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News February 22, 2018

Rocktron Launches First All-Tube Pre-Amp

Rocktron has launched the ValveSonic Plexi, the first in the ValveSonic series of all-tube guitar preamps. Developed in conjunction with LA Custom, this preamp captures the vintage tones of the iconic British plexi amplifiers, from the early stacked amps of…

MMR Staff
Feb 22, 2018
News February 22, 2018

Target Sponsors Music Video with CHAUVET Professional Nexus Panels

Target recently sponsored a three-minute-and-fifteen second video of Zedd’s tune “The Middle” during the January 28 broadcast of the Grammy Awards, which featured 325 CHAUVET Professional Nexus 4x4 panels. Arranged…

MMR Staff
Feb 22, 2018
News February 22, 2018

Austin Guitars Debuts New Website Design

Austin Guitars has unveiled a complete redesign of their website, AustinGTR.com, highlighting the new models unveiled at the 2018 winter NAMM show. The site also features a comprehensive dealer locator…

MMR Staff
Feb 22, 2018
News February 21, 2018

Yamaha Guitars Partners With Musopia

Yamaha Guitars has partnered with Musopia, a music software development studio, to bring forth a package featuring Musopia's FourChords app. Musopia’s FourChords app will be included in the Yamaha GigMaker…

MMR Staff
Feb 21, 2018
News February 21, 2018

NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018

Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on the Yamaha…

MMR Staff
Feb 21, 2018
News February 21, 2018

‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One

“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…

MMR Staff
Feb 21, 2018
News February 20, 2018

MJP Sales Announces U.S. Distribution Agreement with Ruach Music

MJP Sales Inc. has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Ruach Music, the maker of hand-built cajons, stompboxes, and hardwood pedalboards. “When it comes to designing music gear, innovations are…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 20, 2018

Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds

It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 20, 2018

Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds

It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018
News February 20, 2018

Music & Arts Opens 160th Location

Music & Arts has announced the opening of their 160th location in the U.S. with the acquisition of Ponier Music in West Cobb, Georgia. Ponier Music has served the community as…

MMR Staff
Feb 20, 2018