Tone Vise Locking Nut from Floyd Rose
The new Tone Vise keyless locking nut assembly offers a design that uses three spring-loaded vise grips that surround the nut clamping screw, allowing you to tighten and unlock your…
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The Erratic Clutch Deluxe Pedal Kit
The Erratic Clutch Deluxe is a unique effect pedal kit that gives you fuzzy square wave distortion as well as a monophonic sub-octave square wave, using a total of only…
Whirlwind’s PW-1 Personal Wedge
The PW-1 from Whirlwind is a high-powered stereo headphone driver for use with onstage, in-ear monitoring systems.
New Accessories from Daisy Rock
Daisy Rock’s 12 new guitar straps are made from select cotton with suede and leather ends, and come in a variety of pink, purple, and black two-tone swirls, checkerboards, and…
KORG’s New Accessories
The Rimpitch C2 from KORG is an evolution of KORG’s innovative acoustic guitar tuner, now in an even more compact package.
A ‘Diverse Type of Operation:’ Roger’s Piano Proves There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Typical Day’ in Piano Sales
Much of the Roger’s Piano’s story comes off as unexpected: the fact that the founder, Roger Shaffer, initially started a guitar and accessories company; the fact that co-owner Carol Wu…
Making a Stand: Re-AXE Products is Changing the Way Players and MI Dealers Think About Guitar Stands
MMR recently spoke with Jeff Cutler, Re-AXE Products manager, about the history of the company, the evolution of the Axe-Handler product line, and how interested MI dealers can begin a…
What’s in a Name?: Acoustic Musical Instruments Launches AMI Est. 1984 guitar line in the U.S.
What’s the difference between a Sigma guitar sold in Europe and an “AMI est. 1984” guitar sold in the United States? Aside from the gilded logo, the answer is literally…
Coachella to Church Choirs: Allen & Heath have no limits to what they can power
It’s a gutsy move, rolling up to play Coachella with audio equipment that you could check on a small commercial flight, but that’s exactly what artists from across the genre…
Remo Emperor Colortone Drumheads
These 2-ply Emperor clear heads from Remo are available in an array of colors – blue, green, orange, red, smoke, and yellow.
The Oceans 11 from Electro-Harmonix
Electro-Harmonix has a long history of innovation in the MI space, having developed some of the most iconic FX pedals in the history of the medium.
Roadie 2
Yes, I am perfectly capable of winding strings and figuring out any tuning with only my two hands and a decent ear, but the Roadie 2 isn’t just some frivolous,…
Act of Violins: The Violin Market in 2018
In a market segment where the end-user tends to skew towards the conservative and traditional (“staid,” as more than one participant in this month’s survey put it), it’s not especially…
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
Let’s begin with the “Why?” Why are 401ks and other retirement plans more important now than ever? Here’s three reasons.
Success Today Takes Unique Skill Sets
Recently I had the privilege of engaging in conversation with a good friend who happens to be dean of a private school. Since we are good friends, the conversations between…
Do as I Say (Just Don’t Expect Me To…)
Within a number of past editorials, I’ve celebrated those who design and offer new, weird, innovative instruments and gear. I’ve encouraged dealers and others in the industry to welcome innovation…
Women and Guitars – a Changing Relationship
Going back into the late 20th century (it feels so odd to say that), a combination of culturally correct string slingers paired with pulchritudinous platinum blondes on posters plastered around…
D’Addario Debuts New Season of Guitar Power
D’Addario will present a brand new season of Guitar Power with returning host Dweezil Zappa, premiering Wednesday, October 3rd on the D’Addario & Co. YouTube.
Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the Foundation’s Best Communities…
Sweetwater Plans Major Expansion, Adds 1,000+ New Jobs
Sweetwater Sound is expanding its operations and investing $76.4 million dollars into two new facilities on its 163-acre Fort Wayne campus.
Yorkville Sound's Rep Force Meets HK Audio
Last June, it was announced that HK Audio would join their sister company, Hughes and Kettner and share the same distribution partner, Yorkville Sound for North American distribution. The opportunity…
CHAUVET DJ Launches ‘How Do You Light Easier?’ Contest
One lucky winner will have the chance to light easier with their very own Bluetooth® lighting package from the CHAUVET DJ Light Easier Contest, “How Do You Light Easier?”
Shure Partners With Music Resource Center
Shure has partnered with the Music Resource Center (MRC), a Charlottesville-based, non-profit teen center, to provide the facility with its MOTIV™ microphones for local, underserved youths interested in the performing arts.
D’Addario Partners with Ascend Performing Arts
D’Addario & Co. has announced a new partnership with Ascend Performing Arts.
Alborán Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on his Prometo Tour
Spanish artist Pablo Alborán has been using a dramatic lighting design by Chus Fernandez that features CHAUVET Professional Nexus Aq 5x5 pixel mapped panels on his Prometo Tour.
Teaching Guitar Workshop Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Expanded Programming and Locations for 2019
To commemorate 25 years of teaching school teachers to start guitar programs, Teaching Guitar Workshop (TGW) is greatly expanding their reach with more information and more free gear.
D'Addario Foundation Establishes the D'Addario Foundation College Scholarship Fund
Partnering with hundreds of music programs serving thousands of kids, data has shown conclusively that immersive music education programs could be the single, most effective way to engage students, build…
Beck Named Central Territory Sales Manager for Korg USA
Korg USA, Inc. continues to expand their growing sales team with the hire of Brian Beck, a seasoned musician and sales rep for the role of Central Territory Sales Manager.
Sutton Joins Chauvet as National Worship Resource Manager
Chauvet has announced that Daryl Sutton has joined the company as its National Worship Resource Manager.
Hal Leonard Sponsors Walrus Audio Day at Cream City Music Store
On August 14thHal Leonard helped organize and host Tone Check Live: Walrus Audio Clinic at the world-renowned Cream City Music Store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, featuring a Q&A session, presentation on…
GC Celebrates New Location in Hickory, N.C.
Guitar Center (GC) celebrates the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in the Hickory Corners shopping center in Hickory, North Carolina (1718 Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory,…
Demitri Martin to Return as Host of 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2019, in Anaheim,…
CE Manufacturing Can Capacitor Production Video
Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the process behind producting can capacitors fro CE Manufacturing in this cool video clip - part 1 of an ongoing series.
Peaksware Holdings Announces Launch of Ventures Division
Peaksware empowers skill development in endurance sports, music education and sports performance through our platform solutions TrainingPeaks, SmartMusic, Alfred Music,TrainHeroic and complementary products Finale, Garritan Sounds, BestBikeSplit and WKO.
Jam Industries Partners with DCC
Jam Industries has announced its partnership with the technology division of DCC plc, a £14.3 billion revenue, London Stock Exchange (LSE) listed international sales, marketing, and support services group.
New ADG Signing Launches New V3 Chorus Pedal
US pedal company Old Blood Noise Endeavors has introduced a new pedal - the Reflector V3 Chorus.
Antelope Audio Unveils New Modelling Mics
Following the success of the Edge and Verge modelling microphones, Antelope Audio has unveiled the next generation of its mic modelling technology.
Takamine Backing UK Guitar Show Award
The UK Guitar Show takes place at Olympia this weekend (29th-30th September) and Takamine is sponsoring the Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Award.
Aguilar Adds Smith to Roster
Aguilar Amplification has announced the addition of bassist Rhonda Smith to its family of endorsing artists.
High-End Audio Served at High-End Restaurants Courtesy of Ashly Audio
When Ocean Prime restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona upgraded its sound system this past summer, it ensured the audio performance in its dining spaces set a top-of-the-line tone with solutions powered…