Spanish guitar show promises expansion
Bigger international presence and larger range of guitars promised at second outing of Guitar Fair The event, scheduled to take place at the Malaga Tradeshow and Congress Centre (FYMCA) from 5th-8th…
Rotosound takes offer to Acoustic show
Rotosound is bringing its Summer Blockbuster promotion to the looming Acoustic Guitar show, which takes place on 12-13th September at Olympia, London. The string brand’s JK11 & JK12 acoustic strings,…
POLL RESULTS: Can manufacturing return from the Far East?
Our latest poll asked whether manufacturing could ever really be viable outside of the Far East. Prompted by talk of Spanish classical guitar specialist Manuel Rodriguez bringing back some of…
New Washburn Comfort acoustics available
Washburn has launched the Comfort Series WCG18CE electro-acoustic guitar range in the UK. Available through Sound Technology, the WCG18CE has a Grand Auditorium body shape and is designed to be…
Guitar Center, Gibson, Fender Cleared in Price Fix Case
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action accusing…
Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson cleared of price fix allegations
A ruling in the US Ninth Circuit Court has cleared Guitar Center, Fender and Gibson of price fixing. According to www.courthousenews.com The Ninth Circuit refused to revive a class action…
New editor for Acoustic mag
Blaze Publishing’s Acoustic magazine has appointed Steve Harvey as editor – one of the original founders of the title. Harvey is well-known in the industry, running Blaze Publishing’s successful music shows,…
Blackstar clinics boost US brand
UK amp brand Blackstar is continuing to build its US business through Korg, recently hosting an intimate Blackstar evening for local musicians at Blackstar Select Dealer, Main Drag Music in Brooklyn, NY which featured Tad…
JHS launches seven-string Vintage
JHS’ Vintage guitars brand has released its first seven-string model. The V7HTBB has an Eastern Poplar body matched to a Maple triple laminate neck, with through body stringing for added sustain,…
TOP TEN: Terrible drummer jokes
OK, you’ve probably heard most of these, and they’re not the most original. With apologies to drummers everywhere. But if you’re an actual drummer, let’s face it, you’re not going to…
Former Peavey designer joins Blackstar team
Blackstar Amplification has announced the addition of Paul Stevens to their team as the new senior design engineer. Stevens has worked in MI for nearly a quarter of a century,…
New agency beefs up Guild PR and marketing
Expect a PR and marketing assault from the continually rejuvenating Guild Guitars, which has just taken on Omelet as its first PR and marketing agency. “Guild is more than just…