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Gretsch Drums’ Broadkaster

Dan Ferrisi
The drum market boasts some truly legendary and iconic names, but perhaps none can claim the history that Gretsch Drums can. Making quality musical instruments since 1883, the company, founded in Brooklyn NY, is the oldest drum company that’s still m...

February Digital Edition: The NAMM Show Review

Staff
COVER STORIES Hear Us Roar! The NAMM show is an incredibly invigorating experience: nearly 100,000 passionate music-makers gathering together to check out new products and arm themselves with essential education and training. Here is The Retail...

From The Editor: These Are Consequential Times

Dan Ferrisi
In the nearly four years I’ve been Editor of The Retailer, not to mention my many previous years’ experience covering the music products industry, no period of time has been more packed with drama, uncertainty and controversy than right now. In short...

#TimeMachineTuesday : The Road Less Traveled

Staff
We are bringing it back to March of 2011 for this week's #TimeMachineTuesday post. This week we feature another article written by Brian Berk, who discusses the lesser-publicized instruments that are generally sold in music stores. So let's bring ...

Vendors: Friend Or Frenemy?

Gabriel O'Brien
Two op-eds I recently wrote for The Music & Sound Retailer, “Why We Fired Fender” and “In Defense Of The Middle Man,” both highlighted the unique and challenging relationships that exist between MI retail stores and their vendors. I have spok...

Music Industry Spotlights Women Who Rock

Staff
  Peavey Electronics Receives Milestone Award Harman Has Acquired SM Pro Audio Zoom North America’s Q8 Handy Video Recorder Yamaha’s Acoustic/Electronic Hybrid Drum Set Packs Sennheiser, Apogee Announce Intention To Collaborate ...

Ernie Ball Appoints Dustin Hinz As EVP Of Marketing

Staff
Ernie Ball Inc., a manufacturer of guitar strings and musical instrument accessories, has announced the appointment of Dustin Hinz to the role of Executive Vice President of Marketing. The announcement was made by Brian Ball, the recently promoted Pr...

#TimeMachineTuesday : SAMMY HAGAR

Staff
  It’s basic human nature to seek and obtain new information. As we learn and hear new things, we tend to let what we know take a back seat. We archive old things to clear centerstage for the newest, most relevant news items. It’s funny, thou...

Q8 Handy Video Recorder

Staff
The Q8 marries high-definition video with high-resolution audio, making it the perfect camera for music and video creators everywhere. Its 160 degree wide angle lens and digital zoom ensure that you’ll always capture the complete picture. Combine...