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Tyson knocks out new vintage PAF clones

Tyson Tone Lab has launched a new set of era-correct PAF humbuckers that are based on a pair of original 1959 PAFs. 

Shure auctioning McCartney and Who mics for charities

Shure has partnered with both Paul McCartney and The Who to auction a one-time production of 600 serialised graphic painted versions of its iconic SM58 microphones.

Stranglers drummer joins Dream team

Dream Cymbals has extended its roster of UK artists with the addition of Jim Macaulay current drummer for punk/new wave icons, The Stranglers.

NAMM Members to Return to Washington to Advocate for Music Education

NAMM members will return to the nation’s capital this spring for the organization’s 13th Annual Washington, D.C. Fly In for Music Education, May 22-25, 2017. 

On-Stage Awards Dealer of the Year Award to American Musical Supply

On-Stage/TMP announced their 2016 On-Stage Dealer of the Year is American Musical Supply of Oakland, NJ.

Chauvet Professional Rig on Louis The Child Tour

An immersive lightshow was created for Louis The Child designed by Kendall Clark and programmed by Andrew Roman, using all Chauvet Professional fixtures supplied by Creative Production & Design (CPD) of…

Avid at the BAFTA Film Awards

Avid® customers were recognized at the British Academy Film Awards 2017, hosted by the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA®) in London on Sunday, February 12.

Riversong Guitars at the GRAMMY Awards

Riversong Guitars were backstage at this year's GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles. Founder/CEO Mike Miltimore and sales manager Tony Graham were also in attendance. 

Meinl unveils 2017 cymbal range

Cymbal specialist Meinl’s new launches for 2017 include a new Pure alloy range, Artist Concept models and new magnetic cymbal tuners.

TC improves Perform-VK control

TC-Helicon has unveiled a companion app for the recently released Perform-VK, a vocal processor designed specifically for keyboard players. 

Ernie Ball launches Cradle gadget

Ernie Ball's latest gadget for guitarists is called CradleTune, pitched as ‘a workbench in your gigbag’.

Pacpaco Crowned GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Winner

Guitar Center (GC) announced Mark Pacpaco from West Covina, California, as the winner of Guitar Center's 28th Annual Drum-Off on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Novo in Downtown Los Angeles.

Sweetwater’s Surack Receives Legends of Leadership Award

Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack has been awarded the Legend of Leadership Award by the editors of the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly.  

US distribution deal for Analogue Solutions

Momentum Audio Sales has added British synth maker Analogue Solutions to its line of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the US market. 

Vox celebrates 60th with blue plaque unveiling

A special blue plaque has been unveiled at the site of the premises where the first Vox amplifiers were produced, marking the achievements of music entrepreneur Tom Jennings and sound…

ADG/Filling partnership adds another pedal line

Audio Distribution Group and Filling Distribution have added another new brand to their ongoing distribution alliance, in the form of Fulltone Pedals.

Alfred Music Announces 2016 Premier Dealer Awards

Alfred Music recently announced the 2016 winners of the Alfred Music Premier Dealer Awards.

Yamaha Joins Forces with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

Yamaha Corporation of America, in partnership with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, presented students and teachers at Dale Jr. High School in Anaheim, California, with 22 new Yamaha keyboards to…

Adam Hall adds new LD Stinger speakers

Adam Hall is launching the new version of Stinger G3 Series speakers from LD Systems.

Tanglewood unveils Sundance line

Tanglewood has launched a new guitar line called the  Sundance Performance Pro series – designed by Swedish luthier Michael Sanden.

Hal Leonard’s Jahnke Named Senior VP

Hal Leonard has announcd the promotion of David Jahnke to senior vice president – National Sales.

DigiTech sticks its Neck out

DigiTech continues to add new pedals to its line-up, now launching the DOD Rubberneck analog delay box.

New StingRay5 anniversary bass

Busy Ernie Ball Music Man, is launching a new 30th-Anniversary StingRay5 bass. 

TKL Cases Establishes Retailer Support Network

The TKL Products Corp. announced its newly established, “Retailer Support Network” (RSN) sales program of authorized musical instrument retailers.

Musikmesse finalises Guitar Camp line-up

Musikmesse has finalised the running order for its Guitar Camp performances and Guitar College masterclasses at this year's show.

The Music Alliance launches new dealer-friendly site

Dutch music distribution giant, The Music Alliance has revamped its UK dealer website, giving easy access to its full range of instruments and accessories which totals more than 17,000 products.

Guitar Show confirms packed line-up

With less than two weeks to go, The Guitar Show, which returns to Birmingham’s New Bingley Hall on 25th-26th February, has confirmed its exhibitor and artist line-up.

Roland Announces Roland Cloud Early Access Beta

Roland announced the start of an Early Access Beta for Roland Cloud, a new subscription service designed to add value to the company’s instruments and production tools following the theme…

Fender Tune App for Android

Fender launched their free Tune App on Android. On the heels of the August iOS /Apple launch the Fender Tune App gives players the ability to tune their guitars and…

Danley Installed in Rice University’s Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center

Rice University, located in Houston, Texas recently invested $31.5 million in the new 60,000 square-foot Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center, which includes offices, locker rooms, student athlete lounges, a sports…

Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare

The Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare is the new highlight of the Majestic Prophonic Series family of orchestral snare drums.

Fender Classic Design Models

A refresh of one of Fender’s classic lines, the series boasts new improvements, including better sound, performance and playability, in addition to solid tops on all models, rolled fingerboards, and…

Grand Opening of Jordan Kitt’s Rockville Showroom and Music Education Center

On January 25th, Jordan Kitt’s Music celebrated the grand opening of its flagship showroom and Music Education Center in Rockville, Maryland with a special concert and reception.  

Eastman Strings Albert Nebel VL601

The Eastman Strings Albert Nebel VL601 is handcrafted from well­seasoned, European tonewoods imported from Germany.

S.E. Shires Releases First Commercial Jazz Trumpets

S.E. Shires has incorporated the best aspects of prized vintage horns with modern centering and intonation.

Audio­Technica ATM350a Microphones

Chauvet DJ EVE F­50Z

​Chauvet DJ’s EVE F­50Z is an LED Fresnel fixture that shines a softedged, warm white spot and features D­Fi USB compatibility for wireless master/slave or DMX control.

Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band

Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians.

Hal Leonard La La Land

The first Hal Leonard La La Land folio is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames (P/V/G).

Kahuna Ukuleles Felix The Cat Line

Kahuna Ukuleles Felix The Cat line of ukuleles are now available for purchase.