ROUNDTABLE: The mini amp market
Back in April of 2013, MMR took a fairly in-depth look at the then-burgeoning field of mini/micro – or “lunchbox” – guitar amplifier heads that had become quite the rage over the…
Q&A: Rob Turner talks 40 years of EMG
2016 marks four decades of EMG, Inc., innovative designers and producers of pickups, EQ accessories – and more! (read on) – that have been embraced by players across a number of…
PreSonus Presents 2015 Dealer, Rep, and Distributor Awards at NAMM
The U.S. Rep of the Year award went to Lienau AV Associates, which serves the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, NY Metro, Pennsylvania, and Virginia). Pictured: Dealer of the Year…
B&M offers Hofner UK exclusives
Barnes and Mullins has launched two new Hofner Verythin guitars exclusive to the UK. The UK exclusive Mod design and Mahogany models are the latest additions to the existing range of…
US deal for Italian cymbal specialist, Ufip
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has struck a new distribution deal with US firm, Davitt & Hanser. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilising its Rotocasting…
Ufip Cymbals Names Davitt & Hanser as USA Distributor
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilizing…
CE Distribution Exclusive Worldwide Distributor of SoZoTM Capacitors
CE Distribution is pleased to announce their exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the SoZoTM Capacitors. SoZoTM Capacitors are used by many boutique amp manufacturers for their superior tone and reliability. The NextGen…
Hal Leonard Partners with Loog Guitars for Distribution and Instructional Book and App
Hal Leonard Corporation and Loog Guitars have announced a strategic partnership covering distribution in the U.S. and Canada, as well as licensing rights for Loog’s new instructional book and app.…
New Peavey mixers hit stores
New Peavey PV Auto-Tune and Bluetooth Mixers now available in the UK from Barnes and Mullins. PV Series mixers are suitable for both live and studio applications. They are equipped…
ADG hooks Bodfish
Tom Bodfish has joined Audio Distribution Group as area sales director. Initially working in MI retail, Bodfish joined Yamaha UK as South East Regional Manager for Guitars, then moved on…
Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight
We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West. His father, Pearl…
Major German retailer boosts international online offering
German retailer Music Store has invested in an upgrade to its online shopping interface to help expand its international business. The firm has upgraded to a new version of online…