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News April 6, 2017

Detroit luthier launches limited reclaimed wood line

Wallace Detroit Guitars, a Detroit-based guitar company that builds guitars out of reclaimed wood from local landmarks, has announced a limited edition Firehouse Series. The instruments are made with original wood from…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
News April 6, 2017

Orange backs metal awards again

Orange Amplification is once again the main sponsor of the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.  The 15th awards will take place at The Indigo at The O2, London on Monday 12th June…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
News April 5, 2017

Moogfest Releases Full Event Schedule

Moogfest has unveiled the full event schedule for this year’s four-day festival. The festivities for the 2017 event include over 300 musical performances, daytime workshops, conversations, masterclasses, film screenings, live scores, durational sound installations, and interactive art…

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Apr 5, 2017
News April 5, 2017

Passarelli to Head Canadian Sales Division for Korg USA

​After six years of proving to be an integral part of Korg USA’s sales team, Inside Sales Rep, John Passarelli, was recently promoted to Canadian sales manager. John’s new role…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2017
News April 5, 2017

Trade Regrets: Frank Mingo

Frank Mingo (also known as Mingo Jones), one of the last living musicians to have played at the renown jazz clubs of Indiana Avenue, passed away this Monday in his home…

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Apr 5, 2017
News April 5, 2017

Carlsbro adds to modelling amp line-up

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Apr 5, 2017
News April 5, 2017

JHS seals Seiko exclusive

JHS is now the sole UK and ROI distributor of Seiko’s range of tuners and metronomes. "In an ever changing retail environment, we are very pleased to have made this…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2017
News April 5, 2017

New CEO, as Pioneer DJ restructures

Pioneer DJ Corporation has restructured its board of directors with Yoshiaki Ide (pictured)appointed chairman, while Akio Moriwaki steps into the role of president and CEO. New CEO, Akio Moriwaki has over 30…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2017
News April 4, 2017

AVA Named Distribution Representative for Fulcrum Acoustics

Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed AVA Audio Visual Associates, Inc. (AVA) as their exclusive distribution representative for the Lower Midwest region. AVA is responsible for Fulcrum Acoustic product sales and support throughout Missouri,…

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Apr 4, 2017
News April 4, 2017

Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA

Following the acquisition of Southampton, UK-based ChamSys Ltd. by Chauvet, Phil Watson will be assuming a new role as director of ChamSys USA, Inc. In his new position, Watson will be…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2017
News April 4, 2017

KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Development Manager

Strengthening the depth of its Pro Audio sales team, KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio Sales development manager, reporting directly to…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2017