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NAMM 2012: New record attendance
Visitor numbers for this year's NAMM show hit a new record high of more than 95,000.
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Electric Guitars under £500
MI Pro brings together a selection of models from the entry-level to mid-range electric guitar market.
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Gretsch launches G Series
New kits are equipped with seven-ply poplar shells, 1.6mm triple flanged hoops, chrome hardware and quick-sized toms.
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Kemble announces Dealer Advisory Forum
Firm creates new steering group, which will discuss topics such as increasing brand awareness and the popularity of piano playing.
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JBL and AKG introduce latest audio equipment
Loudspeaker specialist brings out full portable PA range and mic giant launches new wireless system.
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Strings and Things picks up Source exclusive
NEWSGuitar and bass specialist, Source Audio, has chosen Strings and Things as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland.
“We consider the UK and Ireland to be highly strategic ...
March Hare Music plots swift return
NEWSMarch Hare Music is set to close its current Llandudno store this weekend, but the business is not folding completely.
ELECTRIC GUITARS: Höfner New Committee
NEW GEARThe New Committee is the the latest German-built archtop guitar from Höfner.
Peter Norris Music hit by thieves
NEWSSeveral guitars were stolen from Peter Norris Music on the Isle of Man last night (January 25th 2012).
Kemble announces Dealer Advisory Forum
NEWSFollowing on from the dealer day it held at Duxford Air Museum last year, Kemble Pianos is now putting together a Kemble Dealer Advisory Forum.
NAMM 2012: New record attendance
NEWSVisitor numbers for this year's NAMM show hit a new record high of more than 95,000.
Electric Guitars under £500
BUYER'S GUIDEConstant innovation and shoe-horning as much added-value as possible into mid-priced electrics is what makes it such an interesting and ...
JBL and AKG introduce latest audio equipment
NEWSHarman brands JBL Professional and AKG have released new portable PA and wireless microphone systems.
Gretsch launches G Series
NEWSGretsch has introduced the G Series, a new feature-packed drum range with quick-sized toms, easy-to-position drum holders and chrome badges.
The Merseyside Guitar Show
EVENTSLocation: Liverpool
Liverpool-based event will feature more than 80 exhibitors, collectors and dealers.
FEATURE: Ernie Ball
NEWSThe eponymous founder of string pioneer Ernie Ball is, sadly, no longer with us, but he has kept it in the family and passed the torch to his son and ...
Brittens Music moves into new premises
NEWSSurrey-based MI retailer Brittens Music has moved from its former home in West Byfleet to a new store just a couple of miles away in New Haw, gethampshire.co.uk has reported.
Palmer announces Facebook gear giveaway
NEWSPalmer is celebrating the start of The Black Keys' latest tour by giving away a PDI09 and a copy of their new album every week until the end of February.
NAMM 2012: Line 6 debuts StageScape live mixer
NEWSLine 6 has launched its StageScape M20d smart mixer for live sound applications.
NAMM reveals new board of directors
NEWSThe NAMM Board of Directors was updated on the last day of the show (Sunday January 22nd) at the Annual Meeting of Members.
NAMM 2012: Vox releases new amps and pedals
NEWSVox announced new compact combos, signature models, acoustic amps, limited editions and a new delay pedal at NAMM 2012.
NAMM 2012: Yamaha unveils new Arius piano
NEWSYamaha debuted the YDP-C71PE at NAMM, the latest addition to the manufacturer's Arius digital piano line.
Fender introduces Machete combo
NEWSFender has released the Machete, a versatile and powerful high-end combo amplifier.
NAMM 2012: Carlsbro moves into electronic drum amplification
NEWSGuitar amp specialist Carlsbro launched its first ever dedicated electronic drum and percussion amp/monitor series at this year's NAMM show.
NAMM 2012: Roland launches array of new gear
NEWSRoland unveiled a total of 23 new products at NAMM 2012.
Industry celebrates Live Music Bill breakthrough
NEWSThe MIA and the entire UK music industry are celebrating after the Live Music Bill passed its third reading and report stage in the House of Commons.
NAMM 2012: Sonor announces ProLite series
NEWSSonor launched a number of new drum and percussion products at NAMM this year, including the successor to the S Classix and Delite lines – the ProLite series.
The Leeds/Bradford Guitar Show
EVENTSLocation: Leeds
More than 70 dealers and exhibitors will head to Pudsey Civic Hall for the sixth Yorkshire-based event.
The North West Guitar Show
EVENTSLocation: Newton-le-Willows
Now in its 15th year, the North West Guitar Show is set to return to Haydock Park and more than 100 exhibitors are set to attend.
The Newcastle Guitar Show
EVENTSLocation: Gateshead
Visitors to the Federation Brewery will discover a range of special show offers, along with a strong live music line-up.
