We Are the Ocean bolsters Faith artist roster
Liam Cromby, guitarist, vocalist and frontman of British rock band, We Are the Ocean has picked Faith Guitars as his acoustic guitar of choice. Liam plays an FV, Venus Natural…
Another UK music shop closes down
Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up. The shop…
23rd Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards now open
Every December for more than two decades, the readers of MMR have selected the top instruments and MI products across an array of categories. The Dealers’ Choice Awards honour those…
Fender adds to acoustic amp line-up
Fender has added to its acoustic amp line with the Acoustic Pro and the Acoustic SFX. The Acoustic Pro is a 200-watt amp with two universal channels designed for guitars…
RETAIL THERAPY: Selling the high-end
In the second part of his exclusive feature for MMR Global, in-store marketing expert and retail consultant Corin Birchall, one of the UK industry’s foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the…
Supro Amps gaining ground
The relaunched and revamped Supro amp brand is continuing to gain traction with artists adopting the brand for live tours. US guitarist Simon Kafka is beginning a month long tour…
NAMM/Musikmesse Russia continues growth
This year’s NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound event saw a 12 per cent increase in attendance. Held at Moscow’s Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre from 10th-13th September, the…
Largest NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Yet
Russia’s only international music-trade exhibition featured more than 160 extensive business and public events programs that were highly received at NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2015 and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia…
Alvarez signs Japanese distribution deal
Alvarez Guitars has signed a new distribution deal for Japan, with the Kanda Shokai group. Starting in November, Kanda Shokai will be supplying retailers in Japan with Alvarez guitars and accessories.…
Thomas Blug touring UK dealers
German guitarist Thomas Blug, will be visiting the UK at the end of this month to give a series of in-store talks and live performances demonstrating the BluGuitar Amp1. Kicking off…
Hal Leonard to Distribute NBA, NFL, and NHL-Licensed Musical Products
Hal Leonard Corporation and Woodrow Guitar have partnered to bring exclusive NBA, NFL and NHL-series instruments and accessories to sports fans, collectors, and music lovers across North America. Starting…
Collings Guitars Goes with D’Addario’s NYXL For Exclusive Partnership
D’Addario has announced a partnership with Collings Guitars of Austin, Texas that will see the prominent instrument maker exclusively use D’Addario’s NYXL strings on their electric guitars. Introduced last year,…