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James Jiskra
Chicago Music Exchange Launches the CME Mobile App for iOS & Android
July 1, 2022, CHICAGO—For over 30 years, Chicago Music Exchange (CME) has garnered a reputation as a musical instrument retail destination among a global following of vintage instrument collectors and MI gear enthusiasts—serving both as a local hub for the city’s vibrant and eclectic music scene, and as a routine stop for professional touring acts…
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James Jiskra
Guild’s New So-Cal Influenced Electric Combines Classic Styling with Modern Features
Oxnard, CA – Known for its long-standing reputation of iconic electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, Guild launches its newest solid body electric, bringing the distinctive Guild styling and sound that helped shape generations of popular music into the hands of today’s musicians. Available in Sunset Orange, Catalina Blue, and White Sage, the Surfliner features fresh…
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James Jiskra
April 13, 2022 Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea Cor-Tek Corporation, maker of Cort guitars, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the DigiTech/DOD brand, including all DigiTech/DOD intellectual property and assets. Since 1973, DigiTech/DOD guitar effect pedals have been iconic in the guitar industry, and we have a deep admiration for the heritage and…
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James Jiskra
MG Music is proud to announce the opening of their new state of the art factory
For Immediate Release 2022 Marcelo Iazzetti Giangrande, started MG Music in Brazil in 2006 from the thoughts of his mind, since then MG music produces Amplifier’s, Effects pedals and Oil Capacitors. Marcelo wants everyone to know that the heart and soul of music is alive and well in Brazil. In an effort to bring these…
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James Jiskra
NEW FRACTAL AUDIO FC-6 AND FC-12 MARK II
New Versions Feature Larger, Easier-to-Read Footswitch “Mini Displays” SEAMLESSLY COMPATIBLE WITH AXE-FX III, FM9, FM3, AND OLDER VERSION FC CONTROLLERS Plaistow, NH – Feb 28, 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The new Fractal Audio Systems FC-6 MARK II and FC-12 MARK II are equipped with larger and easier-to-read footswitch “mini-displays,” an upgrade sure to be…
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James Jiskra
ENVY OF NONE
Envy Of None, in partnership with Epiphone & Gibson Guitars, are giving away an Alex Lifeson Axcess Standard Signature Les Paul guitar to one lucky fan! Envy Of None, the new band and debut self-titled album from Alex Lifeson (Rush), Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne due for release on Kscope…
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James Jiskra
Donner Teams up with Guitarist and Internet Sensation Kfir Ochaion for NAMM Believe in Music 2022
New York City, Jan 20. 2022 – Donner, the pioneer of innovative instruments and electronics, is making its US debut at NAMM Believe in Music 2022. To honor this achievement, Donner has partnered with electric guitarist Kfir Ochaion to represent the brand and showcase their award-winning Seeker Series DST-400 electric guitar on the official NAMM…
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James Jiskra
Zoom Corporation ushers in new products with features for the visually impaired
[January 17, 2022] With a commitment to providing excellence in audio for today’s creators, Zoom has taken steps to ensure that a number of new products will also include accessibility for those who are visually impaired. The contributions of blind and visually impaired musicians have always been significant. But historically, it has been the responsibility…
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James Jiskra
PRS-Voiced Fishman Sonitone Pickup for SE Acoustics
(STEVENSVILLE, MD) January 13, 2022. EQ’d in Paul Reed Smith’s studio and implemented by Larry Fishman and his engineering team, the new PRS-Voiced Fishman Sonitone Pickup provides players with a warm, organic tone that allows the natural sound of the instrument to come through. This newly-voiced pickup can be found in all PRS SE Series acoustic…
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James Jiskra
D’Addario Launches String Finder
FARMINGDALE, New York—D’Addario is proud to announce the launch of String Finder, a first-of-its-kind tool designed to help players find their perfect string set. Whether you’re a beginner who’s unsure where to start, or a seasoned musician looking for a new sound, finding the best set of strings can be a daunting task. To make…
