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US: Rotosound brings Billy Sheehan to Guitar Center

US: Rotosound brings Billy Sheehan to Guitar Center

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The iconic UK manufacturer is teaming up with Hartke amps to support bass legend Billy Sheehan's 'At: Guitar Center' workshop tour.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Apr 16th 2013 at 10:22AM
MUSIKMESSE 2013: Taylor Guitars debuts all-koa Grand Orchestra model

MUSIKMESSE 2013: Taylor Guitars debuts all-koa Grand Orchestra model

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After debuting its latest body style at the Winter NAMM show, Taylor has unveiled an all-koa version of the Grand Orchestra at Musikmesse.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Apr 10th 2013 at 10:50AM
MUSIKMESSE 2013: Taylor reveals limited edition exotic tonewood models

MUSIKMESSE 2013: Taylor reveals limited edition exotic tonewood models

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The latest offerings from the American guitar manufacturer are limited edition 400- and 600-series guitars in exotic tonewoods.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Apr 10th 2013 at 9:49AM
US: Best Buy Canada hatchet man appointed as Guitar Center CEO

US: Best Buy Canada hatchet man appointed as Guitar Center CEO

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The industry's biggest retailer has appointed former Best-Buy Canada president and COO, Mike Pratt, as its newest Chief Executive Officer.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 9:50AM

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US: Ultimate Speaker Demo to stream live on GearTunes.com

US: Ultimate Speaker Demo to stream live on GearTunes.com

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Coinciding with the launch of GearTunes.com, a number of MI brands are coming together to present the Ultimate Speaker Demo.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 13th 2013 at 10:40AM
US: New seven and eight-string USA select models from Jackson

US: New seven and eight-string USA select models from Jackson

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US guitar manufacturer Jackson has responded to the quick rise in popularity of seven and eight-string guitars with the addition of new USA select models.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 8th 2013 at 10:16AM
US: Fargen Amps introduces second John Lennon signature amp

US: Fargen Amps introduces second John Lennon signature amp

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American amp manufacturer Fargen, has released the second amp in its line that honours the Beatles' guitarist.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Mar 1st 2013 at 10:30AM
US: MI retail industry sees growth according to new report

US: MI retail industry sees growth according to new report

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Worldwide market research firm, IBIS World, has completed a report on the state of the MI retail industry in the US.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 27th 2013 at 11:09AM

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US: Peerless Guitars comes to North America

US: Peerless Guitars comes to North America

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After the establishment of Peerless Distribution LLC, the Peerless brand will now be available in the US and Canada. 

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 14th 2013 at 10:41AM
US: Fargen Amps adds to its dealer network

US: Fargen Amps adds to its dealer network

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Following a successful showing at the Winter NAMM show, Fargen Amps has announced several new additions to its network of authorised dealers.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 14th 2013 at 10:29AM
US: Casio appoints new director of sales

US: Casio appoints new director of sales

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Casio America has announced the appointment of Jay Morrissey as director of sales for its electronic musical instruments (EMI) division.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 8th 2013 at 10:16AM
Gibson appoints new EVP of global business development

Gibson appoints new EVP of global business development

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Gibson has announced the appointment of Rick Froio as its new executive vice president of global business development.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 1st 2013 at 10:29AM

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US: Guitar Center names top reps

US: Guitar Center names top reps

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Major US MI retailer, Guitar Center, has named its top manufacturer representatives from across the country.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Feb 1st 2013 at 10:16AM
NAMM announces best in show list

NAMM announces best in show list

NEWS

During the NAMM U Breakfast Session on 27th January, host Frank Alkyer and a group of panelists picked their top products for the coming year.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 30th 2013 at 3:42PM
US: NAMM reshuffles board

US: NAMM reshuffles board

NEWS

A number of new faces joined the NAMM board at its AGM, while others departed from the retail body.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Jan 30th 2013 at 10:00AM
NAMM 2013: Fender announces Acoustic Custom Shop

NAMM 2013: Fender announces Acoustic Custom Shop

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Based in New Hartford, Conn. the Fender Acoustic Custom Shop is operated by some of the company's most experienced luthiers.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 9:49AM

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NAMM 2013: Orange announces new Custom Shop 50 amp

NAMM 2013: Orange announces new Custom Shop 50 amp

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The latest from Orange Amplification's Custom Shop Series is a 50-Watt class A/B, 30-Watt class A head.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 11th 2013 at 9:46AM
NAMM 2013: JHS to showcase signature John Verity Fret-King guitar

NAMM 2013: JHS to showcase signature John Verity Fret-King guitar

NEWS

As the latest addition to its Black Label artist series, the Fret-King Black Label Corona 'JV' honours UK blues legend John Verity.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Jan 10th 2013 at 10:15AM
Starin to distribute Turbosound products in the US

Starin to distribute Turbosound products in the US

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Music Group has announced that effective immediately Starin Distribution will distribute Turbosound products in the United States.

Headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, Starin services the needs of professional audio resellers in ...

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Dec 20th 2012 at 10:07AM
Thurston Moore's Jazzmaster stolen

Thurston Moore's Jazzmaster stolen

NEWS

According to a release on the Sonic Youth website, the band's guitarist, Thurston Moore had his iconic 1960s Jazzmaster stolen from a Philadelphia hotel room on 12/12/2012.

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Dec 14th 2012 at 10:24AM
The NAMM show

NAMM 2013

EVENTS
Jan 24th 2013 - Jan 27th 2013

Location: Anaheim, California, USA

The NAMM show returns to the Anaheim Convention Centre 24th - 27th January.

Bedell Guitars

Bedell Guitars moves to new factory

NEWS

Due to current and future growth opportunities, custom guitar manufacturer, Bedell, has moved its US factory to Bend, Oregon. 

Jory Mackay
by Jory Mackay
on Nov 8th 2012 at 11:01AM
Fender launches mahogany acoustic models

Fender launches mahogany acoustic models

NEWS

Some of Fender’s best-selling acoustic models are now available with an all-mahogany body.

Ronnie Dungan
by Ronnie Dungan
on Nov 5th 2012 at 11:12AM
Reunion Blues launches new Shopatron eCommerce service

Reunion Blues launches new Shopatron eCommerce service

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Instrument case maker Reunion Blues has teamed up with Shopatron, the eCommerce specialist, to launch a new online store for the US market.

Adam Savage
by Adam Savage
on Oct 31st 2012 at 10:15AM