NAMM D.C. Fly-In 2014
NAMM’s D.C. Fly-In allows members to perpetuate NAMM’s vision of a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught;…
GC Discontinues Relationship with Behringer
On May 16, 2014, Guitar Center gave direct notice to Behringer (of parent company, MUSIC Group) that they would no longer be carrying any of their products in-store and terminating…
Fender Promotes McDonald to Executive VP
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has promoted industry veteran Richard McDonald to executive vice president, Fender Brand. The move represents a larger strategic shift that aims to improve alignment and better…
Mapex Supports the Boston Crusaders Spring Fling
As a precursor to the 2014 competitive marching season, the Boston Crusaders are hosting their annual “Spring Fling” event featuring a preview performance, dinner service and a silent auction fundraiser.…
Flatland Guitar and Lutherie Opens in Fargo
A pair of North Dakota guitar vets have opened a brand new retail and repair business called Flatland Guitar and Lutherie. The Fargo store, which opened in April, focuses heavily…
Cordoba Names Ren Ferguson VP of Manufacturing/R&D for Guild Brand
On the heels of Cordoba Music Group’s announcement of their intent to acquire Guild from Fender Musical Instrument Company (FMIC), CMG has now announced that Ren Ferguson will join the…
Gretsches to Present Savannah School with Grammy Enterprise Award
Gretsch Company president Fred Gretsch and CFO Dinah Gretsch will appear at the Savannah Arts Academy this coming Friday, May 16 to present the school with a GRAMMY® Signature Schools…
TMP Fills Key Roles
The Music People, Inc. (TMP), parent company for the On-Stage family of brands and TMP Pro Distribution, announces that it has recently filled two key roles, bringing on Samantha Pink…
Trade Regrets: Kay Koster
Kay Koster was a pioneering women retail owner, who not only successfully ran a business on her own beginning in 1940, but also personally repaired guitars and amps of all…
Trade Regrets: Harry Carter
Harry Carter was already a school band director when he opened a music store in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1948. Carter and two partners set out to develop a store that…
Trade Regrets: David W. Seville
David W. Seville, a longtime fixture in the industry, passed away on May 6th from complications of diabetes. Seville was born in Birmingham, England and became a well-known opera singer both in recordings…
D’Addario NYXL Launch Event
To celebrate the unveiling of D'Addario's new NYXL electric guitar strings, a special launch event took place at the Carle Place Guitar Center on Long Island on Thursday, May 1st…