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In June of this year, Fender introduced the world to its new Vintera Series of electric guitars. This vintage-inspired lineup features specs from classic models of years gone by: colors…
Unpacking from NAMM Ahhh… you are back in the office and now the real work begins – reviewing your take-aways from Summer NAMM. By any measure, the summer show was,…
After almost two decades as a financial advisor, there is one lesson I have learned that I can reveal with completely certainty: people are “planning averse.” When it comes to…
We report often on the valiant efforts of the likes of NAMM’s annual D.C. Fly-In and other organizations (VH1’s Save the Music, Mr. Holland’s Opus Music Foundation, and countless along…
Depending on where you live, you may have noticed that a rather large number of retail storefronts have been sitting empty for a rather long time. Long, as in years,…
Casio's Mike Martin discusses the reboot of the company's Casiotone line. Watch more clips from Summer NAMM 2019 at MMR TV!
Yamaha's Andy Winston discusses the new FG Red Label series at the recent industry gathering in Nashville. See more clips from Summer NAMM at MMR TV!
Aspen Pittman, the legendary founder of Groove Tubes and Aspen Pittman Designs, passed away August 10, 2019, as the result of injuries suffered from an automobile crash in Southern California…
State Senator Bob J. Archuleta and U.S. Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr., who represent the city of Buena Park in the California State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, respectively,…
Roland is showcasing its TR-808 as part of 808 Day, the global music community’s annual salute to the world-famous drum machine. In addition, Larry Smith Jr., Rashad Smith, and Iz…
The Missouri Baptist Convention recently purchased a Martin Audio WPC system with SXH218 subwoofers to provide the highest quality sound reinforcement. As Mitch Canote, specialist in Media Technology and Events,…
Peavey will sponsor a youth showcase during the upcoming 2019 DJ Expo at Harrah’s Resort. In this special event on August 13, Peavey will prepare a stage at booth #507…
