Boulder Creek Guitars – Worth Fighting For
The Boulder Creek Guitars warehouse and office space sits amongst pastoral fields of garlic, tomatoes, and corn in Gilroy, California, at the southernmost tip of the Santa Clara Valley. Boulder…
Re-Imaginings at Two MI Icons Point Towards a Changing Future
The two most iconic brands in MI, Fender and Gibson, are in the process of remaking themselves. These aren’t cosmetic makeovers – the companies are making moves that will fundamentally…
Saint Louis Music Acquires Hamilton Stands
Saint Louis Music (SLM) recently completed the acquisition of Hamilton Stands. Hamilton is the oldest stand company in the world and one of the oldest MI brands in the U.S.,…
Longhorns return for Danelectro
Danelectro has re-released its classic Longhorn model, with new six string guitar and bass versions. Based on the original 1950’s design including the iconic dual lipstick pickup set-up, the Longhorn…
Hanser inks BC Rich deal
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the BC Rich brand of guitars and basses. Long associated with the hard…
Hanser Music Group Announces Licensing Agreement of BC Rich Brand
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced the worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the B.C. Rich brand of guitars and basses. Long associated with…
Gravesend dealer back in business
Gravesend music dealer Elephant Music has reopened under new management. New owners Rob Sherwood and Dennis Halberg have given the store an extensive revamp after closing earlier in the year.…
Marshall film attracts all-star line-up
A new documentary about the story of Marshall Amps and its founder Jim Marshall, has attracted a host of well-known players including Billy Gibbons, Slash (naturally), and Lemmy, among many…
Leeds dealer hopes to expand with cafe concept
Leeds retailer Northern Guitars has plans to expand its shop with a new ”guitar cafe” concept. The idea is to add a cafe, bar (a drinks licence has been applied…
Tascam launches two home recording starter packs
Tascam has launched two new entry-level home recording bundles – the Trackpack 4×4 and Trackpack 2×2. The 4×4 package comes with a US-4×4 audio interface, two TM-80 microphones and two sets of…
Full Compass Becomes First U.S. Retailer of Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Dean Zelinsky guitars and has chosen the online retailer Full Compass as its first USA retailer. Starting November 1, Full Compass will sell a number of electric guitar models from…
Distributor backs Tanglewood down under
Tanglewood is making further progress in the Australian market, with its long-term distributor National Music Australia, launching a nationwide window marketing campaign. The brand is being featured in shop windows throughout the…