Gibson Gives Achieves Record-Breaking Year of Impact
Gibson, together with its philanthropic division Gibson Gives, celebrates a historic year of giving in 2025. This milestone underscores their unwavering commitment to expanding global access to music through education,…
Höfner Files for Bankruptcy
Höfner, the iconic German guitar and bass maker best known for the violin-shaped bass popularized by Paul McCartney, has filed for bankruptcy in Germany. According to court records from the…
33rd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2025 Dealers’ Choice Awards once again drew an impressive response from across the MI industry, with retailers throughout North America casting thousands of votes to recognize the instruments, technologies,…
2025 Top Print Titles
As another year comes to a close, the print music sector offers a clear snapshot of what inspired musicians and drove sales for MI retailers across the industry. In this…
NAMM Show 2026 Buyer’s Guide: Part I
Accessories D’Addario Launches XPND Core Pedalboards and Backline Core Transport Bags D’Addario expands its XPND Pedalboard Series with two new products designed to simplify, strengthen, and elevate modern pedalboard setups:…
Upfront December 2025
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show NAMM and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy…
NAMM Announces Billy Corgan as Recipient of the TEC Innovation Award Presented at The 2026 NAMM Show
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization and The NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards have selected Billy Corgan as the recipient of the…
ADDAC System Introduces Mixology Pedal: Unique Effect Chain Router and Feedbacker
ADDAC System announces its latest innovation for sonic expression: the Mixology pedal. The Mixology pedal brings unconventional and powerful capabilities into the world of pedals, enabling guitarists, synthesists, and other…
D’Addario and TerraCycle Celebrate a Decade-Long, Industry-First Recycling Program
D’Addario and TerraCycle, the international recycling leader, are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the D’Addario Playback Free String Recycling Program — the first large-scale initiative of its kind to recycle…
Hagstrom Guitars Announces 2025 Relaunch in the U.S. Market Under New Distribution Leadership-MMS Music
Hagstrom Guitars, the iconic Swedish guitar brand known for its rich legacy, innovative designs, and devoted artist following, is officially relaunching in the United States under new distribution leadership. With…
EVH Launches 5150III Hypersonic 6L6 1×12
EVH is launching a powerful new digital amp: the 5150III® Hypersonic™ 6L6 1×12. Designed to recreate the legendary sound of the EVH 5150III tube amp, this powerful combo amp uses…
Guitar Center Music Foundation Appoints Curtis Heath as Board President and Chair
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF) has announced that Curtis Heath, President of Guitar Center Business Solutions, has been appointed Board President and Chair. Heath’s appointment marks a new chapter…