Bright idea brings light relief to musicians
A new product from Fretlord, called Spectrus, aims to solve the problem of musician’s not being able to see what they’re playing in a dark performance environment. Fretlord Spectrus is…
New Asia rep for Audix
Audix has appointed Global Market Management as its exclusive representative in the Asia-Pacific region. The firm is run by Bardy Hayes (pictured) and Alex Schloessler. Hayes is a veteran of the…
GC Expands National Presence with Three Recent Openings
Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Orem, Utah (June 30); Cary, North Carolina (July 14); and Norman, Oklahoma (August 11).…
Metroplex Selected as Exclusive Bösendorfer Retailer for North Texas
Metroplex Piano Warehouse has been selected as the official Bösendorfer piano representative for the North Texas market. With this rare designation, Metroplex is transforming its Keller store location into a…
How to win a Dealers' Choice Award
Is there anything more satisfying than rocking up at the NAMM Show and having a lovely new Dealer’s Choice Award taking pride of place on your booth? Quite a few things…
Grindrod seeks investment
Amp designer and manufacturer Steve Grindrod is hoping to raise money for his latest eponymous project through online crowdfunding. Grindrod made his name as chief designer at Marshall through the…
Boot Camp is back at NAMM
The 2017 NAMM Show will open one day early for Retail Boot Camp, an intensive one-day training for music retail businesses. Held Wednesday, 18th January at the Anaheim Hilton in…
New-look JHS site launch
JHS has launched a brand new trade website, with a number of new features. The new site is faster and more compatible with mobile, tablet, PC and Mac users.Trade customers…
Losby Named Steinway CEO
Steinway Musical Instruments has promoted Ron Losby to the position of CEO The move is effective immediately. Losby, a 30-year Steinway veteran, served as president of Steinway Americas since 2008.…
Hal Leonard to Distribute ZT Amps
The self-proclaimed “loudest little amps in the world,” ZT Amplifiers, will now be distributed in the United States and Canada by Hal Leonard as part of their expanding distribution business.…
Manson heads out of Westside
Andy Manson, long serving head of press and social media at Westside Distribution, is leaving the company and the industry to take a new position elsewhere. He is joining a…
Choose your nominees for the Dealers’ Choice Awards
It’s that time of year again when we invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual…