Music Trades articles from September 2004

Music Trades archives from September 2004

Piano roll defense against file sharing.(Industry Briefings)
September 1, 2004... In 1899 an Australian court ruled that player piano rolls did not infringe on music copyrights because they were not a copy of a piece of sheet music, but rather part of the mechanism of a player piano. Today, the same case--Boosey vs....

Consumer confidence continues to rise.(Industry Briefings)
September 1, 2004... Consumer confidence rose for the fourth straight month in July thanks to steady improvements in the job market, the Conference Board reported, putting the indicator at a two-year high. The New York-based research group reported that its index...

Fighting over Monroe mandolin.(Industry Briefings)
September 1, 2004... Bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe's 1923 Gibson F-5 Mandolin is one of the most famous fretted instruments of all time. It's also currently at the center of a heated lawsuit. Monroe's son, James Monroe, agreed to sell the mandolin to the Bill...

Some people really are non-musical.(Industry Briefings)
September 1, 2004... Some people really are inept at all things musical, whether it's playing an instrument or just recognizing a melody. Preliminary scientific data suggests that these people's brains are literally out of tune. University of Montreal...

Guitar gets college football player cut.(Industry Briefings)
September 1, 2004... Texas A&M wide receiver Nick Rhodes has been dismissed from the team after he was charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly pummelling his roommate with a guitar. A spokesman from the college described the behavior as "unacceptable."

Is Amazon.com a freeloader?(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... Following Wal-Mart and Costco, Amazon.com is the latest mass merchant to start offering music products; As we detail on page 42 of this issue, Amazon's approach to music is not that, of a traditional retailer. The internet seller doesn't own...

Conn-Selmer acquires Leblanc for $36 million: stressing the need to remain "nimble" in a rapidly changing band market, CEO Stoner weighs options on how best to integrate Leblanc & Conn-Selmer.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... IN A REFLECTION of the ongoing consolidation that has transformed the U.S. wind instrument industry, Conn-Selmer, a division of Steinway Musical Instruments, has acquired its former rival, the G. Leblanc Corporation, for approximately $36...

PRS Guitars/Gibson lawsuit update.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... PAUL REED SMITH GUITARS and Gibson Guitar Corporation have been in a trademark dispute for several years. Very recently, a federal district court issued an injunction prohibiting PRS Guitars from manufacturing, selling, or distributing PRS...

Historic links between Conn, Selmer & Leblanc.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... LIKE SIX DEGREES OF separation, Conn-Selmer's acquisition of Leblanc unites three influential companies that have long been linked together in shaping the U.S. band instrument industry. The oldest of the trio, C.G. Corn. Ltd.; was founded in...

Crafter Guitars forms U.S. distribution arm.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... REPRESENTATIVES of Crafter Guitar products have announced the formation of Crafter USA as the exclusive distributor of Crafter products in the United States. Crafter USA will also develop and direct sales and marketing strategies for the U.S....

NAMM Show in Anaheim through 2010: association inks deal with Anaheim to keep popular event in same location.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... NAMM, THE International Music Products Association, has announced a new six-year deal with the City of Anaheim to continue to host "the NAMM Show," the association's 103-year-old trade show for the musical instrument and products industry,...

Coffin Case & 65 Amps team up in Nashville.(News Flash)
September 1, 2004... COFFIN CASE AND 65 AMPS teamed up at the Nashville NAMM show. The booth featured daily performances by renowned Sheryl Crow guitarist Peter Stroud, who demonstrated the much-anticipated 65 Amps line. The new amps, designed by Stroud, are...

PianoDisc featured at Steve Allen tribute.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... THE ACADEMY OF Television Arts and Sciences recruited PianoDisc to help honor the late Steve Allen during its July 9 concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The event, called "Television Night at the Hollywood Bowl II," featured the Hollywood Bowl...

Content-rich Roland "Track Talk" website debuts.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... ROLAND HAS CREATED Track Talk, a new content-rich website dedicated to educating VS and BR buffs, entertaining Roland and BOSS recording newbies, and just plain cutting through the geek speak so anyone can understand digital audio workstations....

Fender guitar graces millions of Miller beer cans.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... WHEN ROLLING STONE magazine officially declared 2004 the "50th Anniversary of Rock & Roll." the Miller Brewing Company decided to adopt rock 'n' roll as the theme of its annual summer promotion. The immediate problem the company faced was...

LP adds Anton Fig to players' roster.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... LATIN PERCUSSION has added drummer Anton Fig to its impressive list of player endorsers. Fig, who provides the beat for the CBS Orchestra, which performs nightly on The Late Show with David Letterman and is also the house band for the Rock and...

J.R. Bech guitar on hold as backers get cold feet.(News Flash)
September 1, 2004... J.R. BECK MUSIC, an online company that had promised to revolutionize the guitar market with a direct-to-consumer Sales model based on Dell Computer, has apparently suspended operations. As reported in the May issue of The Music Trades, the...

Frankfurt offers discount for early exhibitor registration.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... MESSE FRANKFURT IS once again offering a discount for booking exhibit space early. Exhibitors whose registration has been received at Musikmesse before September 15 will benefit from a discount of about eight percent. The 2005 Musikmesse is...

Share prices of publicly traded industry firms.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... SHARE PRICES OF PUBLICLY TRADED INDUSTRY FIRMS PRICE AS OF P/E 52-WEEK RANGE AUGUST 6, 2004 RATIO HIGH-LOW Allen Organ Corp. $53.00 29.06 $54.66-$37.97 ...

Mapex launches four new websites.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... MAPEX USA RECENTLY LAUNCHED new and improved websites for each of its percussion brands: Mapex Drums, Janus Hardware, Black Panther Snares, and Chindal Cymbals. Each brand has its own individual website, featuring the latest product and artist...

Record attendance for 14th Annual Vintage Drum Show.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... RECORD CROWDS JAMMED the 14th Annual International Custom and Vintage Drum Show (better known as "The Chicago Show") held May 15 and 16 in St. Charles, Illinois. With consumer attendance up nearly 50 percent, and the exhibitor count increasing...

Ernie Ball hits the road with Scion Tour.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... When is a sales call not a sales call? When the Ernie Ball Scion Tour comes to town. The maker of Slinky strings and Music Man guitars and basses has outfitted a new Toyota Scion with eye-catching graphics, and dispatched it on a coast-to-coast...

Fatar pursues illegal Chinese keyboards.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... FATAR, ONE OF THE world's leading manufacturers of keyboards and keyboard controllers, has notified distributors that electronic piano keyboards manufactured by Ringway Electronics Trade Co. in Shanghai, China, infringe on Fatar patents. ...

PTG convention forges closer retailer/technician ties.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... THERE WAS PLENTY OF MUSIC at the 47th Annual Piano Technicians Guild Convention and Technical Institute in Nashville. But it was the sound of optimism about the future of the piano industry that sounded the truest note. "The energy...

Aerosmith's Joe Perry relives history at Tupelo Hardware as tribute to Elvis.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... JOE PERRY OF AEROSMITH recently visited Tupelo, Hardware in Tupelo, Mississippi, and purchased an Indiana "Scout" Guitar. Howard Hire, owner of Tupelo Hardware, said that Perry bought the guitar from him as a tribute to Elvis Presley because it...

Wyman pianos at PTG convention.(Industry Forefront)
September 1, 2004... Wyman pianos were on display at the Piano Technicians Guild 47th Annual Convention and Technical Institute held June 29 to July 2 in Nashville, Tennessee. Over 750 registered piano technicians from all over the United States had an opportunity...

Amazon.com begins selling music products: online giant teams with Musician's Friend, Woodwind & Brasswind, and others to offer music products, but some suppliers prohibit participation, and the lesson of Toys R Us looms.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... AMAZON.COM, THE ONLINE merchant that has become almost synonymous with the internet, recently added musical instruments and accessories to its website through a partnership with several m.i. dealers including Musician's Friend, The Woodwind &...

Third generation takes control at Ted Brown.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... T. WARREN BROWN of Ted Brown Music Company announced that his daughter, Whitney Brown Grisaffi, will succeed him as president of the company. Another daughter, Stephanie Brown Howe, has been named vice-president. Brown has spent the last 15...

Kerry King visits Gear 1 Music.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... Kenny Stinnett and his staff at Gear 1 Music hosted Slayer lead guitarist Kerry King. The gilled guitarist and tiff master gave one of his "Guitar Abuse Sessions" that drew a crowd of over 200 and filled the outdoor stage. Fans stood in the...

Naples magazine features billings.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... Naples, the leading lifestyle magazine for southwest Florida, recently profiled Greg Billings, proprietor of Steinway Piano Gallery of Naples. However, instead of focusing on Billings's thriving business selling pianos, writer Cathy Chestnut...

Guitar Center sales & net surge: company acquires Karnes Music B&O business.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... GUITAR CENTER, INC. posted stellar results for the second quarter as sales advanced 16.5 percent, comparable store sales increased by eight percent, and net profit nearly doubled. Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2004,...

Inc. magazine features Steinway star.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... WHEN EDITORS AT INC. magazine, a leading publication for small business managers, decided to devote its June issue to the art and importance of salesmanship, they tapped Steinway salesperson Erica Feidner for the cover. A former Miss Vermont...

Meridian's Gigax honored by Indiana University.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... CRAIG GIGAX, PRESIDENT of Meridian Music Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, recently received the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from IUPUI and the Indiana University School of Music. Gigax was honored for his general support of community arts and...

Donati wows crowd at Midwest Drum.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... HUNDREDS OF ENTHUSIASITIC DRUMMERS turned out to see Virgil Donati at Midwest Drum & Percussion in Wichita, Kansas. The event was cosponsored by Sabian, Pearl Drums, Remo Drumheads, and Vater Drumsticks. Kevin Horsch, manager, noted, "Virgil is...

Ed Roman opens expanded store in Las Vegas.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... ED ROMAN HAS OPENED a guitar store in Las Vegas, Nevada, at 4631 South Industrial Road. The newest incarnation of Ed Roman Guitars spans over 44,000 square feet and stocks some 5,000 of the finest guitars. The store has over 190 brands of...

St. John's Music buys Waterloo Music.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... ST. JOHN'S MUSIC, a seven-store Canadian chain headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, acquired Waterloo Music of Waterloo, Ontario, on July 1. The acquisition brings together the strengths and competencies of two of Canada's oldest and most...

Five-Star hosts Sabian Vault Tour.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... SABIAN CYMBALS AND the Five-Star Drum Shops have teamed up for a series of groundbreaking events at selected Five-Star locations. Billed as the "The Sabian Cymbal Vault Tour," the in-store seminars represent a unique opportunity for drummers to...

Musician's Friend top MXL mic dealer.(Retailer Update)
September 1, 2004... MXL MICROPHONES, a division of Marshall Electronics, recently presented its 2004 Dealer of The Year Award to Musician's Friend, the direct response division of Guitar Center, Inc. Wayne Freeman, MXL's sales director, commented, "Our...

NAMM's grand finale in Nashville: strong buying, product shortages, exuberant entertainment, and confidence in the second half made the last NAMM show in Nashville one to remember.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... Was it a desire to pay respects to Nashville one last time before NAMM moves its summer show to Indianapolis'? Was it a need to stock up to keep pace with rising sales levels? Or did dealers just want an opportunity to grill their suppliers on...

Korg & GE host dealer golf tournament.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... NEARLY 80 DEALERS participated in the 6th annual Korg/GE golf tournament at the recent Nashville NAMM show. The event was held on the eve of the show at the prestigious Presidential Hermitage Golf Course. "This is our way of saying thank you...

First Act courts M.I. dealers.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... FIRST ACT IS BEST KNOWN AS the company that has placed a line of guitars, drums, and band instruments on the shelves of mass merchants like Wal-Mart. Now the company is addressing the opposite end of the market with a line of high-end custom...

Jorgenson's signature guitar from Saga.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... John Jorgenson, one of Nashville's most celebrated guitarists in collaboration with Saga has created a new signature guitar that was unveiled at the Nashville show. In the words of Elton John, "John Jorgenson's guitar work is "brilliant f***ing...

Billy Ray Cyrus endorses Samick guitars.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... Billy Ray Cyrus attended this year's NAMM Summer Session to view his new Samick guitar for the first time. Billy Ray, an endorser of Samick guitars, was presented with a beautiful left-handed guitar designed especially for him. He appeared in...

Gator honors top reps.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... At the opening of the NAMM show, Gator Case reps gathered at the company's display for an awards presentation. "These sales professionals are the finest team in the industry today and have helped us establish great distribution for Gator cases...

NAMM reception at Country Music Museum.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... NAMM Chairman Paul Heid, Heid Music; Gerson Rosenbloom; past NAMM chairman. Bruce Silva, The Music Group; Paul Majeski, The Music Trades, and his son Paul; Chris Nobler, The Music Group. Cordelia Gymnich, v.p., Messe Frankfurt; Steve...

Peavey celebrates Jack Daniels line.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... To mark the unveiling of a new line of Jack Daniels branded guitars and amplifiers, Peavey Electronics hosted a dealer reception at the famed distiller's "No. 7" Club in Nashville. Hartley & Mary Peavey. Sales manager Bill Xavier...

Exhibitors rate NAMM, business conditions, and Indianapolis in 2005.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... "We thought it was a great show. We will miss the great hospitality from the people in Nashville." "I hope I'm wrong but I think this Indianapolis/Austin change may kill the show. Indianapolis is no destination and I worry that it would...

Mel Bay captures All-Star Guitar Night on DVD.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENT at every NAMM show, Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night is jam-packed with talented performances and entertaining artists, and the 10th Anniversary concert held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this year was...

PMC updates market development strategy.(Nashville NAMM Report 2004)
September 1, 2004... THE PERCUSSION MARKETING Council, comprising a wide range of manufacturers serving the drum and percussion market as well as a small group of dealers, held a membership meeting during the summer NAMM show in Nashville. Co-directors Karl...

What's going on? No one can agree on the state of the economy. And terror threats keeping people out of music stores? What is the state of the market? How do you make the most of it? For some insights, we turned to leading dealers across the country. Herewith, their candid assesments.(The Keyboard Market)
September 1, 2004... In an effort to better understand the challenges of the current keyboard market, The Music Trades consulted with successful retailers in various locations across the U.S. Participants included Blake Cooper, president, Cooper Music, Atlanta,...

Why teachers recommend, what they think of dealers, and are commissions worthwhile? A new survey conducted by Print Music Dealers sheds light on how piano teachers think and operate.(The Keyboard Market)
September 1, 2004... It's uniformly acknowledged that the two most important groups in influencing piano buying decisions are teachers and technicians. When a consumer gets confused by conflicting sales claims and unfamiliar nomenclature, or is a bit nervous about...

Holtzer helps make moving easier.(The Keyboard Market)
September 1, 2004... SUCCEEDING IN THE current piano retailing market seems like it requires a lot of heavy lifting, but a clever inventor has made one aspect of the job a lot more manageable. Kevin Oberholtzer, owner and CEO of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin-based...

That's amore! How viscount marries fine Italian cabinetry with cutting-edge digital technology to create a uniquely appealing piano line.(The Keyboard Market)
September 1, 2004... From the early 1980s until just a few years ago worldwide digital piano manufacturing had been primarily located in two countries: Japan and Italy. Italy had been quick to embrace changing technologies in the 60s and 70s, but turned to niche...

"The Piano Guy's" crusade against "failing" at the piano: using fun as the key, TV personality/motivational speaker/piano teacher Scott Houston expands the ranks of pianists.(The Keyboard Market)
September 1, 2004... If you've done any channel surfing lately, chances are you've seen "The Piano Guy" on TV. Since March 2003 his first two-hour special, Play Piano In A Flash! has aired more than 4,000 times on public television membership pledge drives,...

Increase your sales with financing: thanks to a partnership between GE And NAMM, any retailer can offer financing to help customers swing those big-ticket purchases.(Retail Marketing)
September 1, 2004... Smart, targeted advertising, a showroom full of beautiful instruments, and a knowledgeable sales staff are important elements of a successful retail business, but without financing, a lot of your customers will walk out the door empty handed....

Joe Vasko named VP/GM at Mapex.(People)
September 1, 2004... JOE VASKO HAS BEEN named vice-president/general manager at Mapex U.S.A. He will take over all aspects of Mapex business, overseeing daily activities as well as short- and long-term planning for the Mapex brand. He has more than 17 years of...

Gray named Peavey exec. V.P.(People)
September 1, 2004... COURTLAND GRAY HAS been named executive vice-president of Peavey Electronics. He will oversee many of the various daily operations of Peavey and its related divisions. In addition to his responsibilities as executive vice-president, Gray...

America Sejung expands sales force.(People)
September 1, 2004... AMERICA SEJUNG has revamped its sales team with the addition of a new vice-president of sales and sales staff to cover the company's growing roster of dealers nationwide. "We have a great quality story to tell and this is the perfect team to...

Bert Tunks named pres. of Ron Tunks Sales.(People)
September 1, 2004... BERT TUNKS HAS been promoted to president of Ron Tunks Sales, Inc., of Pompano Beach, Florida. The promotion became effective July 23. Ron Tunks Sales (RTS) is an independent rep firm covering the Southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. Since...

Lello heads U.S. Music marketing.(People)
September 1, 2004... U.S. MUSIC HAS named Kevin Lello director of marketing. Lello comes to the Mundelin, Illinois, company from Bally Total Fitness, where he served as director of marketing and brand management. Lello has an MBA from Loyala University and has been...

LP promotes four employees.(People)
September 1, 2004... LATIN PERCUSSION HAS promoted four managers: Ray Enhoffer, Jim Rockwell, David Colodner, and Victor Filonovich. A 20-year veteran of LP, Ray Enhoffer has been promoted to director of research and development. He has a degree in music and...

Jupiter's Gabe Ireland feted at retirement gala.(People)
September 1, 2004... THE RECENT RETIREMENT of Gabe Ireland as president of Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc., brought with it a celebration in honor of his life's work in the music industry. Ireland, who is responsible for the overall success of several companies...

Dyke joins Vic Firth.(People)
September 1, 2004... MARK DYKE HAS joined Vic Firth as director sales and marketing. Dyke brings a strong background in marketing and sales management to his new post. Most recently Dyke worked for Thermoelectron, a company in the life sciences industry that sold...

Fender upgrades its best-selling amp line.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... Fender's Dyna-Touch amplifiers have become known as an industry's standard in solid-state amplification by continually offering musicians great tone, versatility, and case of use. Fender has recently added significant upgrades that bring newly...

Ultimate support adds 2 Genesis guitar stands.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... ULTIMATE SUPPORT UNVEILED two new stands in its Genesis Series of guitar and amp stands at the NAMM show in Nashville. The Genesis 600 two-guitar stand has an MSRP of $64.99, and the Genesis 700 three-guitar stands has an MSRP of $74.99. ...

Kaysound intros Adagio Home Piano Line.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... KAYSOUND IMPORTS, INC., has introduced a line of digital home pianos, sold under the Adagio name and representing a price and quality breakthrough. The Adagio Line has a full range of five models, all high-quality and with an extensive...

Zoom unveils two effects processors.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... ZOOM HAS RELEASED its first rack mountable Zoom processors in several years: the new RFX-1100 and RFX-2200. These new Zoom Multi-effects feature 44.1 kHz 24-bit signal processing for the highest quality studio sound, with 121 types of preset...

Sabian launches Sonically Matched XS20 Set.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... THE NEW SABIAN XS20 Complete Set is another example of Sabian's dedication to players seeking affordable quality in their cymbal purchases. Including a 10" splash, 14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" medium thin crashes, an 18" Chinese, and a 20" medium...

Hohner unveils two Resonator Guitars.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... HOHNER/HSS UNVEILED two new Hohner Resonator Guitar models at the Nashville NAMM show. The only Hohner-branded Resonator Guitars issued in two decades, these new instruments were designed to be the perfect crossover for guitarists who want to...

Stylish new cases from Cedar Creek.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... CEDAR CREEK CUSTOM Case Shop showcased several new guitar cases at the Nashville NAMM show featuring eye-catching fabrics and a patriotic theme. The Fiesta Series features a colorful serape cloth covering. The Aztec Series uses a special woven...

Hal Leonard adds to Piano Play-Along series.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... HAL LEONARD RELEASED two new titles in its innovative Piano Play-Along series at the NAMM show in Nashville: Classical Themes, Volume 8, and Children's Songs, Volume 9. This series allows piano and keyboard players to practice and perform with...

M-Audio unveils 64-bit drivers.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... M-AUDIO, AN INDUSTRY-LEADING manufacturer and distributor of hardware and software for computer-centric musicians, has introduced the industry's first 64-bit drivers, named Audio64, for pro audio applications. The new Audio64 drivers, developed...

Ernie Ball offers volume pedals for $99.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... ERNIE BALL HAS introduced two new volume pedals called the Volume Pedal Juniors. They come equipped with a 250K or 25K potentiometer and feature a compact design and a compact price at $99 for either model. The 250K model works best with...

New keyboard from Casio.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... CASIO, INC. HAS introduced two new starter keyboards designed to bring sing-along fun to music makers of all ages and levels of ability. Casio's CTK-496 (MSRP $149.95) makes sing-along fun easier and more affordable than ever with its...

Gibraltar upgrades Road Series racks.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... Gibraltar Hardware has upgraded its popular line of Road Series (GRS) racks. All models will now be shipped with clamps and supports set in place for each model. These upgrades will save time and make the initial setup of Road Series rack...

DW Lifter for small bass drums, floor toms, and hand percussion.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... DRUM WORKSHOP CONTINUES its commitment to innovation with the introduction of the new, versatile, 9909 Bass Drum Lifter. The Lifter features a "spider-like" design with telescoping legs that accommodate smaller bass drums, floor toms, djembes,...

Sunlite super jumbo acoustics.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... YES, YOU CAN STILL super-size an order without worrying about the extra carbs. Sunlite Guitars has given retailers the choice of two new solid-top super jumbos. The availability of the new GWJ-2500G and GWJ-2600GBCP now gives the company's...

Gator adds sizes to molded drum case line.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... THE NEW ROTO MOLDED Gator GP Drum Series cases now come in more sizes as well as individual pieces. Cases are available for the following sizes: tom, 8x8, 9x10, 10x12, llx13, and 12x14; floor tom, 14x16 and 16x16; bass drum, 16x22 and...

Yorkville adds models to NX speaker line.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... YORKVILLE SOUND UNVEILED two new NX Series loudspeakers equipped with 15" neodymium drivers at the NAMM show in Nashville. The 600-watt NX600, and the active 750-watt NX750P are the highest-powered cabinets Yorkville Sound offers in an...

Warwick issues 2005 catalog.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... THE NEW WARWICK 2005 bass and amp catalog is now available, showing all current bass models including Rockbass, the complete Warwick amp range, and the full range of strings on more than 60 pages. A section on the custom shop shows...

GEM Sound's CD60 dual CD player.(Product News)
September 1, 2004... GEM SOUND'S NEW CD60 is a rack-mountable dual CD player with a generous 40 seconds of anti-shock buffer, making it a rock-solid choice for the most demanding professional situations. With both optical and coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs, the...

Little interest in presidential race.(100 Years Ago)
September 1, 2004... The lack of interest in the presidential race is most marked in Boston. The majority of the members of this trade are certain that Theodore Roosevelt will win and are giving the matter little thought. It also does not appear that the proximity...

A big clarinet season.(75 Years Ago)
September 1, 2004... Harry Pedler & Co., maker of clarinets, has increased its production by 35% during this year. During a recent trip to Chicago, Mr. Pedler said, "Everywhere I went I found dealers busy and in the best mood possible. I did not run across one...

Les Paul picks offered.(50 Years Ago)
September 1, 2004... A brand new accessory item, the Les Paul guitar pick is now available. These picks are expected to be a natural seller, following the success of the Les Paul model guitar and the Les Paul tailpiece. They were actually tested by Les Paul, and...