Fluence Modern Humbuckers Get a Fresh Re-boot
Originally released in 2014, Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers have earned their place as the go-to pickup for players looking for powerful, explosive, and aggressive tones. Players like Tosin Abasi (Animals…
Reverb Announces the Launch of the Novo Guitars Reverb Shop
There’s seemingly no end to the unique, world-class music gear found on Reverb — and now, thanks to the launch of Novo Guitars’ Reverb shop, MMR readers have even more truly unique…
Noel Gallagher’s Collection of Epiphone Guitars to go on Display at BME
Noel Gallagher with his Epiphone Riviera (Photo credit: Epiphone) Epiphone 150th Anniversary: Featuring the Guitars of Noel Gallagher at the British Music Experience is a temporary exhibition charting the history…
EVH Frankenstein Series
EVH lhas aunched the Frankenstein Series, a civilian variant of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic red, black, and white Frankenstrat guitar — complete with a worn-in relic’d finish. The Frankenstrat guitar…
Fender Introduces the Mike McCready Stratocaster
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Mike McCready Stratocaster®, a faithful recreation and an accessible homage to Pearl Jam’s lead guitarists’ iconic 1960s Stratocaster® guitar. Created…
Native Instruments Releases new Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI Controller Keyboards
Native Instruments has announced new Kontrol S-Series MK3 MIDI controller keyboards (S49, S61, and S88), offering seamless hardware and software integration, unique expressive control, and a stunning industrial design. Kontrol…
Global Environmentalists Gather to Discuss the Future of Tonewoods
Martin President & CEO, Thomas Ripsam C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) hosted its 8th Wood Summit at its headquarters in Nazareth. PA, with the purpose of bringing like-minded…
Riversong Guitars – A Dedication to Innovation and Quality
Innovative Canadian guitar manufacturer Riversong Guitars has been hitting well above its weight since launching in the early 2000s, earning a number of awards and accolades (including the 2022 MMR…
@4410 Ten Years Later
In order for an independent music store to compete in today’s marketplace successfully, it must stand out from the crowd. It is no longer enough just to be gear-centric or…
A Steady Burn: Ukulele Sales in 2023
Ukulele sales may not be quite as white-hot as a few years back, but it’s not as if the diminutive instruments have fallen out of favor – far from it!…
2023 Holiday Buying Guide
New and Notable Gear to Stock Up Preparation for the Upcoming Holiday Season Under $50 The Harry Potter Piano Anthology from Alfred Music By John Williams / Patrick Doyle /…
Bourgeois Guitars Introduces the Touchstone Country Boy
Bourgeois Guitars has released the Country Boy/TS—the latest model in their well-received Touchstone Series guitar line—now available in both Dreadnought and OM body styles. With the introduction of the Country…