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2017 Music Products Industry Archive

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Sennheiser XS Wireless Employed in Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Ellen’s Stardust Diner is renowned for its Broadway-themed decor, retro 1950’s decor and singing waitstaff. Recently, the diner upgraded its audio system, opting for Sennheiser’s XS Wireless System.

Ashly NX-Series Multi-Mode Amplifiers Installed in NYC Irish Pub

Located near Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, Stout has been a post-game and post-work staple for Midtown New Yorkers for over a decade. Recently, NYC’s Starview Satellite replaced the…

Larrivee Guitars 50th Anniversary

Jean Larrivee Guitars announced the company’s “Appreciation Celebration” of its landmark 50th Anniversary, all through 2017.   

Gig Gear LLC and Media Integration Partner for Distribution of Gig Gloves in Japan

NY based manufacturer Gig Gear™ LLC and Tokyo based distributor Media Integration have announced that effective immediately, Media Integration will be the distributor of Gig Gloves for the nation of Japan.

RCF Announces New Manufacturer Representation in Western U.S.

RCF announced new representation in the western section of United States. The Marshank Group has been assigned to represent Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. AM Pro Audio has been assigned…

Justin Preston Balances Roland NAMM Exhibit With Chauvet Professional

Officially, NAMM 2017 ended on Sunday January 22, but Roland is keeping its NAMM launches and celebrity stage appearances alive with an extensive social media campaign, featuring 360 VR streaming.…

Ernie Ball guarantees new Paradigm range

Ernie Ball is about to launch its first-ever string range with a guarantee against breakage or rust.

R&M launches 'active' PowerWire cable range

R&M Tone Technology has launched its new PowerWire line of patented active guitar cables, which it says act like active pickups on a guitar.

Mojotone adds new P90 Quiet Coil

Mojotone has announced the latest addition to its Quiet Coil pick-up line with the launch of the ’56 Quiet Coil P-90.

Danley UK and Neuron Pro Audio at UK Winter Gathering

Local A/V integration and live sound company Neuron Pro Audio delivered sound at Manchester, UK’s Winter Gathering by using a collection ofDanley Sound Labsloudspeakers and subwoofers.

Reverb.com Introduces Reverb Sites

Reverb.com introduced Reverb Sites, a service created to help sellers better promote their music gear business online. 

Trust Network saluted with NAMM Milestone

Long-running industry consultant Brendan Murray received a Milestone Award at the recent NAMM show, marking his 25 years in the business.

ROLI boosts Seaboard software package

ROLI has increased the package of software available with its Seaboard spongy keyboard instrument.

Korg bundles VTX amps

Vox VTX modelling amps are now available with the VFS-5 5-way foot controller as a special bundle. 

Flea backs GHS on world tour

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bass player, Flea, is using the GHS Flea Signature Bass Boomers and Rocktron’s MIDI Mate on the band's ongoing The Getaway, world tour.

Leenman Honored at She Rocks Awards

​Tracy E. Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named winner of the 2017 She Rocks Enterprise Award by the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN).

Roland Launches Sheet Music Promo For LX, HP, and GP Pianos

Roland has announced the details of a new campaign in collaboration with Sheet Music Direct, the world’s premier digital sheet music retailer.

Lorenz Acquires WMCR

The Lorenz Corporation has announced that effective immediately, they have acquired the print music company WMCR LLC (Word Music & Church Resources).

Hanna Joins D’Addario & Co. Global Sales Team

D’Addario has appointed Devin M. Hanna as vice president of Global Sales, reporting directly to John D’Addario III, president of D’Addario & Company Inc.

Studio Instrument Rentals Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Studio Instrument Rentals, better known as SIR, is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2017. The company was formed in 1967 when founders Ken Berry and Dolph Rempp rented out a…

B&M adds Worldwind distribution

Barnes & Mullins has bolstered its brass and woodwind range, signing a new distribution agreement with UK-based Worldwind Music.

REPORT: NAMM numbers up 13 per cent

The world’s music products industry gathered in Anaheim, California last week for the annual NAMM Show, and with it, the symphonic harmonies of the industry could be heard echoing across the campus…

Ilpo Martikainen

Genelec founder, Ilpo Martikainen passed away on January 30th.

DW Enters into U.S. Distribution Deal with Hal Leonard for Select Brands

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW), has announced that effective February 1st, 2017 Hal Leonard will serve as the exclusive U.S. distributor for several of its product lines including Gibraltar® hardware, KAT®,…

Trade Regrets: Ilpo Martikainen

Genelec founder, Ilpo Martikainen passed away on January 30th. The official company statement is below:

KMC’s Hart Named President of MDA

KMC has announced that vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart has been appointed to serve a two-year term as president of the Music Distributors Association (MDA). The appointment occurred on January 18,…

Audio-Technica boosts A&H network

Allen & Heath UK distributor, Audio-Technica, has added the audio sales division of AC Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET) to its network of Allen & Heath dLive specialist resellers.

Supro adds to growing effects range

Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has added a new analogue tremolo to its range of effects pedals. 

Martin backs Guitar Revolution

Martin Guitar and its UK distributor Westside are backing a unique tour by guitarist Chris Woods, performing a special composition aimed at engaging guitarists of all abilities.

Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp Lineup Announced

​The lineup for Drum Camp at Musikmesse 2017 (April 5 to 8) is complete. Eight stars of the international drum scene will give daily performances on their original touring sets…

2017 NAMM Show Attracts Global Music Products Industry

The world’s music products industry gathered in Anaheim, California last week for the annual NAMM Show, and with it, the symphonic harmonies of the industry could be heard echoing across…

YCA and YMUS Join to Present ‘One Yamaha’ Revstar Display

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (YMUS) came together for the second year in a row to showcase the company’s “Revstar garage” concept at the 2017 NAMM…

Roland's Eaddy Honored at She Rocks Awards

Roland Corporation U.S.'s marketing communications manager Rebecca Eaddy was an honoree at the fifth annual She Rocks Awards.

Audio-Technica adds Artnovion range

Audio-Technica is to act as exclusive UK distributor for Portuguese brand Artnovion’s range of acoustic treatment products.

G7th adds new UltraLight capo

G7th, The Capo Company, has launched what it says is its lightest capo to date.

Warwick announces US office plans

Warwick Music has announced plans to open a US office. 

Odyssey backs brass festival

JHS' Odyssey brass brand is appearing at one of the UK's top brass festivals this weekend.

CAD Names On the Road Marketing As Rep For New England and New York

CAD Audio has appointed On the Road Marketing as sales representative for New England, New York City and Upstate New York.

Overview And Reflections At 87

I am now 87 years old and as an individual, according to the National Association of Music Merchants, I have been personally selling and servicing musical merchandise longer than any…

Peddling Dreams

Paul Heumiller of Dream Guitars has found success in a high-end niche.