Denmark Street store sells $1m guitar
Denmark Street Guitars has laid claim to making the most expensive guitar sale ever of over $1m. The guitar was a ’58 Gibson Explorer, which went for $1,100,000 and is…
City of Culture takes it to the bridge
Hull's Humber Bridge is to be turned into a giant musical instrument as part of its 2017 City of Culture celebrations. The UK’s longest single span suspension bridge will be transformed into…
Pigtronix shrinks Compression pedal favourite
Effects brand Pigtronix has revamped its Philosopher’s Tone Compression Pedal, introducing a more compact version. The new Philosopher’s Tone Micro pedal ( £129 RRP) keeps the essential qualities of the original -…
New look Music Production Expo looms
The Music Production Expo moves to a new home when it returns on 18th-19th November 2016. This year’s show takes place at the MK Arena in Milton Keynes and among…
Fender opens new Hollywood facility
Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering. “We’re investing in the future,” said CEO Andy Mooney. “We have…
ZZ Top guitar backs Orange pedal
Orange Amplification has signed ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons as an ambassador for the Orange Bax Bangeetar pedal. He has recently discovered Orange’s new British made guitar and bass Pre-EQ pedal…
Canadian firm seals neck technology patent
Canadian firm Riversong Guitars has secured a worldwide patent for its NeckNology system, which allows players to quickly adjust the string height on the guitar. Dubbed NeckNology by CEO and…
New Regal Tip signature sticks
Regal Tip has signed drummer Glen Sobel to create a new set of signature sticks - The Sobelizer. Currently on tour with rock legend Alice Cooper, Sobel has played in…
BBIC expands to new HQ
The British Band Instrument Company (BBIC) has relocated to expanded premises in Edgware. The new facility will house its warehousing, sales, marketing and administration operations.Since 2008, the HQ has been…
Sennheiser cues up AES mic unveilings
Sennheiser and Neumann are launching a new range of mics at the forthcoming AES Convention in Los Angeles. At the show, which runs from 29th September to 1st October 1st,…
JHS adds new Angel recorder range
JHS has launched a new recorder range from established educational instrument manufacturer Angel. The Angel recorders feature a simulated wood grain finish combined with cream coloured mouthpiece, ring joint and…
AKG launches new vocal mic
AKG and UK distributor Sound Technology have announced the availability of the new AKG C7 reference condenser vocal microphone. The mic features a specially engineered circuitry and custom-designed components to prevent…