The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but no touching…
Neutrik Announces Winter NAMM Grand Prize Winner
As part of Neutrik USA’s 30th anniversary activities during the recent Winter NAMM show, the company encouraged its customers to stop by, strike a pose, and share their photos with…
Boutique Microphones: Adding a touch of personalization to a burgeoning mass-market sector
Microphones are big business. NAMM’s sales statistics for 2016 show the overall category is the fifth largest overall in revenue, just behind fretted and wind instruments, pro audio, and the…
Fort Pitt Piano Company: A Family Tradition of Encouraging Family Tradition
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s newest and most luxurious piano retailer, Fort Pitt Piano Company, celebrated their grand opening on November 1, 2017. Local business owners, musicians, music teachers, and residents celebrated the…
You’ve Gotta Be In It To Win It
In early January it was confirmed that Gibson Brands would not be attending the 2018 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Rather, the organization is focusing on the Consumer Electronics (CES)…
Neutrik USA Announces 30th Anniversary Activities for Winter NAMM
As part of Neutrik USA’s 30th anniversary activities, the company will be celebrating with its customers at Winter NAMM in the new North Hall. Neutrik will have a photo booth on…
34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
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Giannini Guitars Donates to IMS Technologies
Flavio Giannini, Riccardo Recchi, and Robert Landis of Giannini Guitars have donated two Craviolas to IMS Technologies in order to help IMS’ efforts with its cancer fundraiser “Giving Shelter.” “We’ve known…
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Audio Source as a Regional Sales Representative
Fulcrum Acoustic, creators of high-performance professional loudspeaker technologies, has appointed Audio Source as their exclusive sales representative for Northern California and Northern Nevada. The appointment comes as Fulcrum is experiencing a significant…
Gibson Pulls the Plug on Cakewalk
Gibson Brands is ceasing active development and production of Cakewalk branded products to focus on its Philips consumer electronics brand. In a statement, the firm said the decision was made…
Gibson Finds Warehouse Buyer
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Floyd Rose & AP International Bring in Artist Relations Representative Lou Vito
Floyd Rose Marketing and AP International have announced that they have hired industry veteran Lou Vito to handle artist relations at the company. This move shows a continuing commitment by…