‘Where Have all the Full-Stacks Gone…’ Guitar & Bass Amplifier Sales in 2017
So let’s start with the “bad news”: only 30 percent of the participants in this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 500 MI retailers across the globe –…
Taking on Internet Competition for Small-Ticket Items: Band & Orchestra Accessory Sales in 2017
Reeds, drum sticks, clip-on tuners, stands, strings – these items and many more are essential to all active players of every ability level. As such, Band & Orchestra accessories have,…
Hercules Stands Hosts Video Competition
Hercules Stands is hosting a worldwide contest, encouraging musicians to share videos explaining their “musical journey” with the company. Four winners will be chosen by judges and announced on November…
VH1 and Gibson Partner to Support Music Education
VH1 Save The Music Foundation has partnered with the Gibson Foundation for a charitable project that brings musicians and visual artists together to create customized Gibson guitars, all in an effort…
Thieves hit Lincoln shop
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Q&A: Tracy Hoeft, president, Michael Kelly Guitars
Founder and president of US guitar manufacturer Michael Kelly, tells MMR how he found success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working…
Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars
A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working for Gibson and Dean Guitars. Before launching his…
Stetsbar adds to DIY vibrato line-up
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Gibson declares victory in JHS suit
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker’s suit against the UK distributor said that…
JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…
JHS and Gibson back in court
JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…
Gibson refinances
Gibson Brands has completed a new round of refinancing, securing a new series of loans. Investment bank B. Riley, serving as financial advisor to the Company, organised a new five-year,…