New StingRay5 anniversary bass
Busy Ernie Ball Music Man, is launching a new 30th-Anniversary StingRay5 bass.
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TKL Cases Establishes Retailer Support Network
The TKL Products Corp. announced its newly established, “Retailer Support Network” (RSN) sales program of authorized musical instrument retailers.
Musikmesse finalises Guitar Camp line-up
Musikmesse has finalised the running order for its Guitar Camp performances and Guitar College masterclasses at this year's show.
The Music Alliance launches new dealer-friendly site
Dutch music distribution giant, The Music Alliance has revamped its UK dealer website, giving easy access to its full range of instruments and accessories which totals more than 17,000 products.
Guitar Show confirms packed line-up
With less than two weeks to go, The Guitar Show, which returns to Birmingham’s New Bingley Hall on 25th-26th February, has confirmed its exhibitor and artist line-up.
Roland Announces Roland Cloud Early Access Beta
Roland announced the start of an Early Access Beta for Roland Cloud, a new subscription service designed to add value to the company’s instruments and production tools following the theme…
Fender Tune App for Android
Fender launched their free Tune App on Android. On the heels of the August iOS /Apple launch the Fender Tune App gives players the ability to tune their guitars and…
Danley Installed in Rice University’s Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center
Rice University, located in Houston, Texas recently invested $31.5 million in the new 60,000 square-foot Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center, which includes offices, locker rooms, student athlete lounges, a sports…
Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare
The Majestic Thin Shell Brass Snare is the new highlight of the Majestic Prophonic Series family of orchestral snare drums.
Fender Classic Design Models
A refresh of one of Fender’s classic lines, the series boasts new improvements, including better sound, performance and playability, in addition to solid tops on all models, rolled fingerboards, and…
Grand Opening of Jordan Kitt’s Rockville Showroom and Music Education Center
On January 25th, Jordan Kitt’s Music celebrated the grand opening of its flagship showroom and Music Education Center in Rockville, Maryland with a special concert and reception.
Eastman Strings Albert Nebel VL601
The Eastman Strings Albert Nebel VL601 is handcrafted from wellseasoned, European tonewoods imported from Germany.
S.E. Shires Releases First Commercial Jazz Trumpets
S.E. Shires has incorporated the best aspects of prized vintage horns with modern centering and intonation.
Chauvet DJ EVE F50Z
Chauvet DJ’s EVE F50Z is an LED Fresnel fixture that shines a softedged, warm white spot and features DFi USB compatibility for wireless master/slave or DMX control.
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band
Alfred Music Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians.
Hal Leonard La La Land
The first Hal Leonard La La Land folio is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames (P/V/G).
Kahuna Ukuleles Felix The Cat Line
Kahuna Ukuleles Felix The Cat line of ukuleles are now available for purchase.
Four New Roland Digital Pianos
Roland announced the availability of its four newest digital pianos, the GP607, FP 90, DP603, and RP501R. Each one features Roland SuperNATURAL technology, high build quality, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity…
ADJ Focus Spot Two
ADJ’s Focus Spot Two is a spot fixture, with easy accessible GOBO replacement. Joining the smaller Focus Spot One and larger Focus Spot Three Z, this new fixture rounds out…
Morley Signature DJ Ashba Skeleton Wah
Morley DJ Ashba Skeleton Wah is a signature wah that is switchless; simply step on to engage wah and step off to go to bypass.
BOSS AD2 Acoustic Preamp
The BOSS AD2 Acoustic Preamp is a sound processor for performing live with acoustic-electric guitars.
Vandoren V16 Reeds for Baritone Sax
Vandoren now offers V16 reeds for baritone saxophone. As the thickest of the Vandoren jazz cuts, V16 reeds have been known for decades for a full, husky sound and strong…
JodyJazz Super Jet Saxophone Mouthpieces
JodyJazz‘s SUPER JET is specifically designed for the ‘smooth jazz’ player.
DigiTech launches FreqOut feedback stompbox
DigiTech has added another to its range of guitar and bass pedals with the launch of the FreqOut feedback stompbox.
Daisy Rock completes comeback
Now handled globally by KMC, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars has re-launched itself with the re-introduction of 20 classic models.
No Matter How You Spell It, Lutherie and MI Retail are a Good Fit
Singularity isn’t just a term used to describe the coming robot apocalypse (although we’re closer to that than you might suspect). The value of individuality in a musical instrument has…
Latin Hand Percussion
From Santana to Shakira to Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and beyond, Latin pop music has been – and remains – a powerful and consistent (powerfully consistent? Sure –…
FEEL the RHYTHM Latin Hand Percussion
With over 70 percent of the participant’s in this month’s retailer survey reporting either “up” or “level” sales of Latin hand percussion instruments, compared to the same time last year,…
Ultimate Ears’ Mike Dias
In-ear monitors have been the standard for many top touring acts for decades now, but Ultimate Ears (UE) is looking to expand that user base by making superior inears available…
R.I.P. Jim Mouradian
There is one glaring omission from this issue’s “Trade Regrets” column and that’s deliberate – I wanted to devote more real estate to paying tribute to Mouradian Guitars’ Jim Mouradian,…
2017 NAMM Show
"Each year is different isn’t it? I believe every show is a reflection of the industry at that moment,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “My impressions this year…
Trends and Observations: Four Takeaways from the 2017 NAMM Show
At the NAMM Show there is always more information than you can ever wrap your head around. So I thought I would try to recap some moments of interest and…
2017 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards
See who took the award for “Worst Surprise/Best Turnaround,” “Worst Mini-plague,” and “Best Eye-catcher,” among others.
Korg launches limited edition tech
Korg has just shipped a new limited edition variant of its MS-20 Mini and a Platinum version of its Krome workstation.
Adam Hall adds rigging line
Adam Hall has added a new brand to its event technology line-up in the form of German firm, Riggatec.
New president for cymbal giant
Zildjian has appointed John Stephans as president.
New Cutlass and Stingray Ernie Ball guitars
Ernie Ball Music Man has updated its line of Cutlass and StingRay guitars, including two new colours of StingRay and the introduction of an HSS pickup configuration for the Cutlass.
Zildjian Names Stephans President
The Avedis Zildjian Company has announced that John Stephans has been appointed president, reporting directly to CEO, Craigie Zildjian, effective February 1, 2017.