2022 Top 100 Dealers Announced
On June 2, at The 2022 NAMM Show, MI retailers were celebrated at the annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. "At the heart of each music retailer is a story of…
Music & Arts Expands in Texas with New Musical Instrument & Lessons Retail Location in Rockwall
Music & Arts announces the recent opening of a brand-new store location in Rockwall, Texas. Primarily serving the band and orchestra community in the region, including the Rockwall Independent School District…
Buffet Crampon Launches New B2B Online Dealer Platform
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon Group student, intermediate and professional woodwind and brass instruments, is pleased to announce the launch of a new “B2B” online business…
Fender Adds Two New Master Builders to the Custom Shop
[caption id="attachment_82044" align="alignleft" width="460"] Andy Hicks[/caption] Fender Custom Shop is pleased to announce two new Master Builders that will be joining the team: Andy Hicks and David Brown. Since…
Strapped In: Guitar & Bass Strap Sales in 2022
With the robust sales of fretted instruments that began during lockdown, it’s perhaps not especially surprising that guitar and bass straps are also moving at a healthy clip. “Strong sales…
MMR Dealer Survey: Brass Mouthpieces
We invite you to participate in our next MI retailer survey (results to appear in the June 2022 issue of MMR) - this month on the topic of Brass Mouthpieces.…
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Store in Hagerstown, Maryland
[caption id="attachment_81861" align="alignleft" width="460"] Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Guitar Center location in Hagerstown, MD. Pictured L-R: Two city officials from Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce; Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga;…
Gibson Custom Shop: Sergio Vallín 1955 Les Paul Goldtop
For the past 128 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players. Today, Gibson Custom Shop is proud to partner…
MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey - this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…
Music & Arts Opens Store-Within-a-Store in New Orleans Guitar Center
[caption id="attachment_81738" align="alignleft" width="460"] Entrance to the Music & Arts store-within-a-store at Guitar CenterNew Orleans[/caption] Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces…
PRS Guitars Awards the Top Dealers of 2021
Every year, PRS Guitars recognizes the top retailers in America, and the world, for outstanding sales of PRS Guitars products. Awards are given to independent, chain, and online retailers who…
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…