You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival. But there’s another reason to remember 1969:…
‘They Want Something Better:’ Fretted Instrument Players are Willing to Pay More for a Superior Case or Gig Bag
With nearly 90 percent (86.7) of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales of cases and bags for fretted instruments are either up or level when compared to 2018,…
The Art of Music Retail
Photo by 200 Degrees Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All…
Taylor Guitars Makes Powers a Partner
Bob Taylor, Andy Powers, Kurt Listug Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third…
Trade Regrets: Mark Fullerton
We received the following on August 29: Ted Brown Music is sad to announce the loss our long-time friend and employee. Mark Fullerton, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly in his…
OMG Music Acquires Lock-It Straps
OMG Music has acquired Lock-It Straps. Manufacturing and distribution will be handled out of OMG’s Sheridan, Indiana facility. “I’ve known about Lock-It’s genius strap lock system for a long time”,…
Mojotone Brings Amp Build Workshops to Nashville and Phoenix
As part of Mojotone’s “Build. Modify. Repair.” initiative, Mojotone is taking their Amp Build Workshop on the road and will be traveling to Phoenix, Arizona to the Roberto-Venn School of…
CITES Adopts Exemption for Musical Instruments from Rosewood Restrictions
On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories containing…
Zappos and Fender Launch Workplace Benefit Utilizing the Power of Music
Zappos.com and Fender have united to launch Strum for the Sole, a first of its kind workplace health and wellness benefit program that encourages a healthy work-life balance through the healing power of learning…
The Leeds Bradford Guitar Show 2019
Hosted by Northern Guitar Shows Ltd and being held on September 15, the Leeds Bradford Guitar Show – now in its 13th year – offers visitors the opportunity browse, buy,…
Berklee Enlists QSC Fixtures for Campus Upgrades
Currently, Berklee College of Music is in the process of upgrading most of the rehearsal spaces on campus with the goal of providing high quality, easy-to-use live sound and real-time…
Farida Parlor Guitars Now Available in North America
Farida Guitar & Ukulele has expanded its popular Old Town Series of acoustic guitars with the 10 Series, a line of parlor size instruments. The 10 Series, which was unveiled…