Anniversary Mapex: 35 Years of Constant Improvement and Innovation 12
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between. MMR recently connected with Mapex Drums’ Jeff Mulvihill to explore a bit of Mapex’s legacy, its impact on the music industry, and what’s next for this trailblazing brand.
Roundtable ‘Elevated Visibility and Desirability’ – Resonator Guitars Ride the Americana Wave to Record Sales 14
A revered niche instrument that’s always held a valued role amongst players and die-hard enthusiasts of certain genres of music, resonator guitars have been in the spotlight considerably more the past decade or two – and ever-increasing sales in MI retail outlets across the nation reflect this shift.
Dealer Survey To DI For… – Bass DI Boxes in 2025 16
With over half (52.7%) of participants in this month’s MI retailer poll reporting upwards-trending sales when it comes to bass DI boxes, this may well be one of the sleeper-segments of the industry at the moment. Learn what trends are shaping this portion of the MI industry in 2025 and what brands are currently producing the good stuff that players and FOH engineers seek.
From the Trenches Three Gear-buying Trends that Will Shape 2025: by Reverb CEO David Mandelbrot 19
Reverb has a bird’s-eye view of changing trends in MI, and they’ve seen quite a few come and go over the past decade. More recently, these shifts have been less about the gear, itself, and more about where, why, and how musicians purchase it. As 2025 races on, CEO David Mandelbrot has identified three major musician shopping trends he believes will shape the rest of the year.
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