Breedlove Frontier Concertina E (All-Mahogany)
I’m not usually an “acoustic guitar guy.” Sure, I have a couple and I of course see how acoustics are great for songwriting and travelling and all of that, but…
MI Dealers are On the Case, but for Some it’s a Mixed Bag Trends in the Sales of Cases & Bags in 2018
Nearly 40 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey (sent out to over 300 MI dealers) report level sales in 2018 when it comes to the Cases &…
And Now For Something Completely… Familiar
Whether the catalyst has been the now-infamous Washington Post article from last summer, the hopes/ questions brought about by the (now long ago) cultural phenomenon of “Guitar Hero” and “Rock…
‘Quality Over Quantity:’ Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick & Framus
Framus is a storied guitar line that first existed from the mid- ’40s through to the mid-‘70s, attracting some fairly well-known players along the way (Paul McCartney, Bill Wyman, John…
Could a Jazz Piano Major from Berklee Re-energize the Music Business?
At last year’s NAMM show I spoke on a panel for Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) about ways of reviving and creating fresh interest in guitar. That moment afforded…
D’Addario Spends Time Backstage at The AFROPUNK Festival
On August 25 and 26, D’Addario representatives were backstage at the AFROPUNK festival, sampling product, signing up Players Circle members and talking to the artist community about D’Addario and the D’Addario…
French Exclusives For JHS As Overseas Drive Continues
JHS has secured exclusive distribution Danelectro electric guitars, Snark tuners, Honeytone mini amps and Billionaire effects in France. The deals come into effect from 1st September. Danelectro saw the introduction of the brand new ’59X/XT and…
Druzkowski Conjures Up Wizard Eight-String
Drużkowski Guitars has launched the ‘The Wizard’, an 8 string headless, sold bodied guitar handcrafted to the specifications of American multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rudess (Dream Theatre, David Bowie, John Petrucci). Built by…
Trade Regrets: John Amstadter
On Tuesday, August August 28, we got the following sad news from JAMM Distributing about the passing of John Amstader: JAMM Distributing (originally stood for John Amstadter Music Merchandise) has…
Korg USA, Inc. Sponsors Fear the Riff Pedal & Guitar Expo
Korg USA, Inc. recently attended Fear the Riff, a Brooklyn-based music festival showcasing the world’s most sought-after boutique guitar gear. Headed by Sam Ash and craft beer company Lagunitas, musicians…
Luna Guitars Stands with Songwriters in Support of the Music Modernization Act
Luna Guitars has announced its support of the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in effort to stand with fellow songwriters, stating that “songwriters endure the same stress as any one working…
GHS Strings Partners with Eastwood Guitars
GHS Strings has partnered with Eastwood Guitars. Now all Eastwood Guitar models come equipped with GHS Strings and GHS will be offering a number of custom shop sets for Eastwood…