Solid State Logic Appoints CJ Lewis to National Sales Manager, Western U.S., for Audio Creation Products
Solid State Logic announces that it has appointed CJ Lewis to the position of National Sales Manager, Western U.S., where he is responsible for SSL, Harrison Audio and Slate Digital…
Gibson x Loog Collection
The iconic global music brand Gibson® and the award-winning children’s guitar brand Loog® proudly announce the launch of the Gibson x Loog collection: a line of four small, three-string electric…
Concerted Growth: How Concert Ukuleles Are Tuning Up Sales for Retailers
By Christian Wissmuller Mike George, Product Manager of Instruments and Accessories at C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. Leanne McClellon, Director of Domestic Sales, Kala Brand Music Co. Michael Schear,…
Riffs, Roots, and Resonance: The Fretted Instrument Market in 2025
By Christian Wissmuller Let’s talk frets. The fretted instrument market continues to strike a resonant chord in 2025. From the timeless appeal of acoustic guitars to the relentless innovation in…
2025 Holiday Buying Guide
By Christian Wissmuller ’Tis the season (well, almost) when wish lists get written, credit cards get maxed, and — if all goes according to plan — musical instruments and accessories…
Upfront
Reverb UK Relaunches with a Lower Seller Fee and One-of-a-kind Music Gear Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to musical instruments, today announced the relaunch of Reverb UK, complete with…
In Case You Missed It – Electric Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags Sales Stay Strong in 2025
By Christian Wissmuller “From the standpoint that I also still gig often – I have a closet full of hardshell cases that never leave the house. When bringing two guitars…
Gibson Announces Anne Rohosy as Chief Commercial Officer
Gibson, Inc. announces the appointment of Anne Rohosy as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this expanded role, Anne will lead Gibson’s global commercial strategy, overseeing wholesale, direct-to-consumer, and retail channels…
18 Leaders From Music Products Industry to Attend 2025 Women of NAMM Leadership Summit
Women of NAMM (WoN) has announced that 18 leaders from the music products industry will participate in the WoN Summit, October 13–15, 2025, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.…
Dennis Van Vactor, 27-Year Yamaha Exec, Passes Away
Dennis Van Vactor, who served Yamaha Corporation of America with distinction for 27 years, passed away on Saturday, August 16, at the age of 79. Van Vactor joined Yamaha in…
Casio America Announces Retirement of Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Electronic Musical Instruments
Casio America, Inc. has announced that Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of the company’s Electronic Musical Instruments (EMI) Division, will retire on September 30, after 19 years of dedicated service to…
Godin Guitars Appoints Musical Instrument Supply Consultants for Southeastern U.S. Sales Representation
Godin Guitars is pleased to announce the appointment of John Kelley and Tom Spaulding of Musical Instrument Supply Consultants (MISC) as the new sales representatives for Tennessee, North Carolina, South…