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July 15, 2024 I Partnership
Yamaha Partners with Tomplay in the U.S.
Yamaha customers will get complimentary access to the Tomplay app for three months by registering a Yamaha brass, woodwind, string or mallet keyboard instrument.
July 15, 2024 I Legal
PRS, Ted McCarty Family Drop ‘Theodore’ Trademark Dispute with Gibson
PRS said in a statement it continues to “hold dear and protect its long-standing agreement with Ted McCarty and the McCarty family regarding the exclusive rights to the McCarty trademark and to McCarty’s name and persona.”
July 15, 2024 I Appointments
Guitar Center Appoints New EVP
In his new role, Adolfo Rodriguez will be responsible for the end-to-end technology vision and execution for the company.
July 09, 2024 I Legal
Dean Guitars Attains Win in Appeal Against Gibson
The U.S. Court of Appeals in the 5th circuit ruled in favor of Dean Guitars by granting a full reversal and a new trial.
July 06, 2024 I Anniversary
Shubb Celebrates 50 Years of Capo Creations
Throughout 2024, Shubb USA will be releasing a series of Limited Anniversary Collection capos.
July 06, 2024 I Anniversary
GC Hosts Taylor’s Andy Powers at La Mesa Store to Honor Guitar-Maker’s 50th
“An Afternoon with Andy Powers” included discussion, demos and a Q&A highlighting classics and recent product launches with the Taylor Guitars CEO, as well as a short acoustic set by singer-songwriter and musician Hailey Knox.
July 02, 2024 I Appointments
NAMM Foundation Adds Ron Manus to Board of Directors
Manus succeeds Full Compass’ Susan Lipp as secretary-treasurer.
July 01, 2024 I Acquisition
Gonher to Purchase Samson Technologies, Sam Ash E-Commerce Business
Mexico-based Gonher Music offered $15.2 million for Sam Ash’s e-commerce business and the Samson Technologies brand at a bankruptcy auction in June.
