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May 01, 2020 I Distribution

Rebellion Distribution to Distribute Matchless Amplifiers

Rebellion Distribution has announced sole U.K. distribution for Matchless Amplifiers. Rebellion will be handling all aspects of sales, marketing, artist support and aftercare in the U.K.

May 01, 2020 I Finance

Guitar Center Skips Bonds Payments

Guitar Center Inc., the largest U.S. retailer of musical instruments and equipment, is in the process of working out a deal with its creditors after missing payments on two of its bonds, according to an article published by Bloomberg on April 27.

April 29, 2020 I Finance

AES Seeking Financial Support During COVID-19

The Audio Engineering Society has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure its continued operation through the crisis caused by the coronavirus. The goal of…

April 28, 2020 I Distribution

Recording King Waives Drop-Ship Fees

Recording King and its parent company The Music Link have announced that they will waive all drop-ship fees, encouraging dealers to ship directly to their customers.

April 24, 2020 I Coronavirus

Government Grants More Money for Small Business Relief, NAMM Reacts

Today, President Trump approved a $484 billion package to prop up small businesses and hospitals impacted by the coronavirus crisis and expand testing, put forth by Congress.

April 22, 2020 I Coronavirus

Guitar Center Reopens Kansas City Distribution Center

Guitar Center has announced that its Guitar Center eCommerce Fulfillment Center in Kansas City, Missouri, reopened on April 22. The facility was temporarily…

April 20, 2020 I Distribution

Reverb Launches Carbon Offset Shipping

Reverb, an online e-commerce hub for buying and selling musical instruments, has announced that beginning today, the company will offset 100% of its carbon…

April 17, 2020 I Operations

Fender To Phase Out Making Ash Guitar Bodies

Fender has begun to phase out the use of ash wood in its production, according to an email that the company sent dealers yesterday. In an email sent out to…