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2016 Music Products Industry Archive
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Lok-N-Roll Compensated Locking Nut
The new Lok-N-Roll improves your guitar by providing proper pitch and compensation across the fretboard.
Manhasset Music Stand Weight
MANHASSET® Music Stand 2.5 Pound Weight is made of cast iron and is easily attached to the Manhasset Symphony base for dependable performance.
Levy’s Scenic MPDS2 and Falcon MJ2PLD
Levy’s introduces the MPDS2 sublimation guitar straps with colorful outdoor scenes.
Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2016 Set to Open for Trade
Industry peers can look forward to the forthcoming Prolight + Sound Guangzhou, which takes place from February 29 to March 3 2016 in Guangzhou.
Sound Technology adds Ace to promo video series
Sound Technology has continued to add to its series of live video sessions, with the latest featuring Ace from Skunk Anansie, backing the Larrivee acoustic brand.
New MI store for Aberdeen
There is still some positive news to be found amid the current spate of closures and shops going bust, with a new music retailer opening in Aberdeen.
Faith adds Mallory Knox duo
Faith Guitars continues to build its artist roster, adding guitarists James Gillett and Sam Douglas from UK five-piece alternative rock band Mallory Knox.
Record-Breaking: 2016 NAMM Show Largest in Organization’s 115-Year History
“This year's show was truly a testament to the collective energy created when NAMM members from around the world come together. It was simply amazing,” says NAMM president and CEO…
The Making of the Audix D6
Click the link to watch this new video on the making of the Audix D6, showing the production and assembly processes that take place in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Keyboard Concepts Named ‘Dealer of the Year’ by Yamaha
Keyboard Concepts of Southern California has been named “Institutional Dealer of the Year” by Yamaha Corporation of America.
Reeds & Mouthpieces – An Evolving B&O Market Segment
With regards to sales of reeds and mouthpieces, there seem to be a few “constants” for dealers, based on the results of this month’s retailer survey, sent out to just…
Between the Bell and the Mouthpiece: Clarinet Suppliers Discuss Trends in the Market
Always a strong segment within the band & orchestral market, clarinet sales have been particularly strong of late.
2016 NAMM Best & Worst of Show Awards
Worst Behavioral TrendThe relative preponderance of adult males taking photos with their selfie-sticks at the NAMM Show this year was… off-putting. C’mon guys – you’re better than that.
More ME! Personal Monitor Mix Systems – Part I
Personal monitor mix systems are one of the more misunderstood, and therefore perhaps undersold, categories of gear in the music production space.
Roland’s Jay Wanamaker on ‘Growth Mode’ and Plans for the Future
In January of 2015, industry vet Jay Wanamaker was appointed president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S.
Morty Manus: 1926-2016
On January 9th, Morton Manus, president of Alfred Music, passed away after a battle with cancer.
Nine Reasons to Attend a NAMM Show (If You’ve Never Been)
The big snowstorm that buried the East Coast has come and gone, and so has this year’s Anaheim NAMM show.
Ch-Ch Changes
2016 got off to a fairly depressing start, as a number of iconic popular musicians passing away in rapid succession.
Access is Something Retailers Can Give to Differently Abled Customers
The holiday season is in our collective rearview mirror at this point, but the idea of doing well by doing good remains a fundamentally sound proposition year-round for retailers.
New Websites for Knilling & Blessing
St. Louis Music is the owner of E.K. Blessing Brass and Knilling strings. For 2016, SLM presents both brands on a new online canvas: BlessingBrass.com & Knilling.com
Music Dynamics goes under
Ambitious West Country dealer Music Dynamics, has gone into administration with the loss of all three of its stores.
Todd Sharp Amplifiers launches
Nashville-based guitarist Todd Sharp has launched Todd Sharp Amplifiers, a range of custom-made amps.
Fender's Benson amp picks Jensen speakers
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and singing sustain.
Aguilar makes BIMM London commitment
Bass specialist Aguilar has teamed up with UK music college BIMM London, to equip it with a range of its amps, cabs and effects.
Hal Leonard Raffles Off Super Bowl 50 Guitar
To celebrate their recent distribution agreement with Woodrow Guitar, Hal Leonard raffled off a limited edition Super Bowl 50 Northender guitar at the Winter NAMM show.
Jensen Tornado is Benson’s Speaker Choice for Fender GB Signature Twin Reverb Amplifier
Inspired by one of the world’s foremost jazz guitarists, George Benson, Fender’s GB Signature Twin Reverb amplifier is an all-tube amp that produces rich, punchy tone with smooth attack and…
Musikmesse reveals Business Academy plan
Musikmesse has teamed up with trade body the Society of Music Merchants (SOMM) to put together a programme of seminars and workshops at this year’s show.
New AKG cans available
AKG by Harman and UK distributor Sound Technology, has launched a new line of high-performance headphones.
Meinl pulls out of Musikmesse
German percussion giant Meinl has become the latest company to pull out of this year’s Musikmesse.
Trade Regrets: Joseph “Hibber” Hibbs 1953-2016
Joe Hibbs, Mapex and SONOR artist relations manager passed away in Los Angeles on Monday February 8th.
SABIAN Announces Expanded Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016.
SLM Appoints MacBlane Communications Director for Band & Orchestra
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Adam MacBlane has been appointed to the newly created position of communications director – Band & Orchestra.
Edinburgh piano auction totals over £370K
The Edinburgh Piano Company's auction of more than 100 pianos netted the firm over £370,000.
Bedell Guitars and Stand For Trees Team Up to Protect Threatened Brazilian Rosewood Forest
Bedell Guitars is committed to hand crafting guitars with sustainably harvested woods.
FBT schedules second audio showcase
Following the success of its first demonstration day in Purfleet, Essex in January, FBT UK has announced a second event, this time over two days in Wakefield.
Rimmers in Liverpool hit by thieves
Guitars and equipment worth £10,000 have been stolen from Rimmers in Liverpool.
Musikmesse Festival 2016: First Headliners and Venues Announced
The first Musikmesse Festival will be held on the occasion of Musikmesse 2016 and enrich the International Trade Fair for Musical Instruments, Sheet Music, Music Production and Music Business Connections…
Musikmesse reveals Festival music line-up
Musikmesse's new look, consumer dominated, show continues to take shape and has added a line-up of music acts for its first Festival, which will spread the event throughout the city…
£500K worth of piano stock auctioned this weekend
One of the largest collections of pianos in Scotland is expected to fetch up to £500,000 when it goes under the hammer in Edinburgh this Sunday.