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FEATURE: Hughes & Kettner

FEATURE: Hughes & Kettner

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After more than 20 years and a slew of different UK distributors, German amp manufacturer Hughes & Kettner has returned to JHS.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 23rd 2013 at 10:41AM
New capo range from Summerfield

New capo range from Summerfield

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Summerfield MI has just launched the new B-Bird spring-loaded capo to UK music dealers.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 23rd 2013 at 10:20AM
Cranes becomes exclusive UK distributor of Kay guitars

Cranes becomes exclusive UK distributor of Kay guitars

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The Welsh retailer has recently been appointed exclusive distributors for the iconic American brand's electric guitars and basses.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 23rd 2013 at 10:16AM
Yamaha presents the 'Silent Revolution' tour

Yamaha presents the 'Silent Revolution' tour

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From 12th to 15th June, Yamaha product specialist Bert Smorenburg will be bringing the unique SH Silent Series Pianos to venues across the country.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 23rd 2013 at 9:59AM

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Headstock readies launch of new Tama drum range

Headstock readies launch of new Tama drum range

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Headstock is preparting to launch the new Tama Star Drum range of hand-crafted Japanese drums.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 22nd 2013 at 10:50AM
Right Track Music sponsors Create music festival

Right Track Music sponsors Create music festival

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For the fourth year, the Ashford-based retailer and music school is sponsoring a stage at one of the South East’s biggest free music festivals.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 22nd 2013 at 10:31AM
MIRC 2013: Studio offers recording prize to Battle of the Bands winner

MIRC 2013: Studio offers recording prize to Battle of the Bands winner

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Harbour Studios is offering the winner of this year's MIRC MI Retail Battle of the Bands five days in the studio.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:30AM
MI PRO TV: D'Addario and Noisey team up for the Guitar Moves series

MI PRO TV: D'Addario and Noisey team up for the Guitar Moves series

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Each episode of the new collaborative series showcases a specific musician's talent, creativity and gear setups.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 21st 2013 at 10:04AM

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JHS ramps up June event

JHS ramps up June event

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With just three weeks to go until JHS's annual Trade Event, the company has announced a number of exclusive offers that will take place during the four days.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 21st 2013 at 9:50AM
MIRC 2013: Win a free apprentice!

MIRC 2013: Win a free apprentice!

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Retailers signing up for the MIRTAS apprenticeship scheme at MIRC can win a second staff member, with their wages paid.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 21st 2013 at 9:48AM
Audio-Technica sponsors Lennon Bus Europe

Audio-Technica sponsors Lennon Bus Europe

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Audio-Technica has announced it is sponsoring the Lennon Bus Educational Tour Bus Europe, which was recently launched by Yoko Ono at the Museum of Liverpool.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on May 21st 2013 at 9:38AM
FEATURE: Dixon drums

FEATURE: Dixon drums

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Barnes & Mullins believes it has a real winner on its hands with the highly-regarded Dixon drum brand, which it took on after FCN went out of business.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 20th 2013 at 10:15AM

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DIGITAL VILLAGE: Absolute takes on ex-staff

DIGITAL VILLAGE: Absolute takes on ex-staff

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Poole retailer, Absolute Music, has signed up eight of the 31 ex-employees of Digital Village to act as a new nationwide sales force.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 20th 2013 at 10:13AM
MI-Pro backs Music Show

MI-Pro backs Music Show

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Mi-Pro has become the exclusive trade media partner for education and music services event, The Music Show.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 20th 2013 at 9:55AM
Rodney Branigan to hit the streets of Edinburgh

Rodney Branigan to hit the streets of Edinburgh

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Coinciding with his appearance at the Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival, Yamaha and Red Dog Music are presenting the Texas-born guitarist at top busking spots around the city.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 20th 2013 at 9:54AM
MIA challenges DV247 deal, calls for creditor unity

MIA challenges DV247 deal, calls for creditor unity

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Trade body calls into question the legality of the DV247 arrangement and advises creditor unity to recoup debts.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 17th 2013 at 12:49PM

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Chord progression

Chord progression

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AVSL is making another push with its Chord brand and has brought on-board Neil McDougall to help establish the brand at both trade and consumer levels.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on May 17th 2013 at 10:24AM
MI PRO TV: Larrivée's Space Oddity

MI PRO TV: Larrivée's Space Oddity

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Commander Chris Hadfield's cover of David Bowie's Space Oddity, filmed on the International Space Station has garnered millions of views on YouTube.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 17th 2013 at 10:06AM
TOP TEN: This week's most read stories

TOP TEN: This week's most read stories

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It was no surprise that this week's biggest stories were the fall of DV and subsequent rise of DV247 with everyone from suppliers to trade bodies issuing statements on the ...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 17th 2013 at 9:32AM
More moves at Marshall

More moves at Marshall

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New role sees Paul Marshall take charge of Natal drum range.

Gary Cooper
by Gary Cooper
on May 16th 2013 at 11:50AM
MIRC 2013: Six weeks to go - have you registered?

MIRC 2013: Six weeks to go - have you registered?

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It's going to be a tight squeeze at this year's MIRC, but there is still time to register for the event and claim the much-talked about free gift.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on May 16th 2013 at 11:13AM
MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile

MI PRO TV: Sounds Plus retail profile

NEWS

Sounds Plus has been trading in its Bury St. Edmunds base since 1979 and has seen success lately by tapping into the once dormant secondhand market.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 16th 2013 at 10:30AM
Yamaha to showcase at Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

Yamaha to showcase at Edinburgh Guitar & Music Festival

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Industry giant, Yamaha, has thrown its support behind the inaugural Edinburgh festival and will be showcasing across its entire guitar range.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 16th 2013 at 9:30AM
MI PRO TV: Ashdown releases new product videos

MI PRO TV: Ashdown releases new product videos

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After a successful showing at this year's Musikmesse, Ashdown has released several new product videos filmed on the show floor.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 11:12AM
COMPANY PROFILE: Percussion Plus

COMPANY PROFILE: Percussion Plus

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Percussion Plus MD, Paul Cobbett, talks about why now more than ever, it's important to support British manufacturing.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on May 15th 2013 at 10:28AM