Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
[caption id="attachment_81918" align="alignleft" width="460"] Luis Fonsi performs on stage during the 2022 Latin American Music Awards at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas,…
Excelcia Music Publishing has published 32 new engaging and energetic string orchestra pieces from many beloved composers as well as talented new voices in its 2022 String Orchestra music release. …
Positive Grid’s Spark MINI debuts in-person at NAMM 2022 (Booth #5825). Designed for electric guitar, acoustic or bass, this portable smart guitar amp and Bluetooth® speaker delivers audio streaming and…
EVH has released a striking new Solar finish for the Wolfgang® Special QM as well as a standout new Satin Surf Green finish for the Wolfgang Special. Road-tested in arenas…
I’ve decided I’m going to teach a new business class: Dealing with Circumstances Beyond Our Control. Yup, that’s the plan. Though it’s taken me 35 years, I have officially passed…
Often when Angela cuts my hair, we get into a personal discussion. As we were strolling down memory lane during my last cut, she talked about her first and last…
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip. “Strong sales…
In a corner of Guitarland exists a market segment which has been riding a sustained wave of popularity for well over a decade, with no signs of a slowdown: stompbox…
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show. This year, the expansive Yamaha display will be on the third floor of the Anaheim Convention…
We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) - this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.…
Gretsch has launched all-new Rancher Penguin Parlors from their big, bold and brash, Acoustic Collection. Originally only available in White, today’s models are offered in Black, Mint Metallic and Shell…
[caption id="attachment_81887" align="alignleft" width="460"] Amani Duncan[/caption] Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its Board of Directors: Amani Duncan and Maria Fernandez, beginning…
