NEW POLL: When was the last time you refurbished?
With sales low and overheads creeping up, it can be tricky to find money to invest in the business, so when was the last time you had a refurb of…
IN THE HOTSEAT: Jason How, Rotosound
Chairman of iconic British string brand Rotosound, all-round good egg, and venturer on the psychedelic sea of cosmic vibration (or something), Jason How is this week's Hotseat visitor... Name: Jason HowJob Title: Chairman,…
Porter and Davies extends product warranties
Drum monitor specialist Porter and Davies, has extended the warranty across its range to two years. The silent tactile monitoring systems use bone conduction, allowing drummers, bassists and keyboard players to…
Free K&K Upgrade on any new Weber Order in August
Have you been looking for an excuse to buy that Weber instrument you’ve been eyeing? Now’s your chance! Through the month of August Weber is excited to offer you a…
POLL RESULTS: How are sales compared with last year?
As we're just past the halfway point of the year, we asked our growing international retail readership how sales were compared with this time 12 months ago? One of the…
Rotosound launches Summer Blockbuster giveaway
Rotosound is giving UK dealers the chance to receive £250 off their next order with its Summer Blockbuster promotion. The firm is also offering Rotosound players the opportunity to win thousands…
BPM hosts DJ championships
DJ and music production expo, BPM has announced that the DMC World Championships will host its UK finals at this year’s show. Established in 1985, The DMC DJ Championships is…
New DigiTech distortion available
DigiTech has launched a new distortion pedal in the UK, available through distributor, Sound Technology. The Gunslinger utilises a newly designed MOSFET circuit to deliver a range of distortion tones,…
Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse
It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum. Next year's show will see the…
Conn-Selmer Names Miller VP of Operations
Conn-Selmer, Inc. has announced the addition of Jeffrey Miller to the company effective August 3 in the position of VP Operations reporting to John Stoner CEO/president. In the role of…
Orange boosts mini bass amp range
Orange has extended its bass range with the new OBC210 Mini bass amp. The OBC210 Mini is Orange’s smallest ‘conventional’, non-isobaric cabinet to date. The new cabinet is constructed using…
Vic Firth
Drum market icon, Everett "Vic" Firth passed away on July 26th at the age of 85. Beginning as the youngest principal timpanist ever for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Firth designed…