Electric Guitars: Plugged In – Part II
Electric guitar suppliers discuss the 2016 market. We pick up our conversation with electric guitars suppliers that began in the May 2016 issue of MMR… Have you…
Guitar Accessories: All the Small Things
Guitar and bass accessory suppliers chime in on market trends. Accessory sales tend to do well even when other product is moving slowly — largely because of price. Can’t pull…
Roland: All Access(ories)
2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the company’s general…
Giving Shelter: An MI Fundraiser Housing Cancer Patients and Their Families
If you were to ask Jeff Millar-Sax, what makes him the happiest, he would tell you, “Helping others and making music.” Through the creation of his album Giving Shelter and…
In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and fond remembrances…
Spector releases Limited Edition 40th Anniversary basses
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Spector Limited Edition 40th Anniversary bass guitars in the UK. Unveiled at NAMM 2016 by Stuart Spector to celebrate the company’s 40 year’s…
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show. The D…
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3. A former band director, Fendorf joined Wingert-Jones, a print music retailer, in 1965, eventually becoming president of the operation. He eventually…
Mark Slaughter to Join IMS Technologies in Marketing Christopher™ Referencing Speakers
IMS Technologies and Christopher™ Speakers are proud to announce that rock icon Mark Slaughter has signed on as an endorser and as a retailer for these dynamic referencing speakers. After…
NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington, D.C.
In late May, NAMM, along with 91 music industry leaders and artists made up a delegation of advocates furthering the case that all children deserve quality, comprehensive school music education…
New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model. The new guitars featured include the D-1 Authentic 1931, which closely replicates…
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX compatibility, lower…