KORG USA, Inc. Acquires Spector Bass Company
In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company. This news marks the next chapter for Spector, as KORG USA, Inc., known for…
Taylor Guitars Announces Four High-Level Promotions
Taylor® Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company. Music Industry veterans Keith Brawley, Bryan Bear, Michael “Monte”…
Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show
Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be held from…
John Packer Musical Instruments To Receive the 2019 Believe in Music Award
John Packer Musical Instruments will be presented with the 2019 Believe in Music Award in recognition of their dedication to the Music Industry and encouraging music making at Winter NAMM…
D’Addario Foundation Partners with Over 200 Community-Based Music Instruction Programs in 2018
In 2018, the D’Addario Foundation was able to partner with a number of music industry companies to fulfill the needs of some of the 200-plus community-based music instruction programs the…
Trade Regrets: Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, Founder of Prentice Practice Pads
On Thursday, January 10, MMR received the following obituary for Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, the founder Prentice Practice Pads, who passed away on January 2, 2019: “Georgia Prentice was born in…
Florida Bandmasters Association Selects Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing was chosen to provide new musical pieces for the revamped sight-reading portion of the Florida Bandmasters Association’s (FBA) annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA). The FBA’s newly-developed sight-reading process…
NAMM Young Professionals Event features Joel Menchey of Menchey Music Service, Inc.
The NAMM Young Professionals will host a two-hour event during The NAMM Show featuring Joel Menchey, president and CEO of Menchey Music Service. The event will take place on January…
Fender Makes Bigsby Acquisition
Fender has acquired the Bigsby brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. The Gretsch family and FMIC have a longstanding relationship and have partnered to ensure that the transition of the…
DW Adds new Hardware to 5000 Series
Drum Workshop has added a Single Chain Pedal (AH4) to its classic 5000 Series hardware line. The original DW 5000 Pedal changed drumming forever when it was introduced nearly four decades ago, rapidly becoming an industry standard…
Los Cabos Extends South American Business
Plug & Play Music and technology is a one of the leading Chilean distributors and dealers of musical instruments, accessories, technology, pro audio and professional installation consultation. As of 1st…
Aguilar Launches Latest Lightweight cab in UK
US bass specialist Aguilar Amplification has launched its new SL 115 bass cabinet in the UK. Available exclusively through UK distributors Barnes & Mullins, the SL 115 offers sonic flexibility…