Vintage’s V100 gets custom shop treatment
Vintage’s V100 gets custom shop treatment
JHS’s much admired Vintage V100 is receiving the custom shop treatment for 2019. One of the most popular models...
JHS adds CAD Audio for UK & ROI
JHS adds CAD Audio for UK & ROI
JHS has got the New Year off to a flying start by announcing the addition of CAD...
Happy New Year from MIN
Happy New Year from MIN
Music Instrument News wishes all its readers and advertisers and happy and prosperous 2019.
For companies exhibiting at NAMM that wish...
Promark Expands Shira Kashi Oak Drumstick Line
Promark Expands Shira Kashi Oak Drumstick Line
Promark Drumsticks has expanded its Shira Kashi Oak drumstick line to include the Select Balance acorn tip models....
Taurus set to launch new Vandall-500 bass amp
Taurus set to launch new Vandall-500 bass amp
Poland’s Taurus is to unveil its latest bass amp, the hybrid Vandall-500, at the NAMM 2019 show...
Ludwig to launch major timpani improvements
Ludwig to launch major timpani improvements
Ludwig is set to announce major changes to its renowned timpani range at the forthcoming NAMM show in Anaheim...
Lollar Announces ’70s J-Bass Pickup Set
Lollar Announces ’70s J-Bass Pickup Set
Billed as a ‘historic recreation designed for modern instruments’ Lollar Pickups has responded to customer requests to make a...
Tony Royster Jnr becomes a SlapKlatz Artist
Tony Royster Jnr becomes a SlapKlatz Artist
SlapKlatz has announced the addition of Tony Royster Jnr to its list of endorsers. He joins an endorsement...
Gibson faces last minute hitch in bankruptcy escape bid
Gibson faces last minute hitch in bankruptcy escape bid
Gibson Brands has suffered a last minute setback in its plans to escape bankruptcy. According to...
Godin peaks with the Summit
Godin peaks with the Summit
Godin has announced its standout electric guitar model for 2019, the Summit Classic A/E.
The new model, which will debut at...
NAMM Show announces artist line-up
NAMM Show announces artist line-up
Black Violin, The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand and Elle King are to perform at The 2019 NAMM Show,...
Dawsons Music sold to private equity firm
Dawsons Music sold to private equity firm
Dawsons Music, one of the UK’s oldest music retailers, has been sold to the private equity company, SKG...
Warwick founder celebrates 60th with stunning Thumb Bass
Warwick founder celebrates 60th with stunning Thumb Bass
Having recently celebrated the 70th anniversary of Framus foundation and Warwick’s 35th, company founder, Hans-Peter Wilfer has...
Musikmesse plans new Networking Area
Musikmesse plans new Networking Area
Frankfurt’s Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound is promising a new ‘Networking Area’ in Hall 4.1 for the 2019 show. Designed...
Sound Tech confirms Hamer deal
Sound Tech confirms Hamer deal
Sound Technology has confirmed it has secured the Hamer range of guitars for UK and ROI distribution.
Once a mainstay...
Filling/ADG alliance adds new Foxgear brand
Filling/ADG alliance adds new Foxgear brand
Filling Distribution and Audio Distribution Group have added another new pedal range to their line-up, the new Italian brand...
New Rotosound string range destined for NAMM
New Rotosound string range destined for NAMM
Rotosound will reveal a new high-end string range at the forthcoming NAMM Show in January, promising higher performance...
Italy’s RCF snaps up mic maker DPA
Italy’s RCF snaps up mic maker DPA
Italian speaker giant RCF has announced the acquisition of DPA Microphones A/S (“DPA”) from The Riverside Company.
Highly regarded...
Code Drum Heads expands line-up
Code Drum Heads expands line-up
Code Drum Heads has added The Pocket Pad and Halo Tone Adapter to its range of products and is also...
Searchers’ Frank Allen collection leads major auction this week
Searchers’ Frank Allen collection leads major auction this week
Specialist auction house Gardiner Houlgate from Corsham, Wilts. is staging one of its most exciting vintage...
Frampton to receive Les Paul award at NAMM
Frampton to receive Les Paul award at NAMM
British guitarist Peter Frampton is set to receive The Les Paul Innovation Award at 34th Annual NAMM...
Warwick puts a damper on pedals
Warwick puts a damper on pedals
Blinded by the LED lights of an effects pedal? According to Warwick it really happens, so the company has...
Alpine Hearing Protection offers Christmas POS promo
Alpine Hearing Protection offers Christmas POS promo
Active Music and Alpine Hearing Protection has launched its counter-top POS display for Christmas 2018. The compact counter-top...
New Peaveys take bass to the MAX
New Peaveys take bass to the MAX
Peavey has released details of its new MAX bass amp range, comprising four models delivering 100, 150 and...
Godin launches the new Multiac Steel
Godin launches the new Multiac Steel
Godin has announced details of its new Multiac steel guitar which will make its official debut at January’s NAMM...