‘Frozen’ Activity Book from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has also expanded its Music Activity Book Series with a new edition featuring the songs and artwork from Disney’s “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” movies. Designed as an introduction…
Reverend Jetstream 390 Model
Reverend Guitars has released the Reverend Jetstream 390, dedicated to punk icon Ron Asheton, who played a Jetstream 390 during The Stooges reunion juggernaut. The Reverend Ron Asheton Signature Jetstream…
Fishman’s Expanded Software Bundle for TriplePlay MIDI Guitar Products
Fishman Transducers, Inc. has launched a new and improved software bundle for both TriplePlay Wireless and TriplePlay Connect. As part of the re-launch, Fishman has vastly improved the software installation…
IK Multimedia’s AXE I/O SOLO Compact Guitar Interface
IK Multimedia’s AXE I/O SOLO is the latest addition to its range of AXE I/O guitar interfaces with advanced tone-shaping features. AXE I/O SOLO is a compact, bus-powered 2-in/3-out USB…
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Back to School Sales and B&O Rentals During COVID-19
“Back to School” has traditionally been one of the strongest sales seasons of the year for many MI retailers and rentals of band and orchestra instruments typically ramp up in…
Reverb’s David Mandelbrot
On January 28 of this year, Reverb – the largest online marketplace for purchasing and selling musical instruments and related gear – welcomed David Mandelbrot as the company’s new CEO.…
Selling Dreams from Home Base
Elina Sazonova from Pexels I am a musician. I wear many hats, from editor to journalist, book publisher to performer, non-profit music technology executive director, songwriter to column writer. Everything…
Walden Guitars Now Distributed in U.S. by KHS America
After several years of absence from the market, Walden Guitars were re-introduced at the 2020 NAMM show this past January, and will be distributed in the United States by KHS…
Trade Regrets: Phyllis Fender
On July 23 NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Our dear Phyllis Fender passed away yesterday in her home in Fullerton, California, not far from the factory where…
Kid Kapichi Excel Through Printworks’ Blackline XP12
Pre-lockdown, Hastings-based band Kid Kapichi played a show at local venue The Printworks through a Martin Audio BlacklineX Powered XP12 / XP118 PA rig, supplied by partners Old Barn Audio…
girl in red Designs One-of-A-Kind Rainbow Fender Electric Guitar to Raise Money for Kaleidoscope Trust
Musician girl in red has teamed up with Fender to design a one-of-a-kind electric guitar that will be raffled off to benefit LGBTQ+ charity Kaleidoscope Trust. The unique Player Series Telecaster guitar, painted by girl…
Roland Announces Executive Changes
Tony Price On July 14, Roland Corp. announced changes to its U.S. and global executive management teams, effective immediately. Jay Wanamaker, formerly president and CEO, Roland Americas, now assumes the responsibility…