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[caption id="attachment_48890" align="alignleft" width="800"]One Direction for the MI industry?[/caption]Last January, MMR’s longtime publisher Sid Davis wrote in his editorial column about the floppy-haired moppets in One Direction, the Simon Cowell-created…
[caption id="attachment_48888" align="alignleft" width="800"]Grab memorable drinks at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen[/caption]The annual industry gathering in Anaheim has plenty to recommend it: groundbreaking, game-changing instruments get introduced (we hope); plenty of…
[caption id="attachment_48886" align="alignleft" width="800"]Leveling the playing field with an Internet sales tax.[/caption]In December 3rd, the Supreme Court let stand a lower court’s ruling that states can tax online retailers even…
[caption id="attachment_48884" align="alignleft" width="800"]Why Retailers Should be Planning for Retirement Right Now[/caption]At this year’s RPMDA convention, I ran into a familiar face in an unfamiliar setting: Doing a double take,…
Special guest column by Shane Kinney (Drum Center of Portsmouth):Perhaps you are a new store, or a generations-old operation looking to enhance your look with minimal investment. The five tips…
[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 dealers to…
In November of 2013, Neil Grover, owner of Grover Pro Percussion, sold the SilverFox Drumsticks division to Greg Scarselletti of Kingfield Wood Products. Grover owned and manufactured SilverFox sticks for…
In November of 2013, more than 5,000 drummers and percussionists converged on Indianapolis for over 120 clinics and performances during the 2013 Percussive Arts Society’s International Convention. The exhibit hall…
Nan Tanker, a senior customer service associate for Yamaha Corporation of America’s Band & Orchestral division, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28th. During her 10 years of service with Yamaha,…
Starting at the 2014 NAMM show, Hal Leonard will be the exclusive US distributor for the entire Tycoon line – hundreds of products from this highly regarded manufacturer of hand…
[caption id="attachment_48844" align="alignleft" width="800"]Phaeton PHT FX-1100 Trumpet[/caption]The PHT FX-1100 was designed to achieve excellent balance, brilliance, articulation, tonal focus, and control. Phaeton’s patented multiple bracing system adds a dynamic dimension…
Author Dave Hunter explores the complexities of the booming pedal market here, starting with the earliest guitar effects – tube amp overdrive, spring reverb, manual vibrato, and tremolo – and…
[caption id="attachment_48832" align="alignleft" width="800"]Hohner Rocket Harmonica[/caption]Hohner’s new Rocket harmonica features an ergonomic design that eliminates all sharp edges on the comb and cover plate, maximizing player comfort. Soft, rounded channel…
[caption id="attachment_48825" align="alignleft" width="800"]Ableton Grooves, Rock Band Camp, Ukulele Decade, Keyboard Lesson Goldmine from Hal Leonard[/caption]Ableton Grooves trains readers to create realistic-sounding drum grooves using Ableton Live and the Ableton…
[caption id="attachment_48819" align="alignleft" width="800"]Yamaha Tyros5 Arranger Workstation[/caption]With its fifth generation flagship keyboard, Yamaha offers musicians a complete tool for composing, arranging, and performing music with +Audio Styles, vivid instrument Voices,…
[caption id="attachment_48813" align="alignleft" width="800"]Sonor Sunset Beech Kit[/caption]The limited edition Sonor Sunset kit features German Beechwood, which produces a warm, balanced tone with low frequency punch. Only 25 Sunset kits are…
[caption id="attachment_48809" align="alignleft" width="800"]Pearl Session Studio Classic Finish[/caption]New for 2014 is Pearl’s introduces a brand new lacquer finish for the SSC Series, #361 Vintage Copper Sparkle. Utilizing Pearl’s 31-step high-gloss…
[caption id="attachment_48805" align="alignleft" width="800"]ProMark Select Balance Drumsticks[/caption]Drummers can now choose forward or rebound balance from five diameters to fit all playing styles.Select Balance line was designed to give drummers the…
[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…
[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,…
[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…
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.…
[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…
[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…
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,…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maple Leaf MusicBrattleboroChristian Glines, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? In the past year we’ve added a complete line of American made “old time” open-back…
