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Corner Music’s New Corner Moving a music store in Nashville – or anywhere else – is a major undertaking

Everyone hates moving, so when Nashville’s Corner Music decided it was time to move its thousands of SKUs from the literal corner location it’s occupied for the last 34 years,…

Kraft Music, Yamaha Corporation of America, and Guitars for Vets Collaborate to Help Veterans Cope with PTSD

Dan Van Buskirk, a Vietnam War vet, had always been interested in learning how to play the guitar, but was concerned that his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) might make…

Don’t Hate The Player…. Fender’s New Player Series Eclipses their Standard Models

Hey, modern music naysayers – Fender Guitars has some news for you. “We’ve got more interest in live and recorded music than at any time in history,” Fender CEO Andy…

A Musician’s Understanding: Whirlwind’s Michael Laiacona Leads with Innovation

Whirlwind (whirlwindusa.com), based in Rochester, New York, has been leading the audio interface industry for over 40 years, having built their well-earned reputation on offering some of the most rugged…

Obsolete? Hardly…

Many of you reading this editorial are either currently at or en route to the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California.

How Do You Orchestrate a Culture of ‘A’ Players? One Moment at a Time

In my most recent MMR column, titled How to Retain, Grow and Recruit Top Performers, I wrote that one of the most important roles of a business owner is recruiting…

A New Style in Customer Service: The Last Hope for Retail Equality

Whenever the topic of customer service is discussed, I am unabashedly “old school.” I am one to believe that good service improves the way a person perceives your business and…

The New Year is an Opportunity to Take Stock of How Retail is Changing

It’s January, the point in the year where retailers look both forward and back, trying to predict what’s coming while assessing what’s been.

Trade Regrets: SLM's Robert E. Lee

We received the following from St. Louis Music (SLM) on Tuesday, January 22: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Robert E. Lee, a 30 plus year…

Proamp and IQS Strings Share Artists Scheduled to Perform at their Winter NAMM Booth

Proamp and IQS Strings have shared their schedule for artists performing at their booth at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California this week.

The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe

The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe pedal is the latest version of the SwirlPool, and has most of the same features shrunk down into a Jr-sized pedal platform.

Amptweaker Launches Custom Pedal Shop

Amptweaker has launched a custom shop and also announced that pedal lovers can order fully custom Double Jr pedals.

QSC Premieres 'Play Out Loud' At Winter NAMM

QSC, LLC will premiere its global campaign “Play Out Loud” at this year’s Winter NAMM Show, taking place in Anaheim, California.

AmpRx Readies Launch of Eurovolt

AmpRx Power Solutions, the company that designed and manufactures the iconic BrownBox Tube Amplifier power correction unit, is launching the Eurovolt.

JHS Set for Strong NAMM Showing

UK MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show on stand 6404 with brands including Vintage, Fret-King and Odyssey brasswind.

Gibson Kicking Off New Era at NAMM

Gibson will showcase a new line-up and artist collaborations at NAMM and has promised its best-ever vintage re-issue plus a resurrection of the Epiphone brand.

Adam Hall Pushing US Plans at NAMM

During this year's NAMM Show the Adam Hall Group will be presenting various innovations at its booth in Hall A (11514).

Nord Adds New Piano Monitor System

Nord is launching its compact Nord Piano Monitor system, with speakers that can be mounted to the Nord Piano 4 using the optional Monitor Brackets.

CHAUVET DJ Wins Sixth Straight Dealers’ Choice Award

CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…

Rhythm X Joins the Promark Drumsticks Artist Roster

D’Addario & Co. has announced the addition of WGI Ensemble Rhythm X to the Promark Drumsticks family, in addition to their Evans Drumheads and D’Addario Accessories endorsement.

ADJ Group Names Short Global PR & Communications Manager

The ADJ Group is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Eddie Short as its new PR and Communications Manager.

Mapex Partners with Jimmy Pemberton Supporting 'Benny Beats' Animated Series

Mapex Drums has announced a new partnership with Boston-based drummer and creator Jimmy Pemberton.

Electro-Harmonix Defeats Chinese Company Pirating their Technology

Shenzhen Mooer Audio Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer and marketer of electronic effects pedals, was infringing on EHX’s copyrighted software.

Music for All Announces Advocacy in Action Award Winners

Nearly 100 winners from schools and school districts across America have been recognized as recipients of the Music for All Advocacy in Action Awards for 2019.

Roland Establishes Partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition

Roland Corporation has announced their partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), a UK-based non-profit artist advocacy group that provides support, advice and education in order to empower artist entrepreneurs…

Peavey UNITY DR16 Digital Mixer lands in the UK

Peavey UK has confirmed the immediate availability of the new UNITY DR16 16 Channel Digital Mixer in the UK.

Warwick Lines Up NAMM Bass Launches

Warwick will be presenting a number of bass launches at booth 4636 in Hall D at this year’s NAMM Show 2019.

Taylor makes Four High Level Promotions

Taylor Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company.

Gibson Launching Chris Cornell Signature Guitar

Gibson is launching a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar based on the former Soundgarden singer's instrument.

Orange Ambassadors Pack NAMM Booth

Orange Amplification is hosting ambassadors Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser on its booth #4644, Hall D signing autographs during NAMM 2019.

JHS Adds New Finishes to Vintage Historic Series

JHS has added a new colour finish to its Vintage Historic Series of acoustic guitars.

ADJ Group Acquires Eliminator Lighting

ADJ Products LLC has announced that it has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaded even further its product range.

GC Acquires TVTI

Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of Chicago and Bannockburn, Illinois-based audio & video integration firm Tunnel Vision Technology Inc., (TVTI).

Aguilar Amplification Adds Lee to Their Artist Roster

Aguilar Amplification has added bassist Will Lee to their family of endorsing artists.

Ernie Ball Shares New Episode of ‘String Theory’ Featuring Adam Granduciel

Ernie Ball has shared their latest episode of String Theory featuring Ernie Ball artist, Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs.

Weber Celebrates New String Partnership with D’Addario with NAMM Giveaway

Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments will be celebrating a new mandolin string partnership with D'Addario by giving away one of the newly redesigned Yellowstone F14-F mandolins on the final day of…

Loudbox Mini Amplifier from Fishman

Fishman’s Loudbox Mini portable amplifier with Bluetooth wireless connectivity enables users to easily and neatly add backing tracks and a variety of vocal or recorded accompaniments.

KORG USA, Inc. Acquires Spector Bass Company

In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company.

Taylor Guitars Announces Four High-Level Promotions

Taylor® Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company.

Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show

Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be held from…