RETAIL HACKS: Label with love
In the first of a new series (that very much depends on your response by the way) retailers send us their everyday shortcuts that help their shops function better and…
POLL: What now for trade shows?
With costs increasing every year, while other forms of marketing get cheaper and easier, are the days of the big international trade show over? Musikmesse is now largely a consumer…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Darren Power, Yamaha Europe
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso... Name: Darren Power Job Title: European…
High Tech adds Canadian acoustics
High Tech Distribution has become the exclusive distributor of Norman guitars in the UK. The Canadian brand has Silver Maple necks and Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce tops and are…
Hattendorf's brief encounter with Musikmesse ends
Kai Hattendorf, recently appointed to head up a reshaped Musikmesse is leaving the show organiser after only two months in charge. He has been appointed MD of the Global Association…
Luthier show back in Berlin
Luthier extravaganza, The Holy Grail Guitar show is returning to Berlin later this year. The event, organised by the European Guitar Builders body, debuted last year as a showcase for hand-built guitars…
Trade Regrets: Peter Paul Prier
In mid-June the Violin Society of America announced the passing of Peter Paul Prier on June 14th. As a child in Germany Prier played the violin and then studied violin…
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…