Record-Breaking: 2016 NAMM Show Largest in Organization’s 115-Year History
“This year’s show was truly a testament to the collective energy created when NAMM members from around the world come together. It was simply amazing,” says NAMM president and CEO…
Todd Sharp Amplifiers launches
Nashville-based guitarist Todd Sharp has launched Todd Sharp Amplifiers, a range of custom-made amps. The high-end, hand-wired vacuum tube amps are the first from Sharp, who has more than 40…
Fender’s Benson amp picks Jensen speakers
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and singing sustain.…
Jensen Tornado is Benson’s Speaker Choice for Fender GB Signature Twin Reverb Amplifier
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and…
ROUNDTABLE: The mini amp market
Back in April of 2013, MMR took a fairly in-depth look at the then-burgeoning field of mini/micro – or “lunchbox” – guitar amplifier heads that had become quite the rage over the…
Q&A: Rob Turner talks 40 years of EMG
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across a number of…
UK Guitar Show returns
The Guitar Show, the UK’s largest dedicated guitar event, returns to New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on 27th – 28th February with a line-up that includes former Thin Lizzy guitarist, Scott…
ADG hooks Bodfish
Tom Bodfish has joined Audio Distribution Group as area sales director. Initially working in MI retail, Bodfish joined Yamaha UK as South East Regional Manager for Guitars, then moved on…
Fender’s NAMM, in brief
If you happened to miss it during the blizzard of NAMM coverage, here’s a brief summary of what Fender took to the show. American Elite Series With over a dozen…
Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected at the 2016 NAMM Show
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 23 during the 2016 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry professionals to its board…
Small is the New Big – Micro-amplifiers and ‘Lunchbox’ Heads Continue to Gain in the Marketplace
Back in April of 2013, MMR took a fairly in-depth look at the then-burgeoning field of mini/micro – or “lunchbox” – guitar amplifier heads that had become quite the rage…
EMG Turns 40 – ‘You Can’t Sit Still in This Business’
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across a number…