Fender opens new Hollywood facility
Fender has opened a new facility in Hollywood that the firm believe will help it extend its digital product offering. “We’re investing in the future,” said CEO Andy Mooney. “We have…
NAMM announces TEC award nominations
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement. Stand-up comedian and actor Sinbad will return for his third straight…
Ashdown Establishes Ashdown USA LLC
For the first time in the company’s history we have decided to establish Ashdown USA LLC. Effective immediately. We have set up warehousing logistics and service facilities in California to…
Retail: Elements in the Evolution of Strait Music
Clint Strait, vice president and third generation owner of Strait Music, explains how Baldwin Pianos, The Beatles, and best buddies were elemental in the evolution of his grandfathers’ humble piano…
Music China looming large
Music China, returns again on 26th-29th, October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The show is now in its 14th year, organised by China Music Instrument Association (CMIA), INTEX…
Let Your Voice be Heard
In this election year – a pretty wacky one, by anyone’s estimation – you might take solace in participating in another voting process with considerably less associated angst and confusion:…
Fender evolves tuning app with new launch
Fender’s new Digital initiative has launched its first mobile app, Fender Tune – a free iOS guitar and bass tuner app. The app is designed to “on-board” new players – teaching…
The story of Gretsch
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…
BandLab acquires rival Composr service
BandLab, a global, cloud-based platform for iOS, Android and the web where users can create, collaborate and share their music, has acquired rival service, Composr. Composr is an iOS and Web…
Top MI Companies, Area Businesses Host Battle of the Bands July 21
Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind, and Fender, will partner with local businesses, Flying Dog Brewery and Champion Billiards Sports Bar, to host the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands…
Fender unveils Flea signature bass
Fender is releasing a signature bass made in collaboration with Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist, Flea. The signature instrument is a recreation of his classic Shell Pink ’61 Jazz Bass,…
The Once and Future Story of The Gretsch Company
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the distinction of…