L’Arrivée adds Indian Laurel acoustics
Larrivée Guitars and UK distributor Sound Technology have added a limited line of East Indian Laurel acoustics. East Indian Laurel has the look and feel to that of East Indian…
Ernie Ball launches Maroon 5 guitarist signature model
Ernie Ball Music Man has launched the Valentine, a guitar designed by James Valentine from Maroon 5, which will be available for pre-order on 1st June. “Ernie Ball is such…
Turin Brakes join LAGS line-up
Turin Brakes are the latest act to sign up to the London Acoustic Guitar Show this September. The band was created by Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, in South London.…
Certifiable
A scene in an episode of the HBO series Vinyl likely had MI retailers laughing. James Jagger – yes, the son of Sir Mick – plays the leader of a…
Plugged In – Part I: Electric Guitar Suppliers Discuss the 2016 Market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution. Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without…
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe. 1,103 exhibitors presented their latest…
The Century Club – Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years. A number of very…
Conventional Wisdom (well, perhaps “Conventional Ramblings”…)
Trade shows and conventions – for many vocations, they’re an integral component to doing business, but opinions can nonetheless vary. Depending on where your own piece in the industry puzzle…
Whirlwind Expands New York Factory
Whirlwind, a leading interface manufacturer for the live event, audio installations, effects pedals, and theater industries, announced that they are completing a 13,000-square-foot expansion of their New York factory to handle…
Supro backs Rick Vito tour
Grammy-nominated guitarist and performer Rick Vito has just kicked off his German tour this Thursday and has chosen two Supro Tremo-Verbs (1622RT) for his sound. Vito has been active in…
Double boost for London music shows
Future’s newly acquired Blaze Publishing music events have been boosted by the addition of some key performers. Stuart Ryan will be performing at the London Acoustic Show 2016 (10th-11th September, Olympia). …
Klotz appoints Music Link in US
The Music Link has taken over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s product range to the MI retail sector in the US. The Music Link will initially carry 50…