JHS adds D-Day mandolin
JHS’ Vintage brand has added a new commemorative Gordon Giltrap D-Day Mandolin to its range. It is based on a 1940’s mandolin originally owned by a US Serviceman who fought…
Colaiuta signs for Gretsch Drums
Drummer Vinnie Colaiuta has signed on as an official endorser of Gretsch Drums. Colaiuta is best known for his seminal recordings and performances with Frank Zappa and Sting. However, his…
New Indian partner for Renkus-Heinz
Renkus-Heinz has appointed Acoustic Arts as its Indian distributor. Based in New Delhi, Acoustic Arts was founded in 1999 and is one of the country's leading AV solutions providers, providing…
Rock Band and Fender Will Remain Partners for Another Ten Years
Harmonix Music Systems, developer of Rock Band, reported the extension of their arrangement with Fender®. The agreement means that Rock Band fans will continue to see the famous brand’s quintessential instruments…
Warwick adds pBuzz trombone
As part of its recently-announced distribution deal with Warwick Music, JHS is launching the pBuzz plastic trombone. The pBuzz has a range of six notes through its moveable slide. The…
Fender extends Rock Band deal
Rock Band video game developer Harmonix has announced an extensdion of its agreement with Fender. The deal allows Fender brand guitars, basses, amps, and other musical instrument equipment to appear…
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show. The D…
Sheargold closing Maidenhead store
Sheargold Pianos, in Maidenhead has announced plans to shut up shop. In a statement, the firm reassured customers that it would continue to trade, with services, including tuning and storage, relocated…
Forbes, Cicchetti Added to Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group
Yamaha Corporation of America, Institutional Solutions Group (ISG), welcomes music industry veterans H. French Forbes III and Domenic Cicchetti as regional managers for the southeast and northeast regions, respectively. Yamaha…
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3. A former band director, Fendorf joined Wingert-Jones, a print music retailer, in 1965, eventually becoming president of the operation.He eventually collaborated…
SLM Appoints Baughman as Product Manager of Blessing
St. Louis Music (SLM) has appointed Phil Baughman to the position of product manager of E.K. Blessing. Baughman becomes the first overall steward of the E.K. Blessing brand since its…
Finns looking up for musician matching product
Finnish startup Jamifind, wants to bring musicians together through its website by encouraging them to practice and create music more actively and help music hobbyists find the right teachers for…