Yamaha S7X Premium Piano Makes Public Debut at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival
The Yamaha S7X premium piano recently made its public debut at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival in Vail, Colorado.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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JodyJazz Hosts Visit to Facilities
JodyJazz Inc. recently hosted a visit to their facilities with the educational rep team of leading school music dealers and Portman's Music.
Robert Van Doren Visits American Vandoren Musician Advisory Studios
Robert Van Doren, the fourth Van Doren generation to join the family business, recently made his first trip to the United States to see both the Los Angeles and New…
The Vosi TB2211LQ trombone from Antigua Winds
The Vosi TB2211LQ trombone from Antigua Winds features a .500" bore, a chrome plated nickel silver inner slide, and a nickel silver outer slide.
Tim Armstrong Ruby Red Hellcat guitar from Fender
The new, limited edition Tim Armstrong Ruby Red Hellcat guitar from Fender boasts a new and exclusive "ruby red" finish, inspired by the popular Rancid song, "Ruby Soho."
362ce and 352ce Models from Taylor Guitars
The new 362ce and 352ce models from Taylor Guitars are the newest guitars in the company's 12-string guitar line.
The Vosi TR2560LQ trumpet from Antigua Winds
The Vosi TR2560LQ trumpet from Antigua Winds features a .460" bore, red brass leadpipe, an adjustable 3rd valve slide finger ring, and stainless-steel pistons.
D’Addario Chromatic Pedal Tuner
The D’Addario Chromatic Pedal Tuner features a rugged aluminum enclosure, fast note detection, superb accuracy, wide calibration range, and a foot switch.
BIAS Twin Pedals from Positive Grid
The BIAS Twin Delay, Modulation, and Distortion pedals from Positive Grid are a new line of professional effects stompboxes designed for maximum tone versatility.
1699R Statesman from KMC Musical Instruments
The 1699R Statesman from KMC Musical Instruments is a two-channel, 50W amplifier that offers A/B/Both channel switching operation, tube-driven spring reverb, and variable send-and-return levels.
The Platform Pedal from Electro-Harmonix
The Platform pedal from Electro-Harmonix is a fully-featured stereo compressor/limiter that also includes an overdrive section and volume swell function.
Live Sampler/Sequencer Cases from SKB Cases
These two new Live Sampler/Sequencer Cases from SKB Cases offer quality form-cut PE foam designed specifically to house either the Akai MPC Live or Akai MPC X.
The DR-01S Rhythm Partner from Boss
The DR-01S Rhythm Partner from Boss is a new instrument that provides percussion backing for acoustic guitarists and other acoustic musicians.
Sabian XSR Line Additions
The 17" & 19" XSR Fast Crashes and the 22" XSR Ride are professional-level B20 cast cymbals are the newest models in Sabian's XSR line.
‘A Turkish Concerto for Trumpet’ from Schott Music
A Turkish Concerto for Trumpet from Schott Music is a concerto in 3 movements that includes parts for both C and Bb trumpet.
'92 Progressive Exercises for Cello - Volumes 1 & 2' from Schott Music
92 Progressive Exercises for Cello - Volumes 1 & 2 from Schott Music by Friedrich August Kummer is ideal for students at all levels and separated into two volumes by difficulty.
GTA4500 Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner from TMP-Pro
The GTA4500 rechargeable clip-on tuner from TMP-Pro comes complete with a 410Hz -450Hz pitch range and +/- ,5 cents detection accuracy between AO (27.5Hz) - C8(4186.0Hz).
Model PSP60 Motorized Slide Potentiometer from Bourns
Bourns, Inc. has released the Model PSP60, a 60mm motorized slide potentiometer that features a longer lifespan, a touch sense lever allowing for quick adjustments during live shows, a servo…
ROK Remote Outlet Kontroller from Whirlwind
The ROK1 and ROK2 from Whirlwind are UL-listed devices that can turn power on and off for equipment in remote locations.
The Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit from Boss
The Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit from Boss is an easy-to-assemble kit that allows players to configure their pedalboards to suit their individual needs.
Optima 24K Banjo Strings
These banjo strings from Optima use gold to make the strings soft to the touch, and are handmade in Germany.
D'Addario Accessories Premium Leather Guitar Straps
These premium leather guitar straps from D'Addario Accessories are made in the USA from the highest quality of padded, comfortable garment leather.
Select Jazz Tenor Mouthpiece from D'Addario Woodwinds
The Select Jazz Tenor Mouthpieces from D'Addario Woodwinds are milled from solid rod rubber using D'Addario's precise computer-controlled mouthpiece-making technology.
Sittin’ Pretty in ‘Music City:’ Summer NAMM 2017 Keeps Up Momentum
Two things stand out in my mind from this year’s Summer NAMM,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond.
VOX and Chicago Music Exchange Host Anniversary Event for VOX
VOX Amplification and Chicago Music Exchange hosted a 60th anniversary event to honor VOX’s history and legacy on August 2.
SURVEY :The 2017 acoustic guitar market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales…
Higher-Quality Instruments, Broad Consumer Base, Concerns about CITES Fallout…:The 2017 Acoustic Guitar Market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales…
March ‘Em Off to Class: Back to School Season and Marching Band Instrument Sales
With nearly 40 percent of participants in this survey claiming that “Back to School” business accounts for between 50 to 100 percent of their total annual sales of marching band…
Musicwood, Part II – The Rest of the Story: Stop Using Old Growth, Clear-Cut Sitka Spruce in Musical Instruments
America’s largest national forest – the Tongass in southeast Alaska – is the only national forest where commercial clear-cutting continues.
Five Values and Guiding Principles of Leadership
To be an effective leader in the music retail business, you need beacons and guiding principles to get you through the difficult job to which you committed yourself.
Smarter PA Systems Will Offer MI Retailers a New Opportunity
Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right.
Nightclubbing
While in Nashville for the Summer NAMM Show, I was able to carve out 20 minutes and meet up with a buddy – a Nashville local – for coffee.
Ashdown Names Alexander Export Sales Manager
On August 8th, we received the following news from Ashdown's Mark Gooday:I would like to Introduce you to Lee Alexander, whom some of you may have already met at the Frankfurt…
TC Helicon launches mic-stand processor
TC Helicon has launched a new compact vocal and acoustic guitar processor which attaches to a mic stand.
Vintage models now CITES free
Ahead of the recently announced regulations regarding rosewood and musical instruments, JHS has announced that all of the models within the Vintage electric guitar and bass ranges are already CITES free.
Brass and woodwind brand Champion launches new Valve Oil.
UK brass and woodwind brand Champion has launched a new Valve Oil product.
Integral deal for Madison and Fifth
Samsystems has appointed Madison and Fifth as the UK distributor for Integral, a new concept in close-cab miking for guitar cabs and combos.
Bates back at Ashdown
Sales rep Chris Bates, has rejoined Ashdown after a short period out of the music industry.
Second Baptist Church Installs Danley Sound Labs Loudspeakers
Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri has installed Danley Sound Labs SH-96 and SH-95 loudspeakers through A/V integration firm Sandor Sound Services.
CHAUVET DJ Announces Plans for DJ Expo 2017
CHAUVET DJ will be offering guests a first look at the Vivid Drive 23N, the Intimidator Beam 355 IRC, and the Vivid 4 at DJ Expo 2017 in Atlantic City from August 15…