Ghost Dates on the Calendar
There are certain dates that seem permanently etched into the minds of people who have spent enough years in a particular industry. No matter how much the landscape changes, no…
Mapex Releases 'StreetLite' Series Hardware
The Mapex StreetLite hardware series is designed for ultimate portability and performance with classic vintage styling. The lightweight construction clocks in at just 26.5 lbs. for the set, keeping drummers…
Harmony, Hustle, and the Loneliness of the ‘Front of the Check’ Life
Owning a music store can be one of the greatest things in the world — and also one of the loneliest places to stand. I’ve been one of 100,000 people…
Frameworks’ Latest DJ Facade Transforms into a Screen-Driven Booth Element
Gator Frameworks has introduced the DJ Facade with TV Mount and Carrying Bag, a version of its DJ facade that incorporates an integrated TV mount. The design builds on the…
Frameworks’ Latest DJ Facade Transforms into a Screen-Driven Booth Element
Gator Frameworks has introduced the DJ Facade with TV Mount and Carrying Bag, a version of its DJ facade that incorporates an integrated TV mount. The design builds on the…
Gator’s ONYX Series Expands with LED-Equipped DJ Case Options
Gator Cases has expanded its ONYX Series of DJ flight cases with four new models featuring integrated LED lighting, building on the series’ blacked-out aesthetic with added visual functionality.Each case…
Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator
Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983, Hotop started…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Morley in Canada
Yorkville Sound is proud to announce that it is now the exclusive Canadian distributor for Morley, the legendary effects pedal company renowned for its iconic wah pedals, volume pedals, switchers,…
Eastman Music Company Announces International Distribution of Jewel Musical Products Expressions Ligatures
Eastman Music Company today announced a new international distribution arrangement for Jewel Musical Products’ Expressions ligatures. Eastman will offer the Expressions ligature line to dealers, educators, and musicians, with models…
Guitar Center launches Mitchell Silver Creek, a New Line of Folk and Roots Instruments
Guitar Center has launched the Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line, a game-changing seven-piece collection of high-quality instruments including banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars at price points accessible to a…
Jackson x Misha Mansoor ET8
Jackson teams up with longtime partner and Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor to introduce the PRO PLUS SERIES LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE MISHA MANSOOR JUGGERNAUT ET8. In a first for the brand,…
Taylor Guitars Releases Next Generation Grand Concert Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of four new Next Generation Grand Concert models: the 812ce, 412ce, 322ce and 312ce. Featuring Taylor’s…