Tim Armstrong Ruby Red Hellcat guitar from Fender
The new, limited edition Tim Armstrong Ruby Red Hellcat guitar from Fender boasts a new and exclusive “ruby red” finish, inspired by the popular Rancid song, “Ruby Soho.” The guitar features…
362ce and 352ce Models from Taylor Guitars
The new 362ce and 352ce models from Taylor Guitars are the newest guitars in the company’s 12-string guitar line. The 362ce’s compact cutaway Grand Concert shape features solid Tasmanian blackwood back and…
BIAS Twin Pedals from Positive Grid
The BIAS Twin Delay, Modulation, and Distortion pedals from Positive Grid are a new line of professional effects stompboxes designed for maximum tone versatility. All three pedals in the new…
The DR-01S Rhythm Partner from Boss
The DR-01S Rhythm Partner from Boss is a new instrument that provides percussion backing for acoustic guitarists and other acoustic musicians. The new device features an integrated sound system and includes…
GTA4500 Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner from TMP-Pro
The GTA4500 rechargeable clip-on tuner from TMP-Pro comes complete with a 410Hz -450Hz pitch range and +/- ,5 cents detection accuracy between AO (27.5Hz) – C8(4186.0Hz). The GTA45000 features chromatic…
D’Addario Accessories Premium Leather Guitar Straps
These premium leather guitar straps from D’Addario Accessories are made in the USA from the highest quality of padded, comfortable garment leather. The line of straps uses precision stitching and…
Sittin’ Pretty in ‘Music City:’ Summer NAMM 2017 Keeps Up Momentum
Two things stand out in my mind from this year’s Summer NAMM,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond. “The dealers I spoke with were so incredibly earnest about improving…
VOX and Chicago Music Exchange Host Anniversary Event for VOX
VOX Amplification and Chicago Music Exchange hosted a 60th anniversary event to honor VOX’s history and legacy on August 2. Guests were able to demo gear from VOX, such as at…
SURVEY :The 2017 acoustic guitar market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales…
Higher-Quality Instruments, Broad Consumer Base, Concerns about CITES Fallout…:The 2017 Acoustic Guitar Market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales…
March ‘Em Off to Class: Back to School Season and Marching Band Instrument Sales
With nearly 40 percent of participants in this survey claiming that “Back to School” business accounts for between 50 to 100 percent of their total annual sales of marching band…
Musicwood, Part II – The Rest of the Story: Stop Using Old Growth, Clear-Cut Sitka Spruce in Musical Instruments
America’s largest national forest – the Tongass in southeast Alaska – is the only national forest where commercial clear-cutting continues. This forest treasure has stood magnificently for thousands and thousands…