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Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution. Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without…
Whirlwind, a leading interface manufacturer for the live event, audio installations, effects pedals, and theater industries, announced that they are completing a 13,000-square-foot expansion of their New York factory to handle…
More British jobs are heading out to China, as Music (formerly Music Group) proposes to lay off around 70 staff at its Tannoy manufacturing and office facility in Coatbridge, Scotland. The…
As part of Korg USA’s ongoing plan for strategic growth, the company has announced the promotion of industry veteran James Sajeva to director of Technology Brands for Korg USA, Inc.…
Gold Tone Music Group has designed a plan to help boost sales in the United States. Also, as of April 7, Gianni Savino will be the new brand sales manager…
To help support the launch of its expanded United States sales and marketing program through KMC Music, Manuel Rodriguez Guitars, the world’s second oldest line of guitars, announced that it has…
Manuel Rodriguez has unveiled a new video outlining its production process, which it recently returned to its native Spain. In the video Manuel Rodriguez, CEO of MR Guitars, shows us his…
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…
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are…
Willcox Guitars recently streamlined the manufacturing process at its facility, allowing the company to offer lower pricing on its Atlantis guitars and Saber basses. This pricing shift will make these…
With production now up and running at its new factory in Ventura, California, resurgent Guild has announced a host of new models for NAMM. The first models to come out…
