Gibson Plans Memphis Operations Downsize
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Yamaha Drums Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Hollywood
Yamaha Drums assembled nearly two dozen world-renowned drummers on September 30 for some live music, a celebration of the company’s innovation and success over the last 50 years, and an exploration…
Museumification, A Newish Word: Fortunately, it’s not a Dirty One When it Comes to Guitars
We’re familiar with the stages of grief and the arc of the typical pop star career. At each of a number of by now well-defined points along the way, you…
Heritage Guitar Inc. Celebrates 100 Years of Guitar History in Kalamazoo
This weekend, Heritage Guitar celebrated 100 Years of guitar history in Kalamazoo at the 225 Parsons Street Factory in Michigan. The free event gathered families and musicians alike to take in…
Playing Matchmaker How GluBoost’s MasterTint Became a Must-Have Accessory
There’s a long list of situations that could constitute a musician’s “worst nightmare,” but among them, chipping the glossy, radiant finish from a beloved guitar (or whatever it is you play) is a standout. …
We Sing the Guitar Electric
The values of vintage electric guitars have taken a hit in recent years, and electric guitar sales are down overall by about a third in the last decade. No less an authoritative voice than…
Moody’s Downgrades Gibson’s Rating
Moody’s Investors Service recently downgraded Gibson Brands, Inc.‘s Corporate Family Rating (CFR) from Caa2 to Caa1, due to concerns regarding the company’s liquidity position. According to Moody’s, “The rating outlook is negative.…
Slash named first ever Gibson global brand ambassador
Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company. The legendary Guns ‘n’ Roses guitar player will now develop new products with…
Slash Named First Ever Gibson Global Brand Ambassador
Gibson Brands has announced that guitarist Slash will be the first ever global brand ambassador of the company. The legendary Guns ‘n’ Roses guitar player will now develop new products with…
Musicwood, Part II – The Rest of the Story: Stop Using Old Growth, Clear-Cut Sitka Spruce in Musical Instruments
America’s largest national forest – the Tongass in southeast Alaska – is the only national forest where commercial clear-cutting continues. This forest treasure has stood magnificently for thousands and thousands…
Cordoba makes European sales signing
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US STATS: Guitar & Bass Amplifier Sales in 2017
So let’s start with the “bad news”: only 30 per cent of the participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 500 MI retailers across the globe…