News

February 07, 2024 I Acquisition

PRS Guitars Names Marc Quigley Company Archivist, Brand Educator

This new role for PRS is designed to preserve the company’s history and help share it with the world.

February 07, 2024 I Obituary

Radial’s Steve McKay Passes Away

McKay served as international sales manager and was pivotal in developing Radial’s distribution network.

February 05, 2024 I Acquisition

Ernie Williamson Music Acquires Marler Music, Flint Hills Music

The back-to-back acquisitions mark the fifth and sixth retail locations for Ernie Williamson Music.

February 01, 2024 I

NAMM Reports More Than 62K Attendees at 2024 NAMM Show

In addition, some 1,600-plus exhibitors representing 3,500-plus brands from around the global attended the four-day show in Anaheim, California.

January 31, 2024 I Distribution

Chapman Guitars Taps Lyon & Healy for U.S. Distribution

This deal ushers in a new era for Chapman Guitars by amplifying its presence in the U.S.

January 31, 2024 I Appointments

MI Industry Veteran Chris Tso to Retire

Tso spent more than 37 years in the pro-audio and MI industries, working at such companies as Manny’s Music, Sam Ash, Guitar Center and Full Compass.

January 31, 2024 I Anniversary

Loser’s Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Current owners Bruce and Janice Marquette purchased the business from Bruce’s parents, Bob and Grace Marquette, some 20 years ago.

January 29, 2024 I Appointments, Event

NAMM Names 8 New Board Members

Each director is elected to serve a three-year term through January 2027 and will provide oversight and support of NAMM’s goals for the immediate future.