Trade Regrets: Joseph “Hibber” Hibbs 1953-2016
Joe Hibbs, Mapex and SONOR artist relations manager passed away in Los Angeles on Monday February 8th.
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SABIAN Announces Expanded Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016.
SLM Appoints MacBlane Communications Director for Band & Orchestra
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Adam MacBlane has been appointed to the newly created position of communications director – Band & Orchestra.
Edinburgh piano auction totals over £370K
The Edinburgh Piano Company's auction of more than 100 pianos netted the firm over £370,000.
Bedell Guitars and Stand For Trees Team Up to Protect Threatened Brazilian Rosewood Forest
Bedell Guitars is committed to hand crafting guitars with sustainably harvested woods.
FBT schedules second audio showcase
Following the success of its first demonstration day in Purfleet, Essex in January, FBT UK has announced a second event, this time over two days in Wakefield.
Rimmers in Liverpool hit by thieves
Guitars and equipment worth £10,000 have been stolen from Rimmers in Liverpool.
Musikmesse Festival 2016: First Headliners and Venues Announced
The first Musikmesse Festival will be held on the occasion of Musikmesse 2016 and enrich the International Trade Fair for Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Music Production and Music Business Connections…
Musikmesse reveals Festival music line-up
Musikmesse's new look, consumer dominated, show continues to take shape and has added a line-up of music acts for its first Festival, which will spread the event throughout the city…
£500K worth of piano stock auctioned this weekend
One of the largest collections of pianos in Scotland is expected to fetch up to £500,000 when it goes under the hammer in Edinburgh this Sunday.
Harmony Project Gets Boost From Yamaha Institute for Mentoring Program
Los Angeles-based Harmony Project announced that it is working in partnership with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute to accelerate nationwide expansion of its innovative ‘Mentoring Through Music’ program.
Barnes and Mullins adds DR Veritas line
Having recently been announced as the exclusive representative of DR Handmade Strings in the UK, Barnes and Mullins has added the firm’s Veritas Acoustic string range to its catalogue.
Sakae unveils UK artist clinic dates
Sakae Drums and SVM Percussion are presenting a series of instore clinics featuring double Grammy-winner Jonathan Joseph (Jeff Beck, Joss Stone) and new addition to the Sakae UK roster, Frankie…
Fishman marks 35th anniversary
Pickup and preamp specialist Fishman is celebrating 35 years in business, and has a number of promos and giveaways lined up throughout the year to mark the occasion.
ROUNDTABLE: The mini amp market
Back in April of 2013, MMR took a fairly in-depth look at the then-burgeoning field of mini/micro – or “lunchbox” – guitar amplifier heads that had become quite the rage over the…
Q&A: Rob Turner talks 40 years of EMG
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across a number of…
Arturia confirms UK Maxibrute price/availability
Source Distribution has confirmed the pricing and availability of the Arturia MaxiBrute synth.
Hofner adds long-scale bass to UK range
Having just announced a brace of UK-exclusive semi-acoustics, Barnes and Mullins is also launching a new longscale Hofner Verythin Bass Guitar.
Cosgrove Added to Korg USA Inc.
Janet Cosgrove has joined the Accounting department of Korg USA Inc. as an accounts payable associate.
PreSonus Presents 2015 Dealer, Rep, and Distributor Awards at NAMM
The U.S. Rep of the Year award went to Lienau AV Associates, which serves the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, NY Metro, Pennsylvania, and Virginia). Pictured: Dealer of the Year…
Hosa Technology Names Mainline Marketing as Rep of the Year
Hosa Technology, Inc. has named Mainline Marketing as its 2015 Sales Representative of the Year. Mainline Marketing (from left to right: Clinton Muntean, Michael Cooley, Steven Harger, and Craig Kutteroff).
Former A&H man returns with PLAYdifferently project
DJ and electronic musician Richie Hawtin, has teamed up with former Allen and Heath product developer Andy Rigby-Jones in a new firm called PLAYdifferently.
B&M offers Hofner UK exclusives
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Hofner Verythin guitars exclusive to the UK.
QSC Promotes Mayfield
QSC, LLC has promoted Mark Mayfield to director, Global Cinema Marketing.
US deal for Italian cymbal specialist, Ufip
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has struck a new distribution deal with US firm, Davitt & Hanser.
Ufip Cymbals Names Davitt & Hanser as USA Distributor
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016.
SKB Names Gatlin Marketing/Media Assistant
SKB Corporation has welcomed Laura Gatlin to the Advertising/Creative department.
Music & Arts Announces Music Educator of the Year
Music & Arts has announced the winner of the 2015 Music Educator of the Year award.
Truetone’s Weil Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Bob Weil, founder and president of Truetone, was recently named Entrepreneur of the Year by Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.
Source highlights BVE line-up
Source Distribution will showcase a selection of RØDE broadcast microphones on demonstration, alongside the Genelec 8000 and 8300 series of active studio monitors and the brand new iOgrapher line of…
Snark adds new precision picks
Snark has expanded its accessory portfolio with a new range of pick packs.
UK Guitar Show returns
The Guitar Show, the UK’s largest dedicated guitar event, returns to New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on 27th – 28th February with a line-up that includes former Thin Lizzy guitarist, Scott…
Martin distressed over Hateful destruction of vintage acoustic
Film-maker Quentin Tarantino looks like he has burned his bridges with Martin, after an historic 19th century guitar was smashed to smithereens during the filming of his new movie, The Hateful…
CE Distribution Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of SoZoTM Capacitors
CE Distribution is pleased to announce their exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the SoZoTM Capacitors.
Breedlove and Bedell Give Guitars Away to Dealers
NAMM 2016 took place in Anaheim, CA, January 21 – 24. Dealers, artists, consumers, and distributors flood the convention center for four days to check out all that the music…
Former Peerless director returns with Fibonacci
Having dissolved Peerless Guitars Europe in December 2014, director Graham Essen has returned with a new company, Fibonacci Guitars.
New Snark tuner innovation
Snark has introduced a new H.Z Clip on Tuner (RRP £19.99) for electric, acoustic and bass guitars.
Faith launches new satin-finish mahogany acoustic
Barnes and Mullins has launched the new Faith Naked Venus Mahogany into UK stores.
Hal Leonard Partners with Loog Guitars for Distribution and Instructional Book and App
Hal Leonard Corporation and Loog Guitars have announced a strategic partnership covering distribution in the U.S. and Canada, as well as licensing rights for Loog’s new instructional book and app.
Carlsbro adds acoustic and modelling amp duo
Carlsbro has added two new guitar amplifiers to its range, debuting them at the recent NAMM show.