• Jensen Speakers presents the Blackbird 15/100 Signature Edition

    James Jiskra

    Jensen Speakers presents the Blackbird 15/100 Signature Edition

    Trecastelli, Italy, January 15th, 2025 Jensen Speakers is proud to introduce a new and unique guitar speaker in the Blackbird family. The Blackbird 15/100 is the culmination of more than 25 years of Jensen’s Research & Development, led by Raimondo Sbarbati , the founder of SICA Altoparlanti. It has been conceived for those ‘tone-connoisseurs’ who

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  • Martin Guitar Refreshes Standard Series, Debuts New Models Ahead of 2025 NAMM Show

    James Jiskra

    Martin Guitar Refreshes Standard Series, Debuts New Models Ahead of 2025 NAMM Show

    NAZARETH, PA – C. F. Martin & Co.® is unveiling an exciting lineup of new guitars ahead of The 2025 NAMM Show, including refinements to its trusted Standard Series and two all-new Retro Plus guitars. With the Standard Series refresh, Martin brings fans enhanced playability, timeless aesthetics, and three stunning new models, while its two new

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  • Brand New TAD Blackplate™ Capacitors!

    James Jiskra

    Brand New TAD Blackplate™ Capacitors!

    Worms, Germany – January 2025 – TAD releases an all-new line of premium capacitors: TAD Blackplate™ Caps! • top values in the quality measurement • pure copper foil and OFC copper connections plated with 99.95% silver • oil impregnated with high-temperature vacuum technology • bag and tubings are included • values available: 10nF, 12nF, 15,nF,

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  • Orange Amplification Valve Tester MKII Nominated For 2025 NAMM TEC Award

    James Jiskra

    Orange Amplification Valve Tester MKII Nominated For 2025 NAMM TEC Award

    Orange Amplification’s innovative Valve Tester MKII has been nominated in the Production Essentials category of the 40th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC)Awards. Presented each year at NAMM, the TEC Awards recognize companies and technical innovations in the music industry. Winners for the 2025 TEC Awards will be announced at a ceremony to be

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  • Carnegie Mellon Announces Masters of Entertainment Industry Management Class with Les Paul Foundation

    James Jiskra

    Carnegie Mellon Announces Masters of Entertainment Industry Management Class with Les Paul Foundation

    Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2024 – Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU) Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program launched a first-of-its-kind course with the Les Paul Foundation at the MEIM-Los Angeles campus. With the combined creative power of CMU’s College of Fine Arts, the management and quantitative expertise of CMU’s Heinz College, and the inspiration of the

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  • Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration Planned

    James Jiskra

    Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration Planned

    The Freight & Salvage, a nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to promoting public awareness and understanding of traditional music is celebrating the life and music of Django Reinhardt with three days of shows and workshops January 24-26, 2025. Festival Artistic Director Paul Mehling and The Freight’s Artistic Director Peter Williams have assembled an all-star, international lineup of

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  • Vola Guitars Announces a Brand New Classic to the Modern Era Introducing the JZ FRO

    James Jiskra

    Vola Guitars Announces a Brand New Classic to the Modern Era Introducing the JZ FRO

    Conroe, TX – October 14th, 2023 — Introducing the JZ FRO, the latest expression of Volas commitment to boundary pushing design. With its offset body style, flamed roasted maple Modern C neck, 22 stainless steel frets, luminlay side dots, and reverse headstock, this instrument embodies timeless functionality. Under the hood, it features custom made Vola

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  • ERNIE BALL TEAMS UP WITH JOHN MAYER TO LAUNCH ALL-NEW John Mayer Silver Slinky Signature Guitar Strings

    James Jiskra

    ERNIE BALL TEAMS UP WITH JOHN MAYER TO LAUNCH ALL-NEW John Mayer Silver Slinky Signature Guitar Strings

    SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (OCTOBER 10, 2024) – Ernie Ball proudly announces the latest addition to their artist signature string lineup: a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter John Mayer. “I’ve always said that I don’t play the guitar, I play the strings. Having a feeling of fluidity is so important in my playing,

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  • StringTree.co Launches Auction Platform for High-End Musical Instruments; First Auction Opens October 15th

    James Jiskra

    StringTree.co Launches Auction Platform for High-End Musical Instruments; First Auction Opens October 15th

    Sioux Falls, SD – October 3, 2024—StringTree.co, a new auction marketplace for premium, vintage, and collectible musical instruments, has officially launched its platform. StringTree.co aims to redefine the buying experience by connecting enthusiasts through a trusted, transparent seven-day auction model.   The first auction will open for bids on October 15, 2024. This debut auction

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  • Levy’s Reveals Fresh Strap Designs for the Fall Season; Expands ‘Amped Leather’ Series

    James Jiskra

    Levy’s Reveals Fresh Strap Designs for the Fall Season; Expands ‘Amped Leather’ Series

    TAMPA, FL – Levy’s Music, a division of Gator Co., is excited to introduce two new collections of guitar straps: the ‘Baldric’ and ‘Denim’ Series. The brand has also expanded its Amped Leather Series straps with three new color options. The Baldric Series, available in black and distressed black, is crafted from premium garment leather,

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