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2013
News June 11, 2013

Carol Wilbur at RPMDA 2013

[caption id="attachment_47495" align="alignleft"]RPMDA president Carol Wilbur.[/caption]With the show’s fast–paced schedule, every exhibitor and visitor had little time to spare – the exhibit hall was only open a few hours a…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2013
News June 11, 2013

"Who Are These Guys?"

Since 1879, Musical Merchandise Review has been a stalwart of the musical instrument industry. It has published through good times and bad: wars, depressions, recessions, and events that changed the…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2013
News June 11, 2013

Owensboro Music Center Turns 40

[caption id="attachment_47483" align="alignleft"]Hank Starks and Gordy Wilcher of the Owensboro Music Center.[/caption]"How’s it goin’, friend?” Hank Starks chimes to a trio of folks entering his music store. Soon more arrive,…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2013
News June 3, 2013

Gator G-TOUR Road Case for Behringer X32

[caption id="attachment_47448" align="alignleft"]Gator G-TOUR Road Case for Behringer X32[/caption]The G-TOUR X32-ARM features thick, heavy-duty plywood construction and a tough laminated PVC exterior. The interior is lined with specialized EVA foam…

MMR Staff
Jun 3, 2013