Eventide Mixing Link
[caption id="attachment_48801" align="alignleft" width="800"]Eventide Mixing Link[/caption]The Mixing Link™ mic preamp and effects loop fits neatly on a pedal board or in a backpack, making the wide world of guitar stompbox…
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2013 Music Products Industry Archive
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Behringer X32 Producer Digital Mixer
[caption id="attachment_48799" align="alignleft" width="800"]Behringer X32 Producer Digital Mixer[/caption]The new X32 PRODUCER features 16 MIDAS-designed mic preamps, eight stereo FX engines, and a 32x32 channel USB 2.0 audio interface (plus computer,…
Dusty Duo-Tune Harp Tuner
[caption id="attachment_48795" align="alignleft" width="800"]Dusty Duo-Tune Harp Tuner[/caption]Dusty Strings has now combined their harp tuning wrench with the Snark clip-on electronic tuner to make a single handy tuning device: the Dusty…
Gator Cases G-Club Controller Bag for Pioneer DDJ-SB
[caption id="attachment_48793" align="alignleft" width="800"]Gator Cases G-Club Controller Bag for Pioneer DDJ-SB[/caption]Gator’s G-Club Controller bags offer a durable lightweight carry solution for DJ gear and accessories. Designed to securely transport the…
Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb and ’57 Deluxe Updates
[caption id="attachment_48791" align="alignleft" width="800"]Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb and ’57 Deluxe Updates[/caption]The 22-watt ’65 Deluxe Reverb Head amp in classic Black features two 6V6 Groove Tubes output tubes, one 5AR4 rectifier…
Lanikai ‘UkeSB’ Ukuleles
[caption id="attachment_48789" align="alignleft" width="800"]Lanikai ‘UkeSB’ Ukuleles[/caption]The new all Mahogany “LMU Series” are USB compatible, with both standard ¼” instrument cable and Micro-USB outputs. This dual-output system is powered by Fishman’s Kula…
Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion Pedal
[caption id="attachment_48099" align="alignleft" width="800"]Seymour Duncan Dirty Deed Distortion Pedal[/caption]The Dirty Deed distortion pedal was designed for versatility, with an organic tone modeled after classic overdriven tube amplifier sounds with elements…
Kohala Ukuleles Expanded Tiki Uke Line
[caption id="attachment_48784" align="alignleft" width="800"]Kohala Ukuleles Expanded Tiki Uke Line[/caption]In addition to the Pink, Purple, Red, and Yellow ukuleles currently available in Kohala’s Tiki Uke line, the company is adding Black,…
Dean Markley Signature Series Strings for Bass
[caption id="attachment_48782" align="alignleft" width="800"]Dean Markley Signature Series Strings for Bass[/caption]The Signature Series utilizes a nickel-plated steel, slowly wound over a hex core with a unique core-to-wrap ratio. The new series…
Takamine G-Series Classical/Bass Models
[caption id="attachment_48780" align="alignleft" width="800"]Takamine G-Series Classical/Bass Models[/caption]The new G Series classical guitars are crafted with spruce tops and mahogany or rosewood backs and sides. GC3 and GC5 series models are…
Metalin’ Guitars Stands
[caption id="attachment_48778" align="alignleft" width="400"]Metalin’ Guitars Stands[/caption]Following in line with the Metalin’ guitars, these stands are all solid aluminum. Two models – floor and gooseneck – are available in a Bridgework…
MOD Kits DIY Persuader Deluxe Pedal Kit
[caption id="attachment_48776" align="alignleft" width="800"]MOD Kits DIY Persuader Deluxe Pedal Kit[/caption]The Persuader Deluxe utilizes a Darlington preamp to push cascaded triode vacuum tubes into distortion. Four dual triode vacuum tubes are…
Electro-Harmonix Crying Bass Wah/Fuzz Pedal
Based on the Crying Tone wah circuit, the Crying Bass also features a specially tuned resonance to enhance the wah effect over the entire harmonic spectrum of the bass guitar.…
Loog Guitars 3-String Electric Guitars
[caption id="attachment_48772" align="alignleft" width="800"]Loog Guitars 3-String Electric Guitars[/caption]As with the acoustic Loog, the Electric Loog Guitars have only three strings, making them easier and faster for children and beginners to…
Yamaha TRBX Series Basses
[caption id="attachment_48770" align="alignleft" width="800"]Yamaha TRBX Series Basses[/caption]The four-string TRBX304 and TRBX504, along with the five-string TRBX305 and TRBX505, include new EQ and pickup innovations. All four models feature a five-piece…
Electra Omega Prime Guitar
[caption id="attachment_48768" align="alignleft" width="800"]Electra Omega Prime Guitar[/caption]The Omega Prime embodies the same single-cutaway, solid body design as the original Omega and is geared for the modern player. The Omega Prime…
Iowa Retailer Griggs Music Celebrates 110th Anniversary
Griggs Music is celebrating their 110th anniversary. Historical memorabilia including vintage photos, celebrity autographs, and the store’s antique cash register are on display, while patrons were encouraged to share photos, stories,…
iMSO Announces New Board
The Independent Music Store Owner (iMSO) association has named new board members, including Don Tegeler of Tegeler Music (Clinton, Iowa) as president.“I first want to thank Gordy Wilcher of Owensboro…
Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio
ADAM Audio USA named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as…
Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup
[caption id="attachment_48757" align="alignleft" width="3054"]Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup[/caption]The Schertler Magnetico AG6 features active multi-coil technology, with six separated coils and magnets with one preamp each. Low impedance electronics with no…
Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone
[caption id="attachment_48755" align="alignleft" width="2100"]Audio-Technica BP894 MicroSet® Microphone[/caption]Audio-Technica’s BP894 MicroSet® Subminiature Cardioid Condenser Headworn Microphone. features a rotating capsule housing with talk-side indicator for use on either ear and perfect polar…
Trusst Truss Arcs
[caption id="attachment_48753" align="alignleft" width="3872"]Trusst Truss Arcs[/caption]Manufactured from lightweight, high-grade aluminum for easy transport and setup, the Trusst truss arcs are crafted by SLV-certified welders and available in three sizes: three-meter…
SSL Matrix2 Console
[caption id="attachment_48751" align="alignleft" width="6660"]SSL Matrix2 Console [/caption]SSL’s new Matrix2 version of its Matrix console features many upgrades, including softwared controlled patching of analogue channel inserts. Hardware device inserts can now…
Westone Launches Elite Series Performance Headphones
[caption id="attachment_48749" align="alignleft" width="1280"]Westone Elite Series High Performance Earphones[/caption]Westone, the leader in high performance audio and in-ear monitoring technology, announces the launch of the latest update of their Elite Series…
Amazon Cyber Monday: Some MI Products Go for 15 Percent Under MAP
On December 3rd, “Cyber Monday,” it was discovered that thousands of MI products were being sold on Amazon in violation of MAP policies by promising final sales 15 percent below…
Kala Donates More Than 1,200 Ukuleles to GITC
Guitars in the Classroom announced that Kala Brand Music Company has donated more than 1,200 ukuleles to its PK-8 classroom programs in Massachusetts, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia, and California.
Sennheiser to FCC: Make Auction Winners Pay Those Hurt by Loss of 600 MHz Range
As reported by MMR's sister publication, Front of House: Noting that the FCC’s pending spectrum auction jeopardizes future use of wireless microphones operating in the 600MHz range, forcing content creators to reinvest in wireless…
Morris Joins the Breedlove and Bedell Guitar Teams
Justin Morris has joined the Two Old Hippies team to lead revolutionize the way Breedlove and Bedell Guitars deliver specific tonal properties in their instruments, as well as refine and…
Harvey and Godin Elected Treasurer and Secretary of GITC Board
Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) has announced that Art Harvey, Onboard Research, and Janet Godin, Godin Guitars, have accepted new executive positions, treasurer and secretary respectively, to lead the work…
America's Top Music Chains (32nd Annual)
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, a few…
21st Annual Dealers' Choice Awards
While 2012 seemed to possibly be ushering in a new era, as Yamaha’s AvantGrand was the top vote-getter in the “Product of the Year” category after first ending the previous…
#50DEALERS - WYOMING: Mammoth Music
Mammoth MusicRivertonBernard Masson, Owner Business this year: Up significantly.New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? Marshall, Casio, Yamaha, Samson, Woodsong, Oscar Schmidt, Fretlight, Presonus, Seymour Duncan, L.R.…
#50DEALERS - WISCONSIN: Morgan Music
Morgan MusicEau ClaireRich Morgan, Owner/Manager Business this year: 2013 has been up, not dramatically, but we are seeing a decent upward trend. Big-ticket items are still slow, but traffic has been…
#50DEALERS - WEST VIRGINIA: Bandland
BandlandClarksburgEvan Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? The Ventura guitar line was recommended to us through the IMSO dealer network. We sell guitars in…
#50DEALERS - WASHINGTON: Guitar Emporium
Guitar EmporiumOlgaRobb Eagle, Owner Business this year: Business this year has been just a bit off from last year.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? My sales are online through my…
#50DEALERS - VIRGINIA: Action Music
Action MusicFalls ChurchMatt Baker, Owner Special challenges in 2013? We’ve been even, but the shutdown hurt us a lot since we’re seven miles from the capitol. All my customers are federal…