Pittsburgh Guitars – A Love Story: Iconic MI Retailer Celebrates 45 Years
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
‘We Are the Dreamers of Dreams’: Applied Research and Technology – ART – Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. The company originally focused on the recording market, and the first ART products were digital…
Off to the Races!
Oh, boy – here we go… the 2024 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live! I give you: https://rb.gy/1qdpjg Anyone in MI is eligible to suggest products, companies,…
Dean Guitars Claims Win in Its Appeal Against Gibson; Gibson Offers its Own Take on the Situation
On June 9, Dean Guitars issued a press release claiming a “Sweeping Win” in its appeal against Gibson Brands. Later that same day, Gibson posted its own release with a…
CHAUVET Professional Lights Glastonbury Pyramid Stage For Headliners Coldplay and Dua Lipa
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs as the band headline the Pyramid stage during day four of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 29, 2024 in Glastonbury, England.…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. Promotes Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.…
Pearl River Names Ed Bazel as Kayserburg Worldwide Brand Ambassador
Ed Bazel, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist, composer, and founder of The River of Calm—Music to Soothe Your Soul online radio station, has been appointed the Worldwide Brand Ambassador for…
Guitar Center Appoints Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer
Guitar Center, the world’s largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, announces the appointment of Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer, effective immediately. Rodriguez joins Guitar Center…
Player II Series from Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the arrival of the Player II Series – an update to Fender’s long-standing best-selling electric series, the Player Series – designed for musicians ready…
U.S. Brand HILS America Launches with a Mission: High-Quality Guitars at Accessible Prices
HILS America, a new U.S. guitar brand, has debuted with a bold mission: to bring premium-quality instruments to players without the premium price tag. “Like many guitarists, we became frustrated…
Cort Introduces the New Artisan C4/C5 Deluxe Bass Guitars
Cort Guitars creates instruments that musicians love to play. The Artisan Series is for the bass player who knows the value of playing a tone-rich, affordable bass guitar that can…
The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Ron Manus to the Board of Directors
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Ron Manus to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Secretary-Treasurer. As a member of the board, Manus will serve a…