Reflections on the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit 2025
by Beverly Fowler, Director of Artist & Community Relations, PRS Guitars In October 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit—a gathering dedicated to fostering…
Taylor Guitars Kicks Off 2026 with Two Major Launches
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, has announced its most ambitious tonal expansion to date with two key launches: a Next Generation evolution of its flagship…
D’Addario Introduces the XPND Pedal Pry Bar
D’Addario announces the launch of the XPND Pedal Pry Bar: a compact, XPND-branded tool designed to make pedal removal faster and easier than ever for musicians. Say goodbye to screwdrivers…
Fender Names Edward ‘Bud’ Cole as CEO
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as Chief Executive Officer and member of the FMIC Board of Directors. Cole…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of Vittek PR
Josh Vittek has spent his career helping MI brands cut through the noise. As the founder of Vittek PR, he works closely with musical instrument and pro audio companies to…
Graph Tech Launches Graph Tech UK to Provide Direct Support and Faster Availability for the United Kingdom
Graph Tech Guitar Labs is proud to announce the launch of Graph Tech UK, a new direct UK-based operation designed to deliver stronger service, faster product availability, and improved support…
33rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards once again drew an impressive response from across the MI industry, with retailers throughout North America casting thousands of votes to recognize the instruments, technologies,…
The First Ever Abbey Road Guitar: Gretsch Studiomatic
Gretsch and Abbey Road Studios partner to announce the LIMITED EDITION ABBEY ROAD RS201 STUDIOMATIC. Designed specifically for recording, the Studiomatic merges the iconic sounds of Abbey Road Studios and…
Pearl River Guitars Turn Heads At Myrtle Beach, SC Music Event
Pearl River Guitars made an outstanding impression on Myrtle Beach musicians during a special in-store promotion held at Andy Owings Music on November 11, allowing local players to experience the…
New Products November 2025
Accessories Levy’s Expands Its Flagship Amped Leather Collection with New Matte and Extra-Long Options Levy’s Music has introduced two new additions to its acclaimed Amped Leather Series, expanding one of…
Upfront November 2025
Ben Stahl Reverb Names Stahl CEO Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new chief executive officer,…
Music China Concludes its 2025 Edition with Diverse Engagement, Inspiring New Paths for Industry Transformation
The 22nd edition of Music China drew to a successful close, following four days of business connections, inspiration, and exchange at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. From 22 –…