DigiTech sets sail with Nautila
DigiTech’s latest pedal is the new DigiTech Nautila Chorus/Flange pedal. The pedal’s controls allow you to add up to eight chorus voices or four flanger voices, and then blend and…
Korg launches in-store tuner display
Korg has launched a new piece of high-tech POS – a wall mounted in-store tuner display. The new display is designed to allow retailers to show off the firm’s wireless WDT1…
Cordoba expands Canadian sales force
Cordoba Music Group has expanded its Canadian sales force. The firm now has six dedicated sales men managed and led by industry veteran Jim Verwoerd (British Columbia), Canadian music stores…
Yamaha Japan signs D&A deal
Yamaha Japan has been appointed as D&A Guitar Gear’s distributor in the territory. The firm’s international distribution line-up currently reads: RKS Design, Inc. (United States); D’addario Canada (Canada); First Line…
Players Music Named Distributor for Lizard Spit
Players Music LLC has been appointed exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit™ products. The exclusive territory will cover the U.S., Canada, EU countries and Australia. The company’s highly acclaimed flagship product,…
GC Names Japinga President
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president of Guitar Center, effective June 15, 2016. The announcement was made by Darrell Webb, Guitar Center CEO. In his…
Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Japinga steps up at Guitar Center
Guitar Center has appointed Ron Japinga to the position of president. Before joining Guitar Center as Executive Vice President of Inventory Management and Supply Chain, Japinga had an eight-year career…
Manuel Rodriguez re-issues handmade range
With manufacturing now fully up and running at its Toledo HQ, Manuel Rodriguez has re-issued its handmade in Spain range of guitars. The revamped models come direct from its newly…
Hal Leonard Launches backwing Project
Hal Leonard’s Performing Arts division has launched a new digital community called Backwing, aimed at music and performing arts communities and including a direct sales site. Backwing will provide visitors with information…
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
Future closing Drummer mag
Future Publishing is closing its recently-acquired Drummer magazine, purchased as part of the Blaze Publishing acquisition, with the August issue set to be the final edition. Last month, Future bought…