NAMM Announces Top 100 Dealers of 2014
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) applauds thriving music instrument and product retailers from around the world with the announcement of the 2014 Top 100 Dealers. These industry trailblazers…
D’Addario and ESP Partner with USA-Made Products
D'Addario is proud to announce a new OEM partnership with one of the world's leading guitar manufacturers, ESP Inc. ESP Inc. is already using D’Addario strings on their imported LTD…
Pedulla Ebony Nut
Pedulla recently introduced their custom ebony nut. Each Pedulla ebony nut is made by hand, lends a unique look to any guitar, and blends in well with ebony fretboards in…
On-Stage Stands 3-Space Guitar Rack
The new GS7361 three-space guitar rack is a cost-effective way to display any combination of one, two, or three electric and acoustic instruments on stage, in the studio, or at…
Levy’s Leathers Garment Leather Guitar Strap
Levy’s Leathers’ garment leather guitar strap (#MG12SA) features an invisible adjustment system that makes the strap appear to be custom fitted. The adjustment tailpiece fits neatly into the main body…
Breedlove Discovery Series
The Breedlove Discovery series is a distinct entry point for beginning guitarists. It features two different options: dreadnought and concert with no cutaway or electronics; and dreadnought and concert with…
Fender to Sell Guild Brand to Cordoba Music Group
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has finalized a letter of intent to sell the Guild guitar brand and related assets to Cordoba Music Group, the manufacturer of Cordoba acoustic guitars,…
D’Addario Moves Wire Mill to Farmingdale, N.Y.
With assistance from New York State, Suffolk County and the Town of Babylon, Long Island-based D’Addario & Company recently moved its carbon steel wire mill from Massachusetts to Farmingdale, New…
Analog Synths Interview: Glen Darcey
As part of our expanded coverage of the analog synth market (see May's "Inside the Analog Synth Resurgence"), we present a series of full interviews with key players in the…
Adapting to the Inevitable
"I bet their dealers are pissed. I don't blame Fender though. Dealers and stores are becoming more of a [pain] than they are worth sometimes." So reads a comment on mylespaul.com,…
Inside the Analog Synth Resurgence
You remember the early days of analog synths – those keyboards and modular units full of pesky components, moody functionality, and quirky tones. Roadies might look back on instruments like…
Why Vinyl Still Matters
This past month, Record Store Day was celebrated across the country, and for me it was a big reminder that vinyl's best days may still be ahead of us. An…