Trade Regrets: Lloyd Fillio
On June 9th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Lloyd Fillio, a witness to some very important history within the band instrument companies of Elkhart, passed away…
Trade Regrets: Dr. Alfio Leone
Dr. Alfio Leone, a well respected luthier of traditional Italian musical instruments, passed away on June 3. Leone learned his craft through years of studying vintage instruments in the region…
Ernie Ball Presents: Capturing The White Buffalo
Ernie Ball has announced a new original docuseries featuring acclaimed American singer-songwriter and Ernie Ball acoustic string endorsee The White Buffalo. Titled "Capturing The White Buffalo: The Recording of an…
TC Electronic unveils PolyTune
TC Electronic is about to launch PolyTune Clip, positioning it as the world's first polyphonic clip-on tuner. Now add to the mix a blindingly fast and accurate chromatic tuner, a…
D'Addario strings up Cole Clark
Australian brand Cole Clark Guitars has announced that from this month all its acoustic guitars will be factory fitted with D’Addario’s new NY Steel Coated guitar strings. The deal with D'Addario Australia means…
NAMM Foundation gives out international grants
The NAMM Foundation has announced it will invest $600,000 in funding to 17 music-making programs this year, including four international grants. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and…
Faith Guitars brand reaches Spain
The Faith acoustic guitar brand is continuing its international expansion, with Barnes & Mullins having secured its first Spanish distribution deal. The firm has struck an exclusive distribution deal with…
Rosetti adds audio lines
Rosetti has added two new audio lines, in the form of Dawn Pro Audio Systems and CAD. Dawn manufactures high-end sound reinforcement products, optimised for portability, ease of use and audio…
Sweetwater Expands and Enhances Music Store
Sweetwater has completed a total redesign and expansion of its Music Store, which opened on June 1st in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Now four times the original size and one of…
Cymatic Audio Goes Direct for Sales to U.S. Retailers
Cymatic Audio, effective immediately, has created its own North American distribution channel. Industry veteran Tom Sailor has been appointed as their head of operations and sales and marketing for North…
Yamaha Helps Commemorate University of Kentucky Percussion Department’s 30th Anniversary
Yamaha helped celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Kentucky percussion program by presenting a new 9300 Series marching snare drum to James Campbell, director of percussion studies at…
Dream Cymbals lines up Pellegrom clinics
US drummer and clinician Scott Pellegrom heads over to the UK later in June for a nationwide clinic tour, in association with Dream Cymbals, DW Drum Workshop and SVM Percussion. Pellegrom is…