New Strings from Optima
Optima is introducing three new strings in 2018: VintageFlex for acoustic guitar, Violin “Tricolore” and the 24K Goldbrokat Premium e” for violin. All strings are made in Germany. 24K Gold…
System Blue's Professional Marching Brass Series
With a new ergonomic hand positioning, the Euphonium Hybrid gives a balanced feel while reducing weight and length. The graduated tuning slide marks will keep you a quick step away…
Seagull Guitar's Updated Entourage Series
The new Entourage series from Seagull Guitars will feature a variety of body shapes in the new warm and vibrant "Autumn Burst" finish. The guitars in the series also feature white…
Cort Guitars B6 Plus AS Electric Bass Guitar
The B6 Plus AS electric bass guitar by Cort is the newest new six-string, open-pore model to Cort's Artisan Series. Featuring bolt-on construction and a warm open sound with excellent…
Tenth Anniversary Cymbal from Dream Cymbals
The 10th Anniversary Cymbal from Dream Cymbals is a 24" Small Bell Flat Ride modified with a special patina finish that a member of the Dream Cymbals Team in Toronto will…
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations, and the…
The Short End of the Stick? In an Increasingly Crowded Field, Artist Signature Series Drumsticks are Less Impactful In Today’s Market for MI Dealers
While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet. Actually, to be more accurate, the North Carolina lesson and retail center started out of the trunk…
Warb-a-palooza!: Warburton Music Celebrates Factory Grand Opening and 44 Years in Business
On February 22 and 23, there’s going to be a party in Titusville, Florida: Warb-a-palooza! The two-day event will celebrate the grand opening of Warburton Music’s new factory in Titusville.…
Small Business Matters: Experiencing the Perfect Sales Presentation
It finally happened.I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind. Enter Katie…
The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but no touching…
The Next Big Thing?
Many MMR readers recently returned from the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim (see our Show Report on page 26). Along with more traditional instruments, the gathering is a venue for…