Imperial MKII Muff-Style gated Fuzz
Upon first glance at the Imperial MKII, you might be intrigued by its charmingly retro appearance. Inspired by the JEN Jumbo fuzz, which is one of our personal favorite vintage…
Now Available from Hal Leonard: Snark Tuners, Danelectro Pedals, and Honeytone Amps
Snark tuners, Danelectro pedals, and Honeytone Mini Amps are now available through Hal Leonard MI Products Distribution. Steve Ridinger, President of Evets Corporation worked with Brad Smith, VP of MI…
Trade Regrets: Merv Cargill
On March 2, Dan Del Fiorentino of NAMM sent the following: We have received the sad news from Australia that luthier Merv Cargill passed away on his 91st birthday. Merv was the…
Silver Linings Play(LOUD)book
Christian Wissmuller So I just got back from walking my dog and, on the final block of this morning’s jaunt, I was greeted by the sounds of two dudes playing…
Six String & An Attitude: Reverend Guitars’ Ken Haas
Ken Haas Since Reverend Guitars’ launch in 1997, the company – founded by celebrated luthier and amp tech Joe Naylor – has gained a devoted following for its distinctive instruments…
Unstoppable: Ukulele Sales Soared in 2020 and the Trend Continues
Despite – or, perhaps, because of – the pandemic and related lockdowns et cetera, many dealers and suppliers of fretted instruments (including ukuleles) reported very robust sales in 2020. What…
‘More Guitar Sales Equals More Bag and Case Sales’
Lugging your guitar to lessons, practices, shows, or the studio requires a sturdy and reliable conveyance. While many of those activities listed have been limited or put on indefinite hold…
Chick Corea – Romantic Warrior
The music of the 1970s – wow! That era was such a grand time to be a musician. There was enough great funk music to keep you practicing until your…
Godin Montreal Premiere HT Trans White
Godin Guitars is proud to announce the launch of the Montreal Premiere HT Trans White as part of its high-quality electric lineup. This is a vibrant and versatile guitar for…
Yamaha Cares Upcycle Program Provides Musical Instruments to Not for Profits That Transform Them into Works of Art
Helen Dolas and David Jewell To many, musical instruments are works of art in and of themselves. But what if they could be used as a medium to create an…
TMP-Pro Strikes Distribution Deal with Electro-Harmonix
The Music People, a division of Jam Industries USA, LLC, a leading supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is excited to announce…
Graph Tech ResoMax Bridge Enriches the Tone of Archtop Guitars
“Graph Tech is all about improving the playing experience,” says company founder and president Dave Dunwoodie. “When players hear the tonal connection our ResoMax Archtop Bridge provides to the strings…