Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Hagerstown, Maryland
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Guitar Center location in Hagerstown, MD. Pictured L-R: Two city officials from Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce; Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga; GC Director of Store…
Hal Leonard Adds More Major Brands for Distribution
Hal Leonard has nnounced the distribution of three more legacy lines starting in 2022. They include Chauvet Lighting, Gator Cases, and Carl Martin guitar effects pedals. All deals started January 1…
The BIGSBY Pedal from Gamechanger Audio
Gamechanger Audio’s latest product, the BIGSBY Pedal, is now available online and across all dealer channels. The BIGSBY Pedal is a polyphonic pitch shifting pedal with a revolutionary design capable…
Trade Regrets: Rick Turner
On April 18 we got the following sad news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Luither and friend to many, Rick Turner, passed away yesterday. He was 76 years old. Rick…
XS Electric from D’Addario
D’Addario XS, the technological breakthrough in coated strings, is now available for electric guitar. Debuted initially as an acoustic string in 2021, XS is a groundbreaking innovation that offers players…
Shure And Natalie Grant Partner To Bring Immersive Sound To Houses Of Worship
For decades, Shure has helped worship leaders achieve superb audio that elevates their congregations’ worship experiences. No matter how powerful the message, Shure understands that poor audio quality and unreliable…
The Gretsch Streamliner Collection
Revitalizing the best elements from the past, the Streamliner™ Center Block Double-Cut with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern music era with powerful sound and style. Brash and feedback-resistant, it’s designed…
KMC Music Named Exclusive United States Distributor of Antigua Winds Brass and Woodwinds
KMC Music, the industry-leading distributor of Guitars, Pro Audio, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, Accessories, and more, has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United States distributor of the…
Gibson Custom Shop: Sergio Vallín 1955 Les Paul Goldtop
For the past 128 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players. Today, Gibson Custom Shop is proud to partner…
‘Pedalmania’ Celebrates & Explains Everything You Need to Know about Stompboxes & Pedalboards
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards. Ever since the first effect…
Two New Hal Leonard Methods for NAMM 2022
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years, to dozens…
‘Play like Joe Bonamassa’ Is the Ultimate Guitar Lesson for Fans of Blues Juggernaut
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history. He has been featured on the cover of virtually every guitar…