North Star rises for Radial
Radial Engineering has launched its new North Star overdrive pedal, designed to appeal to country-rock guitarists. As well as delivering what Radial describes as "clean and articulate" overdrive, the pedal is equipped…
Adam Hall reveals Pro-Light hand
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Musikmesse outlines Business Academy schedule
Musikmesse is once again running the Business Academy inspired by German trade body SOMM, which will include speakers on issues including CITES, brexit and digitisation. Over 20 impulse and keynote lectures by…
Gibson declares victory in JHS suit
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…
Yamaha opens first Indian factory
Yamaha has invested in its first Indian manufacturing plant in Chennai. The company has signed up for a 28-acre plot on the city outskirts to set up a facility which is…
Heid Music’s ‘The Big 10+ Contest’ Aims to Put More Than $30,000 into School Music Programs in March
Heid Music, with stores located throughout Wisconsin, is aiming to put more than $30,000 into area school music programs during Music in our Schools Month this March. “With the new…
Fred W. Gretsch Visits Hal Leonard
In honor of Hal Leonard’s recent appointment as the exclusive distributor of Gretsch Drums’ Renown, Catalina, and Energy series, Fred W. Gretsch visited the company’s Milwaukee headquarters. He met with…
Chauvet Reports Record Crowds in Attendance at USITT Booth
Chauvet reports record crowds gathered at Chauvet Professional booth USITT displaying LED stage lighting. Among the products that drew crowds is the Ovation E-260WW, which has an output that surpasses that of a 750W tungsten…
Musikmesse 2017: Business Academy Inspired by SOMM
The Business Academy inspired by SOMM will once again be a great source of expert knowledge for trade visitors to Musikmesse (April 5 to 8, 2017). Over 20 impulse and keynote…
30th Annual KMC Music EPU Charity Golf Tournament
KMC has announced that it is shooting to raise $30,000 for the Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp when it tees up for the 30th annual KMC Music EPU…
NAfME and 50 Federated Associations Ask for Maximum Title IV, Part A Funding
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and 50 of its State Federated Music Education Associations have submitted letters to the leadership of both Federal Congressional Committees on Appropriations. …
JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…