The First Ever Abbey Road Guitar: Gretsch Studiomatic
Gretsch and Abbey Road Studios partner to announce the LIMITED EDITION ABBEY ROAD RS201 STUDIOMATIC. Designed specifically for recording, the Studiomatic merges the iconic sounds of Abbey Road Studios and…
Pearl River Guitars Turn Heads At Myrtle Beach, SC Music Event
Pearl River Guitars made an outstanding impression on Myrtle Beach musicians during a special in-store promotion held at Andy Owings Music on November 11, allowing local players to experience the…
New Products November 2025
Accessories Levy’s Expands Its Flagship Amped Leather Collection with New Matte and Extra-Long Options Levy’s Music has introduced two new additions to its acclaimed Amped Leather Series, expanding one of…
Upfront November 2025
Ben Stahl Reverb Names Stahl CEO Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, has announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new chief executive officer,…
Music China Concludes its 2025 Edition with Diverse Engagement, Inspiring New Paths for Industry Transformation
The 22nd edition of Music China drew to a successful close, following four days of business connections, inspiration, and exchange at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. From 22 –…
Levy’s Expands Its Flagship Amped Leather Collection with New Matte and Extra-Long Options
Levy’s Music has introduced two new additions to its acclaimed Amped Leather Series, expanding one of the brand’s most recognized strap collections. The M26PD-BLK-MAT brings a sleek matte black finish…
Fender’s Hoey Brasler on the LE Vintera II Road Worn Series
By Christian Wissmuller Fender’s Vintera II series has already carved out a passionate following among players who crave vintage feel without the vintage-guitar price tag. Now the brand is dialing…
In Today’s Music Business… Time-Tested Practices Still Serve You Well
by Menzie Pittman, Author of The New Musician When we make the decision to learn an instrument, we are choosing to tackle an undertaking of many colors and dimensions.…
AEA Ribbon Microphones Capture Boleros With Attitude Live at Los Angeles’ Historic Union Station
Los Angeles–based group Boleros With Attitude (BWA) has become a viral sensation by redefining Latin music for a new generation, transforming hip hop songs through the lens of traditional bolero…
Carlino Guitars Carves its Own Path
By Christian Wissmuller When MMR last checked in with Carlino Guitars, founder Eddie Carlino was already carving out a distinct niche in the boutique guitar market — known for…
From Capsule to Console: The Art and Evolution of Studio Condenser Mics
By Christian Wissmuller Even in an age dominated by plug-ins and digital production tools, the condenser microphone remains the most essential piece of gear in the signal chain. From global…
Gibson Pickup Shop Launches 1959 Humbucker Collector’s Edition Series 3
As a true pioneer of the electric guitar and pickup design, Gibson’s nearly 90 years of research and manufacturing have defined the sound of countless musicians and music lovers. Since…