Bass Instinct: 4-String Electric Bass Trends
They put the heavy in heavy metal, the rhythm in R&B, and the funk in… well, funk. 4-string basses hold down the low end and help establish the beats for…
2024 Holiday Buying Guide: New and Significant Musical Instruments and Gear to Stock in Preparation for This Year’s Holiday Season
Under $50 Pix: legereASF300, legereBBF300.jpg French Cut by Légère Introducing the French Cut by Légère, a symphonic reed designed for alto and tenor saxophones and B♭ clarinet that offers richness,…
The Acoustic Shoppe
It’s time! It’s time to take a moment to reflect on something that is really working, and I am not the only one who knows it. I met Jeremy Chapman…
Is it Truly Post-COVID ‘Normal’ You Seek?
Since January of 2021, the domestic labor market has added over 14 million jobs, with the unemployment rate reaching a 50-year low at the beginning of 2024. In May of…
Fender Introduces the Mustang Micro Plus
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has aunched the latest addition to its widely-acclaimed Mustang™ amplifier series, with the release of the Mustang™ Micro Plus. Building on the success of the…
Floyd Rose Announces New USA Machining Facility, Multiple Radius Saddle Options
Floyd Rose, the iconic maker of the Original double-locking tremolo system, is pleased to announce the release of Original saddle sets now available in long-desired radius configurations and proudly made in the…
Steve Morse and ENGL Amplification Announce the New Steve Morse Signature 20-Watt Amp
ENGL Amplification is extremely proud to announce the launch of the Steve Morse Signature 20-Watt Amp, a compact yet powerful amp designed to deliver the distinctive sound and versatility Morse…
Positive Grid and Steve Vai Join Forces to Unleash Spark MINI Vai
In collaboration with guitar icon and 3-time GRAMMY® Award winner Steve Vai, Positive Grid proudly presents Spark MINI Vai, a portable smart guitar practice amp with an exclusive lightweight cable.…
Martin D-11E Rock the Vote
The Martin D-11E Rock the Vote acoustic-electric guitar is a special edition instrument crafted to inspire people to participate in our democracy. This collaboration between Martin Guitar, David Crosby’s estate,…
Magnatone Announces Management Changes to Build for Future Growth and Innovation
Magnatone USA, a globally recognized manufacturer of boutique guitar amplifiers made in the USA, is excited to announce new management roles within the company to better address increasing demand within…
Cort Guitars Announces New G Series Model: G250 SE
Cort Guitars announces the latest in its acclaimed G Series guitar line: The Cort G250 SE. Cort Guitars has long been at the forefront of creating instruments that not only…
Fender and FINNEAS Unveil First Signature Acoustasonic Guitars
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the FINNEAS Acoustasonic® Player Telecaster® and Limited Edition FINNEAS Acoustasonic® Telecaster®, signature guitars crafted in collaboration with Multi-Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning…