Stereo Tremulator tremolo pedal: Demeter.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE
LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
INTRODUCED IN 1982, the original Yremulator created for Ry Cooder
kicked off the Demeter pedal line and has since been used by Eric
Clapton, Keith Richards, Steve Carnelli, and thousands of . . .
Popular Murphy Methods now available: Mel Bay.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE
LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS has reached an agreement to distribute the
popular "Murphy Methods." Mel Bay will now handle production
and distribution for the entire Murphy Method line of . . .
AER solid wood amp cabinets.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND
GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
AER (Audio Electric Research) of Germany is now offering its
world-renowned instrument amplifier, the Compact 60/2, with optional
solid wood cabinets. Besides the obvious cosmetic appeal, both . . .
Entry-level products to launch at NAMM: Wood Violins.(NEW
PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
AT THE 2008 WINTER NAMM show, Wood Violins will introduce three new
entry-level products at an affordable price: the Stingray SV-4 electric
violin, the WVA-10D Wood Electric Violin Amplifier, and . . .
Travel bass to launch at NAMM: Kolstein Music.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE
LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
THE KOLSTEIN BUSETTO Travel Bass from Kolstein Music, Inc., will be
formally introduced at the 2008 winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Modeled
after the Abraham Prescott Bass that belonged to famed jazz . . .
Glasstone's "legend" 3015 dual-channel guitar
amp.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT
INTRODUCTIONS)
THE LEGEND 3015 from Glasstone Amplification is a dual-channel,
all-tube guitar amplifier, available in a head format as well as 1x12
and 2x12 combo versions. The two channels allow the player to . . .
Vandoren 'flow packs' get rave reviews.(NEW PRODUCTS:
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INTRODUCED IN LIMITED quantities in 2005, the Vandoren Flow Pack
was received with great curiosity," commented DANSR president
Michael Skinner. "But after musicians played reeds in . . .
Nickel Roundwound electric bass strings: MTD.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE
LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
POWER GROUP LTD., in conjunction with Michael Tobias Designs, has
introduced seven new sets of premium Nickel Roundwound electric bass
guitar strings. These strings are available in four-, five-, . . .
Galaxy audio's any spot "traveler" PA system.(NEW
PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
NEW FROM GALAXY AUDIO is the Any Spot Traveler (AS-TV8), an AC or
battery-operated portable p.a.. system designed for users who need a
lightweight, "all in one" p.a. system with a quick . . .
Mapex Limited-Edition Orion Chocolate Burl kit.(NEW PRODUCTS: THE
LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
NEW FROM MAPEX USA IS the beautiful 2008 Limited Edition Orion
Chocolate Burl drumset, which will be sold in extremely limited
quantities in North America. This all-maple drum set is distinguished . . .
Hartke's HyDrive line fuses paper and aluminum.(NEW
PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS)
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HARTKE'S NEW HYDRIVE line of bass gear is designed to move
beyond the parameters of traditional bass speaker technology with
greater power handling and a revolutionized . . .
Takamine marks 45th year with limited edition guitar.(PRODUCTS:
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TAKAMINE, ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF the electrified acoustic guitar,
is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a dramatic anniversary model
that showcases the company's unique manufacturing . . .
Yamaha's price competitive Disklavier DC2B now
shipping.(PRODUCTS: THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN NEW PRODUCT
INTRODUCTIONS)
YAMAHA HAS BEGUN shipping the Disklavier DC2B, a computer-age
player piano that offers a remarkable combination of features and value.
This grand piano comes with a suggested retail price $10,000 . . .
Ironmen (and ironwoman) of the music products
industry.(PEOPLE)
A RECENT ARTICLE in Boulder, Colorado's Daily Camera newspaper
described how Bobby Stuckey, the co-owner of the renowned Frasca's
restaurant, prefers hiring elite long-distance runners for his . . .
Nick Bland appointed sales director: Goto Guitars.(PEOPLE: MOVERS
AND SHAKERS)
GOTO GUITARS LTD., exclusive U.K. distributor for Hamer &
Breedlove Guitars, iSP Amplification, Kerly strings, and C-Tech Pocket
Rockits, has named Nick Bland sales director. Bland has been in the . . .
Rod Falconer appointed regional sales manager: Community
Professional.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
PRO-AUDIO VETERAN Rod Falconer has joined Community Professional as
regional sales manager for the Western U.S. region and Canada. With more
than 25 years in professional audio sales, Falconer . . .
Alves named executive vice president: Timberline Guitars.(PEOPLE:
MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
ED ALVES, FORMERLY director of domestic sales for Taylor Guitars,
has taken on the role of executive vice president of Timberline Guitars
after a three-year hiatus from the music industry.
"When . . .
Reglein passes torch, management expanded: JJ Babbitt.(PEOPLE:
MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
AFTER 40 YEARS IN HIS family's business, William (Bill)
Reglein is turning the day-to-day operations of jj Babbitt over to his
staff. Formerly president of jj Babbitt, and the third generation of . . .
A great untapped market: if you want to grow your business, start
by looking beyond the teenage demographic. You may be surprise
Over the past few weeks I have felt like a second-class citizen
when it comes to learning to play. I will try to explain how people like
me are slighted in music stores; but first, let me give you . . .
Gearing up for NAMM: some thoughts about how to get the most out
of the Anaheim trade show.(CREATIVE RETAILING)
NAMM 2008 is right around the corner, and this year, it promises to
hold more secrets to success than ever before. The largest music
products trade show in the United States is the place to go to . . .
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