Keith Urban Signature Picks
D’Addario Accessories has partnered with Keith Urban on his brand-new series of signature picks.
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2017 Music Products Industry Archive
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The 1 SPOT Pro CS6 from Truetone
Truetone has released the 1 SPOT Pro CS6, the most powerful slim line power supply in its class.
Fret Butter Fretboard Cleaner
The new Fret Butter fretboard cleaner from DMI Guitar Labs is the newest product offered by AP International.
The Foundations Bass Strings from S.I.T. Strings
The Foundations line of electric bass strings are built with a newer, stronger core material to create a string that very bright and flexible.
The Real Value in Telling a True Story
Anyone who reads MMR’s “Small Business Matters” already knows that I believe a special and unique character trait about the music industry is that our industry produces the best storytellers.…
2017: A Look Back
2017 has certainly given us plenty to discuss and contemplate. From email hacks to Russian interference in the U.S. political process, deadly hurricanes to NFL player protests, sexual harassment accusations…
‘Tis the Season to be Optimistic
As we head into the holiday selling season, one riddled with stories about how Amazon will soon be getting access to our homes, it’s worth remembering a couple of things:…
Blizzard Lighting Wins PLSN’s 2017 Gold Star Product Award
Blizzard Lighting’s LOOP linear LED moving head won PLSN’s 2017 Gold Star Product Award for Best New Eye Candy fixture at LDI this year.
Ibanez Hosts Rock & Rebuild Charity Fundraiser
This holiday season, Ibanez has launched the Rock & Rebuild charity fundraiser.
Music Nomad Adds New Work Mat Accessory
Accessories brand MusicNomad has added a Premium Work Mat and 5-in-1 Cradle Cube neck support, designed to help with repairs and maintenance on any string instrument.
Blondie Drummer Joins Protection Racket
Blondie’s veteran sticksman, Clem Burke, has become the latest endorser of Protection Racket’s range of drum cases.
Yamaha Honors Kite and Magadini with Legacy in Education Awards
Yamaha has honored Rebecca Kite and Pete Magadini with the company's prestigious Legacy in Education Awards.
Demetri Martin Named as Host of the 33rd Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The NAMM Foundation has announced stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin as the host of the prestigious 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), Saturday,…
The New 'Unlocking the Wealth' Newsletter
Check out MMR columnist ("The Sound of Money") Jaimie Blackman's current newsletter here.
Orange Amplification Announces Holiday Giveaways
For the fifth year in a row, Orange Amplification CEO, Cliff Cooper, has pulled on his festive jumper to launch the firm's special worldwide Christmas wishes promotion.
Orange Amplification Announces Holiday Giveaways
For the fifth year in a row, Orange Amplification will be granting holiday season wishes worldwide.
Sound Technology Bought by Midwich
Sound Technology has been acquired by Midwich Group, but will continue to operate as an independent company, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the firm.
JHS Adds 'Shopping List' Function to Trade Site
Distributor JHS has launched a new 'shopping list' function on the trade-only area of its website, enabling customers to get better deals and discounts.
Faith Adds Again to Naked Series
Faith Guitars has quickly added new additions to its Naked Series acoustic guitar range.
Giannini Guitars Donates to IMS Technologies
Flavio Giannini, Riccardo Recchi, and Robert Landis of Giannini Guitars have donated two Craviolas to IMS Technologies in order to help IMS’ efforts with its cancer fundraiser “Giving Shelter.”
Hollywood U2 Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Arizona Show
At U2 cover band Hollywood U2’s recent show in Arizona, the group used a bold and colorful lightshow designed by John Garberson that featured a collection of CHAUVET Professional Maverick,…
The D’Addario Foundation to Host Additional Instrument Collection
The D’Addario Foundation will host an additional instrument collection event at the Ace Hotel in downtown Chicago on December 1 from 4p.m. to 7 p.m.
Smith Joins D'Addario Sales Team
D'Addario has announced the appointment of James Smith as key account manager - Western U.S., reporting directly to Chris Scialfa, director of Sales, North America.
DPA Buys its UK Distributor, Sound Network
DPA Microphones has acquired its long-standing UK distributor Sound Network.
Omega Theft Sparks Instrument Hunt
Police are continuing to investigate after £40,000 of musical instruments were stolen from Omega Music in Brampton, Cumbria.
Jeff Coffin and Yamaha Donate YX-500F Xylophone to Spaulding High School
Spaulding High School graduate and saxophonist of Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin, returned to the campus in Rochester, New Hampshire on Tuesday, November 28 to present the school with a brand-new Yamaha…
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Audio Source as a Regional Sales Representative
Fulcrum Acoustic, creators of high-performance professional loudspeaker technologies, has appointed Audio Source as their exclusive sales representative for Northern California and Northern Nevada.
GHS Brings Added Pressure to Bass String Market
GHS Strings has launched a new range of Pressurewound Bronze strings for the acoustic/electric bass.
Fournier Joins Chauvet to Boost European Sales
Chauvet has announced that Martin Fournier has joined the company as its European sales director.
Sam Smith and Maroon 5 Use Royer Labs Microphones on Tour
Royer Labs’ new R-10 ribbon microphone is currently being used on tour with two Grammy-Award-winning artists: British vocalist Sam Smith and the American rock band Maroon 5.
Joe Lovano To Visit Dakota Saxophone Booth at NAMM
Saxophonist Joe Lovano will be appearing at the Dakota Saxophone booth (8933) during Winter NAMM on Saturday and Sunday (January 27 and 28) from 12 p.m. to 5.pm. to meet visitors.
New Musical 'The Toxic Avenger' Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures Onstage
The Toxic Avenger - The Musical is now earning critical praise in the United Kingdom with help from a richly textured lighting design that features a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures. This…
BASSBOSS to Host Demonstrations in December
Powered loudspeaker manufacturer BASSBOSS will host a Los Angeles demo tour next month, showcasing their latest product offerings on three separate demo opportunities across the Los Angeles area.
Reverb Launches the Reverb Foundation
On November 28th, Reverb launched the Reverb Foundation. The nonprofit, in coordination with Reverb, will create more musicians by supporting programs and initiatives that increase access to music education, gear,…
Reverb Launches the Reverb Foundation
On November 28th, Reverb launched the Reverb Foundation. The nonprofit, in coordination with Reverb, will create more musicians by supporting programs and initiatives that increase access to music education, gear,…
Kidderminster Store Expands to New Premises
Kidderminster guitar store, Beryl Guitars has just opened new premises and has plans to launch its own branded guitar range next year.
New TC Electronic Tube Overdrive
TC Electronic has added a new vacuum tube overdrive pedal to its range of effects.
Vandoren Announces VandoJam Lineup for NAMM
Vandoren has announced that they will be bringing back the same format for the 2018 NAMM VandoJam, featuring mainstays Jerry Vivino and Eric Marienthal, as well as Chicago saxophonist Chris Madsen,…
EarthQuaker Updates Four New Pedals
EarthQuaker Devices is launching four new updated pedals, shipping to the UK from the Audio Distribution Group/Filling Distribution alliance.