Ernie Ball 'Picker's Paradise' @ Summer NAMM
Ernie Ball made a welcome -- and loud! -- return to the industry's annual summer gathering in Nashville...
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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Levy's Leathers Donates to Guitars for Vets
On the morning of the first day of Summer NAMM 2016, Levy's Leathers made a generous donation of $10,000 to Guitars for Vets, a program which provides guitars and lessons…
With Navajo Craftsmanship, Cloud Microphones Receives Presidential “E” Award
On May 16 of this year, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Tucson, Arizona-based Cloud Microphones with the President’s “E” Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.…
Musical Innovations Adds Staff, Affiliate Stores
Musical Innovations, NAMM’s 2015 Top 100 Dealer of the Year, is expanding, in order to continue providing its trademark exemplary service to schools and families in the Southeast.
Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory Merger
Berklee College of Music disclosed that its merger with The Boston Conservatory is official and they are effectively one institution as of June 1, 2016.
John McGuinness Creates Intense Club Atmosphere at Belfast Cream Event
For the latest incarnation of the Cream series, which featured DJs John O’Callaghan, Bryan Kearney and Will Atkinson, Justlite’s John McGuinness turned the cavernous T13 urban sports complex into a…
Guns N' Roses "Not In This Lifetime" Tour Employs Vater Gear
Guns N' Roses kick off their highly anticipated 25-date "Not In This Lifetime" Tour on June 23, 2016 in Detroit, MI. Vater Drumstick Artist Frank Ferrer is behind the drum…
Wenger & Lexicon Highlight Active Acoustics at IAVM’s VenueConnect Show
How can performing venues stretch their acoustic potential, to better host a variety of events? Attendees to the International Association of Venue Managers’ VenueConnect show in Minneapolis, Minnesota (July 23-26,…
Sennheiser Stands by Wireless Microphone Users in Light of Pending Spectrum Reallocation
The wireless spectrum reallocation — which is underway through a process called the 'incentive auction' — will have a direct impact on thousands of wireless microphone users across the country. As a…
Seattle Makes Music with Mackie
Seattle presented 38 artists in 27 city parks, in addition to countless performances created independently around town for Make Music Day. Fourteen of the city venues featured MackieFreePlay or Reach…
IMS Technologies ‘Skulls’ Caractune Clip-on Tuners
Just in time for Summer NAMM, IMS Technologies is debuting its latest Charactune® clip-on tuners, the Skulls.
DigiTech sets sail with Nautila
DigiTech’s latest pedal is the new DigiTech Nautila Chorus/Flange pedal.
Reverb IDs 'flip' trend among pedal users
Reverb.com reports that flipping gear to make music and money is a growing trend among musicians.
Linsley backs Odyssey brand
Top UK trumpet, flugel and cornet payer Adam Linsley, whose CV includes working with Joss Stone, Bjork, Deep Purple, Elaine Paige as well as some of the biggest shows in…
KHS Names Goldenson VP of Businss Development
KHS America has announced the appointment of Jerry Goldenson as VP of Business Development.
D'Addario's 6th Annual Pre-Summer NAMM Party
Once again, the good folks at D'Addario got everyone amped up for the industry's annual gathering in Nashville...
Reverb.com Reports 20% of Used Pedal Sales are “Flips”
Reverb.com reports that flipping gear to make music and money is a growing trend among musicians.
Korg launches in-store tuner display
Korg has launched a new piece of high-tech POS - a wall mounted in-store tuner display.
Numbers jump for audio conference
The recent Audio Engineering Society’s 140th International Convention in Paris saw a 61 per cent increase in visitor pre-registration and a doubling of the exhibiting brands.
Cordoba expands Canadian sales force
Cordoba Music Group has expanded its Canadian sales force.
Yamaha Japan signs D&A deal
Yamaha Japan has been appointed as D&A Guitar Gear’s distributor in the territory.
Sakae launches custom kit compiler
A new Sakae Drums online kit compiler is now available in the UK to help customers put together their ideal Sakae Drum kit, prior to ordering it at their nearest…
New base for FBT UK
FBT Audio has moved its UK base to new warehouse and office premises in Rochester, Kent.
Trade Regrets: Mary Henkin
We recently received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Mary Henkin passed away on May 30 in Elkhart at the age of 87.
NAMM Foundation Awards NSPC $40,000 Grant
The work of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC) has been recognized with a $40,000 grant from The NAMM Foundation.
Players Music Named Distributor for Lizard Spit
Players Music LLC has been appointed exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit™ products. The exclusive territory will cover the U.S., Canada, EU countries and Australia.
Bax continues European expansion, tweaks name
Dutch online retailer Bax-shop is changing its name to Bax Music and expanding its presence in Europe.
Teenage kicks for Sound Technology
Sound Technology has taken on distribution of Swedish firm Teenage Engineering's products in the UK and Ireland.
GC Names Japinga President
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president of Guitar Center, effective June 15, 2016. The announcement was made by Darrell Webb, Guitar Center CEO.
Trade Regrets: Hugo Schreiber
On June 15th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Hugo Schreiber passed away peacefully yesterday at home with his two daughters by his side. He was 88 years…
Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options.
Japinga steps up at Guitar Center
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president.
Dream Cymbals extends Bliss line-up
With the success of its Bliss Paper Thin Crash models in sizes 20” and 22”, Dream Cymbals has now extended the range to include all sizes from 14” to 20”, plus…
Touring drummers back BC2 range
Porter & Davies silent tactile monitors are on tour globally with a big number of artists this summer.
Manuel Rodriguez re-issues handmade range
With manufacturing now fully up and running at its Toledo HQ, Manuel Rodriguez has re-issued its handmade in Spain range of guitars.
Hal Leonard Launches backwing Project
Hal Leonard's Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site.
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive.
DW confirms Fleetwood Rumours snare
The latest Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Icon Snare is a tribute to Fleetwood Mac drummer, Mick Fleetwood and his namesake band’s 1977 smash release, Rumours.
Universal and Zildjian resolve dispute
Universal Percussion, distributor of Wuhan cymbals, has voluntarily dismissed the trademark infringement action it filed against Avedis Zildjian last month relating to Avedis Zildjian's allegedly unauthorised use of Universal Percussion's…
Future closing Drummer mag
Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition.