Mike Gabriel Named Director of Sales - Pro Audio for JAM Industries USA
JAM Industries USA is pleased to announce Mike Gabriel as Director of Sales - Pro Audio. Gabriel brings a balanced approach that blends data-driven decision making with real-world retail perspective…
Celebrate World String Change Day on June
D’Addario kicks off the 5th annual #WorldStringChangeDay on June 6, 2026. #WorldStringChangeDay was established to turn the essential chore of restringing into a fun and interactive global holiday. By synchronizing…
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…
Harmony, Hustle, and the Loneliness of the ‘Front of the Check’ Life
Owning a music store can be one of the greatest things in the world — and also one of the loneliest places to stand. I’ve been one of 100,000 people…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Morley in Canada
Yorkville Sound is proud to announce that it is now the exclusive Canadian distributor for Morley, the legendary effects pedal company renowned for its iconic wah pedals, volume pedals, switchers,…
Guitar Center launches Mitchell Silver Creek, a New Line of Folk and Roots Instruments
Guitar Center has launched the Mitchell Silver Creek Folk Instrument Line, a game-changing seven-piece collection of high-quality instruments including banjos, mandolins and resonator guitars at price points accessible to a…
Jackson x Misha Mansoor ET8
Jackson teams up with longtime partner and Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor to introduce the PRO PLUS SERIES LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURE MISHA MANSOOR JUGGERNAUT ET8. In a first for the brand,…
Taylor Guitars Releases Next Generation Grand Concert Models
Taylor Guitars, a leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, today announced the release of four new Next Generation Grand Concert models: the 812ce, 412ce, 322ce and 312ce. Featuring Taylor’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…
Taylor Guitars Names Geoff Smith Chief Financial Officer
Taylor Guitars has announced the appointment of Geoff Smith as Chief Financial Officer. Smith previously served as the company’s Controller and brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience…
Guitar Center names Jennifer Hatton President of Music & Arts
Guitar Center has named Jennifer Hatton president of Music & Arts, the company's school music division. Hatton brings nearly three decades of education sector leadership, most recently as chief growth…