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July 19, 2024 I Distribution

SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard

This new partnership will see Hal Leonard offer an exclusive product line alongside SJC series kits to resellers across the U.S.

July 19, 2024 I Appointments

Korg USA Adds 2 to Sales, Marketing Team

Kate Moyer is the company’s new bass brand category manager, which accounts for all products within the Spector, Aguilar and Darkglass brands, while Anoush Saboktakin is now the guitar amplifier category manager, which accounts for all products within the Blackstar and Vox brands.

July 19, 2024 I Technology

Proel North America Integrates Catalog with AIM POS

This integration enhances convenience and efficiency for music stores, allowing for seamless access to and management of Proel products within their AIM systems.

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.