New Releases from Alfred Music – Fall 2019
Alfred Music now offers new choral arrangements of “The Never Ending Story,” as featured in this season’s finale of “Stranger Things.” Arranged by Alan Billingsley, this promises to be an…
Z60M MINI-Z Vise Mounted Dent Machine
This mini version of the Z60 Dent Machine is more compact for easy storage, maneuverability, and transportability. When needed, just pull it off the wall and attach it to a…
The Mini Link Pro Line from KLOTZ
The Mini Link pro line from KLOTZ includes a variety of cables with mini jack, jack, RCA, and XLR connectors. As in the successful GREYHOUND series, the KLOTZ-developed XLR connector…
RockBoard’s ISO Power Block V10
The RockBoard ISO Power Block V10 is a multi-power supply for effects pedals that offers 10 transformer-isolated and highly filtered power slots: 8 x 9 volts (isolated) with a max.…
Guitarrón and Vihuela String Sets from D’Addario
The Mariachi Guitarrón Phosphor Bronze Strings from D’Addario feature Phosphor Bronze wound bass strings with NY Steel cores. which provide better pitch stability and higher break strength. The treble strings…
Pokémon-Themed Accessories from KORG
KORG has collaborated with the makers of the popular anime series “Pokémon,” releasing limited-edition models of select characters for the Pitchclip 2 clip-on tuner and the MA-2 metronome. KORG’s popular…
Nicola Brand Strings
Created for both the traditionalist and today’s modern musician, Nicola Brand Strings deliver superior tone and feel. Wrapped with premium metal alloy, Nicola Strings are designed for that classic vintage…
Whirlwind’s Leader Standard Series Cable
Premium, rugged, and practically indestructible, Whirlwind’s Leader Standard Series Cable comes with a lifetime guarantee. The Leader plug's patented cable grip absorbs any typical straining in the field, and its…
‘Hey, Mr. DJ, Put a Record On…’ The DJ Mixer Market in 2019
In the world of acoustic instruments, we continue to marvel at the ongoing strength of the ukulele market (see our September 2019 cover feature). Over in the digital realm, few…
A Century-Old ‘Complex Challenge:’ Thomastik-Infeld Celebrates 100 Years of String-Making
A few years ago, MMR dedicated significant coverage to American MI companies – both retailers and suppliers – who had joined the “Century Club.” This October, MMR turns our attention…
Powerage: Are Live Power Amplifiers on the Way Out?
With less than 15 percent (13.3%) of participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 300 MI retailers – claiming that sales of live power amplifiers are…
The Lost Apprentice Model
[caption id="attachment_68486" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo via Lukas from Pexels[/caption] “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” (“The Wizard of Oz”) When it comes to understanding the marketplace, everyone…