GHS adds Bajo Quinto strings
GHS Strings has introduced a new line of Bajo Quinto, Cuerdas Negras black coated stainless strings. The Mexican Bajo Quinto looks like an oversized acoustic guitar: it’s five pairs of…
Alfred Music Joins Peaksware
Alfred Music has announced that it is joining the Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies which includes MakeMusic, bringing together the leaders in educational music publishing and music technology. Alfred Music…
Washburn backs acoustic launches with new videos
Washburn has released a number of new product videos highlighting the new Heritage and Woodline series acoustic guitars. Both product ranges were launched at the Winter NAMM show and form…
Perri’s launches Hootenanny straps
Guitar strap maker Perri’s has introduced a new range of Hootenanny straps. Hootenanny is a Scottish word meaning celebration or party that has become a colloquialism in the Appalachian region…
Taylor Guitars Donates $400,000 Toward Ebony Conservation and Restoration in Cameroon
Guitar maker Bob Taylor, of Taylor Guitars, has donated $400,000 to support ebony conservation research and restoration efforts in Cameroon. Work will be coordinated by UCLA professor Thomas B. Smith,…
New drum event emerges
Looks like the London Drum Show has a rival in the form of a new event from Torn and Frayed, organiser of The Guitar Show, held in the Midlands. The firm…
Relish readies UK launch with value-added dealer packages
Swiss manufacturer, Relish Guitars, is launching its range of innovative design-led guitars in the UK with a number of different purchase packages offering up to a 79 per cent ROI.…
Faith launches mini guitar range
Faith Guitars has launched its range of Nomad short-scale guitars in the UK, following an unveiling at NAMM earlier this year. The guitars use solid tone woods, with a scale…
Now Universal sues Zildjian
Universal Percussion has filed a lawsuit against Zildjian accusing it of violating its rights in the trademarks S and S SERIES, which Universal has used on cymbals since 2002. Zildjian…
Red Chilli takes on Boulder Creek
Red Chilli Audio has taken on exclusive distribution for Boulder Creek & Riptide in the UK & Ireland. Managing Director Steve Helm, said: “I was familiar with the brands from…
Universal Percussion Files Suit Against Zildjian
Universal Percussion, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Avedis Zildjian Co., accusing it of violating Universal Percussion’s rights in the trademarks S and S SERIES, which Universal Percussion has used…
Universal Audio reveals Fender tie-in
Universal Audio has announced a new development partnership with Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC). This partnership will allow Universal Audio to greatly expand the range of unique guitar processing plug-ins…