Making the Most of Aftermarket/OEM Guitar Parts
As anyone who's been paying attention to the industry knows, music has been going through some growing pains. World-conquering guitar heroes aren't the norm. Number one albums sell less than…
Why MI Needs to Embrace Pro Audio
When MI retailers see guitar players or keyboardists as simply musicians in their stores, they're leaving money on the table. An industry that has long looked at its customer base…
Technological Conveniences That Can Help Grow Your Business
Technology is all around us. Every day, we read about some new advancement – sometimes several in any given day. It's become a part of life for us, personally and…
10 Key Strategies to Maximize Your eBay Sales and Profits
This July at Summer NAMM, Blues Angel Music owner, Jim DeStafney and I presented a NAMM U session on "Ten Key Strategies To Maximize eBay Sales and Profits." We've found…
2014 Holiday Buying Guide
Full lines of electric guitars, racks of blinking new effects pedals, and walls full of shiny cymbals? Check. Now it's time to look into stocking up on products you might…
Getting a Fix on In-House Repairs
MMR recently surveyed over 400 MI retailers who stock guitars, basses, amps, and related gear on the topic of in-store repair facilities. The response rate for this poll was significantly…
Summer NAMM Continues Climb
"Seeing our members meeting on the show floor, attending NAMM U sessions, and enjoying themselves in the vibrant Nashville scene was gratifying, the optimism was palpable," says NAMM president and…
Eastwood Guitars Warren Ellis MandoTenor
Eastwood has fused the popular Warren Ellis Tenor with a 4-string Mandocaster to create a completely new instrument. This dual cut carved alder body features both a 14" scale mandolin…
Mackie CR4 Monitors
Mackie’s new Creative Reference(tm) Multimedia Monitor Series includes two models – the CR3 and CR4 – with 3” or 4” woofers and ¾” silk-dome tweeters. CR monitors also feature a…
Electra Guitars Teams With Sony Pro Audio
Electra Guitars has selected Sony Pro Audio wireless systems to be a part of their “Rediscover Electra Guitars” promotion between September 1 and October 31, 2014. The promotion is only…
Serious Blues Series from Alfred Music
Alfred Music's Serious Blues series features book and DVD packs for aspiring blues guitarists in search of an authentic sound. Each title features lessons from blues masters with licks and…
Dean Markley Blue Steel Nickel Plated Bass Strings
Previously only available to top shelf artists and exclusive dealers, Dean Markley USA is officially launching the Blue Steel Nickel Plated bass strings. By using a nickel plating, the…