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Tomas Haake Joins Hammerax Artist Team
Hammerax has entered into an agreement with drummer Tomas Haake. - October 03, 2014 - Hammerax
Dialtone Pickups Now Available for Pre-Order, Announces U.S. Tour
Dialtone Pickups offers guitar players an unprecedented level of flexibility and control over their electric guitar’s tone. - June 13, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
Dialtone Pickups Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Dialtone Pickups patent-pending technology provides the guitar industry's first-ever infinitely adjustable-tone pickup, currently offered as a drop-in humbucker replacement. - June 02, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
LuthierBuilt.net Marks 9 Months Connecting Musicians and Artisans
LuthierBuilt.net has now been connecting discerning players with musical instrument artisans and their work for 9 months. - June 02, 2014 - LuthierBuilt.net
Dialtone Pickups Announces the Guitar Industry’s First Infinitely Tone-Adjustable Electric Guitar Pickup
Dialtone Pickups allows players to alter the tone of their guitar using two knobs built directly into the pickup. The knobs can be independently adjusted to achieve the preferred tone, and easily tuned to produce a new tone in a matter of seconds. - May 25, 2014 - Dialtone Pickups
Famed Guitar Maker Dean Zelinsky Opens Factory Store in Highland Park, IL
Dean Zelinsky, founder of the guitar brand that bears his name and most recent venture Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars (www.deanzelinsky.com), announces the opening of his outlet store, Dean Zelinsky’s Guitar Factory Outlet at 3080 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, IL. - May 08, 2014 - Dean Zelinsky Private Label Guitars
Monster Grips™, The Ultimate Guitar Pick Grip, Eliminates Slippery Picks and Much More
Become a Backer on Kickstarter - December 28, 2013 - Monster Grips LLC
Impact Soundworks Launches MusicGearForAll.com
Impact Soundworks announced today the launch of their new website MusicGearForAll.com. The site provides a curated catalog of music and home studio equipment available for $99 or less. - October 18, 2013 - Impact Soundworks
Piano Solutions XXI Launches Million Dollar Piano
Introducing the Million Dollar New York Serenade Piano – the Crown Jewel of American Music. - August 25, 2013 - Piano Solutions XXI
The World’s Premium Acoustic Guitars for Sale All in One Place
Madison Music has developed a new user friendly website for providing better services to the users. The new website made buying high-end acoustic instruments easier with a wider choice of instruments, news on music events in the region and lots of information. - August 01, 2013 - Madison Music Company
PickupBender™ Puts a Whole New Twist on Switchable Electric Guitar Wiring Mods
PickupBender™ control switches add new dimensions to your electric guitar. Now it's easy to add popular pickup wiring mods to your guitar with simple solder-free installation. - March 29, 2013 - Harry's Guitar Mods
Gittler Instruments Releases Official Gittler Guitar to the Public for First Time in 30 Years
Gittler Instruments, LLC has released the newly improved Gittler Guitar to the public at NAMM 2013, the largest musical instrument trade show in the world. - February 24, 2013 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Tom Martinson Basses, a Tennessee Based Leader in Handmade-Custom Bass Guitars, Announced the New Nessie
Tom Martinson Basses, a Tennessee based leader in handmade-custom bass guitars, announced the Nessie™, one of their most popular designs in handmade basses for avid bass players. The Nessie combines the most pivotal design features with a custom look and feel at a price point any working... - February 19, 2013 - Tom Martinson Basses
Tom Martinson Hand Made Bass Guitars Announced the Creation of a New Website
Tom Martinson Basses announced they have just created a new website to better communicate their message to existing and future customers about their "best in class" hand made bass guitars. - February 07, 2013 - Tom Martinson Basses
Mark Lacey Among the Few Interpretive Guitar Builders
Top-tier guitar builder, Mark Lacey, has become identified with a new direction of interpretive design and creativity in the building of guitars that are generally commissioned in a way similar to that of a great painting, sculpture or other artwork. - November 16, 2012 - Lacey Guitars
Gittler Instruments, LLC Brings Unique Early 80’s Minimalist Guitar Into the New Century
Gittler Instruments, LLC announces its launch of the newly designed Gittler Guitar, invented in the 1970’s by musician and minimalist design pioneer Allan Gittler. - September 30, 2012 - Gittler Instruments, LLC
Celestion's Entry-Level 1" Exit Compression Driver Shipping to PA Manufacturers Worldwide
CDX1-1445 is a lightweight, ferrite magnet driver featuring Celestion compression driver technology available at an exceptionally cost-competitive price point. - September 15, 2012 - Celestion
Celestion's AN Series Family of Ground-Breaking, Full-Range, Compact Line Array Drivers Are Shipping Now
Celestion's three AN Series small-format, full-range drivers purpose-built for compact line array/column speaker applications are now shipping to manufacturers worldwide. - September 14, 2012 - Celestion
Celestion Appoints New Distribution Partner for Australia
Celestion, one of the world’s premier loudspeaker manufacturers for almost 90 years, is delighted to announce the appointment of Electric Factory as their new distribution partner for Australia. - September 13, 2012 - Celestion
Celestion Unveils Four New 18” Cast Frame Low Frequency Drivers
Extends the next generation CF range of high-end ferrite magnet professional audio loudspeakers. - September 12, 2012 - Celestion
Celestion Introduces CDX14-3060, 1.4-inch Exit Ferrite HF Compression Driver
Celestion, a pioneer in the development of professional loudspeakers for almost ninety years, announces the launch of the CDX14-3060 1.4-inch exit, high performance Ferrite magnet compression driver. - September 08, 2012 - Celestion
SCMC Music Conference & Center Stage Comes Back to the Nation Capital - Washington DC
Songwriters Composer (SCMC) Music Conference and Center Stage presents a sampling of songwriters & producers workshops, panels, concert and more. SCMC takes place at the 4H Conference Center Saturday, Aug.25th. - July 10, 2012 - SCMC Music Conference
Ear Trumpet Labs Introduces Hand Made Condenser Microphones with Distinctive Retro Styling
Craft microphone builder debuts new series of uniquely designed live microphones for performing artists. - March 09, 2012 - Ear Trumpet Labs
Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School
Magic Rosin Breaks New Ground with Its Professional Grade Premium Rosin for Violin, Viola, and Cello
Magic Rosin returns with it’s new formula containing only 100% premium pine rosins with no other ingredients or fillers. No longer a “dark lump of mysterious concoction” Magic Rosin comes in cool designs and colors. http://www.magicrosin.com - December 28, 2011 - Magic Rosin
Ravenscroft Model 220 Debuting @ 2012 NAMM Show
The next star to appear at the 2012 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show may not be a celebrated musician who is tickling the ivories - it may be the piano itself. The Anaheim venue will enjoy in one of its exhibits the use of a $235,000 hand crafted piano which was constructed in... - December 02, 2011 - Ravenscroft Pianos
EdgeSounds Introduces: Drummashines Sound Sample Library
EdgeSounds has just introduced the Drummashines, a 3-DVD-ROM, 12.5 GB sound set of more than 170 classical drum modules for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - September 04, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Hammerax Releases Indigo Suspended Cymbals
Hammerax has released a special suspended cymbal line that emits highs, yet has a rich sound. Indigo brand suspended cymbals have a silvery swelling sound, which can grow in volume and move up into very smooth highs. Synthetic cable of unusually high strength is used to hold the cymbal. "This... - August 03, 2011 - Hammerax
EdgeSounds Electric Piano Sound Sample Library Released
EdgeSounds has announced the release of the Electric Piano, a 2-DVD-ROM sound sample library for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - July 13, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
EdgeSounds Studio Grand Sample Library Released
EdgeSounds releases the Studio Grand, a grand piano sound sample library for NI KONTAKT and GIGA Studio. - June 20, 2011 - Edge Sounds, LLC
Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals Sing with Rich Highs
Hammerax has released a line of USA made cymbals with breathtaking highs and a super balanced wash. They are available in various sizes including splashes in 9", 12", crashes in 16", 18", 21" and 24." Ultraviolet Hi hats are available in 15" and 13" sizes as well. - May 04, 2011 - Hammerax
Hammerax Feather - Super Light and Fast Cymbals
Hammerax has released the Feather brand cymbal line. They are precise, fast and dark and are among the lightest, fastest 18" cymbals ever produced. - April 24, 2011 - Hammerax
Hammerax Releases Nu Bells
Hammerax has released a line of 4-sided bells that are loud and aggressive and come in a variety of sizes including 5", 6", 7" and 8". - April 22, 2011 - Hammerax
Sunset Guitars Announces Launch of Three Models
US-built electric guitar line features new acoustic technology and proprietary electronics. - April 13, 2011 - Sunset Guitar Company
Primus Drummer Jay Lane Endorses Hammerax Cymbals
Hammerax has entered into an agreement with drummer Jay Lane to endorse Hammerax cymbals and percussion. "We're really excited to have Jay on board," says Hammerax president John Stannard. "His extraordinary style and technique will make a great addition to our team." Primus... - February 05, 2011 - Hammerax
TattooedAxe.com Launches a New Look for a New Line of Handcrafted Cigar Box Guitars
TattooedAxe.com rolls out a new line of cigar box guitars. These guitars incorporate edgy, one-of-a-kind, hand painted urban designs making each cigar box guitar a distinctive piece of musical art. - January 10, 2011 - TATTOOEDAXE.com
Hammerax Ultraloud HellBell Cymbal Brand Expands
Hammerax has announced the expansion of its US made HellBell brand line to include cymbals weighted for more aggressive crashes and clear bell tones. The line will now include 16”, 18”, 21”, and 24” cymbals, as well as 16” and 18” hi-hats branded HellHat. The new patent pending multi-cups will dramatically increase volume and create aggressive bell and crash tones. - January 09, 2011 - Hammerax
Lace Music Announces Sweepstakes
Win a Bass or a set of Pickups in the Lace Gear Giveaway - January 08, 2011 - Lace Music
Bashiri Johnson Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with percussion artist Bashiri Johnson to endorse Hammerax Hybrids and FX. - December 18, 2010 - Hammerax
KJ Sawka Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive non-cymbal endorsement agreement with solo artist and Pendulum drummer KJ Sawka to endorse the Hammerax Hybrid brand. KJ is known for his extreme dexterity, utilizing blast beats and other dance beats previously reserved for machines. - December 09, 2010 - Hammerax
Hammerax Indigo Brand Flatrides
Hammerax has announced the release of four new Flatrides. Sizes include 16”, 18”, 21”, and 24”. - November 17, 2010 - Hammerax
GuitarPro Launches New Line of Nylon Guitar Strings
GuitarPro is creating a new line of nylon guitar strings for classical guitar enthusiasts. "Classical guitar is often an overlooked musical instrument with a reputation for being difficult to play. We're here to shatter that myth by offering an easy to use string set," says Harold... - November 08, 2010 - Nylon Guitar Strings
Terry Bozzio Becomes Hammerax Hybrid Endorser
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drum virtuoso Terry Bozzio will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 14, 2010 - Hammerax
Omar Hakim Endorses Hammerax Hybrids
Hammerax has entered into an agreement where drumming icon Omar Hakim will endorse and play Hammerax Hybrid bronze hanging sculptural percussion instruments. - October 09, 2010 - Hammerax
Robert Plant on Tour with Marco Giovino and Hammerax
Hammerax has entered into an exclusive endorsement agreement with drummer Marco Giovino to endorse the full line of US made Hammerax brand cymbals and percussion. Marco is on tour with Robert Plant’s Band Of Joy, which is receiving rave reviews. Marco joins a list of great drummers to play... - October 04, 2010 - Hammerax
Lace Music Adds New Artists to Roster
With its innovative product offerings and a concerted AR push, LACE Music is attracting artists in droves. - September 29, 2010 - Lace Music
DBZ Guitars Launches ‘The DBZ Experience’
DBZ Guitars launches their new interactive website, “The DBZ Experience” and it is live as of this morning at www.dbzguitars.com/experience. Viewers should click the full screen option in the lower right corner for the full experience. “The DBZ Experience” is inspired by... - July 28, 2010 - DBZ Guitars
DBZ Guitars Awarded "Best in Show" at 2010 Summer NAMM
DBZ Guitars wins Best in Show Award at this year’s National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show held in Nashville, TN. "We are honored. It is very rewarding to be able to build guitars to the level of quality I expect from an instrument again. It’s even more rewarding... - July 16, 2010 - DBZ Guitars
Dowling Music Strikes a Chord in Manhattan
One year ago, New Yorkers were told to look for music elsewhere as Patelson Music bid its farewell. This week, Steinway Hall trumpets the sounds of Dowling Music, its first and only tenant and the most comprehensive sheet music store in Manhattan. - May 12, 2010 - Dowling Music
DBZ Snake Skin Venom Poised to Strike at Musikmesse
Master guitar builder, Dean Zelinsky creates a textured Snake Skin finish using new techniques. - March 20, 2010 - DBZ Guitars