Pearl Corporation names new president
Pearl Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Caruba as President of its U.S. operations, succeeding Terry West, who is retiring at the end of this year. The…
Fender, Gibson push limited-run online exclusives; MXR enters tuner pedal market
Fender released a highly limited-run Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass available for just 184 hours exclusively through the Fender online store, according to Gearnews. The blink-182 bassist's signature model…
Positive grid ships Spark CAB 2 powered FRFR cabinet at $399
Positive Grid has introduced the Spark CAB 2, a powered full-range flat-response speaker cabinet priced at USD $399 and available in Black or Pearl finishes, according to Premier Guitar.The publication…
Fender opens 182-hour Order window for Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass
Fender has launched a limited-edition Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass available only through a 182-hour order window, according to a report from No Treble. The instrument, priced at $1,499.99,…
Gibson ships limited Tom Petty Flying V series for Heartbreakers' 50th
Gibson has released a limited run of 250 Flying V guitars honoring the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, paired with a lifestyle collection of apparel, accessories and…
Paoletti guitar brings €110,000 at Monaco gala auction
A one-of-a-kind Paoletti guitar surfaced in a Monaco auction on April 2, selling for €110,000 and setting a new record for the Tuscan manufacturer, according to Paoletti Guitars. The previous…
Music China 2026 highlights cross-border trade and technology
News +++ Music ChinaShanghai, 28 – 31 October 2026 Music China 2026 strikes a chord with cross-border commerce and music technology advancement Shanghai, 16 October 2026. With less than one…
Spector builds bass for breast cancer research auction
Spector is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a one-of-one Custom Shop bass created to benefit breast cancer research. Built by the Spector Custom Shop, this unique instrument brings together…
Taylor adds Hawaiian Koa guitars
Taylor Guitars announced two limited-edition Hawaiian koa models in its Legacy Collection: the Legacy K65e LTD and the Custom Legacy K10 LTD. Marking the first time Taylor’s Koa Series has…
ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN releases ALBERT LEE HSS AND LIMITED BALL FAMILY Reserve model
Ernie Ball Music Man has introduced two new Albert Lee guitar models, the Albert Lee HSS and the limited-edition Ball Family Reserve Albert Lee in Malibu Burst, according to Australian…
In good hands: Dealers talk hand drum sales
Hand drums may not be setting the sales charts on fire, but the category remains a steady presence for many MI retailers, serving everyone from gigging percussionists and hobbyists to…
Guild adds Starfire Deluxe guitars
Guild has introduced Starfire Deluxe guitars in single-cutaway and double-cutaway configurations. The models are part of the Newark St. Collection of vintage-inspired guitars and basses. The Starfire Deluxe guitars use…