Iowa Retailer Griggs Music Celebrates 110th Anniversary
Griggs Music is celebrating their 110th anniversary. Historical memorabilia including vintage photos, celebrity autographs, and the store’s antique cash register are on display, while patrons were encouraged to share photos, stories,…
Prager Named Director of U.S. Sales For ADAM Audio
ADAM Audio USA named Michael Prager as director of U.S. sales. In this new capacity, Michael will be responsible for all sales activity including direct accounts and sales representatives, as…
Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic Pickup
Schertler Magnetico AG6 Acoustic PickupThe Schertler Magnetico AG6 features active multi-coil technology, with six separated coils and magnets with one preamp each. Low impedance electronics with no integrated circuits make…
Amazon Cyber Monday: Some MI Products Go for 15 Percent Under MAP
On December 3rd, “Cyber Monday,” it was discovered that thousands of MI products were being sold on Amazon in violation of MAP policies by promising final sales 15 percent below…
Kala Donates More Than 1,200 Ukuleles to GITC
Guitars in the Classroom announced that Kala Brand Music Company has donated more than 1,200 ukuleles to its PK-8 classroom programs in Massachusetts, Michigan, South Carolina, Virginia, and California. …
Morris Joins the Breedlove and Bedell Guitar Teams
Justin Morris has joined the Two Old Hippies team to lead revolutionize the way Breedlove and Bedell Guitars deliver specific tonal properties in their instruments, as well as refine and…
Harvey and Godin Elected Treasurer and Secretary of GITC Board
Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) has announced that Art Harvey, Onboard Research, and Janet Godin, Godin Guitars, have accepted new executive positions, treasurer and secretary respectively, to lead the work…
America’s Top Music Chains (32nd Annual)
As with each of the 31 reports that preceded it, the 2013 rendering of “America’s Top Chains” sees a few departures from the tally due to store closings, a few…
21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
While 2012 seemed to possibly be ushering in a new era, as Yamaha’s AvantGrand was the top vote-getter in the “Product of the Year” category after first ending the previous…
#50DEALERS – WISCONSIN: Morgan Music
Morgan Music Eau Claire Rich Morgan, Owner/Manager Business this year: 2013 has been up, not dramatically, but we are seeing a decent upward trend. Big-ticket items are still slow,…
#50DEALERS – WEST VIRGINIA: Bandland
Bandland Clarksburg Evan Jones, Owner New brands or lines you took on in 2013 with success? The Ventura guitar line was recommended to us through the IMSO dealer network. …
#50DEALERS – WASHINGTON: Guitar Emporium
Guitar Emporium Olga Robb Eagle, Owner Business this year: Business this year has been just a bit off from last year. Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? My…