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…
Magnatone Expands, Hires Stan Morgan as GM
A funny thing happened to Stan Morgan on the way to retirement from St. Louis Music.“It was weeks before the NAMM Show, and I called and asked him to come…
NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education
The NAMM Foundation awards school music education programs with the announcement of 2014’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). This year, the NAMM Foundation designates 376 districts as Best Communities…
D’Addario Names Navarro Percussion Junior Product Specialist
D’Addario has appointed Elijah Navarro to the newly created position of percussion junior product specialist. In this new role, Navarro will support all product activities for the percussion brands, including…