Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. – parent company of Gibson Guitars – is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Debt Troubles Reported for Gibson, Juszkiewicz Responds
It has recently been reported by many that Gibson Brands, Inc. – parent company of Gibson Guitars – is facing an uncertain future due to serious debt-related and operational concerns. The company has issued a…
Top-Tier Timekeepers: High-end Drum Kits Sales in 2018
MMR checks in with representatives from five major players in the design and production of high-end drum sets to learn about trends in that market segment, technical innovations, and the…
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet. Actually, to be more accurate, the North Carolina lesson and retail center started out of the trunk…
Small Business Matters: Experiencing the Perfect Sales Presentation
It finally happened. I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind. Enter…
The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but no touching…
The Next Big Thing?
Many MMR readers recently returned from the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim (see our Show Report on page 26). Along with more traditional instruments, the gathering is a venue for…
Spector Basses Hosts Artist Appearances at Winter NAMM 2018
At the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, Spector Basses welcomed a slew of prominent artists to perform and hang out at their new booth. One of the highlighting moments from Spector’s…
Neutrik Announces Winter NAMM Grand Prize Winner
As part of Neutrik USA’s 30th anniversary activities during the recent Winter NAMM show, the company encouraged its customers to stop by, strike a pose, and share their photos with…
Roland Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Winter NAMM 2018
Roland’s exhibit at Winter NAMM 2018 featured a lighting design by Justin Preston that used a collection of over 90 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including 32 Maverick MK2 Wash units. “Our…
Kitaro Visits Korg USA Booth at NAMM Show
Japanese recording artist Kitaro stopped by the Korg USA booth at the 2018 NAMM show and was greeted by Kato Seiki, president of Korg Inc., and Joe Castronovo, president of…
Vandoren Hosts 2018 VandoJam at NAMM Show
The 2018 VandoJam at NAMM showcased the breadth of Vandoren’s artist roster by featuring artists from all across the United States. In the opening star-set, L.A. regulars Jerry Vivino…