Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
A ligature is no small thing. It’s the company motto, and the initial building block that started Rovner Products, a highly innovative company that makes accessories for woodwinds that is…
In this issue, we devote a sizable chunk of real estate to examining the current fretted market for instruments and gear geared toward the hard rock and heavy metal enthusiast…
What if I told you that the key to success in MI today could be bought for the measly price of $2.99? You’d think I was lying of course. But…
In a seminar we did together on this topic, Greg Billings from the Steinway Piano Gallery in Naples, Florida said, “If I had known then what I know now, I…
Sterling Ball held a StingRay bass aloft on the stage set up inside Ernie Ball's spacious stand at the Winter NAMM Show. He recalled how the guitar came to be, the…
Registration and housing is now open for Summer NAMM, being held from 23rd-25th June 2016 at Nashville’s Music City Center. This year, music retailer-focused NAMM U offerings will be available to…
Guitarist and singer Bryan Adams has a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of bringing music equipment into Egypt, after customs officials wrote all over his vintage Martin acoustic. Adams was…
UK MI legend, Ivor Arbiter’s old E-Type Jaguar is going under the hammer shortly, having been rescued from under a hedge. The 1963 Series I Coupé requires a full restoration to…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has appointed TJ Smith as president and general manager. Prior to joining EAW, Smith held a variety of leadership roles with Harman. His most recent assignments…
LPD Music International has added Basil Lefter, a seasoned veteran with over 21+ years of experience in music distribution, to its sales staff. Lefter worked with Musicorp for 11 years,…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has announced the appointment of T.J. Smith as president and general manager. The announcement was made by Mark Graham, LOUD CEO. Prior to joining EAW, Smith…
Always a strong segment within the band and orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are shaping the craftsmanship,…
