ROUNDTABLE: The clarinet market
Always a strong segment within the band and orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are shaping the craftsmanship,…
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal
Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space. They come in many shapes and sizes, but all…
FBT opens new Italian demo facility
FBT has invested in a new demonstration facility in Recanati, Italy, equipped with the full range of FBT’s audio solutions from line arrays to systems for installed sound. The facility…
GHS adds updated string charts
GHS Strings has added updated tension charts for acoustic, bass and electric guitar strings free on its website. With more players choosing to modify their string selection to create their…
UK start-up Kickstarts KordBot hardware
UK start-up firm ISLA Instruments, has launched KordBot, a piece of music hardware designed to teach music theory and improve keyboard playing. The all-in-one MIDI chord generator, arpeggiator and step…
Credit Downgrade for Gibson
Gibson Brands has had its credit downgraded by Moody’s, with the brand’s corporate family rating (CFR) dropping to Caa1 from B3. Poor sales of the 2015 guitar range, risk associated with…
Aquila strikes Korean deal; moves against fakes
Aquila Strings has moved into the Korean market, signing a deal with Pentatonic Music Company. The deal covers the whole territory and will see Pentatonic selling the whole range of…
Analyst concern over Gibson outlook
Gibson Brands had its credit rating downgraded, thanks in part to the poor consumer reception of its 2015 guitar range. The firm was downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service, which also…
Two Old Hippies Announces the Retirement of Bruce Weber Sr. as General Manager
After Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments was acquired by Two Old Hippies Stringed Instruments, the company was relocated to Bend, Oregon and the workshop’s handcrafting practices were maintained. For the last few…
Yamaha boosts audio sales team
Yamaha Music Europe has added Alex Warren as new commercial audio sales representative for the UK and Republic of Ireland. Alex has worked in in professional audio since graduating in…
Gear4Music shows huge full-year growth
Gear4music's total sales rose to £35.4m in the 12 months to 29th February - 46 per cent up on a year ago - with strong growth in the UK and…
JHS signs Austrian distribution deal
JHS has linked up with Austrian distributor Audio Boutique, which will be representing its Vintage electric and acoustic guitars, Santos Martinez classical guitars, Laka ukuleles and Pilgrim Folk Instruments throughout…