Re-Imaginings at Two MI Icons Point Towards a Changing Future
The two most iconic brands in MI, Fender and Gibson, are in the process of remaking themselves. These aren’t cosmetic makeovers – the companies are making moves that will fundamentally…
NAMM show floor reveals international growth
NAMM has revealed the floor plan for next year’s show and is promising the most international expo to date. More than 96,000 people are expected to attend from January 21st…
If It Ain’t Right, It’s Left – 35 Years at Southpaw Guitars
Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Babe Ruth, Napoleon Bonaparte, Leonardo da Vinci, Madame Curie, Aristotle, Jimi Hendrix. What do all of these prominent figures have in common? They were…
2016 NAMM Show Prepares For Largest Global Presence In Show’s History
The global music products industry can expect to see thousands of business opportunities and expanding member benefits on arrival to Anaheim for the 2016 NAMM Show. The more than 96,000…
Scottish mini-chain expands with new store
Scottish indie, Kenny’s Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week. The dealer already has shops open in Dundee, Dunfermline and Glasgow The new…
Willcox Guitars Giveaway Winner Loves His Atlantis ElectroAcoustic
Willcox Guitars had a strong showing at the recent Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, thrilling convention-goers with artist booth performances and the exhibition of their premium instruments. One highlight was…
KumbaYEAH! Acoustic Sales Continue to Set the Pace
With nearly half of the participants in our recent survey – sent out to over 400 MI retailers – reporting that acoustic guitar sales are “up,” and with an impressive…
There is Always Room to Improve – Ned Steinberger of NS Design
Having first made waves with the iconic Spector NS-1 bass (a collaboration with Stuart Spector) in the mid-70s and then introducing his revolutionary “headless” (no traditional headstock), graphite Steinberger electric…
TOP TEN: Rejected Gibson product expansion ideas
A top secret mole has revealed to us a list of scrapped brand expansion proposals from a Gibson Brands meeting… 10: The Les Pool – sold…
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…
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,…