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Music Products Industry News June 6, 2024

Jason Isbell 'Red Eye' 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector’s Edition

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce a partnership with the six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Jason…

MMR Staff
Jun 6, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 6, 2024

Hidersine launch Andante Strings for Violin, Viola, & Cello

Hidersine proudly introduces its latest release, Hidersine Andante Strings. Created with precision, these strings define excellence in sound and performance for violin, viola, and cello players of all levels. Whether…

MMR Staff
Jun 6, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

Summertime Blues

Summer's here (well, it's not "officially" here until June 20, but it sure feels like it already)! Family vacations, camping trips, beach-days, outdoor festivals, BBQs - what's not to love…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

Rack ‘em Up! - Sales of Keyboard Racks & Stands in 2024

On stage on in the living room, in the subway station or in the studio or outside at a birthday party, keyboard players need to place their instruments somewhere (unless you’re a…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards in 2024

Ideal for musicians on the go – be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs – today’s Portable Keyboards pack a…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

No Matter the Business, Certain Principles Apply

Since starting my consulting business, Hospitality Works, in 1987, I have come to realize something: Most of what I’ve learned can be applied to almost any business in almost any…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

The Evolving Independent Music Store – Part II

As I wrote last month’s article, Sam Ash had just announced the music store venture would be closing 16 store locations. That was certainly a shockwave, but it pales in…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024
Music Products Industry News June 4, 2024

Vista Musical Instruments Acquires Manny's from Sam Ash

Vista Musical Instruments confirms that in January of this year the company acquired all trademarks of Iconic Manhattan music store Manny's from Sam Ash Music Company. Founded in NYC in…

MMR Staff
Jun 4, 2024