Fender’s Signature Jason Isbell Telecaster
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has released the Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster®, marking Isbell’s first collaboration with the iconic guitar brand as part of its Artist Signature Series. The four-time…
Trade Regrets: Larry Peyser
On May 10, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Music industry veteran Larry Peyser passed away on April 25. He was 100 years old. Larry spent most of his…
Henna Dragon Laser-Etched Ukuleles from Luna
Luna Ukes is has announced the release of three unmistakable ukuleles featuring the warmth of mahogany, the power of a built-in pre-amp and Luna’s own signature laser-etchings – showcasing a…
Reverb Reports Another Record-Breaking Quarter for Sellers
Reverb has announced that the first quarter of 2021 was its best to date, with gross merchandise sales up nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The company attributes…
Dean Guitars Honors Leslie West with 50 Signature Model Guitars
Dean Guitars® is proud to honor friend and legend, Leslie West, by handcrafting 50 Dean USA Leslie West Tattered N Torn Thoroughbred TBZ limited edition signature guitars. Each guitar is…
Cort Adds Gold-Edge Acoustic-Electric Guitar to Regular Production
Cort introduces the Gold-Edge as a regular production model in the flagship Gold Series of acoustic guitars. The Gold-Edge gained much popularity following a successful Limited Edition release at the…
Godin Guitars Launches the Montreal Premier LTD Imperial Blue
Godin Guitars is proud to announce the launch of the Montreal Premiere LTD Imperial Blue as part of its high-quality electric lineup. This guitar is as strikingly beautiful as it…
Living Word Christian Center’s Services Come Alive on New DiGiCo Quantum338
Forty years ago, Mac and Lynne Hammond stood before a gathering of a mere dozen individuals in a small meeting room at the Radisson Hotel in Plymouth, Minnesota, marking the…
PJB Welcomes Shaun Munday as New Endorsee
Phil Jones Bass (PJB) is excited to announce the addition of bassist/vocalist Shaun Munday to its family of artists. Shaun performs as a soloist and has also accompanied artists including Robert…
The Guitar Center Music Foundation Fulfilled Grants for Music Programs Nationwide and Provided COVID-19 Aid to Hundreds of Musicians in 2020 Thanks to the Help of Sponsors and Other Music Industry Allies
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many members of the music community, but the Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a non-profit dedicated to helping support musicians and music education programs,…
Primed for the Rebound: PA System Sales
PA System Sales Struggled in the Past Year, but Suppliers are Ready for a Return to Live Performance In my last editorial column (“Keep the Lights On” – MMR April…
Elrick Introduces Sassafras as a Tone Wood Option
Elrick Bass Guitars, Ltd. is excited to introduce Sassafras as tone wood option added to their robust line of body woods now available. Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a medium to…