New Guitars and Ukuleles from Alvarez
Alvarez Guitars has expanded its handmade line of Japanese guitars. The expanded Yairi line is made up of 30 models which offers more body shapes, cutaway options, colors and 12-strings.…
Furch Guitars’ Red Master’s Choice
The Furch Red Master’s Choice model features a combination of a unique construction and proprietary production technologies, including top and back acoustic voicing, thin and highly consistent Full-Pore High-Gloss Finish,…
New Ukuleles from Lanikai
The new Cedar Solid Top Series displays attractive organic wood ornamentation, player-friendly features, and distinctive inlaid purfling with maple binding, combined with good looks and sought-after prices. The new Solid…
New Bulk Packages from D’Addario
D’Addario has redesigned the packaging for the Bulk Shop 25 String sets and announced a line extension for the 3D/3P Multipacks. The D’Addario Multipack (3D/3P) Line Extension now offers a…
‘There is Truly No End in Sight:’ Ukulele Market Holding Strong in 2019
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele due to…
Master of All Things Stringed: Michael Schear of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed. In the early ‘80s, however,…
You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival. But there’s another reason to remember 1969:…
‘They Want Something Better:’ Fretted Instrument Players are Willing to Pay More for a Superior Case or Gig Bag
With nearly 90 percent (86.7) of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales of cases and bags for fretted instruments are either up or level when compared to 2018,…
The Art of Music Retail
Photo by 200 Degrees Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All…
Taylor Guitars Makes Powers a Partner
Bob Taylor, Andy Powers, Kurt Listug Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third…
Trade Regrets: Mark Fullerton
We received the following on August 29: Ted Brown Music is sad to announce the loss our long-time friend and employee. Mark Fullerton, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly in his…
OMG Music Acquires Lock-It Straps
OMG Music has acquired Lock-It Straps. Manufacturing and distribution will be handled out of OMG’s Sheridan, Indiana facility. “I’ve known about Lock-It’s genius strap lock system for a long time”,…