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January 28, 2021 I Operations

Metal Rocker Gus G Launches Blackfire Pickups

The new company features two new sets of high output metal pickups.

January 28, 2021 I Operations

Sweetwater Announces $1 Billion in 2020 Revenue, Largest University Class Underway

The company, which recently announced that it officially crossed $1 billion in revenue in 2020, said 19 sales engineers, plus one sales apprentice, are currently participating in Sweetwater’s training program Sweetwater University.

January 27, 2021 I Obituary

Robert Palen of Palen Music Center Passes Away

Palen passed away on Jan. 17 at the age of 52.

January 27, 2021 I Obituary

Co-founder of Rodgers Instrument Company Passes Away

Fred Tinker was 93 years old.

January 27, 2021 I Obituary

Former President of Dollarhide Music Passes Away

Longtime music retailer William Dollarhide passed away at the age of 74.

January 26, 2021 I Event

SWIM Fund to Host Second Annual SWIM Summit

The Smart Women in Music Fund has announced the second annual SWIM Summit Leadership Program May 4-7, 2021, at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.

January 26, 2021 I Event

Best In Show Highlights Top Gear from Believe in Music Week

Gear took center stage again during Believe in Music Week, especially during the Best In Show panel discussion.

January 25, 2021 I Event

Five Star Guitars Named Dealer of the Year at NAMM’s Top 100 Awards

The annual event was held virtually during last week’s Believe in Music Week