Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars
A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working for Gibson and Dean Guitars. Before launching his…
Special FX: Guitar & Bass Stompboxes Take CenterStage
While the overall tally wasn’t as clearcut as some recent MMR dealer surveys have been when it comes to shedding light on the overall “health” of a particular market segment,…
Hamer Guitars Returns
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer…
Yamaha ‘Mad T Party’ Guitar Auction Raises $9,000 for Music Education
Yamaha guitars used in the live “Mad T Party” show at Disney California Adventure were auctioned off earlier this month to raise money for the music education programs in the…
DJ Oliver Heldens Named Brand Ambassador and Product Consultant at Denon DJ
Denon DJ has announced that DJ Oliver Heldens is the newest brand ambassador and product consultant for the company’s new Prime Series SC5000 media player and X1800 club mixer. Both pieces…
D’Addario Sponsors Recycle and Restring Events to Celebrate International Guitar Month and Earth Day
D’Addario has announced that it will sponsor up to 50 free Recycle and Restring events across the United States in celebration of International Guitar Month and Earth Day. After debuting…
Chauvet buys Southampton firm, Chamsys.
Chauvet & Sons LLC has announced that it completed the acquisition of ChamSys Ltd., the Southampton, UK-based designer and manufacturer of lighting controllers. ChamSys provides Chauvet a strong presence in the controller market that complements its CHAUVET Professional lighting…
LsL Instruments Chooses D’Addario NYXL Strings for Entire Range of Solid Body Electric Guitars
D'Addario & Company, Inc., has announced a partnership with LsL Instruments that will see the California-based instrument manufacturer exclusively use D'Addario's NYXL strings on their full line of solid body…
Gibson declares victory in JHS suit
In what may represent a landmark decision in the trademarking of guitar shapes, Gibson has declared victory in its case against JHS. The guitar maker's suit against the UK distributor said that…
JHS and Gibson Return to Court, Gibson Declares Victory
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. (JHS) and Gibson were back in court the week of March 6th, 2017, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar…
JHS and Gibson back in court
JHS and Gibson have been back in court this week, continuing their clash over alleged trademark infringement with regard to guitar design. US law mag Law 360 reports that, in court,…
Guitar Village takes rare Larrivées
Guitar Village in Farnham has snapped up a couple of rare Larrivée guitars, created as part of the firm's recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Eponymous owner, Jean Larrivée, built a number of…