Dealers' Choice Award-winner Kawai at the NAMM Show
Cory Callies and Kentaro Kawai receive Kawai America's 2023 Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Acoustic Piano Line of the Year" from MMR's Mike Lawson.
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2024 Music Products Industry Archive
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Kala Brand Music Co. Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award at 2024 NAMM Show
Kala founder and owner Mike Upton - holding the trophy for "Ukulele of the Year" (Kala's "The Revelator") - and MMR's Matt King.
Pearl River Guitars Debuts Mike Lawson Signature Model
Pearl River's Leng Tshua and MMR publisher Mike Lawson with the newly introduced Mike Lawson Signature Acoustic from Pearl River Guitars.
Industry Veteran Chris Tso to Retire
Chris Tso, a seasoned professional with an illustrious career spanning over 37 years in the Pro Audio and Musical Instrument (MI) industry, has announced his retirement.
NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members
The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants)…
EVH Announces the Launch of New SA-126 Available in May
EVH® announces Wolfgang Van Halen’s signature guitar, the SA-126, the result of a 3-year collaborative development process between Wolfgang, Matt Bruck, and EVH's Masterbuilder Chip Ellis..
MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winner Buffet Crampon at the NAMM Show
MMR publisher Mike Lawson and Buffet Crampon's Francois Kloc, Jérôme Perrod, and Al Maniscalco with the Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Band & Orchestra Line of the Year."
Casio Presented with MMR Dealers' Choice Award at the 2024 NAMM Show
MMR publisher Mike Lawson (second from left) presents the 2023 Dealers' Choice Award trophy for "Home Digital Keyboard of the Year" to Casio's Shigenori Itoh, Mike Martin, and Stephen Schmidt.
Introducing the Bad Cat Jet Black
Bad Cat Amplifiers, a trusted name in the guitar amplifier industry, is pleased to announce the release of the Bad Cat Jet Black Amplifier.
W. E. Hill & Sons Historic Light & Dark Rosin – Rebranded
Barnes & Mullins are pleased to announce the rebranding of W. E. Hill & Sons' historic Light and Dark Rosins.
Takamine Guitars Shows G Series GD37CE and GD37CE-12 at NAMM 2024
Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) is showing a pair of recent additions to their popular G Series guitars with the GD37CE and GD37CE-12. The two dreadnought acoustic-electric guitars, respectively 6-string…
Shure Names Sean Bowman To Lead North American Sales
Shure is positioning itself for global growth and enhanced customer support with a new sales structure.
Focusrite offers the 4th-Gen Scarlett Solo, 2i2 and 4i4
Building on the global success of the Scarlett range – the world’s best-selling audio interfaces – Focusrite (booth 11110) recently launched the Scarlett 4th Gen.
Guild Introduces New Polara Platform
On the heels of Guild’s signature model collaboration with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil, Guild Guitars is proud to introduce a brand-new line of Polara electric guitars, in a variety of…
The Neumann MT 48 Becomes an Immersive Audio Interface
At NAMM 2024, the legendary studio equipment specialist Neumann Berlin is presenting a feature upgrade for the MT 48 audio interface introduced last year.
Córdoba Guitars Launches the Stage Traditional CD
Córdoba’s Stage guitar delivers a comfortable and beautiful sounding nylon string playing experience in a modern and sleek electric guitar build.
NAMM Show 'Industry Insights' Sets the Stage for the Future of the World's Largest Global Gathering of the Music Industry
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, officially opened The NAMM Show on Thursday, January 25 with an “Industry Insights” address from NAMM president and…
Third Man Hardware and Donner Release the Triple Threat
Third Man Hardware has partnered with Donner to create the Triple Threat, a 3-in-1 analog multi-effects pedal.
Yamaha to Showcase Never-Before-Seen Products at NAMM 2024
Yamaha, the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments, returns to The NAMM Show with an exciting lineup of innovative and never-before-seen products that will be displayed at the global trade…
Takamine Guitars Debuts New Additions to Popular G Series with the GD34CE and GD38CE at the 2024 NAMM Show
At the 2024 NAMM Show, Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/ B) launched two more new models to its popular and affordable G Series with the debut of the GD34CE and…
Faith Guitars Blue Moon Mercury gets International NAMM 2024 debut
Faith Guitars are delighted to announce the USA and International launch of the Blue Moon Mercury acoustic guitar at NAMM 2024 – to be showcased at Faith’s booths 6610 and…
Reverend Guitars Unveils the Chris Freeman Signature
Reverend Guitars proudly introduces the Chris Freeman Signature – a guitar that pays homage to the Reverend Double Agent OG model.
Reverend Guitars Unveils the Billy Corgan Drop Z
Reverend Guitars proudly introduces the Reverend Billy Corgan Drop Z, born from the longstanding collaboration with iconic musician Billy Corgan.
BOSS at NAMM 2024: Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
BOSS (Booth #5432) is celebrating its monumental 50th anniversary at NAMM this year with a booth commemorating half a century of groundbreaking innovation.
L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik Forge Historic Collaboration to Propel Professional Audio Industry Forward
Industry-leading audio technology companies d&b audiotechnik and L-Acoustics have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to advance technologies and tools for the benefit of the industry.
BASSBOSS Unveils the Makara-MK3 Double 21" Powered Subwoofer
BASSBOSS announces the release of the Makara-MK3 Double 21” Powered Subwoofer, a mystic monster that provides the impact and depth of a much larger subwoofer in a portable enclosure.
Michael Kelly Guitars Showcases New Lineup at NAMM 2024
Michael Kelly Guitars is excited to showcase the newest additions to its boutique inspired line of electric and acoustic instruments at the 2024 NAMM show.
ESP Guitars Adds 19 New Guitars to Popular LTD Deluxe Series at the 2024 NAMM Show
ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) hit the ground running in 2024 with the introduction of 19 new additions to the company’s popular LTD Deluxe Series.
Samson Launches EarAmp EWM100 Wireless In-Ear Monitoring System at NAMM 2024
Samson, an industry pioneer in professional audio products, is excited to unveil the new EarAmp EWM100 wireless in-ear monitoring system at the 2024 NAMM show.
John Packer Musical Instruments Acquires Michael Rath Trombones
John Packer Musical Instruments, the UK-based musical instrument retailer and manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of renowned UK manufacturer, Michael Rath Trombones.
Takamine Guitars Unveils Limited Edition LTD2024 at 2024 NAMM Show
Each year, musicians and instrument collectors alike look forward to the annual special Limited Edition Series LTD model from Takamine Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B).
ESP Guitars Debuts LTD Deluxe EC-01FT at NAMM 2024
ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) used the 2024 NAMM Show to unveil the LTD Deluxe EC-01FT, a new guitar that will be available in Black, Olympic White, and Vintage Burst…
Shergold Guitars 'Standard Series' in USA for The First Time
Shergold Guitars are delighted to present their ‘Standard Series’ guitars in the USA for the first time at The NAMM Show 2024.
Casio Updates Celviano AP Digital Pianos with Gorgeous New Style, Rosewood Finish and Inspiring Hamburg Grand Tone
Casio, the world’s leading maker of powerful and affordable musical instruments, has unveiled a trio of premium-level Celviano digital console pianos that feature a gorgeous new style and Rosewood finish,…
ESP Guitars Announces Eight New Guitars and Basses for their Renowned Signature Series at 2024 NAMM Show
ESP Guitars (NAMM Booth 208A/B) has long been admired for their expansive roster of artist endorsees, and their ESP/LTD Signature Series are instruments that are based on the custom guitars…
C.F. Martin & Co. Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award
Prior to "day-one" of the 2024 NAMM Show, MMR's Matt King presented C.F. Martin & Co. president & CEO Thomas Ripsam and executive chairman Christian Frederick Martin IV with Martin…
Gator Expands TSA Line with Headless Electric Case, a New Benchmark in Guitar Case Design
Gator Cases, a subdivision of Gator Co., has announced the launch of a major new addition to its Frequent Flyer TSA Series Guitar Cases – the Headless Electric Guitar Case.
ICON Series 'Gets a New Beat' with Addition of Premium Drum Bags
Gator Cases, a subsidiary of Gator Co., is launching its ICON Series professional percussion solutions drum bags. This new line addresses the practical everyday needs of professional drummers, focusing on…