Guild D-55 70th Anniversary GSR Limited Edition
First introduced in 1968 as a special-order top-of-the-line model, the D-55 was so well-received Guild added it into the regular production line by 1974. Famously played by Tommy Smothers on…
Darkglass Electronics Introduces Microtubes X 900 Amplifier Unit
Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of handmade bass guitar equipment, introduces the Microtubes X 900 amplifier unit – meticulously crafted with the target of achieving exceptional power with unprecedented…
Fender & Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 Release Limited Edition Signature Stratocaster & Accessories
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the highly-anticipated Fender Limited Edition Tom DeLonge Stratocaster® signature guitar and accessories collection. The newest signature gear from lead vocalist and…
Gator Expands G-TOUR Line with Two New Cases for Transporting Multiple Mic Stands
Gator Cases is pleased to announce the launch of its two new G-TOUR Series microphone stand tour cases. These fresh additions to their prominent line of roadworthy cases, designed with…
Percussion Marketing Council’s ‘Lesson with a Master’ Helps Students and Gives Back to Music Retailers
“I have been playing drums for about 5 years, and I am also a drum teacher, but for younger beginners. I’ve reached a point in my playing where I find…
Trade Regrets: Edwin Wilson
Renowned luthier, Edwin Wilson, notable for his pioneering work for Gibson Custom‘s True Historic program, passed away on July 14 at the age of 59. Wilson served as director of…
Epiphone Announces Limited-Edition Sheraton, Wilshire, Crestwood Custom, and Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, In Celebration of 150th Anniversary
The Epiphone 150th Anniversary Wilshire, Sheraton, Zephyr DeLuxe Regent, and Crestwood Custom For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past…
Sepultura’s Andreas Kisser Teams Up with Von Frankenstein Monster Gear on Signature Guitar Strings
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear announces the launch of Andreas Kisser Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings. The latest in VFMG’s artist signature series, Andreas Kisser strings are available in two sets…
Morley Introduces the Humno
Morley®, makers of pedals, switchers and audio solutions, is proud to announce the Worldwide release of the Humno. The Humno gets rid of hum and buzz at the source. Just…
Electro-Harmonix Launches the Andy Summers Walking on the Moon Flanger Pedal
Electro-Harmonix introduces the Andy Summers Walking on the Moon artist signature flanger/filter matrix pedal. The pedal celebrates the classic flanger tones Andy employed while carving his niche with The Police.…
Fender’s Tammy Van Donk: Examining the Widespread Popularity of the Player Series Line of Guitars and Basses
First released to the public five years ago, Fender’s Player Series instruments recently surpassed 500,000 units sold. Upon reaching such a significant milestone, Tammy Van Donk, EVP of Sales at…
Stringjoy – ‘We Ended Up Finding a Lot of Ways to Make Strings Better’
It is not often in the world of “MI” that one gets to see a dynamic, successful startup in a traditional product line like guitar strings. It’s not as if…