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Music Products Industry News January 13, 2026

Gibson Partners with Keith Richards to Release Signed 1960 ES-355 Models

Gibson is proud to announce its partnership with Keith Richards—one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of the legendary Rolling Stones. This collaboration introduces two extraordinary instruments:…

MMR Staff
Jan 13, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 13, 2026

Fender Introduces Fender Studio - Releases First DAW

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus® Studio One Pro and…

MMR Staff
Jan 13, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 12, 2026

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Effects Interface Hardware Plugin

Connecting the worlds of pedals and plugins together with ease is the new Electro-Harmonix Effects Interface Hardware Plugin. Bringing universality to their Hardware Plugin concept, the Effects Interface allows the…

MMR Staff
Jan 12, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 12, 2026

Ilio Returns to NAMM 2026 With Interactive Exhibit

ILIO, a distributor of virtual instruments and pro audio tools, returns to NAMM 2026 with its most interactive exhibit in years. The company now features 12 hands-on demo stations, in-booth…

MMR Staff
Jan 12, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 9, 2026

TAMA Releases New Limited-Edition Mike Portnoy Signature Snare Drum

New for 2026, TAMA has unveiled a brand-new signature snare drum developed in collaboration with long-time signature artist, Mike Portnoy. This snare combines striking aesthetics with a unique set of…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 9, 2026

Ibanez Announces New RG653DX Prestige

New for 2026, Ibanez just announced one of the latest additions to its esteemed Prestige line for 2026: the RG653DX. The RG653DX blends classic RG visuals with modern performance. This…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 9, 2026

Ibanez Announces New AEWC and Altstar Acoustics with Art Grain Tops

Ibanez has announced two distinctive new acoustic models for 2026, both featuring eye-catching Art Grain tops beneath dynamic transparent burst finishes. Leading the release is the AEWC16QA. This model showcases…

MMR Staff
Jan 9, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 8, 2026

Reflections on the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit 2025

by Beverly Fowler, Director of Artist & Community Relations, PRS Guitars In October 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit—a gathering dedicated to fostering…

MMR Staff
Jan 8, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 8, 2026

Taylor Guitars Kicks Off 2026 with Two Major Launches

Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, has announced its most ambitious tonal expansion to date with two key launches: a Next Generation evolution of its flagship…

MMR Staff
Jan 8, 2026
Music Products Industry News January 8, 2026

Algam Ashdown Appointed as Exclusive UK Distributor for OLLO Audio

Algam Ashdown is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with OLLO Audio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor for a brand’s premium professional-audio headphones. This agreement brings OLLO Audio’s acclaimed…

MMR Staff
Jan 8, 2026