Electro-Harmonix Electric Guitar Strings
Electro-Harmonix electric guitar strings are custom-designed to EHX’s specifications and made in the USA by a premiere string manufacturer. Each wound string is precision wrapped with round nickel-plated steel onto…
Best & Worst in Show at Winter NAMM 2019
Best New Way to Get Attention New to the NAMM Show for 2019 were a number of digital billboards placed throughout the campus and inside the Convention Center. This opportunity,…
The 2019 NAMM Show: Annual Gathering Maintains Momentum, Increases Global Reach
“This year, I believe we were all blown away by the effort our exhibitors put into the show,” says NAMM president and CEO, Joe Lamond. “The new product launches were…
Jim Dunlop: 1936-2019
On February 8, Jim Dunlop – founder of Dunlop Manufacturing and an innovator of electric guitar accessories – passed away at the age of 82. Be it a pedal, pick,…
Darkglass Electronics and Cole Clark Guitars Celebrate First NAMM with KORG USA, Inc.
KORG USA, Inc. has welcomed two additional brands to their growing family: Darkglass Electronics and Cole Clark Guitars. Both brands were prominently displayed in the heart of the distributor’s NAMM…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Seattle, Washington, at Roosevelt Square
Guitar Center has opened its latest retail location, a 15,000-square-foot facility in the Roosevelt Square shopping center in Seattle, Washington (3609 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115). The grand opening…
Jensen Releases Interactive Speaker Player
Jensen has announced the release of the Jensen Speaker Interactive Player, the “JSIP.” The JSIP is a free, online, interactive engine that allows the user to compare 12 Jensen Jet…
Trade Regrets: Jim Dunlop
On February 7, we received the following sad news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Jim Dunlop passed away last night, ending a very special era in music. He started the Dunlop…
Hal Leonard Honors Centerstream
Hal Leonard honored one of its longest-standing distribution partners at the 2019 NAMM Show. Hal Leonard chairman and CEO Keith Mardak presented Centerstream president Ron Middlebrook with a plaque commemorating…
Smart Women in Music Announce Summer NAMM Scholarship Opportunity for Emerging Leaders
At the “Women@NAMM presents The SWIM (Smart Women in Music) Fund” networking event last week, the chairs of the SWIM Fund announced a scholarship opportunity for six emerging female leaders…
PRS Guitars Celebrates Growth at 2019 NAMM Show
PRS Guitars celebrated significant growth at this year’s Winter NAMM Show, which was held January 24-27 in Anaheim, California. With special guests like Carlos Santana and a packed booth, PRS…
Roland and BOSS Present Fourth Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards
Jun-ichi Miki, Roland Corporation CEO and representative director; DJ Pierre; Dolores Smith-Kitchen and Maurice Kitchen (mother and uncle of DJ Spank, respectively, who received award for DJ Spank posthumously); and…