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News March 4, 2016

Barnes and Mullins boosts classical case range

Barnes and Mullins has made its Hidersine HVC violin cases available as a standalone product and has also added a new soprano sax case line. Immediately available are the Hidersine…

MMR Staff
Mar 4, 2016
News March 4, 2016

Swede wows internet with steampunk machine

As it’s F-F-F-Friday, we thought you might not want to miss this video that has been doing the rounds this week. Not sure what the RRP is, but it’s safe…

MMR Staff
Mar 4, 2016
News March 4, 2016

Rotosound giveaway at London Bass Guitar Show

Rotosound, is bringing its full range of string products and giving away a bass guitar at the forthcoming London Bass Guitar Show, taking place at Olympia from 12th-13th March 2016.…

MMR Staff
Mar 4, 2016
News March 3, 2016

NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards open for nominations

NAMM’S sixth annual Top 100 Dealer Awards nominations are now open.  The retail awards will be presented Friday, 24th June during Summer NAMM in Nashville.“Many members have told us that…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2016
News March 3, 2016

DigiTech adds new Trio+ looper pedal

Following on from the launch of the DigiTech Trio, DigiTech has launched the Trio+ Band Creator with Looper. The Trio+ automatically generates bass and drum parts that match a song…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2016
News March 3, 2016

Ambitious ADG signs French distribution deal

Audio Distribution Group and Filling Distribution have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership, aiming to create a pan-European distribution business. Based in France, Filling Distribution distributes effects pedals and guitar…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2016
News March 2, 2016

Westheimer Corporation President Goldstein to Retire March 2016

Westheimer Corporation has announced that company president Larry Goldstein will retire on March 31. Goldstein’s retirement ends a celebrated 50-year career, the last 30 with Westheimer Corporation.  Company CEO Laura…

MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2016
News March 2, 2016

Adam and Ben Ash Promoted at Sam Ash Music

Adam Ash and Ben Ash have been promoted to the positions of regional managers in the Sam Ash Music, Northeast Region.   Adam’s direct responsibility is to the Huntington, Queens, Paramus,…

MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2016
News March 2, 2016

Everett ‘Vic’ Firth Inducted into GC’s RockWalk

Dedicated to “individuals who have made a significant contribution to The Music Business”, the Guitar Center RockWalk recently welcomed Everett “Vic” Firth – world famous timpanist for the Boston Symphony…

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Mar 2, 2016
News March 2, 2016

Lone Star Percussion Earns Zildjian Award

Lone Star Percussion of Dallas, TX, earned a special award from Zildjian at the recent NAMM show in January.  The dealer received the “2015 Outstanding Sales Performance” award, marking a…

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Mar 2, 2016
News March 2, 2016

Rosetti launches D&A stand

Rosetti has launched D&A Guitar Gear’s new six-legged Hydra stand in the UK. It uses three gravity-activated locking heads in order to secure three guitars, basses or other stringed instruments.…

MMR Staff
Mar 2, 2016