Radial JDX Direct-Drive
The Radial JDX Direct-Drive is designed to simulate the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct box. In other words, with the JDX Direct-Drive on a pedalboard,…
Fender launches Mod Shop
Fender has launched its new Fender Mod Shop, which allows buyers to design their own guitar by choosing from a wide variety of customisable options. The firm says it developed Mod…
Radial launches Direct-Drive box
Radial Engineering has just shipped the JDX Direct-Drive. The JDX Direct-Drive simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier while doubling up as a direct to PA box. In other words,…
UAD Software v8.6 featuring Fender’55 Tweed Deluxe
Universal Audio has announce the release of UAD Software v8.6, featuring the Fender’55 Tweed Deluxe for Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 hardware. UA undertook extensive research and development, capturing every single…
Retail: The Mall of Fame
The growing number of music museums all have a retail component. Is there a connection? The event commemorating the opening of the new Grammy Gallery at Nashville’s Musicians Hall of…
Rock Band and Fender Will Remain Partners for Another Ten Years
Harmonix Music Systems, developer of Rock Band, reported the extension of their arrangement with Fender®. The agreement means that Rock Band fans will continue to see the famous brand’s quintessential…
Fender extends Rock Band deal
Rock Band video game developer Harmonix has announced an extensdion of its agreement with Fender. The deal allows Fender brand guitars, basses, amps, and other musical instrument equipment to appear…
ROUNDTABLE: Electric guitar market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution. Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without…
Certifiable
A scene in an episode of the HBO series Vinyl likely had MI retailers laughing. James Jagger – yes, the son of Sir Mick – plays the leader of a…
Plugged In – Part I: Electric Guitar Suppliers Discuss the 2016 Market
Few instruments have inspired the type of passion as the electric guitar since the instrument’s introduction in the 1930s and subsequent evolution. Jazz, rock, R&B, country, pop, metal – without…
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe. 1,103 exhibitors presented their latest…
The Century Club – Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years. A number of very…