Roland opens first standalone US retail store in New York City
Roland Corporation will open its first standalone retail store in the United States this October, establishing a direct physical presence in Manhattan after reaching US customers through dealers for decades.…
Guitar Center removes false entries from Ed Sheeran contest
Guitar Center has removed numerous entries from its Open For Legends competition after the submission portal was flooded with political memes and messages supporting Palestine. According to Guitar.com, the retailer…
Reverend Guitars releases limited Billy Corgan Infinite Sadness models
Reverend Guitars has launched the Billy Corgan Infinite Sadness models, a limited-run series timed for the Smashing Pumpkins Rat In A Cage Tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie…
MOTU releases Digital Performer 12 with atmos and AI tools
MOTU has officially released version 12 of its Digital Performer digital audio workstation, introducing Dolby Atmos mixing capabilities and artificial intelligence-driven stem separation to the professional music products market. According…
Gibson adopts L.R. Baggs HiFi DNA pickups for select acoustic models
Gibson has officially integrated L.R. Baggs' HiFi pickup technology into its acoustic guitar lineup, specifically equipping the Hummingbird Standard, Hummingbird Original, and Southern Jumbo Original models. According to Monthly Mixing,…
Roland to open first North American flagship store in New York City
Roland Corp. plans to open its first flagship store in North America in early October at 414 West 14th Street in Manhattan. The new retail destination will unite the Roland,…
Martin guitar releases refreshed 16 series with new finishes and electronics
C.F. Martin & Co. has officially launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, according to Music Instrument News. This expansion…
Ashdown secures exclusive US distribution via guitar Center
British amplifier manufacturer Ashdown has established an exclusive distribution agreement with Guitar Center and its online subsidiary, Musician's Friend, to cover the entire United States market. According to a report…
Harley Benton adds Fishman Fluence Pickups to SC-550 line
gearnews reported that German manufacturer Harley Benton has introduced two new SC-550 Plus Fluence models to its entry-level single-cut guitar series, integrating Fishman Fluence Classic active humbuckers into the lineup.…
JET Guitars adds four new models to UK lineup
JET Guitars is expanding its line-up with four new models and finishes, with the first shipment already landing with dealers via UK distributor Almires UK. The new arrivals span the…
Tanglewood taps Taigu for exclusive China distribution push
Tanglewood Guitars has announced its largest commercial distribution partnership in company history by appointing Taigu Musical Instruments as the exclusive partner for the Chinese market. This strategic move represents a…
ESP Guitars promotes four veteran staff members to new leadership roles
ESP Guitars has elevated four long-time employees to senior leadership positions following their significant contributions to the organization. According to an announcement from esp guitars, Miguel Soto is now Executive…