MMR Industry Record
2014 Music Products Industry Archive
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Mapex SONIClear Bearing-enabled MyDentity Line
Mapex MyDentity Custom drums are now available with the award-winning SONIClear bearing edge, designed to help drummers tune less and play more. Adding the SONIClear(tm) bearing edge to all MyDentity…
Scymtek Cymbals Vented Series
Scymtek Cymbals’ new Jingle feature jingles that can be removed so each drummer can customize the cymbal to their individual taste. The drill hole sizes are compatible with standard cymbal…
Pig Power 9V Adapters
The Pig Power 9V power supply’s design requires the space of a single outlet, supplying 1000 mA for powering up to 10 pedals simultaneously. Pig Power adapters feature a 10-foot…
Stagehand Compact Tech Kit for Guitar/Bass
CruzTOOLS’ new Stagehand™ Compact Tech Kit maximizes on the flagship GrooveTech™ tool kits by adding portability to the equation. The Stagehand features a 19-piece magnetic bit set and screwdriver-style bit…
Extended ‘Masters’ Clarinet Mouthpieces
Vandoren’s Masters clarinet mouthpiece line has been expanded with the addition of the ‘13’ series which is pitched at A=440. Previously available in two distinct models, Vandoren has also added…
Vandoren Jazz Reed Mix Sampler
The Vandoren soprano saxophone sampler pack will include one reed of each of Vandoren jazz/commercial cuts: Java, Java Red, ZZ and V16. The baritone sampler will include one Traditional, Java,…
Verne Q. Powell Ruby Aurumite Flute
The latest addition to Verne Q. Powell’s Handmade Custom flute line, the Ruby Aurumite features body and headjoint tubing with an exterior layer of 14-karat rose gold and interior layer…
Grover Cable Junkies
Cable Junkies are designed to easily snap onto almost any musical instrument cable, giving players a bit of individuality. Cable Junkies are available in five unique designs (Skull, Iron Cross,…
On-Stage Stands Bluetooth Products
The new BH4500 Dual-Mode Bluetooth Stereo Headphones include a built-in microphone for automatic call receiving. The latest Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Technology transmits high quality stereo music playback. An adjustable headband…
Rotosound Tru Bass RS88LD Black Nylon Strings
Rotosound's Tru Bass RS88LD Black Nylon Strings have been re-engineered using a new manufacturing process designed to achieve a bass string that produces a deep warm double bass-like tone. The…
NS Micro Universal and Violin Tuner
The NS Micro Universal Tuner features a reversible, multi-color display and metronome in a small, compact design. The dual-swivel, clip-on mount maximizes viewing angles and quick application and removal on…
Asterope Premium Audio Cables
Asterope premium audio cables are designed to deliver pure, uncolored, high definition sound and include a number of product families. The Asterope Pro Stage Series is built for more demanding…
Fishman Fluence Single Width Pickups
Fishman is now shipping the new Fluence Single Width pickups with humbucker models to follow soon after. Fluence are fully analog active pickups that are combined with Fluence Core printed…
Eastman OO Series Guitars
Continuing to expand their OO Series, Eastman’s all-mahogany E1000-M and the Red Spruce/Rosewood E2000 will be introduced at Summer NAMM. The all solid mahogany E1000-M is lightweight and strong, featuring…
Ogre Tubeholic Overdrive Pedal
The Ogre Tubeholic utilizes a durable enclosure and a sliding cockpit head cover to protect the settings during use. Level, Tone and Gain control knobs allow users simple clean boosts,…
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi
EHX's new Deluxe Big Muff is a re-imagined version of the classic Big Muff Pi. The new pedal features a foot-switchable MIDS Section that enables the user to tailor their…
Weber Gallatin Series
Weber’s Gallatin Series is an entry-level series of mandolins featuring hand-carved solid Spruce top and a back of solid maple. The two body styles, F and A, are also combined…
Kala Spalted Maple Travel Uke
Kala Brand Music's new thinline travel ukuleles feature select solid spruce tops, precisely engineered arched backs, and thin bodies measuring 1 3/4" in depth. The spalted maple models include a…
Lanikai Sailor Jerry Ukulele and Hawaiian-Built Ukuleles
Bearing the artwork of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, the father of traditional American tattooing, the LUSJ-C features an all-mahogany body with rosewood fingerboard, chrome tuners, and classic Sailor Jerry designs…
Metalin’ Guitars TOC QT Guitars
The TOC QT guitar features a full, solid billet aluminum body with a closed chambered system. Custom aluminum bridge, pick guard, and back plate also adorn the instrument, as well…
Cort MR600F Guitar
This new model is outfitted with the Fishman Isys Plus preamp and Sonicore pickup. The dreadnought body with a Venetian cutaway includes mahogany back and sides, while the body is…
Cordoba Exotic Wood Ukuleles
Cordoba’s 23 Series ukuleles are available in soprano, concert, tenor, tenor cutaway-electric, and baritone sizes. Each features a solid ovangkol top paired with ovangkol back and sides, rosewood bridge and…
Crafter MS 1000 Mandolin
This hand-crafted instrument features Solid Engelmann Spruce top, Maple back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, gold plated oval tuners, dot position markers, satin finish, and scale of 13 &…
Deering Goodtime 12" Rim Openback Banjo
This banjo is designed to be ideal for anyone to pick regardless of hand size. The 12" Goodtime also features an armrest, custom crafted Goodtime adjustable tailpiece, and full 22-fret…
Bedell Revere Series
The Bedell Revere pairs naturally seasoned Brazilian rosewood and hand-selected Adirondack, along with handcrafted koa inlay. Each set is paired with the stiffest Adirondack spruce soundboards. The Revere is equipped…
Breedlove Basses
Breedlove has three acoustic basses in its 2014 product offerings: Studio Bass, Solo Bass, and Pursuit Bass. The Studio Bass offers equal balance and warmth, with sapele back and sides.…
Godin Seagull Guitars
Inspired by the dulcimer, the Seagull Merlin is a portable and compact 4-string diatonic acoustic instrument. The Natural SG is available with the option of a solid spruce top or…
Roland CUBE-10GX
The CUBE-10GX is a compact amp designed for beginning players or any guitarist looking for a small amp for practice, jamming, and recording. The CUBE-10GX also offers a unique sound…
Trade Regrets: Ron Edelman
Capital Music Center (Austin, Texas) co-owner and co-founder Ron Edelman died on June 1, 2014 when his heart failed unexpectedly after winning a six-months fight with cancer. He was 61.…
Trade Regrets: William Fritscher
William Fritscher, 75, passed away on July 5, 2104.Born in Germany in 1939, son of the late Anna and Friedrich Fritscher, William completed his apprenticeship and earned a degree as…
Four Senior Executive Promotions at Shure
Shure Incorporated has announced the promotions of four senior executives: Ray Crawford, Mark Humrichouser, Meg Madison, and Tom Kundmann.“As our Company has grown, we needed to ensure the strength of…
Young Chang to Distribute Fridolin in North America
The Schimmel Piano Company has selected Young Chang North America to manufacture the Fridolin piano exclusively for Schimmel dealers. The Fridolin is described as, “an exceptional piano that maintains the…
GC Welcomes New Executives
Guitar Center has announced the arrival of two new executives to the company leadership team. Ron Japinga will join the executive leadership team as the new executive vice president of…
Nambacker Nation Launches Autograph Sweepstakes Promotion
Nambacker B2B Networking Group has launched a unique Nambacker Nation “Autograph Sweepstakes” consumer promotion offering instruments and swag featuring signatures from a diverse collection of artist endorsers provided by all…
Hal Leonard to Distribute Hamilton
Hal Leonard Corporation and Hamilton Stands have agreed to a new distribution arrangement for the US and Canada. Starting at the 2014 Summer NAMM Show, Hal Leonard will be distributing…
Cordoba & FMIC Finalize Sale of Guild Guitars
Cordoba Music Group (CMG), the manufacturer of Cordoba acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and accessories, has announced that it has finalized the sale of the Guild® guitar brand and related assets from…