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News January 14, 2016

Ashdown signs international distribution dozen

Busy Ashdown Engineering has announced an impressive twelve new additions to its network of global distributors. The new distribution deals include the Ashdown range of bass and acoustic amps, Dr.…

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Jan 14, 2016
News January 14, 2016

Washburn launching new Heritage range

Washburn is launching a new series of acoustics called the Heritage Series, with 16 models landing in the UK later this month. The range offers four body shapes, with the…

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Jan 14, 2016
News January 14, 2016

Trademark dispute heading back to court

The Stratotone trademark dispute between Darryl Agler and Westheimer Corporation is headed back to court, after Westheimer appealed the original decision which went in favour of Agler. “Westheimer Corp. has appealed the…

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Jan 14, 2016
News January 13, 2016

New look for souped up Supro site

Amp brand Supro has updated its online offering with brand new website.  The site includes information on every aspect of the amps’ construction, from the the preamp and power amp…

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Jan 13, 2016
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New wireless system from JTS

JTS has launched a new wireless system -  the US-36G2 -  replacing its three previous systems, the US-901, US-9001 and US-1000 series. The US-36G2 is a second generation, wireless system based on the…

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Jan 13, 2016
News January 13, 2016

Vigier tees up new unique art finish range

Vigier is launching a new range of unique finishes at this year's NAMM show under the banner G.V Rock Art. The made-to-order guitars will be available to view at NAMM…

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Jan 13, 2016
News January 13, 2016

Korg boosts audio team

Andy Pullen has joined Korg UK as area sales manager for the Midlands and South of England. He will be responsible for sales of Korg Hi-Tech and Samson Pro Audio…

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Jan 13, 2016
News January 12, 2016

Freshman signs trio of new export deals

Freshman has expanded its international reach further, signing three new distribution deals. Benelly Import will distribute Freshman ranges, such as Maple Ridge, Apollo Collection and Renegade, throughout Benelux. A further deal has…

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Jan 12, 2016
News January 12, 2016

Yamaha brings back Recording Custom drums

Yamaha is bringing back a re-designed version of its Recording Custom Drum Series later this year. Originally launched in 1975, the Recording Custom series (or 9000 series as it was known…

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Jan 12, 2016
News January 12, 2016

Rotosound adds another

Rotosound has added the new Heller Vintage Guitar straps to its growing range.  The limited edition guitar straps have been manufactured using authentic woven jacquard material from the late 1960’s…

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Jan 12, 2016
News January 12, 2016

Barnes and Mullins launches Peavey service site

Barnes & Mullins has launched a new UK and Ireland-specific web portal for sourcing Peavey spare parts and for service enquiries -  www.peaveyservice.co.uk  The site allows Peavey owners to source…

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Jan 12, 2016
News January 8, 2016

Eminence Celebrates 50 Years

Eminence Speaker, a manufacturer of professional audio and musical instrument loudspeakers, high frequency devices and components, is celebrating 50 years. In 1966, Bob Gault founded what was to become the…

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Jan 8, 2016