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July 15, 2024 I Appointments

Casio America’s Mark Amentt to Retire

Amentt will retire on Aug. 1 after nearly 14 years at Casio.

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.