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News October 22, 2015

PRS launches final run of Custom 24 model

PRS Guitars Europe has announced the release of a final run of the iconic 30th Anniversary Custom 24 model – exclusive to Europe and Australia.  Limited to just 100 guitars…

MMR Staff
Oct 22, 2015
News October 22, 2015

Yamaha launches UK electronic drum roadshow

Yamaha Music Europe (UK) is demonstrating its electronic drum range and showcasing new products for 2015 with a series of events throughout the UK in November and December. Led by Yamaha…

MMR Staff
Oct 22, 2015
News October 22, 2015

JHS targets party market with low-end DJ systems

JHS has moved into the low-end DJ market with the launch of its iDance Partybox systems. The XD2 iDance Partybox (£54.99 RRP) is an all-in-one DJ style system featuring Bluetooth…

MMR Staff
Oct 22, 2015
News October 21, 2015

SLM Names Grossman National Sales Manager

St. Louis Music (SLM) has appointed Richard Grossman to the newly created position of national sales manager. "Richard will work closely with our outside team to help them manage the extraordinary…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2015
News October 21, 2015

Music Dynamics opening third store

West Country retailer Music Dynamics is planning to open its third shop in as many years in Cheltenham, this December. The dealer, owned by Andrew Griggs, opened its first store…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2015
News October 21, 2015

Now Marshall launches rock trivia app

Following the recent release of its new branded Smartphone, Marshall has now put together a rock trivia app for Android phones. Rock Science Universe is a real­time multiplayer trivia game,…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2015
News October 21, 2015

New report outlines Chinese market strength

QY Research has produced a new report on the Chinese Musical Instrument Industry. The report provides a basic overview of the industry including definitions, classifications, applications and industry chain structure. Market…

MMR Staff
Oct 21, 2015
News October 20, 2015

Voting now open for this year's Dealers' Choice Awards

With the list of nominations complete, you can now vote in the annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards. To be eligible to vote you must be a subscriber to Musical Mechandise Review (MMR). You can sign…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2015
News October 20, 2015

JHS launches new Encore acoustic starter pack

JHS has launched a new range of Encore-branded Dreadnought style guitar packs aimed at the Christmas market. Available in a choice of finishes, the EWP-100 dreadnought guitar comes as a starter…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2015
News October 20, 2015

Tracktion makes hardware move with 2JW acquisition

Recording software specialist, Tracktion Corporation, has acquired Seattle-based, audio hardware manufacturer, 2JW Design.  The merger is seen as the next step toward Tracktion’s stated goal of creating a new line…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2015
News October 20, 2015

GHS extends use of "guaranteed" packaging

GHS Strings has extended its new Nitropack packaging, with its “ultimate guarantee”, beyond just its Boomers and Americana series.  Nitropacks will now feature with all strings across the brand including Burnished Nickel Rockers…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2015
News October 20, 2015

New stage mic from AKG

AKG  has launched its new D5 stage mic. “Since its launch, the D5 has gained a well-deserved reputation as a highly durable and high-performance dynamic vocal microphone for live staging…

MMR Staff
Oct 20, 2015