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We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars...
MMR recently chatted with senior officers of C.F. Martin & Co. to learn about developments of note the storied guitar manufacturer, what instrument introductions have been making waves of late, how…
On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of…
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him....
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for…
Audio Distribution Group has launched a new Dual-Voiced Distortion Pedal from Darkglass Electronics - the Alpha•Omicron.
Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events.
The looming Music China, held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and programme of events.
NAMM has revealed more about its plans for next year’s show, including more clearly defined ‘community’ areas on the show floor and the addition of new features including…
The 2018 NAMM Show will offer exhibitors and attendees the largest expanded campus in the show's history when the doors open January 25-28, 2018 in Anaheim, California.
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that…
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that…
Two things stand out in my mind from this year’s Summer NAMM,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond.
Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right.
While in Nashville for the Summer NAMM Show, I was able to carve out 20 minutes and meet up with a buddy – a Nashville local – for…
On August 8th, we received the following news from Ashdown's Mark Gooday:I would like to Introduce you to Lee Alexander, whom some of you may have already met at…
Samsystems has appointed Madison and Fifth as the UK distributor for Integral, a new concept in close-cab miking for guitar cabs and combos.
On July 29, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news:Tadamichi Fukuda passed away on July 8.
On-Stage has donated an array of music products and accessories to the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Roland Virtual Sonics, in concert with Sony Pictures Post Production Services, has announced that they are working on advanced new tools and content for RAINLINK.™
The NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers on July 15 at Summer NAMM in Nashville.
The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) has announced that the 2018 She Rocks Awards will be held at the new House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, January 26, 2018 during…
MMR's Matt King presents Brian Piccolo with a plaque commemorating VOX's six decades of innovation.
Jeff Slingluff of BOSS with the reissue models of the company's first three iconic compact pedals.
