Remembering those we have lost in the music products industry.
Founded by Harold Rhodes in 1946, Rhodes became one of the most influential keyboard instruments of the 20th century, shaping the sound of jazz, rock, soul, and pop music. As…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC), the non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting drumming and percussion, announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to officially dissolve the organization. In…
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) expands its premium virtual studio instrument and drum sample library, DW Soundworks® with the launch of Metal Legacy 2. The expansion pack’s new set of sounds…
Buffet Crampon Germany mourns the loss of the long-standing owner of the former Wenzel Meinl GmbH and former shareholder of Buffet Crampon Gerhard A. Meinl who passed away on February…
Faith Guitars is delighted to announce the international debut of the new PJE Legacy FG4 Earth Satin Sunburst model, to be showcased at Faith’s Booth #7007 (Hall C) during the…
Hagstrom Guitars is proud to announce that the Hagstrom family has officially become the majority shareholders in the company, marking a powerful return to its heritage and a renewed commitment…
C. F. Martin & Co.® proudly announces the launch of Project 91, an extraordinary new collection that brings to life 91 unique guitars, each a direct descendant of an original…
Ken Parker, legendary luthier and founder of Parker Guitars, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5, 2025 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Reflecting on his…
NAMM has announced that The 2026 NAMM Show will celebrate NAMM’s 125th anniversary, along with 50 years in the city of Anaheim. Taking place January 20-24, 2026, at the Anaheim…
Since hitting the market in 2014, the legendary Mapex Armory series has become well-established as a benchmark series of workhorse drums. While widely recognized as a visual mid-range masterpiece, its…
Breedlove Guitars is thrilled to announce the release of the Legacy Concert Shadowburst E Red Cedar-Bubinga LTD, a limited-edition masterpiece that exemplifies the pinnacle of Breedlove’s craftsmanship and innovation. This…
For 30 years, Atomic Music in Beltsville, Maryland, has been a haven for musicians and collectors alike. Founded in 1994 by Eric Schwelling and Luis Peraza, this unique music store…
