Orange Amplification Launches First Online Rock Guitar Courses
Orange Amplification has launched its Rock Guitar Courses, which enables students to take the first accredited online guitar exams in the world to grade 8. The courses are split into three stages: Foundation, Intermediate,…
Trade Regrets: Mary Lou Hoogenboom
On Saturday, November 11 we received this news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Mary Lou, known as Lulu, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Lulu was a factory…
Riversong Guitars Shortlisted for BC Export Award 2019
Riversong Guitars have been shortlisted for Best Exporter in BC 2019. Finalists will be announced November 22 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The BC Export Awards are the province’s most prestigious…
Fender Vintera ‘70s Telecaster Deluxe
My 2008 (or 2007?) Alpine White FenderTelecaster Deluxe alongside 2019’sVintera Tele Deluxe in Mocha How often do you get to review an updated version of an already-beloved guitar you own?…
Peavey Electronics Returns as Backline Sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles
Peavey Electronics will return as the backline sponsor of Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. Presented by Metal Blade Records and hosted by America’s only metal magazine, this annual event…
The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions
The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology. Held at…
Allparts Expands Bass Guitar Parts with purchase of Leo Quan Company
Allparts® Music Corporation, the industry’s premier source for guitar and bass parts, has announced a new addition to its broad offering. The Leo Quan® Company has been a major supplier…
UK Company ‘Rawson Sparfield’ Launch the Ultimate ‘Big D’ Head and Cab Guitar Rig
To recreate the authentic Gilmour sound, the new Harry Joyce (UK) Custom 100F2B, all valve, 100watt amplifier features a built-in F2B preamp, the same preamp as Gilmour used as a…
Yamaha’s THR-II Series Amplifiers
Yamaha’s new THR-II series of amplifiers includes the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers. Upon the introduction of the original THR series in 2011, Yamaha established the…
‘We Must Be Doing Something Right!’Dale Krevens of Tech 21 Discusses the Company’s First 30 Years
From its signature product, the SansAmp, to subsequent effects pedals, DI boxes, rackmount units, and amplifiers, Tech 21 has been breaking new ground and setting industry standards. Vice president Dale…
18th Annual Music China Largest Yet
The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre,…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…