Gretsch Adds CVT to Streamliner Collection
Gretsch has introduced the Streamliner CVT, available in Jet Black, Sea Foam Green, Aged White and Olive Drab finishes. The guitar features HotWire humbuckers, a Fast “C” neck profile, a…
Fender Appoints Christina Stejskal Chief Communications Officer
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has appointed Christina Stejskal chief communications officer. Stejskal will report to CEO Edward “Bud” Cole and serve on the company’s executive leadership team. In the role,…
Fender reveals Fender Next Class of 2026
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has revealed its Fender Next Class of 2026, the eighth edition of its global artist development program spotlighting emerging guitar-led artists. The 2026 class features 15…
Christie’s to Auction Guitars From Johnny Marr’s Personal Collection
Christie’s will present Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection, an auction of guitars, amps and equipment from the career of guitarist, songwriter and former Smiths member Johnny Marr. The auction…
Thomann Initiates Legal Response to Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. sparked widespread controversy in May of this year by launching an aggressive legal campaign, sending cease-and-disist letters to multiple rival guitar suppliers to enforce copyright protection…
Connect the American Standard to the European Standard: DEFENDER launches with LINKMATE in the USA
DEFENDER, an Adam Hall Group brand, announces its entry into the US and Canadian markets. With its new DEFENDER LINKMATE, the cable protector manufacturer from Germany is expanding its portfolio…
Looking Back at 80 Years of Rhodes: A Story of Craftsmanship, Innovation, and Musical Legacy
Founded by Harold Rhodes in 1946, Rhodes became one of the most influential keyboard instruments of the 20th century, shaping the sound of jazz, rock, soul, and pop music. As…
Portman's Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer
Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in downtown Savannah in 1936, Portman’s…
Jackson, Gretsch Launch Limited Edition Signature Models
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation brands Jackson and Gretsch are launching new limited edition instruments this week. The Jackson Pro Plus Series Limited Edition Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 marks Jackson's…
Fender and Bandai Namco Launch Game-Changing PAC-MAN Telecaster and Apparel Collection
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. reveal a brilliant new Fender x PAC-MAN™ collaboration, bringing together two cultural icons as both brands celebrate significant anniversaries…
Fishman Brings on Martinez to Helm Sales & Marketing
Fishman is pleased to announce that Billy Martinez has joined the company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Billy’s quarter century of industry experience includes, most recently, 10 years…
Fender Celebrates 75 Years of the Telecaster with 'Tele Town' Event at the Ryman Auditorium
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster guitar, Fender returned to Nashville, the heart of country music and home to generations of legendary Tele players, for a once-in-a-lifetime evening…