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News October 30, 2013

MI Intellectual Property Issues - Setting the Record Straight

Guest editorial by Ron BienstockOver the last thirty years, there have been several major legal decisions involving intellectual property concerning guitars and basses. Having been a part of most of…

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Oct 30, 2013
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Alfred Appoints Cabaniss to Head Sacred Division

Alfred Music has announced the formation of Alfred Sacred, a new division devoted to sacred music publishing. Mark Cabaniss has been appointed managing director of this new division which is…

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Oct 30, 2013
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Moog Minifooger Analog Effects for Guitar & Bass

[caption id="attachment_48522" align="alignleft" width="800"]Moog Minifooger Analog Effects for Guitar & Bass[/caption]Each Minifooger is housed in a rugged cast aluminum enclosure and features a 100-percent analog signal path, true bypass design,…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Piano Reduction of Maha Mantras by Narong Prangcharoen from Theodore Presser

[caption id="attachment_48520" align="alignleft" width="800"]Piano Reduction of Maha Mantras by Narong Prangcharoen from Theodore Presser[/caption]Theodore Presser Company signed several works for orchestra and wind ensemble from Narong Prangcharoen, winner of the…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Yamaha MOXF Series

Yamaha’s new MOXF Series models include the latest MOTIF XF sounds, effects, and the ability to add a flash board slot for further expandability options. The 88-key Graded Hammer Standard…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Peavey DW Acoustic Guitar Series

[caption id="attachment_48516" align="alignleft" width="800"]Peavey DW Acoustic Guitar Series[/caption]The DW Series is available in three models: the entry-level DW-1, the DW-2 and the fully-featured DW-3. The DW-1 and DW-2 feature a…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Sonor Martini Kit

[caption id="attachment_48514" align="alignleft" width="800"]Sonor Martini Kit[/caption]The Martini’s compact poplar shells (bass drum 14” x 12,” rack tom 8”x 8,” floor tom 13” x 10” and a 12” x 5” steel…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Eastwood Guitars Marksman 5

[caption id="attachment_48512" align="alignleft" width="800"]Eastwood Guitars Marksman 5[/caption]Eastwood Guitars’ Marksman 5 is a tribute replica to the ultra-rare 1957 Magnatone® Mark V designed by Paul Bigsby. The guitar features a lightweight…

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Oct 29, 2013
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VOX Night Train G2 Amplifiers

[caption id="attachment_48510" align="alignleft" width="800"]VOX Night Train G2 Amplifiers[/caption]The new Night Train G2 series includes the 15 Watt NT15H-G2 and 50 Watt NT50H-2G amplifier heads, plus the 15 Watt NT15C1-G2 -…

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Oct 29, 2013
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Famous & Fun Christmas Duets (Books 1, 2, and 3) from Alfred Music

[caption id="attachment_48508" align="alignleft" width="800"]Famous & Fun Christmas Duets (Books 1, 2, and 3) from Alfred Music[/caption]Famous & Fun Christmas Duets have been arranged and balanced for two evenly-skilled players. This…

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Oct 29, 2013
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LP Cajon Throne

[caption id="attachment_48506" align="alignleft" width="800"]LP Cajon Throne[/caption]Designed to support up to 300 pounds, the 10”-diameter LP Cajon throne (LP1445) mounts quickly to the top of any cajon. The cajon throne rotates…

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Oct 29, 2013
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CruzTOOLS GrooveTech™ Drum Multi-Tool

[caption id="attachment_48504" align="alignleft" width="800"]CruzTOOLS GrooveTech™ Drum Multi-Tool[/caption]The GrooveTech Drum Multi-Tool addresses needs for drum key tuning and drum set hardware adjustment in a compact fold-up unit. Central to the tool…

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Oct 29, 2013