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News April 5, 2022

JHS Appoints Paul Smith as Managing Director

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., (JHS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Smith to the role of Managing Director. Founded in 1965, JHS is a family owned and led SME…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2022
News April 4, 2022

Women of NAMM Announce Scholarship Recipients

Women of NAMM (WON) is pleased to announce six recipients of its annual NAMM Show scholarship: Hailey Canfield, Dietze Music; Alia DiLullo, Gator Co.; Tamara Freethy, Cosmo Music; Kristi Noble,…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2022
News April 4, 2022

Hosa Introduces New Goby Labs Surface Cleaner

Hosa Technology, Inc. is adding a long-requested addition to its Goby Labs line of cleaners and conditioners, Goby Labs Surface Cleaner. The new Goby Labs Surface Cleaner is specially formulated to clean…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2022
News April 4, 2022

John Cruz Custom Guitars Launches to Positive Response

  John Cruz John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is open for business and, as the boutique electric guitar market response has proven, business is good. The company’s first 50 guitars, the…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2022
News April 4, 2022

Mapex Launches The All-New Venus Series Complete Drum Kit

The all-new Mapex Venus Series complete drum kit presents an all-inclusive setup for the first-time player ready to start the “Drummer for Life” adventure. As a global drum company with…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2022
News April 3, 2022

Trade Regrets: Vera May

On April 2, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared that Vera May had passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 102: Mrs. May was the matriarch figure of…

MMR Staff
Apr 3, 2022
News April 1, 2022

Amped Up: For Many Players Tube Amplifiers Remain the Standard

While the emergence of silicone transistor technology spelled the slow end for most valve-reliant products beginning in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, many musicians – particularly guitarists – continued…

MMR Staff
Apr 1, 2022
News April 1, 2022

Taking Center Stage: Stage Monitor Sales Rebound

The live performance industry was absolutely decimated by the pandemic – and we all know it (and are likely sick of hearing about it). Trust me, I’m at least as…

MMR Staff
Apr 1, 2022