Peavey Launches new 'Metal' Head in the UK
Peavey UK has launched the invective Series .120 guitar amplifier head in the UK.
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ADG Adds Another With Meris UK Deal
Audio Distribution Group has added Meris effects pedals and high-end studio equipment to its brand portfolio in the UK.
SABIAN Announces New Warehouse Management System
SABIAN has invested heavily in a new warehouse management system (WMS), greatly enhancing the cymbal manufacturer’s ability to service customers.
MMR’s 2018 Holiday Buying Guide
Check out our annual holiday buying guide of new products for prepping your store for the winter, all sorted by price point.
The Music Shoppe Welcomes Third Generation Leadership
The Music Shoppe, Inc. of central Illinois has announced Jonathon Breen as its new president and CEO. Breen returns to the business as his uncle, Randy Wood, steps down after 45 years…
Embracing the 'Folkternative:' ‘Non-guitar’ Fretted Instruments Making Waves in 2018
MMR recently chatted with representatives from five key suppliers of these types of instruments to get their take on the state of this market segment and expectations for the coming…
EMD Music to Distribute Islander Ukuleles in U.S., Canada, Parts of Western Europe
Kanile’a Ukuleles, the parent company of Islander Ukuleles, has announced a new strategic partnership with EMD Music effective immediately.
Fender Level Set Buffer & Marine Layer Reverb
This is precisely what Fender has done with their most recent lineup of pedals. I had the great pleasure to test out the Level Set Buffer, a utility pedal designed…
Fender Player Series Jaguar
Days before this year’s Summer NAMM Show, Fender caught the attention of players and retailers with the announcement that the brand’s long-running Mexican Standard Series was being discontinued. The “replacement”…
Breedlove Frontier Concertina E (All-Mahogany)
I like electric guitars plugged into loud, distorted amps. So it says something that I am genuinely reluctant to return this gorgeous little Breedlove Frontier Concertina E. And, being a…
MI Dealers are On the Case, but for Some it’s a Mixed Bag Trends in the Sales of Cases & Bags in 2018
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…
And Now For Something Completely… Familiar
Well, I have good news. We can finally put the subject to bed: “The American Guitar Industry is Making a Serious Comeback!” At least according to Yahoo Finance.
‘Quality Over Quantity:’ Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick & Framus
MMR recently spoke with Hans-Peter Wilfer about the recent anniversaries for both Warwick and Framus, the company’s distribution model in the U.S. and abroad, and developments of note on the…
Could a Jazz Piano Major from Berklee Re-energize the Music Business?
It is my stand that we not only need fresh interest in guitar, but the music industry needs new leaders with good old-fashioned skills, energy, charisma, and artists who can…
'Let's Dance' Updates Lighting Rig with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
The German television program Let’s Dance has added even more color and glamour to its presentation by expanding its lighting rig to include 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK1 Hybrid fixtures.
Fix This
With discussion around the next recession already getting lively – and the consensus among economists is that we’re way overdue for the next one – it’s a good time to…
The Most Bang For Your Buck: Maximizing Your Facebook Ad Potential
Ryan N. Sargent of Make Music, Inc. and Tech Music Ed (TI:ME) hosted a NAMM U session last January on how to make the most out of your precious dollars…
South African deal for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor for both its consumer and professional audio products in South Africa.
D’Addario Spends Time Backstage at The AFROPUNK Festival
On August 25 and 26, D’Addario representatives were backstage at the AFROPUNK festival, sampling product, signing up Players Circle members and talking to the artist community about D’Addario and the D’Addario…
NAfME Endorses Senator Tester’s GAAME Act of 2018
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) has announced their endorsement of Senator Jon Tester’s (D-MT) Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education (GAAME) Act (S. 3391), which was released…
OSA Supports David Foster with Martin Audio
When David Foster’s “The Hitman” tour passed through the Ravinia Festival outside of Chicago, OSA International had double the responsibility as the gear provider for the Martin Audio MLA system…
Scarborough Purchases Inventory of Spizz Cymbals from Universal Percussion
Russell Scarborough, proprietor of Russell’s Music World in Norfolk, Virginia, has purchased the entire inventory of Spizz Cymbals from Universal Percussion, the developer and original distributor of Spizz.
Rainforest Lumina at the Singapore Zoo Employs CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
Rainforest Lumina at the Singapore Zoo currently uses 175 COLORado 1 Solo and 147 COLORado 2 Solo fixtures from CHAUVET Professional.
Darkglass Breeds Hybrid Compressor Pedal
Darkglass Electronics has added to its pedal range with the new Hyper Luminal Hybrid Compressor.
French Exclusives For JHS As Overseas Drive Continues
JHS has secured exclusive distribution Danelectro electric guitars, Snark tuners, Honeytone mini amps and Billionaire effects in France.
Do You Run the UK's Best Small Shop?
The Best Small Shops competition is returning this year, inviting independent UK retailers to share what makes them unique, with the chance to attend the competition reception in Westminster later…
Druzkowski Conjures Up Wizard Eight-String
Drużkowski Guitars has launched the ‘The Wizard’, an 8 string headless, sold bodied guitar handcrafted to the specifications of American multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre, David Bowie, John Petrucci).
British Drum Co. Marches on With New Signing
Nearly three years after launching, the British Drum Co. has announced Jim Kilpatrick MBE as their International Marching Specialist.
Trade Regrets: John Amstadter
On Tuesday, August August 28, we got the following sad news from JAMM Distributing about the passing of John Amstader.
Loughborough Town Hall Updates Lighting System with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
Loughborough Town Hall recently updated its lighting system with CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Ovation fixtures, supplied by Stage Electrics.
Korg USA, Inc. Sponsors Fear the Riff Pedal & Guitar Expo
Korg USA, Inc. recently attended Fear the Riff, a Brooklyn-based music festival showcasing the world’s most sought-after boutique guitar gear.
Adam Hall Group Strengthens International Sales Team
Markus Jahnel, COO and managing director, will assume responsibility for the Adam Hall Group’s global business development with immediate effect.
Key International Moves For Adam Hall Team
Adam Hall Group has expanded its international sales team, with a number of key appointments.
‘Godspell’ Production in Australia Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
A recent production of the show Godspell at Hellyer College in Tasmania, Australia used 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Spots and four Rogue R1 FX-B fixtures for their production, specified…
Luna Guitars Stands with Songwriters in Support of the Music Modernization Act
Luna Guitars has announced its support for the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in effort to stand with fellow songwriters, stating that “songwriters endure the same stress as any one working…
Future-proof Your Business at the Retail Innovation Summit at the 2019 NAMM Show
Retail is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and harnessing new opportunities to transform business in today’s tech era has never been more critical. That’s why NAMM retail members are invited…
Trade Regrets: Dan W. Skutt
Grover/Trophy Musical Products executive vice president Dann W. Skutt, age 65, passed away on August 22, 2018.
KMC Music Becomes Exclusive U.S. Distributor for the Entire Suzuki Musical Instruments Product Line
KMC Music has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of the entire Suzuki Musical Instruments product line.
Excelcia Music Publishing Hires Ray as Choral Editor
Excelcia Music Publishing has announced the hiring of Jamey Ray as choral editor.