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Whirlwind Cyclone Cases
Whirlwind, which makes everything from cables to concert splitters to electrical distribution systems, is venturing into the case-building business.
Ibanez Iron Label S Series Models SIX6 and SIX7
Ibanez releases new S series models SIX6 and SIX7. The new models blend the S Series body with the Iron Label design aesthetic.
Tronical Tune Plus Type C6
Tronical’s new Type C6 tuner has been specially designed for the Gibson Firebird series.
Aquila Kids Educational Ukulele Strings
Aquila releases Aquila Kids colorful ukulel strings for the earlier age, where colors are used to represent notes when learning to play.
Phaeton PHT-2060 Trumpet
This newest Phaeton PHT-2060 trumpet model comes complete with “Triple Play” adjustable weighted mouthpiece receiver which replaces all existing mouthpiece add-on weights.
Vandoren Introduces New Jazz Alto Mouthpiece
Vandoren is the next evolution of the V16 mouthpiece – the S+ chamber for alto saxophone.
Hal Leonard Jaco Pastorius Titles
Play like Jaco Pastorius, is a new Hal Leonard book with online audio that helps players learn his technique.
GluBoost Glue Dry Accelerator
GluBoost Glue Dry Accelerator is a non-blushing glue dry accelerator in the GluBoost family of products.
On-Stage Guitar/Keyboard Pedal Board GPB4000
The On-Stage GPB4000 is a pedal board for both guitarists and keyboard players.
J. Rockett Audio Designs Tranquilizer Phase/Vibe Pedal
J. Rockett Audio Designs Tranquilizer Phase/ Vibe pedal is capable of classic phase 45 sounds, classic Univibe sounds, classic Leslie sounds, and classic vibe only sounds.
BOSS Waza Craft CE-2W Chorus Pedal
The new Waza Craft CE- 2W Chorus is a premium analog pedal made exclusively in Japan to honor the 40th anniversary of BOSS effects.
Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2
Radial Engineering Ltd. Tonebone BigShot ABY rev 2 is an updated version of the company’s guitar amp switcher.
U.S. Music Corporation’s Gil Soucy Discusses Washburn Guitars
Washburn Guitars is one of the most storied American brands, long favored by a number of prominent artists across many genres.
They’re Back (Almost)...
Promos are nice, but relationships reap the rewards.
Brexit is Served
When attendees and exhibitors walked onto the show floor at NAMM in Nashville on that Thursday, they saw a summer show that continues to expand and look healthier each year.
Make Each Customer’s Experience Amazing – Part I
Retailers often say they want their customers to be “100 percent satisfied.” But, really, that’s not enough to make customers loyal – loyal to the point of exclusivity, where they…
It’s In The Details
B&O accessories sales in 2016.
Let Your Voice be Heard
In this election year – a pretty wacky one, by anyone’s estimation – you might take solace in participating in another voting process with considerably less associated angst and confusion:…
Hot Times In ‘Music City’
“Industry conditions continue to change rapidly, and this year’s Summer NAMM Show provided a unique platform for our members to better understand the impact of these changes.,” observes NAMM’s Joe…
‘That Unique Sound’
Nylon-stringed acoustic guitars take center stage.
PMC Receives NAMM Foundation Grant
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has once again received a generous grant from the NAMM Foundation to expand its market development programs, campaigns and events that bring percussion education to…
Music China 2016
Music China, the largest trade fair in the Asian musical instrument industry, takes center stage from October 26 – 29 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
Trade Regrets: Owen McPeek
Owen McPeek passed away on August 11th. Beginning in the late’60s, McPeek managed Rush’s Music in Knoxville, Tennessee for over a decade.
Trade Regrets: John Craviotto
On August 9th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:John Craviotto, the founder of Craviotto Drum Company, passed away last month at the age of 69.
Sweetwater Hires Bailey to run GearFest and Academy of Music
Sweetwater has hired longtime Roland representative Bob Bailey, who will have two roles. He will fill the newly created position of executive director of GearFest, and he will also be…
JHS adds Attitude to accessories line-up
JHS has taken on distribution of the Attitude range of instrument bags and cases across a number of European territories.
Bright idea brings light relief to musicians
A new product from Fretlord, called Spectrus, aims to solve the problem of musician’s not being able to see what they’re playing in a dark performance environment.
New Asia rep for Audix
Audix has appointed Global Market Management as its exclusive representative in the Asia-Pacific region.
GC Expands National Presence with Three Recent Openings
Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Orem, Utah (June 30); Cary, North Carolina (July 14); and Norman, Oklahoma (August 11).
Metroplex Selected as Exclusive Bösendorfer Retailer for North Texas
Metroplex Piano Warehouse has been selected as the official Bösendorfer piano representative for the North Texas market. With this rare designation, Metroplex is transforming its Keller store location into a…
How to win a Dealers' Choice Award
Is there anything more satisfying than rocking up at the NAMM Show and having a lovely new Dealer’s Choice Award taking pride of place on your booth? Quite a few things…
Grindrod seeks investment
Amp designer and manufacturer Steve Grindrod is hoping to raise money for his latest eponymous project through online crowdfunding.
Boot Camp is back at NAMM
The 2017 NAMM Show will open one day early for Retail Boot Camp, an intensive one-day training for music retail businesses.
New-look JHS site launch
JHS has launched a brand new trade website, with a number of new features.
Losby Named Steinway CEO
Steinway Musical Instruments has promoted Ron Losby to the position of CEO
Hal Leonard to Distribute ZT Amps
The self-proclaimed “loudest little amps in the world,” ZT Amplifiers, will now be distributed in the United States and Canada by Hal Leonard as part of their expanding distribution business.
Manson heads out of Westside
Andy Manson, long serving head of press and social media at Westside Distribution, is leaving the company and the industry to take a new position elsewhere.
Choose your nominees for the Dealers’ Choice Awards
It’s that time of year again when we invite all MI retailers who subscribe to Musical Merchandise Review to participate in the selection of the nominees for the 24th annual…
Zoom UK adds Metallica guitarist's pedal line
Zoom UK has taken on distribution of the KHDK range of pedals created by Mettalica guitarist, Kirk Hammett.