Boutique Microphones: Adding a touch of personalization to a burgeoning mass-market sector
Microphones are big business. NAMM’s sales statistics for 2016 show the overall category is the fifth largest overall in revenue, just behind fretted and wind instruments, pro audio, and the…
Heir to the Throne: A Chat with Courtland Gray of Peavey Electronics
Peavey Electronics Corporation is an American MI icon – one of the world’s largest audio equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and the brand behind a number of legendary amplifier and sound…
The Ideal in Service: 4 Keys to Success
In business we often think of “service” as the interaction between the customer and a retailer during a sales transaction, and today most businesses approach it just that way. But,…
Fort Pitt Piano Company: A Family Tradition of Encouraging Family Tradition
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s newest and most luxurious piano retailer, Fort Pitt Piano Company, celebrated their grand opening on November 1, 2017. Local business owners, musicians, music teachers, and residents celebrated the…
You’ve Gotta Be In It To Win It
In early January it was confirmed that Gibson Brands would not be attending the 2018 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Rather, the organization is focusing on the Consumer Electronics (CES)…
JHS Ties up Latin American Distribution Deal
JHS and Import Music have joined forces to distribute Vintage, Encore and Santos Martinez fretted instruments and Odyssey brasswind in the extended region of Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands and South America. Import Music has developed a…
NAMM Welcomes Eight New Board Members to The Board of Directors
On January 27th at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2018 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization’s Board of…
Gator Cases Acquires Levy’s Leathers
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of well-know strap manufacturer, Levy’s Leathers. Operations for both companies will continue at their current facilities. Levy’s manufacturing of leather goods will remain in Canada, and…
Gator Cases Acquires Levy’s Leathers
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of Levy’s Leathers Ltd. Operations for both companies will continue at their current facilities. Levy’s manufacturing of leather goods will remain in Canada, and Gator’s…
Yamaha Brings Out the Big Guns at ‘All-Star Concert on the Grand’
Thousands of music dealers, industry officials, and media representatives gathered on Friday evening to experience the “Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand,” the marquis music event held this week during the…
Sennheiser Launches 20th Anniversary Promotions
Because 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Sennheiser‘s evolution microphone series, Sennheiser is launching a year-long campaign of discounts on selected models. Throughout 2018, Sennheiser will offer savings on select…
Fender Guitars Awarded DCA Hardware at the NAMM Show
Tammy Vandonk and Justin Norvell of FMIC with Fender‘s Dealers’ Choice Award (DCA) for “Electric Guitar of the Year.”