German market sees 7.2 per cent increase
Sales in the German musical instrument market were up 7.2 per cent in 2015, according to trade body SOMM (Society of Music Merchants). According to SOMM, total sales of musical instruments,…
Hal Leonard signs Samson pro-audio deal
Hal Leonard MGB has announced a deal with Samson to distribute its pro-audio products throughout Germany and Austria. Shipping of the Samson Audio, Samson Wireless and Hartke brands will begin immediately.Jack…
New drum event emerges
Looks like the London Drum Show has a rival in the form of a new event from Torn and Frayed, organiser of The Guitar Show, held in the Midlands. The firm…
New report on global amp market available
A new report into the global amp market is available from Wiseguy Reports. The snappily titled Global Musical Instrument Amplifiers Consumption 2016 Market Research Report does exactly what it says…
Bespeco strikes US deal with Italian Speaker Imports
Italian Speaker Imports has expanded its product line and entered into an agreement with Bespeco of Castelfidardo, Italy to be the exclusive distributor of its products in the US. Bespeco,…
Relish readies UK launch with value-added dealer packages
Swiss manufacturer, Relish Guitars, is launching its range of innovative design-led guitars in the UK with a number of different purchase packages offering up to a 79 per cent ROI.…
Bespeco of Italy Partners with Italian Speaker Imports
Italian Speaker Imports has expanded its product line and entered into an agreement with Bespeco of Castelfidardo, Italy to be the exclusive distributor of its products in the United States.…
Faith launches mini guitar range
Faith Guitars has launched its range of Nomad short-scale guitars in the UK, following an unveiling at NAMM earlier this year. The guitars use solid tone woods, with a scale…
Now Universal sues Zildjian
Universal Percussion has filed a lawsuit against Zildjian accusing it of violating its rights in the trademarks S and S SERIES, which Universal has used on cymbals since 2002. Zildjian…
Red Chilli takes on Boulder Creek
Red Chilli Audio has taken on exclusive distribution for Boulder Creek & Riptide in the UK & Ireland. Managing Director Steve Helm, said: “I was familiar with the brands from…
Universal Percussion Files Suit Against Zildjian
Universal Percussion, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Avedis Zildjian Co., accusing it of violating Universal Percussion's rights in the trademarks S and S SERIES, which Universal Percussion has used…
Schaeffer Rejoins AM&S as Senior VP for Allen & Heath
American Music & Sound (AM&S) has announced the appointment of Tim Schaeffer as senior vice president for Allen & Heath USA. Schaeffer, who has over thirty years’ of pro…