The 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 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….
Laney releases Ironheart mini guitar amp line priced from $99 to 159 rrp. The MINI-LANEY range features two battery powered models in a choice of three designs. The 3 watt MINI, with Clean & Drive channel, Gain, Tone and Volume, guitar input,…
EMG Pickups is releasing two passive prewired Strat pickguards. The ST-54 and ST-65. Both will be available in both vintage & classic style and use EMG’s solderless technology and are drop in ready for an easy install. The EMG ST-54 pickguard is…
Pete Thorn takes you through the awesome classic sounds that the Boss DC2-w produces. Just classic. I thought i was happy with my ce2… not any more.
Fender has introduced the new “Player Series” guitars which have very different specs to the standard series. The concept for this series seems to have originated from the custom shop pro series as it has similar features. Modern C Shape Neck, which…
Boss has just released a Waza Craft version of the Dimension C chorus and Metal Zone pedals. Waza Craft pedals are made in Japan to a higher spec with some extra features. The Metal Zone has a “custom” switch that actual cuts…
Pearl 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…
After 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…
Guitar band The Eagles will be touring Australia again in 2019. The band lineup will be Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. Even without any new releases for decades they are one of the worlds most…
