Fender Appoints Mooney CEO
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that Andrew “Andy” P. Mooney has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mooney joins FMIC from Quiksilver, Inc. and brings significant…
Fishman Fluence Pickups Quickly Gaining Artist Acceptance
Since the Winter, 2014 launch of Fluence Multi-Voice pickups for electric guitar, artists have been quick to embrace the tone and features of this newest technology from Fishman. Among the…
AIMM Appoints Mitchell Executive VP
AIMM, the Alliance of Independent Music Merchants has appointed Barry Mitchell to the position of executive vice president. Mitchell brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the music…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Gibson Pro Audio Brands for Canada
Yorkville Sound announced that, effective June 1, 2015, they will be the exclusive Canadian distributor for all Gibson Pro Audio brands including Stanton Audio, KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega loudspeakers, Neat Microphones,…
Alvarez Thais up distribution deal
Alvarez has signed a new partnership with Cin Guitars, to become its exclusive distributor in Thailand. Starting immediately Cin will be supplying retailers in Thailand with Alvarez guitars and accessories. …
KHS America Taps Ingraffia as Combo Drum Business Unit Manager
KHS America has named Gary Ingraffia Combo Drum Business unit manager. Ingraffia has come to KHS with the acquisition of Hohner, Inc., where he served briefly as SONOR product manager. He…
Roland Continues to Expand U.S. Team
As part of the company’s continued growth, Roland U.S. has expanded its team with new appointments in sales, management, marketing, support and finance. Niko Spanos joins the Roland executive management…
Uni partnership boosts Lowden production
A partnership with a local university has enabled Northern Ireland-based acoustic specialist, Lowden Guitars, to invest in new technolgy which it says could boost production by as much as 50 per cent. …
Fender schedules UK tour
Fender will be on tour across the UK this summer, promoting its flagship American Standard models. The Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass will be showcased through a series…
Willcox Guitars Welcomes Cooper as Senior Product Advisory Consultant
Willcox Guitars has appointed virtuoso guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and author Marc Cooper (Coop) as senior product advisory consultant. “As an artist endorser of the Willcox brand, Coop possesses…
Roland U.S. Sponsors Children’s Music Foundation Benefit Gala
Roland U.S. was the title sponsor for the recent BRIDGES benefit gala and concert in Seattle, in support of the Children’s Music Foundation (CMF). Founded in 2009, CMF was created…
Premier Builders Guild Adds Fleming as New VP
Premier Builders Guild, a group of leading USA-based boutique guitar and amplifier brands supported by proven management, sales, and customer service, recently announced that industry veteran Chris Fleming has joined…