Recording King’s Parlor Metal Body Resonator
The new Recording King Parlor Metal Body Resonator puts traditional reso style in a small but powerful design.
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2021 Music Products Industry Archive
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P. Mauriat’s PMST-600XJ Tenor Saxophone
P. Mauriat’s PMST-600XJ tenor saxophone features yellow brass construction throughout, as well as straight tone holes which offer just the right amount of resistance.
Yorkville’s SA102 Full Range Loudspeaker and SA115S Subwoofer
Yorkville’s two new additions to the Synergy Array Series are the SA102 active full range loudspeaker and the SA115S active subwoofer.
Blackbird 40 Guitar Speaker from Jensen
The Jensen Blackbird 40 is a new 12” guitar speaker in the Jet Series.
The Blues Bander 586BX from Hohner
Hohner’s newly- redesigned Blues Bender Harmonica, the Blues Bander 586BX, features a clear plastic comb with classic “sandwich style” construction for a traditional feel.
Roland’s Aerophone Pro
Roland’s Aerophone Pro packs entire brass and woodwind sections into a single digital instrument.
COLORado Batten Q15 from CHAUVET Professional
The IP65 rated COLORado Batten Q15 from CHAUVET Professional features an array of rigging options that make it right at home in a wide range of designs.
Fender’s Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster
Fender’s Spark-O-Matic Jazzmaster is a high-performance model boasting a nitrocellulose lacquer finish in three-color sunburst.
New Finishes for Reverend Guitars
Reverend Guitars has new colors on some of their models for 2021. The Reverend Warhawk DAW will now come in two more bursts – Silver Burst (pictured) and Purple Burst.
Warwick’s RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline Series
Eight new models join Warwick’s RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline Series.
Deluxe Guitar Models from D’Angelico
D’Angelico’s Deluxe Mini DC LE is a 14-inch-wide double cutaway semi-hollow model offering the perfect balance between semi-hollow construction and ergonomic comfort.
Luna’s Safari Vista Stallion Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar
Luna’s Safari Vista Stallion acoustic-electric travel guitar displays a skillfully-crafted top made from attractive tone woods on a travel guitar body (¾ size).
The Exile from Dean Guitars
The Exile from Dean Guitars is a beast in playability and sonic flexibility.
ES920 and ES520 Digital Pianos from Kawai
Combining Kawai’s Responsive Hammer keyboard action and Harmonic Imaging sound technologies, the ES920 (pictured) and new mid-range ES520 reproduces the touch and tone of a concert grand piano, providing an…
Yamaha’s EZ-300 Keyboard
The EZ-300 personal electronic keyboard features 61 light-up keys, an expandable playlist of built-in popular songs, and the unique Keys to Success lesson mode.
Saturn’s Evolution Series of Drum Kits
The new Saturn Evolution Series of drum kits offers hybrid shell technology, presenting both birch/walnut blended shells and maple/walnut blended shells in the same series, giving the player unprecedented selection…
Limited-Edition CRX AIR Low-Volume Cymbal Sets
TRX Cymbals has released a limited edition, four-piece set the popular AIR Series low-volume cymbals with a custom, Sky-Blue finish.
Yamaha’s DTX6 Electronic Drums Series
Yamaha’s DTX6 Series of electronic provides drummers of every level with a perfect solution for quiet practice, rehearsal, recording, and education.
Hal Leonard’s Latest Releases
"Pop, R&B and Gospel Drumming: A Guide to Developing Grooves, Improvisation, and Technical Mastery Within Modern Music Styles and Settings" by Chris Johnson is a unique “video book” from Hal…
'Music-Go-Round' and Suzuki Violin School Recordings from Alfred Music
Music-Go-Round is a 100-page book overflowing with creative musical activities for elementary students.
Hosa Techology’s A/V Work Gloves
Whether working with permanent or temporary setups, Hosa A/V Work Gloves protect your hands without limiting your abilities.
Joe Satriani Swivel Straps and VENN Reeds from D’Addario
D’Addario Accessories’ new Joe Satriani Swivel Straps swivel out of any tangle to keep your strap from popping off your instrument while always keeping you in comfort and style.
The Eddy Analog Vibrato & Chorus Pedal from Electro-Harmonix
The Eddy is a new analog vibrato and chorus featuring a classic liquid modulation sound with modern control functionality.
Unify from PlugIn Guru
Unify is a revolutionary new type of instrument that lets you layer, play, and combine AU, VST, or VST3 plug-ins to create new, inspiring, and outrageously creative sounds.
Whirlwind’s IMP Line Level Combiner
Use the IMP Line Level Combiner box when you want to create a mono mix from a stereo source but need to keep the original stereo signals isolated.
Roto-Grip Locking Super Rotomatics from Grover
Grover’s new Roto-Grip Locking Super Rotomatics (509 Series) feature a three-step button and utilize the famous 18:1 Rotomatic design with a “thumb screw” mechanism, which locks the string into place.
Godlyke’s Maxon Custom Shop SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion Pedal
Godlyke’s Maxon Custom Shop SSD-9 Super Sonic Distortion pedal was developed based on suggestions from professional Guitarists as to how the stock SD-9 circuit could be improved.
Studio Class Closed-Back Headphones from ddrum
The ddrum Studio Class closed-back headphones fill the need drummers have for superior Db attenuation and studio quality fidelity all in an incredibly comfortable design.
Wall Panels from Gator Frameworks
The 2”-thick pyramid style acoustic foam wall panels by Gator Frameworks improve the acoustics of a room by absorbing and controlling unwanted reflected noise for an enhanced recording and listening…
Trade Regrets: Carma Lou Beck
On January 5, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Beloved Iowa music retailer Carma Lou Beck passed away yesterday, January 4, 2021.
Following a Trying Year, Flute Suppliers Look to a Brighter 2021
Representatives from Powell Flutes, Yamaha, and KHS America reflect on their current top-selling models, trends in the flute market, and their expectations moving forward following the COVID-19 pandemic.
GAMA’s Skip Beltz and Glen McCarthy
We recently touched base with two key officers of the organization to learn more about Teaching Guitar Workshops (TGW), the 2020 recipient of the Guitar Ambassador Award, as well as…
‘Easier to Run a Fancy Steak House in Somalia…’: Sales of Mouthpieces for Brass Instruments During the Pandemic
MI retailers comment on lower B&O mouthpiece sales caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as which type of instrument mouthpieces remain the most lucrative.
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele’s New Showroom Shines in Dark Times
After hoping to create a showroom for years, 2020 created a unique need for a safe, relaxed place where guests could select the instruments that would get them through the…
One Last Goodbye
There have been encouraging developments in the past weeks, as it pertains to the ongoing pandemic – vaccines getting approved and distributed, therapeutics advancing and strategies evolving to help those…
GLX Productions Reflects Eden Project in Christmas Display With CHAUVET Professional
Helping the design team achieve this palette, in addition to creating an array of captivating looks throughout Eden Project was a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including the new Rogue…
‘Christmas Under The Stars’ Is A Success With L-Acoustics
Enjoyed by an estimated 50,000 people, each campus had fantastic sound thanks to the deployment of 210 L-Acoustics loudspeaker enclosures and components provided by the Phoenix office of Clearwing Productions.
Deering Banjo Announces Masterclass with Kruger
The Deering Banjo Masterclass Series will begin with a session featuring Jens Kruger on January 5, 2021.
Trade Regrets: Mototsugu Shimamura
On January 4 we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: One of the true icons of music retailing has passed away. Mr. Mototsugu Shimamura passed away on December 26.…