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April 25, 2022 I Legal

Ciari Guitars Expands Patent Portfolio with In-Airport Guitar Lounge

The patent protects the company’s Music Oasis Free Guitar Lounge, which Ciari Guitars first debuted as a member of the Airport Innovation Lab at the San Diego International Airport.

April 25, 2022 I Operations

Ukrainian NAMM Member: ‘Stop Your Business in Russia’

Music Inc. has obtained a letter from a Ukrainian NAMM member, who wished to remain anonymous, urging the music products industry to cease doing business in Russia.

April 25, 2022 I Retail

The North American Guitar, Carter Vintage Guitars Merge

Carter Vintage Guitars will become part of The North American Guitar with its co-founders remaining at the helm of the vintage instrument operations from CVG’s location in Nashville, Tennessee.

April 25, 2022 I Distribution

Hal Leonard Adds 3 to Distribution List

Chauvet, Gator and Carl Martin have all joined Hal Leonard’s MI products distribution.

April 25, 2022 I Acquisition

Cor-Tek Acquires DigiTech

Cor-Tek Corporation is based in Seoul, South Korea, and is the maker of Cort guitars.

April 19, 2022 I Supply

PRS Guitars Awards 2021 Top Dealers

Awards are given to indie, chain and online retailers who had outstanding sales of PRS products.

April 18, 2022 I Distribution

KMC Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Antigua

The addition of Antigua strengthens KMC’s portfolio of exclusive B&O products which also includes Suzuki Orff, Stentor, Vic Firth Educational and Rhythm Tech.

April 18, 2022 I Event

Women of NAMM Announce 2022 NAMM Show Scholarship Recipients

The six recipients were selected through an independent review process and will each receive a one-time stipend of $1,500 to support travel, attendance and participation and job shadowing opportunities with female industry executives at the June show.