‘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…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic
Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after year. But there are…
House of Drums: Riley, Landenburg, and Others to Attend New Community Event at Musikmesse
Alex Landenburg The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre on Musikmesse’s public…
CITES Issues Official Notification for Dalbergia Annotation Change
On October 3, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) issued an official notification stating that the effective date for the musical instrument exemption from…
Kyser Expands Leadership Team
Hilary Brown Joy Anderson Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Joy Anderson as Director of Human Resources and Hilary Brown as Director of Marketing.…
2019 Holiday Buying Guide
Before the holiday madness hits this November and December (or sooner!), start planning out your inventory for the fall and winter with MMR’s annual Holiday Buying Guide. Sorted conveniently by…
CITES Adopts Exemption for Musical Instruments from Rosewood Restrictions
On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories containing…
Zappos and Fender Launch Workplace Benefit Utilizing the Power of Music
Zappos.com and Fender have united to launch Strum for the Sole, a first of its kind workplace health and wellness benefit program that encourages a healthy work-life balance through the healing power of learning…
Vintera ‘60s Mustang from Fender
For players who crave the style and sound of Fender’s golden era, Fender created the Vintera ‘60s Mustang. Equipped with the coveted features that defined the decade – including period-accurate…
The Best of Both the Past and the Present: Fender’s Justin Norvell Dishes on the New Vintera Series
In June of this year, Fender introduced the world to its new Vintera Series of electric guitars. This vintage-inspired lineup features specs from classic models of years gone by: colors…
Trade Regrets: Aspen Pittman
Aspen Pittman, the legendary founder of Groove Tubes and Aspen Pittman Designs, passed away August 10, 2019, as the result of injuries suffered from an automobile crash in Southern California…