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Taylor Guitars brings a trio of exotic tone-woods: blackheart sassafras, blackwood and koa to the 700 Series Fall Limiteds showcase line with blackheart sassafras, a Tasmanian tone-wood known…
This year, the 52-year-old National Association of Music Dealers (NASMD) will inaugurate the first woman president in the history of the organization. Rosi Johnson, CEO of Mississippi Music…
There is a belief, which is just not true, that women are just in bad occupations and if we just put them in better occupations, we would solve…
As anyone who's been paying attention to the industry knows, music has been going through some growing pains. World-conquering guitar heroes aren't the norm. Number one albums sell…
Taylor’s newest addition to the 100 Series is the 150e, a 12-string Dreadnought guitar. The 150e is Taylor's most affordable 12-string guitar to date. Crafted from a layered…
It’s July, it’s insanely hot, Lower Broadway in Nashville is teeming with crowds in town for the Summer NAMM Show, and all is (reasonably) right with the world.…
The number of guitars made annually in the United States today is the highest in the history of the market. Companies such as Martin, Gibson, Fender, and Taylor…
Hiring knowledgeable staff, designing an inviting interior retail space, carrying in-demand instruments and products, developing a streamlined business model – these are all essential steps towards creating and…
Summer NAMM packs three days and nights of can’t-miss events, live music, and networking opportunities into the days in Music City. Held July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City…
The Zildjian Company has announced that Sarah Hagan has been promoted to director of artist relations-worldwide, effective immediately. Sarah assumes responsibility for planning and executing Zildjian’s global Artist…
A pair of North Dakota guitar vets have opened a brand new retail and repair business called Flatland Guitar and Lutherie. The Fargo store, which opened in April,…
To celebrate 40 years of crafting exceptional guitars, Taylor Guitars has teamed with Ultimate Ears, the leader in custom in-ear monitors used by musicians around the globe, to…
NAMBACKER B2B networking group announced the addition of three new NAMM exhibitor manufacturers as dues-paying members since the 2014 Anaheim show.The first new member is Rick Schubb, owner…
Bob Moggio can’t be accused of moving his retail store because he no longer cared for the neighborhood. After all, he only moved it right next door.In the college…
At the end of the day, people will buy an instrument because it sounds good and performs well,” says Blackbird Guitars founder Joseph Luttwak. That’s the challenge facing…
Major brands and buying power prepare to meet at Summer NAMM, as badge registration and hotel bookings open. Held July 17-19 in Nashville, this year’s Summer NAMM features…
At the Music Teachers National Convention held in Chicago, Hal Leonard Corporation announced the winners of the inaugural Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composition Competition.Hal Leonard created this online student…
Worst Instrument to Sneak Through TSAGood luck fitting this giant Hohner accordion into an x-ray bin.
There’s always gear and product, but the NAMM Show is about people,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond about this winter’s annual gathering in Anaheim. “The absolute…
Deering Banjo Company has formally announced the launch of its Deering Banjo String Dealership for all music stores. Deering, the worlds largest manufacturer of US made banjos, has…
At a ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., Bob Taylor, president of Taylor Guitars, was presented with the Award for Corporate…
[caption id="attachment_48880" align="alignleft" width="800"]Zack and Kenny Stanton of Ken Stanton's Music.[/caption]In the mid 1990s, the MARS superstores were opening at a fast and frantic pace, causing some independent…
As with each of the 31 reports that preceded it, the 2013 rendering of “America’s Top Chains” sees a few departures from the tally due to store closings,…
Harry’s Guitar ShopRaleighCharles Crossingham New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We are excited about Earthquaker pedals, Squier Classic Vibes, and Guild Acoustics. Obviously, we…
Northern Lights MusicLittletonDan Salomon, OwnerNew brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Chris Mitchell Guitars are high quality, affordable, American-made guitars from Georgia. The Ashlee…
Coffey MusicWestminsterRobert Coffey, PresidentBusiness this year: Up.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? We added Nord keyboards and Kala ukuleles to our lineup. I am amazed…
Wilcutt GuitarsLexingtonBob Wilcutt, Owner New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We already have the major lines – Fender, Martin, Taylor, and so on – so…
Ben Jack’s Arkansas MusicFayetteville, BentonvilleBruce Grubb, Manager Business this year: Picked up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We reintroduced the Gibson line.
[caption id="attachment_48647" align="alignleft" width="800"]The new film 'Musicwood,' which focuses on the struggle for sustainable forestry in Alaska, is now available on iTunes.[/caption]The documentary Musicwood is making the rounds…
[caption id="attachment_47497" align="alignleft" width="1066"]Hot Lick's Co-Owner Cyn McDermott (center) with the Mike Starkey Band, which performed at their blues fundraiser.[/caption]Hot Licks Guitar Shop of Waldorf, MD, held a…
