Gibson Names Curleigh as President & CEO, Appoints New Senior Leadership
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced the appointment of James “JC” Curleigh as president and chief executive officer. Curleigh joins Gibson from Levi Strauss & Co., where he served as president…
MMR’s 37th Annual America’s Top Music Chains – Please Update Your Operation’s Info!
We welcome all owners of MI retail chains with three or more storefronts to provide up-to-date information for inclusion in our 37th annual ‘America’s Top Music Chains’ Report, which will appear in…
Orange Signs Rough Trade Deal
Orange Amplification is partnering with music retailer Rough Trade to provide sound equipment for in-store artist performances. The firm’s three Rough Stage live stage areas are now equipped with an amplification…
Def Leppard Drummer Welcomes PMC’s ‘Roadie for a Day’ Grand Prize Winner
September 23 marked the conclusion of the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) 2018 International Drum Month promotion. The “Roadie for a Day” grand prize winner met legendary drummer Rick Allen of…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Names Helfant Chairman of the Board
The Guitar Center Music Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on granting instruments and other musician services to various music education non-profit organizations, announces the appointment of industry veteran David A.…
Yanagisawa Strengthens Sax Line-up
Yanagisawa Saxophones has launched WO Baritone and Curved Soprano saxophones in the UK through distributor Barnes and Mullins. Designed as upgraded replacements for the 90 Series Baritone range and previous Curved…
A ‘Diverse Type of Operation:’ Roger’s Piano Proves There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Typical Day’ in Piano Sales
Much of the Roger’s Piano’s story comes off as unexpected: the fact that the founder, Roger Shaffer, initially started a guitar and accessories company; the fact that co-owner Carol Wu…
Making a Stand: Re-AXE Products is Changing the Way Players and MI Dealers Think About Guitar Stands
Since late 2011 guitarists and retailers have been discovering – and embracing – the Axe-Handler, a compact and versatile stand that a guitar “leans” into, rather than being suspended as…
Roadie 2
From the get-go, I was skeptical of the Roadie 2 Automatic Guitar Tuner and String Winder. I’ve read – and seen! – how regular plastic string winders can mess up…
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to mitigate your annual tax bite while diversifying your retirement risk. Creating a 401(k) or other retirement plan such as…
Do as I Say (Just Don’t Expect Me To…)
Within a number of past editorials, I’ve celebrated those who design and offer new, weird, innovative instruments and gear. I’ve encouraged dealers and others in the industry to welcome innovation…
Sweetwater Plans Major Expansion, Adds 1,000+ New Jobs
Sweetwater Sound is expanding its operations and investing $76.4 million dollars into two new facilities on its 163-acre Fort Wayne campus. The move will add 1,009 new jobs over the…