Fishman Launches New Educational Initiative to Inspire New Guitarists
The recent pandemic has brought a huge upsurge in beginning guitarists needing coaching, and musical instrument industry innovator Fishman has risen to meet the challenge. Today, Fishman announces “Learn To…
Introducing Spark MINI – a Smart, Battery-Powered Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker with Multi-Dimensional Sound
Positive Grid’s Spark MINI debuts in-person at NAMM 2022 (Booth #5825). Designed for electric guitar, acoustic or bass, this portable smart guitar amp and Bluetooth® speaker delivers audio streaming and…
EVH Releases Wolfgang Special Models in Two New Colors
EVH has released a striking new Solar finish for the Wolfgang® Special QM as well as a standout new Satin Surf Green finish for the Wolfgang Special. Road-tested in arenas…
The Score is Not the Music
Often when Angela cuts my hair, we get into a personal discussion. As we were strolling down memory lane during my last cut, she talked about her first and last…
Strapped In: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2022
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip. “Strong sales…
To Good Effect: Stompbox FX Pedals
In a corner of Guitarland exists a market segment which has been riding a sustained wave of popularity for well over a decade, with no signs of a slowdown: stompbox…
Yamaha Returns in Person to The NAMM Show, June 3-5, 2022
Yamaha has announced their 2022 return to the world’s largest global music trade show. This year, the expansive Yamaha display will be on the third floor of the Anaheim Convention…
Gretsch G5201E Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustics/Electrics
Gretsch has launched all-new Rancher Penguin Parlors from their big, bold and brash, Acoustic Collection. Originally only available in White, today’s models are offered in Black, Mint Metallic and Shell…
FMIC Appoints Duncan and Fernandez to its Board of Directors
Amani Duncan Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to its Board of Directors: Amani Duncan and Maria Fernandez, beginning May 2022. The appointments…
The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One Signature Guitar
The Reverend Billy Corgan Z-One, a third signature guitar from Reverend Guitars, is finally here. The newest signature model is inspired by the heavier songs in The Smashing Pumpkins catalog.…
Cort-Tek Acquiring Digitech Official Statement
Cor-Tek Corporation 59, Hwagok-ro 61-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590 Republic of Korea April 13, 2022 Dear valued partners, We’re pleased to inform you that we, Cor-Tek Corporation, maker of Cort guitars,…
Fender Celebrates 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection
Fender is celebrating the 60th Anniversary Jaguar Limited Edition Collection. This collection honors the 60-year history of one of the Jaguar, one of Fender’s iconic flagship guitars. Named after the…