New Accessories from D’Addario – Winter 2019
D’Addario Accessories has extended their strap lines in three new patterns: Auto Lock Extensions, Slim Garment Leather Strap, and Corduroy Strap. Each strap comes with padded comfort, are 2” wide…
The TromboneBuddy
The TromboneBuddy trains muscle memory by introducing “magnetic position marks” to the slide. Students quickly develop accurate and consistent technique via the trainer, which is both ultra-light and easily clips…
Electro-Harmonix Electric Guitar Strings
Electro-Harmonix electric guitar strings are custom-designed to EHX’s specifications and made in the USA by a premiere string manufacturer. Each wound string is precision wrapped with round nickel-plated steel onto…
The MM-01 Mini Morph from Godlyke
The MM-01 Mini Morph pedal features an envelope-dependent drive circuit where the amount and type of saturation is intricately linked to the input signal level. Depending on control settings and…
Manuel Rodrigues Powers San Holo Tour With ChamSys
San Holo’s recent stop at New York’s Terminal 5 on his current tour featured a 13-universe Manuel Rodrigues-designed show, powered by a ChamSys MagicQ MQ80 desk and video server. For…
Best & Worst in Show at Winter NAMM 2019
Best New Way to Get Attention New to the NAMM Show for 2019 were a number of digital billboards placed throughout the campus and inside the Convention Center. This opportunity,…
Status Cymbals: The State of the Cymbal Market in 2019
Of all the tools available to help drummers express individuality and personal style, cymbals are remarkably effective (If you can’t hear the difference between a crash hit from Charlie Watts…
The 2019 NAMM Show: Annual Gathering Maintains Momentum, Increases Global Reach
“This year, I believe we were all blown away by the effort our exhibitors put into the show,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond. “The new product launches were…
Get Your Kicks: Bass Drum Pedals
A bass drum pedal is basically just a footboard and a beater – how complex can things get? As any drummer (or MI retailer with knowledge of this market segment)…
Strategies to Engage and Keep Your Best Employees
For those of you who had the opportunity to attend my winter NAMM talk with the same title as this column, consider this a concise summary. For everyone else, here’s…
The App-Phishing Hack: The Modern Day Form of Mugging
App Phishing is a very sophisticated operation that is currently making its way into people’s lives. Hosted by a well-organized team of people with several false fronts, this scam can…
Jim Dunlop: 1936-2019
On February 8, Jim Dunlop – founder of Dunlop Manufacturing and an innovator of electric guitar accessories – passed away at the age of 82. Be it a pedal, pick,…