Peavey Launches new 'Metal' Head in the UK
Peavey UK has launched the invective Series .120 guitar amplifier head in the UK. Available for the first time through Peavey’s exclusive UK distributor Barnes and Mullins, the invective Series has…
ADG Adds Another With Meris UK Deal
Audio Distribution Group has added Meris effects pedals and high-end studio equipment to its brand portfolio in the UK. Based in Los Angeles, Meris was established by Terry Burton, the…
SABIAN Announces New Warehouse Management System
SABIAN has invested heavily in a new warehouse management system (WMS), greatly enhancing the cymbal manufacturer’s ability to service customers. By increasing efficiencies at every step of production, the ultimate…
MMR’s 2018 Holiday Buying Guide
Before the holiday madness of November and December sets in, it’s always a good idea to start thinking ahead when it comes to the essentials: getting the right gifts for…
The Music Shoppe Welcomes Third Generation Leadership
The Music Shoppe, Inc. of central Illinois has announced Jonathon Breen as its new president and CEO. Breen returns to the business as his uncle, Randy Wood, steps down after 45 years…
Embracing the 'Folkternative:' ‘Non-guitar’ Fretted Instruments Making Waves in 2018
Many point to country music (and “pop country,” as purists refer to some artists) and bluegrass as two main drivers of the recent resurgence in acoustic (and, to a lesser…
EMD Music to Distribute Islander Ukuleles in U.S., Canada, Parts of Western Europe
Kanile’a Ukuleles, the parent company of Islander Ukuleles, has announced a new strategic partnership with EMD Music effective immediately. EMD Music takes over distribution in the USA and Canada, as well as…
Fender Level Set Buffer & Marine Layer Reverb
What a time to be alive. Between the vintage gear market, the consumer-to-consumer Internet market (eBay, craigslist, et cetera) and the phenomenal assortment of new pedals, guitar players have more…
Fender Player Series Jaguar
Days before this year’s Summer NAMM Show, Fender caught the attention of players and retailers with the announcement that the brand’s long-running Mexican Standard Series was being discontinued. The “replacement”…
Breedlove Frontier Concertina E (All-Mahogany)
I’m not usually an “acoustic guitar guy.” Sure, I have a couple and I of course see how acoustics are great for songwriting and travelling and all of that, but…
MI Retailers Working with Nonprofits & Government: A Win- Win
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to invade their…
MI Dealers are On the Case, but for Some it’s a Mixed Bag Trends in the Sales of Cases & Bags in 2018
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…