News and updates from manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in the MI industry.
Davitt & Hanser was named as the new distribution partner for Kustom Amplification, effective March 1st, 2016. The Kustom Amplification relationship marks another strategic partnership between Hanser Music Group and…
Japanese guitar manufacturer Sessionable has opened a new factory with money from a number of backers including the giant Mitsubishi group. The factory, named "Glide garage," was made possible through…
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced a new partnership with Silverstein Works and will be distributing their ligatures in the U.S. and Canada. Based in Hackensack, New Jersey, Silverstein Works…
JHS has linked up with Austrian distributor Audio Boutique, which will be representing its Vintage electric and acoustic guitars, Santos Martinez classical guitars, Laka ukuleles and Pilgrim Folk Instruments throughout…
Audio Distribution Group and Filling Distribution have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership, aiming to create a pan-European distribution business. Based in France, Filling Distribution distributes effects pedals and guitar…
KHS America, home of Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and XO Professional Brass in the U.S. has announced the extension and expansion of their partnership with the Pacific Crest…
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late. MMR recently spoke with four major suppliers to learn what trends are…
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016. According to SABIAN president, Andy Zildjian,…
The U.S. Rep of the Year award went to Lienau AV Associates, which serves the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, NY Metro, Pennsylvania, and Virginia). Pictured: Dealer of the Year…
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilizing…
CE Distribution is pleased to announce their exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the SoZoTM Capacitors. SoZoTM Capacitors are used by many boutique amp manufacturers for their superior tone and reliability. The NextGen…
Hal Leonard Corporation and Loog Guitars have announced a strategic partnership covering distribution in the U.S. and Canada, as well as licensing rights for Loog’s new instructional book and app.…
