Yamaha Japan signs D&A deal
Yamaha Japan has been appointed as D&A Guitar Gear’s distributor in the territory. The firm’s international distribution line-up currently reads: RKS Design, Inc. (United States); D'addario Canada (Canada); First Line…
Sakae launches custom kit compiler
A new Sakae Drums online kit compiler is now available in the UK to help customers put together their ideal Sakae Drum kit, prior to ordering it at their nearest…
New base for FBT UK
FBT Audio has moved its UK base to new warehouse and office premises in Rochester, Kent. MD Mark Parkhouse, said: "Sales of FBT audio products and JTS microphones have increased so much…
Trade Regrets: Mary Henkin
We recently received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Mary Henkin passed away on May 30 in Elkhart at the age of 87. She was well known in the…
NAMM Foundation Awards NSPC $40,000 Grant
The work of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC) has been recognized with a $40,000 grant from The NAMM Foundation. The grant will allow the National String Project Consortium (NSPC)…
Players Music Named Distributor for Lizard Spit
Players Music LLC has been appointed exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit™ products. The exclusive territory will cover the U.S., Canada, EU countries and Australia. The company’s highly acclaimed flagship product,…
Bax continues European expansion, tweaks name
Dutch online retailer Bax-shop is changing its name to Bax Music and expanding its presence in Europe. The retailer has just opened an online store in Italy, its seventh in…
Teenage kicks for Sound Technology
Sound Technology has taken on distribution of Swedish firm Teenage Engineering's products in the UK and Ireland. The deal is effective from July 4th. Based in Stockholm, Teenage Engineering set-up in…
GC Names Japinga President
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president of Guitar Center, effective June 15, 2016. The announcement was made by Darrell Webb, Guitar Center CEO. In his…
Trade Regrets: Hugo Schreiber
On June 15th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Hugo Schreiber passed away peacefully yesterday at home with his two daughters by his side. He was 88 years…
Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Japinga steps up at Guitar Center
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president. Before joining Guitar Center as Executive Vice President of Inventory Management and Supply Chain, Japinga had an eight-year career…