Start-up launches portable guitar project
Ambitious start-up firm ElectroPhonic Innovations is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its range of guitars with built-in amplification. The guitars feature a patented labyrinth chambering system and proprietary onboard electronics…
Zoom North America to Hold Grand Opening Event at Corporate Offices
The North American distributor for Zoom Corporation (Japan) recently announced the Grand Opening of their new corporate office Thursday, June 9 at 2040 Express Drive South, S 500, Hauppauge, NY…
Sweetwater Presents GearFest ’16
Sweetwater will present GearFest ’16, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and audio gear they use to make and record music, on Friday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to…
Mojotone launches Studio One kit
Boutique amp specialist Mojotone has launched the Studio One Amplifier Kit. The Studio One is a one watt, high gain amplifier designed to produce a big, saturated guitar sound at a…
Ernie Ball Introduces “String Theory”: A New Artist Web Series
Ernie Ball announced the introduction of a new artist web series, Ernie Ball String Theory, as the cornerstone of its revamped website. Ernie Ball String Theory features a selection of the company’s most…
Fred Gretsch Receives Honorary Degree From Elmhurst College
Fred W. Gretsch was presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Elmhurst College at the school’s Spring Commencement on May 28, 2016. Gretsch, who is an Elmhurst alumnus,…
Taylor’s 12-String, 12 Fret 562ce Wins Best Acoustic Guitar Nod at 17th Annual MIPA International Press Awards
Taylor Guitars recently received a “Best Acoustic Guitar” category award during the 17th Annual mipa/ Musikmesse International Press Awards. The company’s new 12-string, 12-fret 562ce guitar was recognized by editors…
D’Addario Announces Guitar Scholarship Winner: Jeonghun Kang
Talented guitarist Jeonghun Kang has been named as winner of the Spring 2016 D’Addario Guitar Scholarship. Coming to Musicians Institute from South Korea, he brings seven years of playing experience in heavy metal and…
SLM Celebrates Record Q1 Sales
In recognition of a record breaking Q1 sales performance, St Louis Music held a celebratory lunch on April 22nd as a thank you to its employees. Mark Ragin, President &…
Perri’s Summer NAMM 2016 Offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting their booth. This summer will be positively blooming with a…
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will traveled to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to ask members of the California Assembly…
NAMM Celebrates the Top 100 Music Products Retailers
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce the final selections for 2016’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its sixth year, the Top 100 Dealer Awards…