Trade Regrets: Carlo Greco
Carlo Greco was known throughout the world as one of the premier guitar luthiers. After a long association as chief designer for Guild Guitars, Carlo joined his dear friend, Alex Carozza,…
Impression Cymbals invade the U.S.
ZimMusicInc., a distribution company founded by industry veteran Derek Zimmerman, has announced an agreement to become the exclusive North American distributor of master Turkish cymbal manufacturers Impression Cymbals. Established in 2010, Impression Cymbals is…
ADJ Group Invites Dealers to VIP Pre-NAMM Event
Taking place on January 21 from 1-5pm at ADJ’s global headquarters in California, the open day will showcase the range of new products to be launched at NAMM 2015, which…
Disneyland Band to Open 2015 NAMM Show
The Disneyland Band will officially open the 2015 NAMM Show, with a beloved American icon serving as guest conductor for this rousing musical performance. Yamaha, the official supplier of musical…
NAMM Members Bring Music Instruments, Lessons to Anaheim School
NAMM members bring music to Anaheim’s John Marshall Elementary School with a day of service on Tuesday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. The effort celebrates the Anaheim City…
Aristides Announces Artist Line Up for NAMM 2015
With a brand new booth location in Hall D #3589, Aristides Instruments is bringing a full arsenal of guitar players to demonstrate the line this year during NAMM. This year…
Trade Regrets: Hugh Goldsmith
In 1937, Hugh Goldsmith was hired by the Mason-Risch Piano Company of Canada when he was still a teenager. After enlisting in the Canadian Air Force to serve in WWII, Goldsmith returned…
Korg USA to Distribute Dean Markley
Korg USA announced that they will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of Dean Markley’s exceptional line of guitar strings, pickups, picks and polishing accessories. Dean Markey joins Korg’s family of…
Slash to Receive Les Paul Award at NAMM TEC Awards
Iconic guitarist Slash will receive the prestigious Les Paul Award during the 30th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards, to be held Saturday, January 24 in Anaheim, California. Comedian…
Trade Regrets: Frank Green
Frank Green opened Music for Everyone in Southern California in 1959. He began working in the music industry some 12 years earlier as student enroller in an accordion school. He…
Trade Regrets: William Kent
William Kent, who along with his late brother, Ed, formed the Kent Drum Company, passed away in his Buffalo, New York area home at the age of 99 on December…
Trade Regrets: Vern Schafer
Vern Schafer, founder of Colton Pianos and president of Schafer Piano Movers, passed away on December 8. As a teenager, Schafer joined the family business, Schafer Piano Movers, and developed…