News
January 13, 2026 I Closure
Conn Selmer to Reportedly Close Ohio Plant, Impacting 150 Union Worker
According to multiple sources, Conn Selmer announced plans to close its Eastlake, Ohio, manufacturing plant this June, impacting roughly 150 union workers represented by the UAW.
January 06, 2026 I Appointments
Fender Names Edward “Bud” Cole New CEO
Cole moves into the role as the former president of Fender Asia Pacific (APAC). Current CEO Andy Mooney will retire after a decade of growth leading Fender.
January 05, 2026 I Event
Grand Rally for Music Education to Culminate at 2026 NAMM Show by Celebrating Music Education
The annual Breakfast Session will be held on Jan. 24featuring inspirational messages and powerful performances from bassist Victor Wooten and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith.
January 05, 2026 I Philanthropy
Gibson Gives Reports Milestone Year of Giving
The organization enabled more than $5.3 million-plus in funding for key organizations through product donations and meaningful giving.
December 29, 2025 I Operations
Graph Tech Launches Graph Tech U.K.
This development follows the wind-down of trading by Graph Tech’s long-time partners JHS.
December 24, 2025 I Philanthropy
NAMM Foundation Announces Long-Term Endowment Initiative
The Foundation plans to build a sustainable funding source to support its mission in perpetuity.
December 21, 2025 I Supply
D’Addario, TerraCycle Celebrate a Decade-Long Recycling Program
Due to the program, more than 16 million instrument strings have been kept out of landfills and incinerators.
December 18, 2025 I Philanthropy
200 L.A. Fire-Affected Students Receive Guitars, Mentorship at Special Event
The event, presented by Sweetwater, was held on Dec. 6 for students who lost their instruments in January’s Eaton fire.
