Fender Musical Instruments New Releases
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Fender Buys Bigsby
OnFender Musical Instruments has announced it’s purchase of the Bisgby brand from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. “We are excited to acquire Bigsby® and add to our esteemed portfolio of specialty brands.” said Jeff Cary, Senior Vice President of FMIC Specialty Brands. “There is…
Yamaha Australia Is Now Official Distributor For Ampeg
OnYamaha Australia is now the official distributor and importer or Ampeg. Yamaha Guitar Group, Japan, acquired the Ampeg brand on the 10th May 2018. Ampeg is one of the most recognised bass amplification brands worldwide and was one of the first manufacturers…
Band Threatin Becomes Famous With Fake Fame
OnJered Threatin 29, and his band Threatin have been making world headlines for having a huge fake following that was used to book gigs that hardly anyone showed up to. Even though many have criticised and derided his effort, of which there…
Guitar Legend Roy Clark Passed Away
OnRoy Clarke passed away at age 85 today. Roy was one of those guitar players that many never heard of. Always an entertainer in the days when music was mostly enjoyed live. He first started playing banjo until a neighbour gave him…
Big Brand Changes in Australian Distribution
OnThe last year or so has brought many big changes to the Australian music instruments products distribution and wholesale, some of which are listed below. Jands no longer is the distributor of JBL speakers, after some decades. CMI is the new importer….
Gibson Guitars Appoints New CEO
OnGibson guitars has appointed James ‘JC’ Curleigh, previously president of Levi Strauss & Co. as their new CEO as of 1st of November 2018. Also announced is a new management team with the task of focusing on production quality and market synergies….
Pearl Drums To Abandon Australian Retailers
OnPearl Drum To Abandon Australian Retailers Pearl drums is planning to no longer sell products through Australian stores and use Amazon instead as it’s only sale channel in Australia. With freight costs currently at around $600 I can’t see how most customers…
Gibson Will Exit Bankruptcy
OnAfter failing to turn itself into a “lifestyle” company by buying various electronics brands Gibson will refocus on guitars and musical instruments. Contrary to some of the news, the guitar side of Gibson has been making profits and guitar sale are not…