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News July 13, 2016

Aquila pioneers new classical string tech

Aquila has added to its string range with new additions to its Red Series and new packs designed for alternative tunings for classical guitar.  The Guilele Red Series replicate the…

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Jul 13, 2016
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Fender unveils Flea signature bass

Fender is releasing a signature bass made in collaboration with Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist, Flea.  The signature instrument is a recreation of his classic Shell Pink '61 Jazz Bass,…

MMR Staff
Jul 13, 2016
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KMC inks global Daisy Rock deal

Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the pioneering line of guitars aimed exclusively at the female market, has signed a new global licensing agreement with KMC Music. Under the terms of the agreement…

MMR Staff
Jul 13, 2016
News July 12, 2016

The Once and Future Story of The Gretsch Company

MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…

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Jul 12, 2016
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Three Ways to Keep Students Engaged Over the Summer

If you think about it, it’s not hard to relate to what happens to school students over the summer. First, there is the relief from the everyday stress they have…

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Jul 12, 2016
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The Old Stomping Ground

Guitar and bass FX pedal suppliers discuss the market.Now available in a multitude of sizes and configurations, providing innumerable options for sound manipulation, effects pedals – “stompboxes” – are part of nearly…

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Jul 12, 2016
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The GluBoost Bond

A man, his guitar, and his build and repair products. Rick Rosenberg of GluBoost shares how big love for his guitar changed the course of his company’s trajectory, and his…

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Jul 12, 2016
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Sweet Philly Soul

As the fifth most populous city in America and the second largest on the East Coast, Philadelphia is an economic and cultural force. Additionally the city’s rich musical history –…

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Jul 12, 2016
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Pearl River Group At 60

The world’s largest piano supplier looks towards the future. The Pearl River Piano Group has been on something of a winning streak for the past many years – most recently…

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Jul 12, 2016
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String Swing Keyboard Hanger System

The Keyboard Hanger System by String Swing USA is a convenient package designed to allow you to display a keyboard anywhere on the wall. The hangers are fully adjustable to…

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Jul 12, 2016
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Gator Cases Speaker Tote Series

Gator Cases has released a new series of lightweight speaker tote bags designed for the hottest compact speaker cabinets on the market. Four models are available to fit 8, 10,…

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Jul 12, 2016
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Chauvet Hurricane Haze 1D

Lighting users know the impact that haze and fog atmospheres can have on creating dynamic and dramatic lightscapes. The Chauvet DJ line of Hurricane haze and fog machines includes models…

MMR Staff
Jul 12, 2016