Stick a Fork In It – It’s Done (A Thankful Look Back on 2013)
Mike’s Monster Guitars in Cambridge, MA was one of many things to be thankful for this year…Another year’s almost in the books. As they say (“they” are very know-it-all/condescending), time…
21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
As the Dealers’ Choice Awards enter their third decade, we see amongst the 2013 winners some familiar faces, some newcomers, and the return of champions from years past. While 2012…
Van Oppen and Bradley Join Zildjian Marketing and Sales Team
Rick van Oppen and Michael Bradley have joined Zildjian’s marketing and sales team. Rick van Oppen is now regional sales manager, sharing responsibilities for the Company’s sales in Europe and…
*Kyser and Fender Co-Brand Red Guitar Capo
*Kyser and Fender Co-Brand Red Guitar CapoKyser Musical Products, Inc. and Fender Musical Instrument Corporation have teamed together to co-brand and introduce a Special Edition Quick-Change™ Capo, colored “candy apple…
Rotosound Celebrates Swing Bass 50th Anniversary with Big Giveaway
Rotosound Celebrates Swing Bass 50th Anniversary with Big GiveawayRotosound Swing Bass strings were introduced fifty years ago and went on to be used by some of the highest profile bass…
FMIC Appoints Terry to President of KMC
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Mark Terry to the position of President of KMC Music. Terry has more than 37 years of music industry experience, including his own…
Fender Reported to Begin Selling Direct
In a recent interview published on peHUB.com it was reported that starting in November, for the first time, customers will be able to order and buy Fender guitars directly from…
Fender Appoints Angress to Senior VP of Global Sales
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Angress to the position of senior vice president of Global Sales. Angress has more than 30 years…
Give Your Hot-Rodding Guitar Customers Help with Modifications
Never give up a chance to help your customers get the most out of their favorite hobby. Photo: Dennis Beentjes.When contributing to, and reading, this month’s cover story, I was…
The Music Zoo
Music Zoo’s Tommy Colletti with Eddie Van Halen at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show.WHAT: The Music Zoo | WHO:Tommy Colletti, Owner | WHERE: Roslyn, New York | WHEN: 1994 At home: New wife, new baby! [Erin and Ava,…
Utah’s Best in Music Celebrates 24 Years
In early September, Best In Music celebrated its 24th with a huge sale and drawing, as well as a free Lanikai-sponsored uke circle and open mic uke competition. For the past…
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…