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Music Products Industry News July 19, 2025

SONOR 150th Anniversary AQ2 Shell Set

In early 2025, SONOR kicked off its 150th Anniversary with the release of a legendary reimagining of high-end, special edition kits. But when you’ve been building the world’s finest drums…

MMR Staff
Jul 19, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 18, 2025

Prestige Guitars Appoints Rod Washburn as VP of Global Sales

Prestige Guitars is proud to announce the appointment of Rod Washburn as VP of Global Sales, effective immediately. Rod brings with him a wealth of industry experience and a proven…

MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 18, 2025

ESP Guitars Distributes Morley Pedals in Latin America

ESP Guitars is now distributing Morley Pedals in the Latin America region. The new distribution agreement between the two acclaimed brands is effective August 1, 2025. “We are very proud…

MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 18, 2025

ProMark Marches Forward with BYOS 'Scrapes' and New DC PM1 Series

ProMark is thrilled to expand its marching percussion lineup with three exciting stick releases: the highly anticipated BYOS "Scrapes" Signature Marching Drumsticks and the new ProMarkDC PM1 and DC PM1i…

MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 18, 2025

UK distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS) Closing

On July 18, John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. released the followng notice: After sixty-plus years in the business, UK distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS) is closing…

MMR Staff
Jul 18, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 14, 2025

DPA Microphones Welcomes Chris Kontopanos

Chris Kontopanos has joined leading high-quality microphone solutions manufacturer, DPA Microphones, as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory, which includes Washington D.C., Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North…

MMR Staff
Jul 14, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 10, 2025

Gibson Les Paul Music City Special

This year marks a major milestone for Gibson: 50 years of handcrafting guitars in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. To honor this journey, Gibson introduces the Les Paul™ Music City…

MMR Staff
Jul 10, 2025
Music Products Industry News July 10, 2025

OMG Music Names Misha Guiffre as Sales and Marketing Director

OMG Music has appointed Misha Guiffre as Sales and Marketing Director, effective immediately. The appointment underscores the company's commitment to strengthening partnerships with independent music retailers nationwide. Misha brings 21…

MMR Staff
Jul 10, 2025