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Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. One of the true pioneers…
Canadian Pro Audio Manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, welcomes David Miner to the Sales & Marketing Team. Dave has the title of Brand Manager, and will focus his early efforts on the…
With over 65 percent (66.7%) of participating dealers in this month’s survey reporting sales level with those from last winter, ¼” instrument cables would seem to be – perhaps unsurprisingly…
JHS is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Han Van Den Essenburg as new Sales Agent responsible for the retailers in The Netherlands, Belgiumand Luxembourg. With over 30…
One of the most essential B&O accessories out there, Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds represent repeat sales and serious profits for savvy MI retailers. MMR polls over 400 dealers to learn what…
Finely crafted instruments, top-notch amplifiers, a well-curated assortment of FX: none of it means much without cables to connect everything together! If cables are an integral accessory for your MI…
2023 saw record-breaking numbers in Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) voting, as well as some of the tightest races, per category, in the awards’ 31-year history. In addition to some repeat…
As is tradition at this point, I gratefully cede this space in our year-end issue to the folks who truly know what’s going on in MI retail – the dealers,…
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Musician’s Workshop," announces a press release issued by Asheville, North Carolina's Musician's Workshop. "We have had the privilege of…
Gibson Custom Shop has announced its latest collaboration with one of rock’s most talented, and sonically innovative guitarists, Adam Jones, from the multi-platinum-selling and multiple Grammy Award® winning band Tool.…
Voting is now open for the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards! Share your selections for what specific MI brands and models stood out from the pack in 2023, across all…
So, when considering the results of this month’s dealer survey, what are we to make of this market segment? The gap between those who report that sales are up, when…
