Fender Recreates Page’s Telecaster
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced it is collaboratingwith one of rock’s most legendary guitar players – Jimmy Page – to recreate his famous 1959 Fender Telecaster50 years after Led…
Armadillo Brands Adds New Executive Hires to Leadership Team
Evan Rubinson has solidified Armadillo Enterprises‘ senior management team with the additions of Ron Williams, Head of Marketing, and Vinnie Del Buono, Head of Sales. Through the extensive music industry…
Sfarzo Guitar Strings Co. LLC – DBA Guitar String Manufacturing Acquires Black Diamond
Ownership of Black Diamond Strings has transferred to Guitar String Manufacturing located in Santa Rosa, California. Sfarzo Guitar String Company LLC DBA Guitar String Manufacturing is pleased and honored to…
Meet the new Gibson CEO
Gibson Brands has appointed former Levi Strauss chief, James “JC” Curleigh as its new president and chief executive officer, but what will he bring to the iconic guitar brand and which…
Ovation Launches New Glen Campbell Signature Models
Ovation Guitars has announced the launch of two new Glen Campbell Signature acoustic/electric guitars. The all-new mid-priced models are available with mid-depth composite backs in cutaway and non-cutaway versions and are shipping immediately.…
Curleigh to Straighten Out Gibson Brands
Gibson Brands has appointed former Levi Strauss chief, James “JC” Curleigh as its new president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from the iconic jeans company where he served as…
Anthem Sells Music Magazines
Singapore-based publisher BandLab Technologies, has acquired The Guitar Magazine and MusicTech magazines from Anthem Publishing. The editorial and commercial teams for both brands will continue to operate in the UK. The deal also includes…
D’Addario Adds Govan to Artist Roster
D’Addario has announced the signing of virtuoso guitarist Guthrie Govan to the D’Addario Artist Roster. Govan, over the years, has worked with a variety of bands, including, Asia, GPS, The…
Gibson Names Curleigh as President & CEO, Appoints New Senior Leadership
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from Levi Strauss & Co., where he served as president…
Tanglewood Revisits Window Display Promotion
Following on from last year’s successful Tanglewood Window Display promotion, won by Plectrums, Pens & Paints in Folkstone (pictured), Tanglewood has now launched its 2018 competition. Tanglewood dealers have been…
JHS Launches New Wireless Mic System
JHS has launched a new wireless mic system – The Xvive XU3 Microphone Wireless System (RRP £249) – has been specially developed to offer a high performance alternative to traditional microphone…
Orange Signs Rough Trade Deal
Orange Amplification is partnering with music retailer Rough Trade to provide sound equipment for in-store artist performances. The firm’s three Rough Stage live stage areas are now equipped with an amplification…