PRS launches limited edition SE anniversary model
PRS Guitars Europe has announced the launch of the SE 30th Anniversary “Floyd” Custom 24, a limited edition of the popular SE model available in five colours. The 30th Anniversary…
Washburn launches Mini Series acoustics
Washburn has launched a new range of 3/4-sized acoustic guitars - the Washburn Comfort Mini series. The Washburn WCDM15SK, WCDM25SK and WCDM55K are 3/4 size, satin finished, dreadnought-style acoustic guitars with…
NAMM Elects New Executive Committee Member and Positions
The NAMM executive committee welcomed Joel Menchey and honored outgoing chair Larry Morton during Summer NAMM. The changing of the guard started Saturday, July 11 during the annual summer board…
New Peavey brand head for B&M
Barnes & Mullins has recruited Mark Hedge as its new product specialist for Peavey products. Hedge brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked in the industry as an…
Nektar launches seminar tour
Nektar and Bitwig have announced a Summer Seminars Tour 2015 throughout the UK. Bitwig and Nektar expert Tim Chandler will demonstrates how to be more creative when writing and producing…
NEW POLL: Have T&Cs put you off certain brands?
This week's poll asks whether manufacturer's terms and conditions have played a part in stocking decisions. For many dealers the terms and conditions and minimum stock requirements from under-pressure manufacturers can…
Roland unveils trio of new guitar add-ons
Roland's has released a cluster of new guitar products ahead of this year's Summer NAMM show, including a reworked version of its popular JC-40 Jazz Chorus amp. The firm is proclaimiing the DD-500…
Barnes and Mullins launches 'outlet' site
Barnes & Mullins is now offering access to discount-priced, b-grade and discontinued instruments and accessories through a new online portal. The firm has decided to offer the imperfect, but saleable instruments…
New NAMM report reveals global market shares
NAMM's latest Global Report has been released, revealing the estimated market value of some 23 different countries across the world. The annual publication, created by the National Association of Music…
Sabian Launches Education Network
SABIAN officially launched its SABIAN Education Network (SEN) at The Collective in New York City on June 24. Hosted by SEN director Joe Bergamini, the event was a discussion panel…
Allen & Heath Hires Two New U.S. Rep Firms
Allen & Heath hires two new sale representative firms to handle the New England and Mid Atlantic territories in the United States. Richard Dean Associates, a manufacturers representative firm based…
Rodgers Announces Executive Retirement & New Management Team
Rodgers Instruments Corporation has announced that current president, Duane “Dewey” Kuhn, has resigned his position and retired on June 30, of this year. Kuhn joined Rodgers in 2004 after a…