News
November 05, 2025 I Closure
G&L Musical Instruments Reportedly Shuts Down
After 45 years of operation, G&L Musical Instruments, the guitar company founded by Leo Fender in 1979, appears to have quietly shut down.
November 05, 2025 I Distribution
Sontronics Announces U.S. Relaunch with KMC Music
Through this partnership, Sontronics will be represented exclusively in the U.S. by KMC Music, giving artists, engineers, producers and performers direct access to its full range of British-designed mics.
November 02, 2025 I Distribution
Yorkville Adds 3 Brands to Distribution Portfolio
All three distribution deals are effective immediately.
October 31, 2025 I Award
JodyJazz Wins a ‘Best New Product of the Year’ Award at Music China 2025
The new JodyJazz DV JC Jody Custom Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece was selected as the 2025 Best New Product of the Year in the woodwinds category at this year’s Music China.
October 31, 2025 I Distribution
KMC Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Hiwatt, Park, WEM
Britampco, the company behind Hiwatt, Park and WEM, has continued a legacy of handcrafting amps, pedals and speaker cabinets in England since the 1960s.
October 31, 2025 I Event
Donner Participates in Music China, Unveils a Slew of New Products
Donner unveiled two MIYAVI Signature pedals, two Ruben Wan Signature pedals, four new models of electronic drum sets and digital pianos, and the VIVA stringless smart guitar.
October 28, 2025 I Appointments
Korg Names New CEO, COO
Effective immediately, Miyou Kato has been appointed CEO and representative director, while Hironori Fukuda has been named COO and representative director.
October 28, 2025 I Event
NAMM Announces Bass Magazine Awards Show at NAMM Show
The celebration of bass will honor Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Les Claypool of Primus, Mike Dirnt of Green Day and Marcus Miller, along with Future of Bass Award Recipients Laura Lee of Khrungbin and Blu DeTiger.
