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…
Rotosound Celebrates ‘Swing Bass’ Strings’ 50th with P-Bass Giveaway
When Rotosound Swing Bass strings were introduced fifty years ago they changed the sound of rock forever. Rotosound’s Swing Bass RS66LD strings have been used by some of the highest…
Radial Teams with Mitch Merret
Have you ever met a modest Canadian? Well, that's a silly question. If there is one moniker that hangs around the necks of even the most talented Canadian it is…
Music China 2013
More than 1,600 brands and suppliers from 25 countries and regions will display a wide selection of eastern and western musical instruments at this year’s Music China which will be…
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…
Fender Names Price VP of North American Sales
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has appointed Tony Price to the position of vice president of North American sales. In this role, Price will have sales responsibility for FMI and…
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…
Fishman Names Kronewitter Key Accounts Manager
As part of a concerted effort to grow and optimize their sales team, Fishman has recruited Ron Kronewitter as key accounts manager. In his new position, Kronewitter will be responsible…
Fender Partners with Beanstalk for Enhanced Impact in Europe
Fender® has announced plans to expand its licensing efforts in Europe, working with prominent global brand licensing agency Beanstalk. Building on Fender’s iconic identity as the preeminent U.S. musical instrument…
Guitar Legend Johnny Smith Dies
Johnny Smith, acclaimed jazz guitarist and MI retailer, passed away on June 12, 2013, less than a month before his 91st birthday. In 1958, Smith opened The Johnny Smith Music…
Fender ’57 Bandmaster
Hailed as one of the true holy-grail amps among guitarists and collectors, vintage examples of the ’57 Bandmaster are rare and highly sought after. The new ‘57 Bandmaster amp now…