Guitar Center and She Shreds Magazine Partner for Panel Discussion ‘Transforming the Music Industry’
In celebration of “Make Music Day,” Guitar Center and She Shreds Magazine partnered to highlight the inspiring voices and artistry of five guitarists across diverse genres. The artists included Francesca Simone (Beyoncé, Kehlani), Yvette…
Alfred Music Hosts Chat with Nettesheim of Guitars for Vets at Summer NAMM
On Friday, July 19, at 3:30 p.m. at Summer NAMM, Alfred Music will host an interview with Patrick Nettesheim from the nonprofit organization Guitars for Vets. The chat will take…
Fishman Promotes Rob Ketch to Senior Vice President of Sales
Fishman has announced that Rob Ketch has been named senior vice president of Sales. Formerly he was vice president of OEM Sales since 2007. Ketch was hired by Fishman in…
Paul Reed Smith Helps Open ‘Wire & Wood’ Exhibit at MODA
This past Saturday (June 29), Paul Reed Smith joined the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) to celebrate the opening of the “Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars” exhibition – the…
Blackstar Amplification Celebrates Cosmofest
Blackstar Amplification joined Canada’s premier musical instrument and gear exhibition, Cosmofest, for their fifth annual music festival right in the heart of Toronto, where thousands gathered for live performances, gear…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Anchorage, Alaska
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – a 16,000-square-foot facility in Anchorage, Alaska (2880 Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99503). The store offers an expansive set…
Gibson Pivots from Confrontation to Collaboration
Since emerging from bankruptcy less than a year ago, Gibson has made significant progress in the key areas that matter most to guitarists around the world. With a clear focus on quality, a new…
Warwick Succeeds Over Gibson in Second Chamber of the EU General Court Decision Holding V-Shaped Guitars are Generic
In a longstanding trademark dispute with Gibson Brands, Inc. over the cancellation of Gibson’s V-Shaped guitar trademark, Warwick, led by owner Hans-Peter Wilfer, successfully argued that the V-Shaped guitar cannot act…
Tool Outfits with Heil Sound Microphones for World Tour
Tool, comprised of Danny Carey (drums), Justin Chancellor (bass), Adam Jones (guitar), and Maynard James Keenan (vocals), has been touring with a sound system supplied by Eighth Day Sound. Along…
Yamaha Teams Up with Veterans to Heal PTSD Through Music
Yamaha recently joined veteran’s group Guitars for Vets (G4V) to hold a live music performance in observance of National PTSD Awareness Day, as well as to celebrate the recent milestone…
Hal Leonard Announces Change in CEO Leadership
Keith Mardak and Larry Morton Hal Leonard has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become president and CEO. Keith will remain with…
Sweetwater’s GearFest 2019 Draws Record Crowds
Crowds gather inside Sweetwater to take advantage of deals and attend workshops and performances Sweetwater’s GearFest 2019 was a record-breaking success that attracted the largest crowds ever in the event’s…