News
May 16, 2024 I Philanthropy
Suzanne D’Addario Brouder Steps Down from D’Addario Foundation
The foundation will now be run by Karen Shelley.
May 15, 2024 I Anniversary
Pittsburgh Guitars Celebrates 45 Years
To mark the occasion, Pittsburgh Guitars hosted specials, as well as customer appreciation sales and debuted a new T-shirt design.
May 15, 2024 I Supply
Positive Grid Displays Amps in Museum of Making Music
The NAMM-run museum curated this new exhibit to showcase cutting-edge technologies that make it easier, more fun and attractive to learn to play an instrument.
May 15, 2024 I Appointments
Guitar Center Appoints New EVP of Retail Sales, Operations
Martin will oversee and manage every facet of Guitar Center’s store operations and customer service.
May 13, 2024 I Appointments
Roland Names Masahiro Minowa New CEO
Minowa will take over officially on July 1 after current representative director and CEO, Gordon Raison, steps down for personal reasons.
May 13, 2024 I Closure
Watermelon Music Announces Closure
Despite a GoFundMe that raised more the $100,000, the store announced it will be closing its doors after 28 years in business.
May 13, 2024 I Acquisition
ERA Music Acquires Meters Music
The MI conglomerate has acquired the audio brand formerly affiliated with the owners of Ashdown Engineering.
May 13, 2024 I Closure, Legal
Sam Ash Files for Chapter 11
The 100-year-old retailer filed for bankruptcy in New Jersey on May 8, while evaluating a potential sale of its e-commerce operations, related intellectual property and wholesale Samson business as a go-forward strategy.
