Universal Percussion Files Suit Against GC
Universal Percussion, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Guitar Center, Inc. (GC), accusing it of engaging in bait-and-switch selling tactics that caused Universal Percussion to lose out on sales of…
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Meinl announces Warsaw festival
Meinl has announced that it will be holding its next international drum festival in Warsaw, later this year.
Sound Service takes on Mogees distribution
Sound Service European Music Distribution has acquired the exclusive distribution of Mogees for Germany and Austria.
Pentatonic is the New Korean Distributor for Aquila Strings
Pentatonic Music Company will cover the whole country and sell a full range of Aquila products through its various distribution channels.
Rechtshaid Names Winner of Guitar Center’s Fifth Annual Singer-Songwriter Program
Guitar Center has announced Boulder, Colorado, native Kate Brady as the winner of the fifth annual Guitar Center Singer-Songwriter artist discovery program.
The Jazz World Mourns the Passing of David Baker: 1931-2016
Acclaimed symphonic jazz composer and groundbreaking educator, David Baker, has passed away.
“Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone ‘Buddy Guy’”
Tune in to AT&T AUDIENCE Network for: “Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone ‘Buddy Guy’” on Friday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114).
YCA Names MacDonald Director of Marketing, Band & Orchestral Division
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Lisa Steele-MacDonald has been appointed as the company’s director of marketing for the Band & Orchestral division.
Sam Ash Music Attends Taylor Guitar University
Sam Ash Music has had its biggest Taylor Guitar University in the company’s history.
Gibson Selling Nashville Real Estate
Gibson Brands has put its 1.62-acre real estate portfolio near downtown Nashville up for sale.
Sweetwater Files Suit Against Hello Music
Sweetwater has filed suit in United States Federal District Court against Hello Music, for copying verbatim a large number of images and copy blocks from Sweetwater’s online pages.
DW signs global Kickport deal
Drum Workshop has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing and artist relations for KickPort International products.
Macclesfield indie facing closure
Long-standing Macclesfield independent Margin Music, has admitted it may not not be around for much longer.
SPOTLIGHT: Make it personal - part two
In the first part of this article, we looked at simple personal monitor mixing systems (PMMs for short) that let musicians hear themselves better. Now, we’ll examine the plethora of modular,…
Gibson raising funds through property sell-off
Gibson Brands has put its 1.62-acre real estate portfolio, near downtown Nashville up for sale.
Aguilar Amplification and La Bella Strings Announce Clinic with Bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma
Aguilar Amplification and La Bella Strings are pleased to announce a clinic with bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma.
Alvarez Produces Blues Guitars Video
Alvarez released an online video that features the incredible blues guitars from the new genre-specific Jazz & Blues Series.
New Lennon guitar forms Martin Musikmesse focus
Martin Guitar will unveil a second commemorative John Lennon model at Musikmesse, to follow up on the D-28 75th Anniversary Limited Edition model introduced in January.
GHS Infinity Steels return
GHS Strings has brought back its Infinity Steels coated round-wound electric bass strings in a limited edition run.
Bass Guitar Show shows grows again
The organiser of the London Bass Guitar Show has announced an official attendance of 2,192 for this year’s event, making it the most successful show to date.
Manhasset Specialty Receives the Green Manufacturing Award from the State of Washington
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) which serves as the state’s Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturing and Technology Association announced their selections for manufacturing excellence for 2014 and Manhasset…
Hutts joins Wharfedale
IAG has apppointed Steve Hutt as director of R&D.
Gold Tone Expands Relationship With M&M
Gold Tone Music Group of Titusville, Florida – makers of Gold Tone musical instruments, GT musical instruments, Wood Song Guitars, and the Zero Glide replacement nut system – has announced they…
Red Dog pulls off Production Room stroke
Ambitious dealer Red Dog Music, has added a third store, acquiring Leeds-based pro audio specialist Production Room.
Danelectro launches new online assets
Guitar brand Danelectro have just launched a new website and accompanying social media add-ons, to coincide with its 60th anniversary.
New Danish distributor for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has announced the appointment of a new distributor in Denmark.
MusicNomad adds to accessories range
MusicNomad has added the Premium Instrument Work Mat to its lineup of equipment care products.
Davitt & Hanser Named USA Distributor for Kustom
Davitt & Hanser was named as the new distribution partner for Kustom Amplification, effective March 1st, 2016.
Nine Prevail in 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis, in conjunction with Yamaha Corporation of America, Band & Orchestral Division, has named the winners of the 2016 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition.
Trade Regrets: Larry Larson
On March 17th, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news, detailing that industry vet and founder of Glendale California’s Larry Larson Music had passed away:
New Facilities and Services at Musikmesse 2016
Musikmesse 2016 from April 7 to 10 will offer an expanded range of facilities and services for retailers, distributors, and everyone working in the music sector.
GC Pro to Host Demo/Preview of Yamaha Montage Synth on Thursday, March 31
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is hosting a series of preview demos for the new Yamaha Montage Synth at its Hollywood location (7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046) on Thursday, March…
New Japanese guitar factory opens
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group.
Aquila moves into China
Italian string specialist Aquila, has expanded into China through its relationship with Warwick.
Peavey adds more to bass amp range
Following hard on the launch of its 1000W bass amp, Peavey’s new MiniMega and MiniMax bass amp heads have now arrived in the UK.
Sakae adds two more to endorsement list
Lauren Kosty has become the latest artist to join Sakae Drums’ growing roster of endorsees.
Peavey launches 1000w bass head
Peavey has launched the Headliner 1000 Bass amp head.
Guitar Show plans expansion
The organiser of The Guitar Show – held at Bingley Hall in Birmingham at the end of February – say this year's show was its busiest yet, and has announced expansion…
SLM Signs Distribution Deal with Silverstein Works
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada.
Retail body backs venue legislation
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed the new legislation designed to safeguard music venues in England.