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News August 8, 2013

Neutrik USA Supports Lennon Education Bus on Warped Tour

[caption id="attachment_48017" align="alignleft"]Peter Milbery and Brian Rothschild.][/caption]The John Lennon Tour Bus is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that has traveled across the US and Canada for the past 16 years…

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Aug 8, 2013
News August 8, 2013

Orange Amps Present Progressive Music Awards

[caption id="attachment_48015" align="alignleft"]Geddy Lee with Orange Amps.[/caption]Orange Amplification is the headline sponsor of the second annual “Orange presents Progressive Music Awards.” Prog Magazine hosts the event at Kew Gardens on…

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Aug 8, 2013
News August 8, 2013

Shure ULX-D Wireless Used in German Open Air Theater Production

[caption id="attachment_48013" align="alignleft"]Engineer Martin Wurmnest[/caption]This summer, the old garden in Schwerin, in front of the impressively illuminated castle, transformed itself into an open air theater, staging the operetta “Die Fledermaus”…

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Aug 8, 2013
News August 8, 2013

Yamaha Supports DCI Corps Through a Long Tradition of Winning

[caption id="attachment_48011" align="alignleft"]DCI's Madison Scouts with Yamaha equipment[/caption]Beginning 29 years ago, Yamaha sponsored its first drum and bugle corps within Drum Corps International activity (DCI). Over the years, the company…

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Aug 8, 2013
News August 8, 2013

Bassist Shane Hendrickson Tours with the Radial Firefly

[caption id="attachment_48009" align="alignleft"]Shane Hendrickson and the Radial Firefly[/caption]Canadian native and bassist Shane Hendrickson currently juggles a roster of shows touring with fellow Canadians Natalie MacMaster and Aaron Pritchett and now also…

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Aug 8, 2013
News August 7, 2013

Zildjian Names Sapienza Executive VP

The Zildjian Company has announced Mark Sapienza will join its management team as executive vice president, overseeing the company’s sales, marketing, and product management functions worldwide.        …

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Aug 7, 2013
News August 6, 2013

Steinway Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: LVB) has announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.Net sales for the second quarter of 2013 totaled…

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Aug 6, 2013
News August 6, 2013

Yamaha Names Larpenteur Guitar Product Specialist

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Chris Larpenteur to the position of guitar product specialist for Yamaha Guitars, effective immediately. Larpenteur will be responsible for educating dealers about new…

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Aug 6, 2013
News August 5, 2013

Radial ProMS2 Mic Splitter

[caption id="attachment_48000" align="alignleft"]The Radial ProMS2 Mic Splitter[/caption]The Radial ProMS2 is a single-channel mic splitter designed for PA, recording, and broadcast applications. The Radial ProMS2 is completely passive and 100 percent…

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Aug 5, 2013
News August 5, 2013

Retail Truths from Hal Leonard

[caption id="attachment_47998" align="alignleft"][/caption]Retail Truths: The Unconventional Wisdom of Retailing and 50 Ideas to Train Your Sales Staff in 15 Minutes a Day is a collection of more than 400 street-smart…

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Aug 5, 2013
News August 5, 2013

Bohemian Guitars

[caption id="attachment_47996" align="alignleft"]Bohemian Guitars[/caption]A Bohemian guitar's body is a one-gallon rectangular oil can, giving it a vintage feel with a modern design. This instrument is a fully-funtional electric guitar which…

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Aug 5, 2013
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Yamaha V Series Violin/Cello

[caption id="attachment_47994" align="alignleft"]Yamaha VC3 Cello[/caption]Yamaha’s new V Series Violin and Cello outfits are designed for beginning student string players and feature three violins and three cellos in one-half, three-quarter and…

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Aug 5, 2013