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News September 13, 2016

AKG launches new flagship high-end phones

AKG has launched new high-end closed back reference headphones, now available int the UK through Sound Technology. The flagship closed-back K872 reference headphones are designed for audio engineers and musicians…

MMR Staff
Sep 13, 2016
News September 9, 2016

New B&M catalogue hits dealers

Barnes & Mullins has released its latest and biggest ever trade catalogue. The book hits all registered B&M dealers this week and is freely available to any new music retailers nationwide.…

MMR Staff
Sep 9, 2016
News September 9, 2016

Holy Grail show issues local woods challenge

This year’s Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin will have a new feature  - the Local Wood Challenge. With tropical woods are becoming increasingly scarce and governed by restrictions on…

MMR Staff
Sep 9, 2016
News September 9, 2016

BandLab acquires accessories firm

BandLab, the Singapore-based social music-making platform, has acquired MONO Creators, a San Francisco-based design studio that creates high-end instrument cases, straps and accessories for gigging musicians.  BandLab and MONO will…

MMR Staff
Sep 9, 2016
News September 8, 2016

New Rosewood Proposals at Conference of the Parties

The 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) begins September 24 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  Through a partnership with the League…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 8, 2016

Chauvet Opens Larger Showroom In Mexico

Responding to the rapidly increasing demand for its lighting and trussing products in Mexico, Chauvet has opened a new office, warehouse, service center and showroom in Lerma, just west of…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 8, 2016

Last chance to nominate for DCAs - closing today

The deadline for nominations in the 2016 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards is today, Friday 9th September. No scenario establishes sell through confidence with your dealers faster than an MMR Dealers’…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 8, 2016

Peavey PVH bass cabs available in UK

Peavey UK has just shipped its PVH bass cabinets in the UK.  The full range of the rugged and dependable cabinet series are available now through exclusive distributors Barnes &…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 8, 2016

Instrument stand/lamp sci-fi is now reality

We truly live in an age of wonders. Not entirely sure there’s a need/demand for this and also not entirely sure that someone isn’t taking the piss, but some bright…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 8, 2016

D'Addario rolls out pan-European woodwind program

D’Addario Woodwinds has expanded its Clinician Program to involve nine new countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. Previously only available in the US,…

MMR Staff
Sep 8, 2016
News September 7, 2016

SoundSynergies BRITETone Wind Instruments

SoundSynergies BRITETone Wind Instruments is a non-oil based product formulated to remove old oil deposits, saliva, and other undesirable debris, leaving a protective dry lubricant for long-term protection from humidity…

MMR Staff
Sep 7, 2016
News September 7, 2016

On-Stage Isolation Shield

The On-Stage Isolation Shield is a lightweight and portable shield that mounts onto most standard microphone stands designed to create a mini recording studio. Constructed from a vented aluminum surround…

MMR Staff
Sep 7, 2016