Registration Open for Summer NAMM
Major brands and buying power prepare to meet at Summer NAMM, as badge registration and hotel bookings open. Held July 17-19 in Nashville, this year’s Summer NAMM features an additional…
Facebook Cymbal Set-up Contest Winner visits Paiste Factory
Jamie May a drummer from Brighton, UK visit the Paiste Cymbal Factory in Nottwil, Switzerland after winning the 2013/14 Paiste Facebook Cymbal Set-Up Photo Contest. Jamie comments on his experience…
Winners of First Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composition Competition
At the Music Teachers National Convention held in Chicago, Hal Leonard Corporation announced the winners of the inaugural Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composition Competition.Hal Leonard created this online student piano composition…
MUSIC Group Buys Sound Forums Network
The MUSIC Group has entered into a $1.1 Billion USD agreement to add the popular online discussion site Sound Forums Network (SFN) to its portfolio of brands. The announcement was made at a special…
SJC Maple/Metal/Maple Snare
SJC recently introduced these 8x14" shells, which utilize 1.5" Maple, 5" Flat black steel, and then 1.5" more of Maple, with tube lugs and diecast hoops. The snare features significant…
WindTech SM-4 and SM4CM Shock Mounts
The SM-4 and the SM-4CM use Rubber “O” Rings for the microphone suspension and include a locking knob for microphone positioning. Both models are designed to fit most cylindrical style…
Korg Rimpitch Acoustic Guitar Tuner
The Rimpitch is a unique tuner that attaches to the sound hole of an acoustic guitar. It provides an incredibly convenient viewing angle, since its tuning meter appears within the…
Kanile'a KSTP Ukulele
The Tenor size of the KSTP is considered the modern day standard for the travelling professional musician, and this instrument features an ebony fretboard, bridge, and headstock face place combo.…
GC / Ares Takeover Reduces Debt by $500m
Affiliates of the Private Equity Group of Ares Management recently exchanged a portion of their holdings of Guitar Center’s debt into preferred stock and assumed a controlling interest in the…
New Dates and Venue for NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound 2014
On March 23, MMR questioned whether the buildup of Russian forces on Ukraine’s border as well as the annex of Crimea would affect this spring’s NAMM Musikmesse Russia convention. At…
Vince Gill & Tom Bedell to Co-Host ‘Insight: Iconic Artists and the Gear that Inspires Them’ at Summer NAMM
On July 16th, for the first time ever, a group of legendary musicians will come together to share stories and play the instruments they love on the eve of Summer…
Levy’s Appoints Booth as N. American Sales Manager
Levy’s has announced the appointment of Glen Booth as North American sales manager.Booth, a life-long and accomplished guitarist, is a graduate of Mohawk College in Applied Arts (music) and Recording…