Davitt & Hanser to Distribute Cort Guitars in the U.S.
Davitt & Hanser has announced that as of December 1, 2014 they will be responsible for distribution of Cort Guitars for the United States market.In commenting on becoming the exclusive…
Westheimer Announces New Strategic Direction, Discontinues Distribution of Cort
Westheimer Corp. has announced a new strategic direction that better fits their business model in an every changing musical instrument market.Laura Gabel, CEO of Westheimer Corp, stated, “As it relates…
Chauvet DJ’s GigBAR IRC
A traveling all-in-one lightshow package, the GigBAR IRC includes four different, very popular effects that all mount together on one convenient bar: a pair of LED pars, a pair of…
22nd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards again brought together hundreds of enthusiastic music products dealers to nominate the lines that made this year a success. This winning slate of instrument, sound,…
GC Pro Appoints Riley Marketing Manager
Guitar Center Professional(GC Pro) has appointed Adam Riley to the newly created position of marketing manager, GC Pro. The announcement was made by GC Pro vice president Rick Plushner and…
San Diego’s Greene Music CEO to Retire After 60 years
Mike Greene, the longtime owner of San Diego’s Greene Music, is effectively retiring in January, having sold the music store that bears his family name—to Music Exchange, a highly-successful, multi-location retailer…
Personnel Realignments at D'Addario
D’Addario is adjusting personnel assignments to better align with their business partners and consumer needs in the market.Steve Loud, e-commerce sales manager, has been assigned global responsibilities. Reporting directly to…
Eventide Announces Strategic Partnership with Yamaha
Eventide has formed a strategic partnership with Yamaha to develop signature effects for a future update to its recently announced flagship live sound console, the RIVAGE PM10. The Eventide H3000…
GC Names Amkreutz Executive Vice President
Guitar Center has appointed Michael Amkreutz to the position of executive vice president, Marketing, Merchandising and E-Commerce, for the Guitar Center brand. Amkreutz’s appointment is the result of an extensive,…
2015 Best Communities for Music Education Survey Now Open
Schools and districts across the country are invited to participate in the NAMM Foundation’s 2015 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey. The BCME program applauds community efforts to provide…
Webb Named Guitar Center President & CEO
Guitar Center announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Darrell Webb to be the company’s new President and chief executive officer, effective today, November 17. Webb, a proven executive…
2015 Tempe Guitar Show
Antique Electronic Supply presents the 2015 Tempe Guitar Show, sponsored by Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers. The show will be held on Saturday March 7, 2015 at 6221 South Maple Ave,…