NAMM Coverage · Mar 22, 2018
Lunastone Adds to International Distribution Network
Danish guitar pedal company Lunastone has added to its worldwide distribution network with new partnerships in the US and Germany.
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NAMM Coverage · Mar 22, 2018
Thomastik-Infeld Launches New UK Ranges
Thomastik-Infeld has launched its new ‘Alphayue’ viola and cello strings in full size and three quarter size options into the UK.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 21, 2018
GC Names Gruendler VP of Music Ed
Guitar Center (GC) has appointed industry veteran Donny Gruendler vice president of Music Education.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 20, 2018
GHS Strings Becomes US Distributor of Bassics
GHS Strings has become the US distributor for the Bassics range of bass amplification products.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 20, 2018
GHS Strings Becomes U.S. Distributor For Bassics
GHS Strings has become the U.S. distributor for the Bassics range of bass amplification products.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 14, 2018
JodyJazz Acquires Chedeville Company
JodyJazz Inc has announced their acquisition of the Chedeville Company, the world renowned brand of clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
Thinking Outside of the (Stomp)Box: Smaller, ‘Boutique’ FX Pedal Brands are Leading the Way in 2018
In recent years, demand for compact FX stompboxes has skyrocketed and the number of players in that market, itself, has grown substantially.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
Trade Regrets: Bud Ross
On March 12, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Kustom Amp founder, Bud…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
Another Way of Looking at China
China has occupied a protean place in the business of MI.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
Masters of Intangibles
At the winter NAMM show, I sat in awe at the Idea Center while one music superhero after another took the stage.
NAMM Coverage · Mar 12, 2018
A United Collective is Always Stronger
Always say yes to an invitation to make the world a better placeAt the NAMM show I received a fun email from Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith with a…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 10, 2018
Trade Regrets: David Leed
On March 9th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:I am sorry to report that our industry has lost a pioneer and many (including the NAMM family) have lost a dear friend.…
NAMM Coverage · Mar 2, 2018
Sumner to Succeed Hitoshi Fukutome as YCA President
Tom Sumner has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) effective April 1, 2018.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 26, 2018
The Museum of Making Music To Present 'Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild'
Open now through April 2018, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California will present “Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild.”
NAMM Coverage · Feb 22, 2018
Austin Guitars Debuts New Website Design
Austin Guitars has unveiled a complete redesign of their website, AustinGTR.com, highlighting the new models unveiled at the 2018 winter NAMM show.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2018
NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018
Best Big-Time Musical EventThe Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 21, 2018
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 20, 2018
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 20, 2018
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. - parent company of Gibson Guitars - is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations,…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
Small Business Matters: Experiencing the Perfect Sales Presentation
It finally happened.I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind.
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but…
NAMM Coverage · Feb 16, 2018
The Next Big Thing?
Many MMR readers recently returned from the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim (see our Show Report on page 26).