NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018
Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on the Yamaha…
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…
MJP Sales Announces U.S. Distribution Agreement with Ruach Music
MJP Sales Inc. has announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Ruach Music, the maker of hand-built cajons, stompboxes, and hardwood pedalboards. “When it comes to designing music gear, innovations are…
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Music & Arts Opens 160th Location
Music & Arts has announced the opening of their 160th location in the U.S. with the acquisition of Ponier Music in West Cobb, Georgia. Ponier Music has served the community as…
Martin Audio Announces U.S. Demo Tour
Martin Audio has announced a series of demos across America in 2018, starting with New York in March, featuring Wavefront Precision line arrays, new monitor XE wedges and powered point…
PRS Guitars Names Settimi as Accessories Product Manager
PRS Guitars has named David Settimi as accessories product manager. In this new position, David will be responsible for all elements of PRS Guitars’ accessories business, including product development and…
Yamaha Drums Adds Chamberlin to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Jimmy Chamberlin (of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins) to the roster of Yamaha Artists. Chamberlin is also known for drumming with the alternative…
New Gear from Applied Research and Technology
The new ART Trans X is a two-channel solid-state preamp Applied Research and Technology, providing lean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency. The ART Trans X has dedicated Jensen Transformers…
Whirlwind’s PL-PM1RJ Power Meter
The UL-listed PL-PM1RJ power meter from Whirlwind, is designed for monitoring voltage, current and frequency on 3 phase Y power with three 120 Volt AC legs or single-phase AC with two…
New Amps from Fender
Long-revered by players of all stripes, the 15- watt Pro Junior IV adds a modified volume circuit and a classic tweed appearance to this workhorse amplifier. A compact and straightforward…