Signature Series instruments – product tied to, and usually designed with at least some input from, a specific artist – have unique appeal. If an aspiring player is a fan of a particular high-profile musician, it stands to reason…
I’d like guitarists to look at my instruments in their own right,” says the always-affable Trev Wilkinson. “I want them to compare these guitars to others of the same specs and performance level, and not the same price point. If dealers looks past the shape, they will find punch way above their weight and price.”
KHS America, USA parent company of Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, Majestic Concert Percussion, Altus Flutes and Walden Guitars, celebrated the grand opening of their new corporate headquarters on October 2. The custom-designed 100,000 square foot facility, located in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., combines all operational functions of the business, including sales, marketing, finance, customer…
Those who have lived in this charming town for any length of time will likely refer to the bygone days when Elkhart, Indiana was, unquestionably, the musical instrument capitol of the world. But outsiders are apt to still be impressed with how many instruments are coming out of Elkhart today. And the fact that several companies are hiring instead of laying off is encouraging.
