RockBoard Flat XLR Cables
The RockBoard Flat XLR Cables – available in several lengths – are designed to optimize pedalboard real estate. These cables combine super flat XLR plugs and a space-saving rectangular cable…
JH400 Model Violin from Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetz Violins are authorized bench copies of the original violin of 1740 by Giuseppe Guarneri (del Gesù), which was obtained by Jascha Heifetz in 1922 and played by him…
Spirit Nano Micro Amps from Hughes & Kettner
Hughes & Kettner has released its first family of micro amps with the new Spirit Nano series. These three models deliver the rich sound and response of traditional tube amps.…
'Solo Styles for Christmas' from Excelcia
Excelcia Music Publishing now offers four new flexible holiday works for Jazz Combo, arranged by Blair Bielawski. Providing genuine flexibility with charts that can be used with as few as…
Hal Leonard’s books for Taylor Swift’s 'folklore'
Hal Leonard now offers Piano/Vocal/Guitar and Easy Piano editions of Taylor Swift’s new album folklore. The Hal Leonard songbooks feature all 17 songs, including the first single “Cardigan,” along with…
To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
Nearly every acoustic drum kit includes the “standard” cymbals: crash, ride, and hi hat. While individual playing style and ability of course distinguish one drummer from another, for players looking…
Turning Crisis Into Creativity: Guitar Sales Soar During the 2020 Pandemic
[caption id="attachment_73476" align="alignleft" width="460"] Tom Bedell[/caption] “In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its…
Mike McAfee of Maxwell’s House of Music
In mid-August of this year, I got a message from Mike McAfee, buyer for Indiana’s Maxwell’s House of Music (featured in the April 2020 issue of MMR): “I know times…
Bang Your Head(s)! Drum Head Sales Trends
Have you noticed any significant shifts when it comes to drum heads, on either the player or vendor sides of the equation? “Since COVID-19 became an issue, I’ve discovered that…
Still Going Global: Sennheiser’s 75th Anniversary
[caption id="attachment_73464" align="alignleft" width="315"] Kevin Waehner[/caption] When Sennheiser began in a farmhouse situated in Germany (named “Laboratorium Wennebostel,” or “Lab W,” at the time), Dr. Fritz Sennheiser had no idea…
Rocco and Eddie – Two True Pioneers
[caption id="attachment_73461" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Vishnu R Nair from Pexels[/caption] During a Berklee Bass Department Zoom tribute honoring Rocco Prestia (Tower of Power’s legendary bassist), Chuck Rainey of Steely…
Guitar Hero
[caption id="attachment_73458" align="alignleft" width="460"] Image by marian anbu juwan from Pixabay[/caption] My Editor’s Note from our February, 2020 issue touched upon the passing of drummer Neil Peart, of the band…