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Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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In business we often think of “service” as the interaction between the customer and a retailer during a sales transaction, and today most businesses approach it just that…
While Paul Simon wrote and sang the hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” there are only three ways to leave your business.
In early January it was confirmed that Gibson Brands would not be attending the 2018 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim.
Yamaha Corporation of America has recognized Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with the company's annual "Dealer of the Year" awards.
Reverb.com recently announced that its new record marketplace Reverb LP is now in open beta.
On January 27th at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2018 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization's…
On Saturday morning, MMR's Terry Lowe presented Chuck Surack of Sweetwater Sound with the 2018 Don Johnson Industry Service Award at the NAMM Show in Anaheim.
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of well-know strap manufacturer, Levy's Leathers.
Gator Cases has announced the acquisition of Levy's Leathers Ltd.
Thousands of music dealers, industry officials, and media representatives gathered on Friday evening to experience the "Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand," the marquis music event held this week…
The Casio team at the 2018 NAMM Show with the MMR Dealers' Choice Award (DCA) for "Pro Digital Keyboard Line of the Year."
Tammy Vandonk and Justin Norvell of FMIC with Fender's Dealers' Choice Award (DCA) for "Electric Guitar of the Year."
Chris Martin IV of C.F. Martin & Co. with the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Acoustic Guitar of the Year."
During the 2018 Roland International Press Conference, held Wednesday, January 24, 2018, on the eve of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Roland and BOSS presented their third-annual…
MMR's Matt King with Tom Bedell of Breedlove Guitars at the Chairman's Reception on Thursday night in Anaheim.
Mike Belitz, president and CEO of Ultimate Support Systems, has acquired Radial Engineering Ltd.
Peavey Electronics® has announced that they will now sell direct to Canadian dealers.
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced this week that Jeff Scott has been appointed as the company's corporate vice president of Finance and Administration.
Guitarist extraordinaire Steve Vai accepts the BOSS Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, January 24th at a pre-NAMM Show event.
D.A.S. Audio (#18616) has expanded the successful Event series with two new powered models: the Event-212A line array and the Event-121A subwoofer, aimed at providing users with the tools…
The new Fishman Loudbox™ Mini Charge battery-powered acoustic instrument amplifier reproduces the sound of acoustic instruments with absolute fidelity and sonic impact –wherever it takes you and your…
BG Franck Bichon is pleased to announce new products for 2018. First and foremost is a brand new Coated Metal Snap Hook for straps.
KHS America announces the release of the new Jupiter Sax Gig Strap JCM-SXNS01.
VOX Amplification has announced the MV50 High Gain and MV50 Boutique, two additions to the amp series.
