D’Angelico Guitars Introduces All-New Archtop, the ‘Excel 16’
D’Angelico Guitars proudly introduces their newest archtop model, the Excel 16—a sleek, sixteen-inch jazz box that stems from the deepest roots of the brand’s rich history. Offered as a smaller…
Taylor Guitars Unveils New Builder’s Edition 500 Series, Special Edition 200 Series, and Limited Edition Academy Series Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, is proud to introduce an inspiring mix of new models across three categories of its guitar line. The Builder’s Edition…
Find Your Perfect Companion: The Refreshed Martin Junior Series Is Here
Ever wish you had a guitar that felt just right in any situation? A companion, ready for anything? One that could hang with you on the road, cozy up for…
President and CEO of NAMM Statement on Universal Tariffs
The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from the previous…
Jackson Guitars Release Dave Davidson Signature Warrior Model
Jackson unleashes the all-new Pro Series Signature Dave Davidson Warrior WR7. Combining elements of thrash and death metal, this guitar was meticulously crafted for rapid-fire playing. Continuing its legacy of…
Gibson J-45 Standard and SJ-200 Standard
As it celebrates over 130 years of making the most iconic guitars in the world, Gibson has been shaping the sound of music since 1894, when its founder Orville Gibson…
Martin Guitar & Eric Clapton Celebrate 30 Years of Collaboration with New Limited-Edition Guitars
Martin Guitar is celebrating 30 years of collaboration with Eric Clapton with the release of two special anniversary guitars—the 000-42EC 30th Anniversary and the 000-EC 30th Anniversary. Eric’s legendary 1992…
Rok-It Series Studio Boom Takes its Place in Frameworks Mic Stand Family
Gator Frameworks has added the Tripod Studio Boom Mic Stand to its Rok-It Series, delivering a versatile solution for extended reach and broader sound capture at a more accessible price…
JHS Sales Agent Mr. Han van den Essenburg Assigned with Extended Territories Within the Company’s European Distribution Network
JHS is delighted to announce that Sales Agent Mr. Han van den Essenburg, has been assigned additional geographical areas to cover the company’s European Distribution Network. Whilst already showcasing JHS’s…
Veddatoria: Making. Music. Matters
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you here. After over 20 years writing the Veddatorial in the pandemic-departed Music & Sound Retailer, time, business, and the…
Three Gear-buying Trends that Will Shape 2025
The needs of musicians are ever-changing. From Bob Dylan’s electric performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, to the more recent adoption of effects pedals by synth players, the gear…
‘Elevated Visibility and Desirability’: Resonator Guitars Ride the Americana Wave to Record Sales
A revered niche instrument that’s always held a valued role amongst players and die-hard enthusiasts of certain genres of music, resonator guitars have been in the spotlight considerably more the…