Fender opens new Hollywood facility
Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering. “We’re investing in the future,” said CEO Andy Mooney. “We have…
ZZ Top guitar backs Orange pedal
Orange Amplification has signed ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as an ambassador for the Orange Bax Bangeetar pedal. He has recently discovered Orange’s new British made guitar and bass Pre-EQ pedal…
Canadian firm seals neck technology patent
Canadian firm Riversong Guitars has secured a worldwide patent for its NeckNology system, which allows players to quickly adjust the string height on the guitar. Dubbed NeckNology by CEO and…
New Regal Tip signature sticks
Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks - The Sobelizer. Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper, Sobel has played in…
BBIC expands to new HQ
The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware. The new facility will house its warehousing, sales, marketing and administration operations.Since 2008, the HQ has been…
Sennheiser cues up AES mic unveilings
Sennheiser and Neumann are launching a new range of mics at the forthcoming AES Convention in Los Angeles. At the show, which runs from 29th September to 1st October 1st,…
JHS adds new Angel recorder range
JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel. The Angel recorders feature a simulated wood grain finish combined with cream coloured mouthpiece, ring joint and…
AKG launches new vocal mic
AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone. The mic features a specially engineered circuitry and custom-designed components to prevent…
Musikmesse outlines Brandworld package
Muskimesse has released more details of its much-vaunted Brandworld concept for guitar and drum brands. In Musikmesse Brandworld Drums and Musikmesse Brandworld Guitar, companies can not only present instruments, they…
New book gets up close with drumming world
MI marketing and PR veteran Dave Phillips has launched a new photo-biographic book on drumming - From the Riser: A Drummer’s Perspective II. The book is a photographic celebration of…
NAMM releases show plans and TEC Tracks details
NAMM has released the floor plan and directory of this year’s January show and announced details of theTEC Tracks pro-audio programme. The map and a corresponding directory of exhibitors, experiences…
B&M adds new artists
Aguilar Amplification and DR Strings have added Chris Clark of Hunter & The Bear to their artist rosters. Chris Clark, bass player with British rock band Hunter & The Bear has over…