Gibson to Acquire Cakewalk Inc.
Gibson Brands has entered into a letter of intent with Roland Corporation and Cakewalk, Inc. for Gibson to acquire Cakewalk pursuant to definitive acquisition agreements to be negotiated by the parties.…
Paulson & Co. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Steinway
On September 19, an affiliate of investment firm Paulson & Co. Inc. (“Paulson”) and Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. (“Steinway” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LVB), announced the successful completion of…
Gibson Les Paul Slash Signature Rosso Corsa
After saving big rock riffs from the electronic mainstream with Guns N’ Roses, and tearing it up big time with Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, and numerous solo and side projects, Slash…
Why So Serious?
There’s been much talk in recent weeks – really in the past months – about developments over at Steinway Musical Instruments: sale of the flagship Manhattan Steinway Hall showroom that…
Tesla’s Frank Hannon
As founding guitarist of veteran rock act Tesla, Frank Hannon’s playing style has been a defining element behind numerous classic radio staples, including two massive top-10 hits in the late…
Yamaha Names Larpenteur Guitar Product Specialist
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has appointed Chris Larpenteur to the position of guitar product specialist for Yamaha Guitars, effective immediately. Larpenteur will be responsible for educating dealers about new…
Gibson 1934 Original Jumbo
This year’s new 1934 Original Jumbo is a replica inspired by one found in vintage Gibson expert Gary Burnett’s collection. From the red spruce top (sanded to a thinner dimension…
The Most Efficient Driver of Change
It’s very frustrating because we seem to be stuck in a time warp when it comes to guitars,” Hartley Peavey said to me, as we both stood in the brand-new showroom at…
Perfecting the Sustainable Guitar
The guitar market is notoriously old school in its preferences. Generations of musicians have strummed their way through songbooks and garage rehearsals using a relatively tiny variety of instruments from…
Summer NAMM: Industry Insight
“These are iconic heroes of mine, and to have all of them on stage here tonight is wonderful,” declared a genuinely giddy Joe Lamond, CEO/president of NAMM on Thursday night…
Gibson Providing Educational Workshops at Summer NAMM
Learn Guitar Maintenance from the Experts at the Gibson Booth Because Gibson wants to help all guitar players get the most enjoyment out of their instruments, expert luthiers and guitar…
Summer NAMM Preview – Happy Days Are Here Again?
Just a few years ago more than a few were whispering, “Put a fork in it, it’s done.” So that there is tangible excitement and enthusiasm for this year’s summer…