JodyJazz Acquires Chedeville Company
JodyJazz Inc has announced their acquisition of the Chedeville Company, the world renowned brand of clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces. “For the past two years we have been developing a new…
Thinking Outside of the (Stomp)Box: Smaller, ‘Boutique’ FX Pedal Brands are Leading the Way in 2018
In recent years, demand for compact FX stompboxes has skyrocketed and the number of players in that market, itself, has grown substantially. While there was a moment in the ‘90s…
Trade Regrets: Bud Ross
On March 12, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Kustom Amp founder, Bud Ross.…
Another Way of Looking at China
China has occupied a protean place in the business of MI. At times it’s been reviled for well-documented and pernicious intellectual property piracy and price cutting, and at other times…
Masters of Intangibles
At the winter NAMM show, I sat in awe at the Idea Center while one music superhero after another took the stage. One common theme across all the best MI…
A United Collective is Always Stronger
Always say yes to an invitation to make the world a better place At the NAMM show I received a fun email from Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith with a request…
Trade Regrets: David Leed
On March 9th, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: I am sorry to report that our industry has lost a pioneer and many (including the NAMM family) have lost a dear friend. David Leed passed…
Sumner to Succeed Hitoshi Fukutome as YCA President
Tom Sumner has been named president of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) effective April 1, 2018. This is the first time that the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer, Hamamatsu-based Yamaha…
The Museum of Making Music To Present ‘Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild’
Open now through April 2018, NAMM’s Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California will present “Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild.” The new display explores the unique role…
Austin Guitars Debuts New Website Design
Austin Guitars has unveiled a complete redesign of their website, AustinGTR.com, highlighting the new models unveiled at the 2018 winter NAMM show. The site also features a comprehensive dealer locator…
NAMM Best & Worst in Show Winter 2018
Best Big-Time Musical Event The Yamaha All Star Concert on the Grand featured superstars Michael McDonald, Melissa Etheridge, Lindsey Stirling, Sam Moore, Marc Broussard, Butch Walker, and Sheléa on the…
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…