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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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Mojotone Quiet Coil Pickups

Mojotone Quiet Coil Pickups are hum-cancelling, single coil (Strat, Tele P90) sized pickups designed to achieve true single coil tone.

The Play-It-Safe Disinfecting System from HW Products

The Play-It-Safe disinfecting system from HW Products is a kit that removes and kills potentially harmfully germs. 

Floyd Rose 'Dead Arm'

The new "Dead Arm" from Floyd Rose is a built-in kill switch on a retrofitting FR tremolo arm.

The PEDpro from AirTurn

The PEDpro from AirTurn, Inc. is the newest Bluetooth wireless foot switch, which improves upon the design of its predecessor, the PED.

The Mouthpiece Manager by Rovner

Rovner has debuted The Mouthpiece Manager, a small stand made to hold up to 12 clarinet or sax mouthpieces of any size. Ideal for any instrument workshop table, the stand…

DPA Microphones d:screet Microphone Clip

DPA Microphones has introduced the new 4-way microphone clip to pair with their d:screet microphone series. The new SCM0013-B4- way clip will be on display at NAB 2017. 

'SPINAL TAP: The Big Black Book'

Hal Leonard has released SPINAL TAP: The Big Black Book, a collection of memorabilia and biographical information on the band Spinal Tap.

'Stan Getz - Omnibook'

The latest installment from Hal Leonard Omnibooks offers musicians the chance to play the recordings of saxophonist Stan Getz. 

'Turn the Beat Around, A Drummer's Guide to Playing "Backbeats" on 1 & 3'

Alfred Music has released Paul Wertico's Turn the Beat Around, A Drummer's Guide to Playing "Backbeats" on 1 & 3, a book that examines "backbeats" in a new light.

'The Drummer's Lifeline: Quick Fixes, Hacks, and Tips of the Trade'

Alfred Music has released The Drummer's Lifeline: Quick Fixes, Hacks, and Tips of the Trade by Peter Erskine and Dave Black.

New Models from Amahi Ukuleles

Amahi Ukulelels has released the UK225 and UK445 ukuleles.  

Felix the Cat Ukuleles from Kahuna Ukuleles

The new Felix the Cat line of ukuleles from Kahuna Ukuleles offers an expanded line of soprano instruments features four designs of the legendary cartoon cat. 

The Hohner HAG250 Guitar

The Hohner HAG250 is the perfect size and scale for a child's first guitar, and is highly recommended for children between the ages of four and eight.

The Ortega Guitars Ben Woods Signature Model

The Ortega Guitars Ben Woods signature model was developed and designed under the flamenco artist's supervision and meets the same specifications as Woods' personal version.

The iRig Pro I/O from IK Multimedia

The iRig Pro I/O from IK Multimedia is a pocket-sized mobile audio/MIDI interface for iPhones, iPads, Macs, PC and Android devices. 

Sennheiser MKE 2 Elements Microphone

Sennheiser has announced the release of their new GoPro-verified MKE 2 elements microphone, available starting on April 24.

Supro Statesman Amp

The Statesman from Supro is a 50W channel-switching amp with reverb that combines the vintage Thunderbolt and modern Comet models in one piece of equipment, while also adding an all-tube effects loop…

Color Sound 900 Cymbal Set by Paiste

South African drummer Aquiles Priester has announced that he will be touring with American metal band W.A.S.P. on their "25th Anniversary World Tour" using his new 18-piece cymbal set from Paiste. 

The Natal Café Racer drum set from KMC

The Natal Café Racer drum set from KMC is now available in the United States market.

Jack DeJohnette HHX Shimmering '75' Ride

SABIAN has released a limited edition HHX Shimmering '75' Ride to commemorate jazz legend Jack DeJohnette's 75th birthday.

Trace Eliot launches 200-watt portable bass head

Trace Elliot has launched its new portable 200-watt ELF bass amplifier.

New look for Protection Racket Proline

Protection Racket’s upgraded and redesigned Proline range now features an improved clearer labeling system making drum identification simpler and a new ‘Egg’ shaped Tom case to improve packing. 

Samson adds new low-cost studio monitors

Samson has launched its new MediaOne M30 Powered Studio Monitors, a compact, full-range speaker solution for all desktop and multimedia applications.

Holiday Buying Guide

It may only be September, but the holiday season never fails to creep up on parents – and stockists – somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving, causing plenty of harried shopping…

Signature Style: Artist Signature Series Guitars Connecting with Players in 2017

We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars...

ADJ Miami Hosts Showroom Relaunch Event

ADJ Lighting will be hosting a showroom elaunch event on September 28 (Hurricane Irma circumstances permitting) at their ADJ Miami location (13185 NW 47th Avenue in Opa-locka).

Alvarez Guitars launches website redesign

Alvarez Guitars has redesigned its website AlvarezGuitars.com to feature an in-depth look at the Alvarez story and offer an enhanced product search.  

Alvarez Guitars Launches Website Redesign

Alvarez Guitars has redesigned their website AlvarezGuitars.com to feature an in-depth look at the Alvarez story and offer an enhanced product search.  

Epiphone to Sponsor Americana Music Association Festival and Awards

Epiphone will be sponsoring the Americana Music Association (AMA) Festival and Awards this year in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Dead Daisies Visit Korg USA

Australian-American rock band The Dead Daisies recently visited the Korg USA, Inc. headquarters in New York to view the company’s line of brands and products.

Happenings in Nazareth: C.F. Martin & Company in 2017

MMR recently chatted with senior officers of C.F. Martin & Co. to learn about developments of note the storied guitar manufacturer, what instrument introductions have been making waves of late, how recent import…

The Rise of the Electric Guitar

On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of the electric…

SURVEY: Wireless Microphone Systems

With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when compared to…

It's Coming Down to the Wire(less): Wireless Microphone Systems Broaden Appeal with Certain Consumers

With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when compared to…

Playing Matchmaker How GluBoost’s MasterTint Became a Must-Have Accessory

There’s a long list of situations that could constitute a musician’s “worst nightmare,” but among them, chipping the glossy, radiant finish from a beloved guitar (or whatever it is you play) is a standout. 

We Sing the Guitar Electric

The values of vintage electric guitars have taken a hit in recent years, and electric guitar sales are down overall by about a third in the last decade.

FEATURE: The unique benefits of disaster

 Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him....

Disaster and the Unique Benefits it Can Bring

It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for my first…

A Broadening Divide

On August 19th, Donald and Melania Trump announced that they would not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, which will celebrate Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J, Norman Lear, and Carmen Lavallade. 

Peavey Electronics Offers Upcoming Seminars

Peavey Electronics will be opening its doors to its salesforce during its annual international distributor meetings and dealer seminars.