Wallace Detroit Guitars: Reclaiming a City’s History
In 1950, Detroit’s population hit 1.85 million, making it America’s fourth-largest city. It was the hub of car manufacturing. Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, commonly referred to as the “Big…
Trade Regrets: Bud Ross
On March 12, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Kustom Amp founder, Bud Ross. …
Another Way of Looking at China
China has occupied a protean place in the business of MI. At times it’s been reviled for well-documented and pernicious intellectual property piracy and price cutting, and at other times…
Masters of Intangibles
At the winter NAMM show, I sat in awe at the Idea Center while one music superhero after another took the stage. One common theme across all the best MI…
A United Collective is Always Stronger
Always say yes to an invitation to make the world a better placeAt the NAMM show I received a fun email from Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith with a request to…
Living in the Present
This – our March issue – is one of MMR’s two annual “fretted focus” issues. Anyone who reads MMR regularly and checks this Editorial page is likely aware that I’m…
Deering Banjo Company Offers Free Instructional Videos Online
Deering Banjo Company now offers The Banjo Player’s Pathway, a series of free online videos on how to play the 5-string banjo. Each video features banjo master Tony Trischka offering tips…
D'Addario Takes Control of Irish Sales
D’Addario UK will begin direct sales and marketing activity in the Republic of Ireland from April 1st, 2018. The decision means the end of D’Addario’s long-standing relationship with Keynote Music Sales which…
Rotosound Launches First Detuned String Sets
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Trade Regrets: David Leed
On March 9th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:I am sorry to report that our industry has lost a pioneer and many (including the NAMM family) have lost a dear friend. David Leed passed away…
Buffet Crampon USA Announces new Appointment of Division Managers in U.S. and Canada
Buffet Crampon USA has announced the appointment of Jack Dring as division manager for Canada, and Declan Lynch as Central Plains division manager effective March 1, 2018. Jack Dring began…
Union 22 Uses ADJ Fixtures During Holiday Season
Union 22 recently enlisted the help of local production company UK Events Group to make the store into a holiday spectacle using 184 of ADJ's new AV4IP LED video panels.…