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Contents AUGUST 2012 VOL.171 NO. 8

22 FCC Ruling: Changes Still Coming, MI Industry Still Reacting

A couple years ago, the battle for “white space” broadcast frequencies – used by cell phones, wireless microphones, instruments, and monitors, and emergency first responders – looked as if it might exert a seriously negative impact on our industry. Cut to the presentday and the situation appears far more stable, though still “up in the air” (pun intended), to some extent…

26 Super-Sensitive: Paving the Way for String Students

MMR checks in with the folks at Super-Sensitive, who recently launched a new nylon core string line: the Red Label Pearl series.

76 28 Forging New Paths: Powell’s New Sonaré Piccolo

With a strikingly non-traditional look and innovative manufacturing techniques, the new Sonaré Piccolo from world-renowned Verne Q. Powell Flutes is poised to be a game-changer.

32 21st Annual Wholesaler Guide We once again present a comprehensive listing of wholesalers in North America, including categories of product and principle brands carried by each.

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Editorial Upfront People Letters What the Pros Play: The Cult’s Billy Duffy Supplier Scene Classifieds Advertisers’ Index

56 Summer NAMM Buyer’s Guide – Part 2

72 NAMM Exhibitor Listing 76 Forcing the Issue: Four Force Brings True Tube Sound to Solid-State Amplification

www.mmrmagazine.com MMR Musical Merchandise Review® (ISSN 0027-4615) founded in 1879, is published monthly by Symphony Publishing, LLC, 21 Highland Circle, Suite 1, Needham, MA 02494 (781)453-9310, publisher of School Band and Orchestra, Choral Director, Music Parents America and JazzEd. All titles are federally registered trademarks and/or trademarks of Symphony Publishing, LLC. Subscription Rates: U.S.A., US possessions, one year $32; two years $40. Canada one year $80; all other countries one year $159. Single issues $5 each. May Supplier Directory $35. Periodical-Rate Postage Paid at Boston, MA and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER/SUBSCRIBERS: Send address change to Musical Merchandise Review, P.O. Box 8548, Lowell, MA 01853. Periodicals circulation is directed to music dealers and retailers, wholesalers and distributors, importers and exporters and manufacturers of all types of musical instruments and their accessories, related electronic sound equipment, general musical accessories, musical publications and teaching aides. The publishers of this magazine do not accept responsibility for statements made by their advertisers in business competion. No portion of this issue may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Copyright ©2012 by Symphony Publishing, LLC, all rights reserved. Printed in USA.

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Volume 171 Number 8 August 2012

Building The Base

PUBLISHER Sidney L. Davis sdavis@symphonypublishing.com

Marketers have long recognized the importance of shaping habits and influencing actions of potential consumers in pre-adolescent years. Consider the emergence of the Saturday morning cartoon from the 1960s to present day, festooned with advertiser appeals for products ranging from toys and cereals to Burger King and Chuck E Cheese. During the early days, airlines and automobile advertisements were prevalent with an explanation of developing a future consumer. Cereal manufacturers and fast food restaurants were the major players until a health conscious public sparked by studies published by the American Dietetic Association pointed out that 91 percent of food advertisements were for foods or beverages high in fat, sodium, or sugar. However this column is not in support of New York City mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to ban large size drinks but, more to the point, illustrate the effectiveness of creating awareness and a diversity of interests in a student during their formative years. Specifically translated to the music products industry, the message is crystal clear, the recruitment and retention of music students is the essential element insuring a steady stream of new participants in the marketplace. To this end our sister publication, School Band & Orchestra, recently talked with Thomas West, a music educator, composer, and clinician in the Philadelphia area, on his thoughts regarding student participation. “The best method of recruitment is getting your committed high school musicians involved with the elementary and middle school students,” he noted. “Having a high school student sit in with younger players is a great learning example… Band and orchestra programs do in general have an image problem and I believe we have performed ourselves into a corner. When the average band or orchestra program only serves 20 percent of the student population (or much less), we are failing to connect with the majority of students who go on to be under-educated music consumers. Band and orchestras need to back off the heavy performance literature and leave time for students to experience chamber music and improvisation of all style. Our band and orchestra community is a self-supporting microcosm that fails to make a cultural impact past ‘one time at band camp.’ We need to give students experiences in making music-not just in performance, but also in ways that make them possible for them to continue to create their own music as adults without the benefit of a formalized program.” West’s views on retention of students: “Band programs that run heavy competitive scheduling and require all members to participate lose a significant amount of people. Competition should not be the reason a band or orchestra program exists… The concert band and string orchestra that the majority of students participate in needs to be the cornerstone of the curriculum.” He ventures the opinion that too many programs are stressful: “If a program cannot cater to the average ensemble member then the director is asking too much.” He concludes, “You have to get them in the door and keep them before you start opening their eyes to the rich depth of those Grade 5 barnburners.” (Tom West has a music education blog, www.thomasjwestmusic.com.) On a final note, we will be manning Booth 1131 at Summer NAMM. The intimacy of the Nashville gathering offers an opportunity to “meet and greet,” and much like Henry David Thoreau’s cabin on Walden Pond, we have three chairs awaiting your visit….

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Rick Kessel rkessel@symphonypublishing.com EDITOR Christian Wissmuller cwissmuller@symphonypublishing.com ASSOCIATE EDITORS Eliahu Sussman esussman@symphonypublishing.com Matt Parish mparish@symphonypublishing.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Chaim Burstein, Dennis Carver, Kevin Mitchell, Dick Weissman ADVERTISING MANAGER Iris Fox ifox@symphonypublishing.com CLASSIFIED & DISPLAY AD SALES Steven Hemingway shemingway@symphonypublishing.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Laurie Guptill lguptill@symphonypublishing.com GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Laurie Chesna lchesna@symphonypublishing.com Andrew P. Ross aross@symphonypublishing.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Melanie A. Prescott mprescott@symphonypublishing.com SYMPHONY PUBLISHING, LLC Chairman Xen Zapis President Lee Zapis lzapis@symphonypublishing.com Chief Financial Officer Rich Bongorno rbongorno@symphonypublishing.com Corporate Headquarters 26202 Detroit Road, Suite 300, Westlake, Ohio 44145 440-871-1300 www.symphonypublishing.com PUBLISHING, SALES & EDITORIAL OFFICE: 21 Highland Circle, Suite 1, Needham, MA 02494 (781) 453-9310 Fax: (781) 453-9389 www.mmrmagazine.com

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Upfront Sweetwater Expansion Sweetwater Sound, Inc. has announced its decision to expand once again in Fort Wayne-Allen County, Indiana. The company will not only add 110,000 square feet to its current facility, but it will also add more than 315 full-time positions to its existing workforce of 413 over the next four years, plus a number of ancillary jobs related to Sweetwater’s partners, vendors, contractors, and restaurant and music school staffs. Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack said, “Thanks to the great work of the Economic Development Alliance, Sweetwater will be able to continue to create jobs and grow in Fort Wayne.” Most of the new jobs created will be “high-paying” and will result in many new employees moving with their families to Fort Wayne. Since Sweetwater moved into its new campus in November of 2006, a move that was made possible with help from an incentive package put together by the Alliance, total employment has grown from 240 to 413 today. Sweetwater Sound’s decision to expand its current facility, which is located off of US Highway 30 West, allows the company to enhance its headquarters’ campus and maintain fully integrated operations. The expansion will include

35,000 square feet of additional warehouse space, with the remaining 75,000 square feet devoted to marketing and sales staff, plus additional conference and training space. Sweetwater Sound plans to invest at least $23.6 million. The company was offered an incentive package of $7.1 million spread over ten years from the State of Indiana, Allen County, and the City of Fort Wayne, which would be available based on Sweetwater’s meeting annual benchmarks, including job creation. Over the last several years, Sweetwater’s growth in sales has been averaging more than 20 percent per year. The company is currently the third largest music instrument and pro audio retailer in the United States.

25th Annual KMC Charity Golf Tournament Over 100 music industry figures, as well as representatives from local businesses, converged once again as KMC Musicorp held their 25th annual Everett Porter Unintentional Charity Golf Tournament in Avon, Conn at the Golf Club of Avonon June 4. Despite overcast skies and occasional downpours, the day was thoroughly en-

joyed by all. The charities that have continued to be the core of the fundraising effort are the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, as well as the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, which is the region’s only medical center dedicated exclusively to the care of children.

Music & Arts Enters Austin Market

Music & Arts celebrated its launch into the Austin market with two grand opening celebrations in Round Rock and Sunset Valley, Texas on June 16.

“We are thrilled to bring our first Music & Arts stores to the nation’s live music capital,” explained David Fuhr, Music & Arts VP of Retail. “We’re dedicated to Austin’s musicians and this vibrant music community. In addition to being the host sponsor of the 2012 Band of the Year Competition happening in Austin, we’re also looking forward to offering local musicians our personal customer service, music lessons, and wide array of affordable merchandise necessary for making music.”

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Upfront portunity to provide support for local charities such as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.” For the past 25 years, KMCMusicorp (a division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation) has raised over $200,000 for charitable causes in New England, including over $100,000 for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. The charity was founded in 1988 by Paul Newman and serves children and their families coping with cancer, sickle cell anemia, and other serious illnesses. “All of us at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp are extremely grateful for the support of the KMC Community,” said Maria A. Gomez, director of Annual Giving for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. “Through this tournament KMCMusicorp has provided The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp with $109,000 – sending nearly 44 children to Camp Everett Porter and Ed Miller of KMC, TKL’s Tom Dougherty, and Bob Saunders of KMC (retired). since 1998.” The day included a lunch, an 18-hole scramble, and a cocktail reception and dinner. Special awards were given to Everett Porter, Ed Miller, Tom Dougherty, and Bob Saunders for their continued support over the years. “Throughout the years, the tournament has been successful because of the generosity of our sponsors and the camaraderie of all the participants,” said Ed Miller, president of KMCMusicorp. “Not only is it a fun day of golf with friends and colleagues, it gives us an op-

Tom Dougherty signs the special 25th anniversary golf tournament drumhead.

Richard Berger and Dann Skutt of Grover/Trophy.

Tycoon Announces New Distribution Partnership with Hal Leonard Tycoon Percussion has announced its latest distribution partnership with Hal Leonard Corporation. With the rapid growth that Tycoon has been experiencing these past few years, the next big step

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is to further the expansion of their products into the music markets. Tycoon will now be offering over 30 of its best-selling products through Hal Leonard, and with the growing percussion market, this collaboration of high-quality instruments and instructional books/DVDs goes hand-in-hand for all types of customers from the beginner levels up to the advanced. “Tycoon offers a large variety of products that appeal to all types and levels of players, and we have consistently provided our customers with premium yet affordable products throughout the years. With Hal Leonard’s

well-established reputation and presence in various music channels, they are extremely well-suited to expand our reach into more music stores”, says Ivy Yu, general manager of Tycoon Percussion. David Jahnke, vice president of National Sales for Hal Leonard, states, “The Tycoon line dovetails incredibly well with our other offerings for music retailers. Their products provide both superior quality and remarkable value, thanks to their in-house manufacturing and factory direct pricing. Furthermore, dealers can market these instruments alongside Hal Leonard instructional titles to reach a limitless new market of music enthusiasts.” For more information on Tycoon’s new partnership with Hal Leonard, visit www.tycoonpercussion.com, or place your order at the Hal Leonard E-Z Order Line: (800) 5540626. AUGUST 2012

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• 15-Watt All Tube Lunch-Box Head • Operates in full Power (6V6) Mode or Low Power 2-watt (12AU7) Mode • Simple Gain, Bass, Treble & Master Volume Control Set • Brit / USA / Pure Switch for the Tone Stack • Uses Hand Selected 12AX7 (x2), 6V6 (x2), and 12AU7 (x1) tubes • Versatile Speaker Outputs (allows Dark Horse Head to drive Varying Cabinet Configurations)

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QuarterHorse • 25-Watt Two-Channel Guitar Amp in a Compact Stompbox Format • On-Board Digital Effects (Tape Echo, Tremolo & Reverb) • Standard 1/4-Inch Speaker Output Jack Direct Connects to Cabinet • 1/8-Inch TRS Headphone Jack with Speaker Simulation (Doubles as Line Out) • Rugged Die Cast Enclosure • Made In Canada

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Upfront Award Presentations at Yamaha Corporate Kickoff Yamaha Corporation of America held its annual Corporate Kickoff event and awards ceremony at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritos, Calif. Recipients of the annual awards represented all of the company’s major divisions and subsidiaries in the United States, including Yamaha A/V (AV), Keyboard (KBD), Pro Audio & Combo (PAC), Band & Orchestral (B&O) and Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems (YCAS). District Manager of the Year winners included Wes Kreitz (B&O), Mark Bar-

Robert Heller, Mark Barrett, Paul Calvin.

rett (KBD), Jon Peirson (YCAS) and Greg Curtis (PAC). Mark Fisch received Sales Manager of the Year for Yamaha A/V. Yamaha also handed out Spirit Awards to Lisa Castillo (B&O), Denise Chavez (PAC), Diane Jankowski (KBD) Sandrika Hatcher (YCAS) and Pam Wood (AV). The combined Spirit of Yamaha Award went to the Logistics Department. In a separate ceremony, held at the Sheraton Cerritos, Yamaha’s PAC Division handed out its own awards. The Annual Market Maker of the Year went to

Garth Gilman, Lisa Castillo.

Richard Hinsz, Tom Sumner.

Mariano Laspisa and Marketing Manager of the Year went to Athan Billias. The division bestowed Top Sales Achievement Awards to Neal Paton (Electronic Keyboards), Tony Windle (Music Production), John Scully (Guitars), Michael Gee (Live Sound), Mark Maulucci (Acoustic Drums) and Joe Kramer (Electronic Drums). Yamaha’s KBD division also handed out awards for District Manager of the Year in High Tech to Bob Shriver and District Manager of the Year for Craft to Tom Mapson.

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PMC Providing Free Drum Lessons at Warped Tour For the third consecutive year, Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) and local music retailers once again provide Free First Drum Lessons at its Lesson Lab Tent at the following ten cities on the Vans Warped Tour: Denver, CO (June 17), Irvine, CA (June 21), Pomona, CA (June 22) San Francisco, CA (June 23), San Antonio, TX (June 30), Houston, TX (July 1), Dallas, TX (July 3),

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St Louis, MO (July 6), Charlotte, NC (July 30), and Milwaukee, WI (August 1). In the past, the self-contained educational Play Drums tent has put sticks in the hands of over 60 first-time drummers during each stop of the tour where the Lesson Lab set up shop. Many drummers from performing bands stopped by the PMC tent to help generate excitement for the project. Each tent is fully equipped with an acoustic or an electronic drum set, including cymbals and sticks, to provide a positive and professional learning experience for first-time players. “We have seen a surge of interest from concert-goers at every city where we participate,” said Billy Cuthrell, a PMC Advisory Board member who coordinates the Lesson Lab Tent. “The key to our program is partnering with local percussion stores that also offers drum lessons. The store operates and

coordinates the tent’s operations with one or more of their drum teachers conducting the free lesson.” This summer, the PMC estimates it will provide over 700 free drum lessons during the tour and several percussion retailers from previous years have returned. This year’s retailers include Rupp’s Drum Shop (Denver), Jim’s Music (Irvine), Guitar Center (Pomona), Jeff Ryder Drum Shop (San Antonio), Percussion Center (Houston), Lone Star Percussion (Dallas), Mozingo Music (St. Louis), Progressive Music Center (Charlotte), and White House of Music (Milwaukee). Drawings have been arranged at each PMC Tent location for a drum lesson participant to win a 16-inch cymbal donated by Zildjian, Sabian, and Dream Cymbal. Complete coverage of the events and specifics on the PMC Lesson Lab Tent locations will be made available through the organization’s new website, www.playdrums.com. AUGUST 2012

A Sure Cure for Island Fever

Nicole Fox Miss Hawaii 2008

When you’ve been in the Islands too long, a Mahalo Ukulele is just the thing to snap you out of the doldrums. Fifteen models and a full palette of color choices will suit your every mood. It is so easy to get started and Mahalo Ukes won’t pile your budget onto a reef either. Just follow Miss Hawaii into your local music store …surf’s up!

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Upfront YouTube, Music Publishers Agree to Licensing Deal In early June, YouTube announced new deals with music publishers that the site claims will provide more moneymaking opportunities and increased copyright protection. Announced on the YouTube blog, the new arrangement will more thoroughly compensate producers and artists for the use of their music in user-generated work on the video-sharing site, YouTube said. So far, publishers that have signed on include ABKCO Music, Inc., Songs Music Publishing, Words & Music, Copyright Administration, BMG Rights Management, Christian Copyright Solutions, Music Services, Reservoir Media Management, and Songs of Virtual.

YouTube’s recent contracts, in addition to a similar agreement last year with the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) and Harry Fox Agency, will allow the company to monetize almost all user-generated YouTube videos that feature music. Google, YouTube’s parent company, has frequently been criticized by content owners and industry groups for facilitating piracy via its search engine and YouTube. Recently, the company announced plans to publish the copyright takedown notices it receives from content owners on a daily basis. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), however, has stated that the efforts are not sufficient in addressing the problems.

PROLOK Announces New Distribution Partnership with Hal Leonard PROLOK has entered into a new distribution arrangement with Hal Leonard Corporation. Having been successful in international markets, PROLOK is using this success as a stepping stone and by partnering with Hal Leonard, making PROLOK stands available to a broad range of music dealers in the US and Canada. PROLOK will be offering several of its best-selling stands that complement other items already offered through Hal Leonard. Items such as music stands, keyboard stands and microphone stands with high quality and

great features, yet affordable and profitable. “PROLOK offers a large variety of core stand products that appeal to all levels of music makers. We consistently provide a premium yet affordable product

that allows music retailers to be competitive and profitable. With Hal Leonard’s well-established reputation and presence in multiple music distribution channels, they are extremely well-suited to expand the reach of PROLOK into more music

Visual Sound Lifetime Warranty

Visual Sound is taking their quality commitment to the next level by offering a lifetime warranty on all V2 and V3 series effect pedals.

Visual Sound V3 and V2 series warranties are for the lifetime of the product. All other products have a warranty which is in effect for one year from the date of purchase for all new equipment. Both warranties include the outstanding customer support that musicians have come to expect from Visual Sound. For more information, visit www.visualsound.net.

stores,” says Don Rhodes, president of PROLOK-USA. For more information or to place an order, call the Hal Leonard E-Z Order Line at (800) 554-0626, send a message to sales@halleonard.com or visit www.halleonard.com.

ChordBuddy on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ Travis Perry, inventor and marketer of the ChordBuddy appeared on a rerun of ABC’s “Shark Tank” on June 8. “Shark Tank” – which has around 10 million viewers, per show – features a panel of five wealthy investors called “Sharks” who consider offers from entrepreneurs seeking investors for their business or product. 12 MMR

ChordBuddy’s patented learning system attaches to the neck of the gui-

tars and allows students to play songs instantly. As they progress, the tabs are

removed like training wheels on a bike, and the students learn to play the chords on their own. ChordBuddy comes with a lesson guide, DVD and a book with more than 100 songs for under $50.00 retail. For more information about ChordBuddy, visit www.chordbuddy.com and see them at booth #1510 at 2012 Summer NAMM in Nashville. AUGUST 2012

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Janis Receives Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute Lifetime Achievement Award

Photo: Jennifer Taylor Internationally renowned concert pianist Byron Janis (right) is presented with the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award during a celebratory event held at The Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. Making the presentation to Maestro Janis are YMWI CEO, Dr. Barry Bittman (center) and YMWI chairman Terry Lewis.

Eddy Shenker, co-chairman and partner at JAM Industries since 1974, died on Monday, June 11, after a short battle with cancer. He was 70 years old Shenker was recently presented with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award by the MIAC Association for his many years of positive influence on the Canadian music industry. Founded in 1972, Eddy contributed greatly in building Jam Industries Ltd. into a unique distribution network made up of 13 Canadian and US divisions serving markets segments from musical instruments, professional audio/lighting to consumer electronics, with over 500 employees and sales exceeding $225 million. Throughout 38 years of company growth Eddy strived to maintain a very personal relationship with JAM’s suppliers and many of JAM’s dealers. He had a similar approach within JAM, with an open door policy welcoming anyone in the company to walk into his office and chat. Eddy is survived by his wife Fran, two children Brian and Robert, and five grandchildren.

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People Bad Cat Amplifier has announced that Steph Maffei has joined the organization as senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. In his new position, Maffei will be in charge of growing the company’s brand awareness and establishing a solid dealer network. Steph’s career began in the United States Air Force, and his later experience includes time with companies like Unisys, Rockwell, Quantum and Inductors, Inc. where he successfully marketed product in and out Maffei of the music industry. He most recently worked at SKB Cases: “I wore many hats for SKB, most notably as a Product, IT and OEM Manager and Custom Foam Designer,” Maffei says. Universal Audio has added Rick Fabiano to the company as chief financial officer. In his new role, Fabiano will be responsible for all aspects of the organization’s financial operations and will help drive the next stage of the company’s development. Fabiano joins UA from Xsigo Systems, a leader in virtualized data center infrastructure, where he was vice president of Finance. Prior to Xsigo, Mr. Fabiano was co-founder and vice president of Finance for Netgear, Fabiano where he supported the growth of the business through the company’s successful IPO. Mr. Fabiano also held director of Finance positions with Bay Networks and Tandem Computers, and began his career at IBM, holding finance and accounting positions in Boca Raton, Florida and Santa Clara, California. Sweetwater Productions, the recording studio division of Sweetwater, has hired Nashville producer/recording engineer Mark Hornsby as director of Music Production and Artist Relations. Working in concert with Studio manager and chief producer/engineer Chet Chambers and the Sweetwater Productions team, Hornsby will be expanding the services available through Sweetwater Productions, as well as spearheading efforts to market Sweetwater Productions’ world-class, Hornsby Russ Berger-designed studios to recording artists across the country. In addition, Hornsby will help expand Sweetwater’s educational offerings with master classes on recording, mixing, and mastering, Pro Tools training, and more. He will also pursue new opportunities for Sweetwater’s state-of-the-art Performance Theatre and other areas within the company. To strengthen its market position further in the Americas, DPA Microphones has chosen Eric Mayer to serve as president of the company’s U.S. operations. A fixture in the pro audio industry for more than two decades, Mayer will utilize his expertise in the market to help the company continue its growth stateside. Mayer’s appointment will ensure that DPA Microphones continues to make inroads into new and burgeoning audio markets in the U.S. He will Mayer use the company’s reputation of delivering high-quality microphone solutions to the pro audio, broadcast, music and live-performance venues, and will continue to search for sectors where first-rate audio is needed. AIMM, the Alliance of Independent Music Merchants, has appointed of John Anning to the position of executive director. Prior to joining AIMM Anning worked as a sales representative, national sales manager, and marketing executive for manufacturers in consumer electronics, home theater, sound contracting, and in the musical instrument industries. John brought to AIMM this extensive background and perspective from the manufacturers’ viewpoint, which has helped Anning build a bridge of understanding between AIMM’s retail and vendor members. In his new role as executive director Annings’s responsibilities will build on that foundation. 16 MMR

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Letters What’s happened to the good old days of happy profitable music store ownership? Bygone are the days of small music storeowners making a good income being able to contribute to the local school band. No more free folders. No more free small goods to every charity that needs a door prize. I look around and talk with other small business owners and find that their profit margins are much greater than in the music business. Where are the profit margins in the music business? A friend owns a local bicycle shop and his average profit margin is 52 percent at the end of the day. Another shop owner has a hardware store that averages 50 percent a day. I believe the manufacturers are more at fault than the local retailer. MAP was supposed to save the local brick and mortar stores. On almost every visit from a manufacturer’s representative I seem to hear that another music store has closed. That is not encouraging. I read that a

big mail order firm lost millions of dollars last year but they are still in business. I have read that one large firm is in debt and has a credit rating that was downgraded. I think I once heard about a big retailer closing his doors one year owing around $250,000 to just one vendor (manufacturer) and that manufacturer eventually had to sell his company to a bigger company. I remember a large retailer in Texas closing its doors forcing every credit manager to cringe and tighten the belt on all the other retailers. Didn’t we all love that new paperwork with personal guarantees? Perhaps someone in upper management that makes up the MAP price will come to realize that their small dealer network (small brick and mortar stores) is going broke or at least looking for other avenues to make a living. I understand the thinking of having a MAP price and agree with the reasoning. I do not agree with the low profit margins provided by

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Note from Mary Music Education Advocacy: Keeping the Spirit Alive I’m an eternal optimist about what lies at the heart of music education traditions in the U.S., which includes a parent’s inherent belief about the importance of music education for their children. This, along with strong music programs and music research facts about the many beneﬁts of music making, is the glue that keeps music education strong in communities, large and small. Building on this, NAMM continues to support local music advocates, music teachers and NAMM Members by providing them with ongoing music research, advocacy materials, tools and resources, as well as access to a national network of fellow advocates via SupportMusic.com. Unfortunately, I am feeling the strain of school music education programs as ﬁnancial challenges are addressed across the country. In some instances, programs in the process of being reinstated, as part of education reform plans, are once again being sidetracked. Other programs have been scaled back, with services consolidated, while teachers work harder with larger student loads. Frequently, access to music instruction is now moved up a grade or two, and critical learning time is lost forever.

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FCC Ruling:

Changes Still Coming, MI Industry Still Reacting Sky fails to fall, but uncertainty remains

If the story of the Federal Communications Commission and wireless music projects was a novel (and it’s feeling like a Russian one), at this point the tale might begin, “It was the not-so-best of times, and the notso-worst of times.” Two years ago, MMR did an in-depth feature on the battle of what was then referred to as PDAs (cell phones) versus wireless mics, monitors, and stringed instruments. It looked grim, with a great many unknowns. After reviewing that article, Shure’s Chris Lyons laughed and said, “This feels like it’s from 100 years ago!” Scott Harmala, CTO/VP of ATK, says some of the uncertainty is gone, and the impact of these changes is clearer. “To date, these ‘white space’ devices haven’t really come to fruition. There 22 MMR

hasn’t been the proliferation that so many thought would happen. And today, 4G is more economic and it’s questionable if there is any bandwidth advantage over that.” Sennheiser’s Joe Ciaudelli reports that, considering we’re talking about the government here, things have turned out so far so good. “The FCC made some prudent, measured, and practical decisions,” he says carefully. “They were faced with a difficult challenge, and I’m pleasantly surprised at how well they

handled it. I mean, five or seven years ago there was a real sky-is-falling scenario with the prospect that all wireless mics might be obsolete. But the FCC did listen to our concerns and Doomsday scenarios just did not come to fruition.” Recent Ruling On February 22 of this year, President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act. Here’s why it matters to those who buy, sell, and work with wireless products: in it is an agreeAUGUST 2012

ment to auction an estimated $22B worth of spectrum, then use $7B of that to fund a nationwide “D-Block” LTE network for emergency first responders. Under their 2010 National Broadband Plan, the FCC called for taking TV airwaves for mobile broadband use, proposing auctions to turn over 120 MHz (20 TV channels) of the UHF TV band to private use for Super WiFi that could provide broadband wireless internet to rural areas. Our wireless carrier friends (AT&T, Sprint, Nextel, Verizon, et cetera.) have lobbied for more UHF airwaves to stave off a looming spectrum crunch that would likely mean more dropped calls and slower connection speeds for wireless customers. Those increasingly ubiquitous wireless toys like iPad, iPhone, and Android smart-phones has made them want to move fast. But the first auction of television spectrum is likely years away, noted industry sources Joe Ciaudelli of Sennheiser and Mark Brunner, Chris Lyons, and Edgar Reihl of Shure, because of the time it takes for the FCC to develop rules for the new auctions and to seek public comment. The FCC’s previous DTV auction of the 700 MHz band for $19B in March 2008 was originally mandated by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and didn’t result in cleared spectrum until 2009, 12 years later. The new legislation stipulates that this won’t happen again, which sounds somewhat like the little boy promising not to stick his hand in the cookie jar… The 700 Club The sky did fall for one tried-and-true aspect of the MI wireless business: the old 700MHz systems. While many of those still work, depending on where they are being used and their specific tuning, they are illegal with fines up to $10,000. But much like driving on the wrong side of the road at 100 miles per hour in North Dakota, it only matters if you get caught or run into somebody else. In the immediate aftermath, there were, in fact, unscrupulous players – those who dumped their 700MHz products on eBay knowing that they were now illegal and wouldn’t work in more and more environments. AUGUST 2012

While all the major manufacturers were aggressive in educating their customers, there’s always some that don’t get the message. “It’s funny – I had a call from a guy three weeks ago, just hearing about the 700 MHz change over,” says Lyons shaking his head. “I told him that I’m surprised with all the articles and notices he didn’t here about it. He told me he was a professional presenter – doesn’t read House of Worship magazines, doesn’t read MMR, doesn’t read pro audio magazines…” That person and those like him aside, Lyons has no sympathy for those with knowledge still using 700MHz and, given the opportunity, sets them straight. “I tell people you’re the one still using that wireless and it happens to be the same frequency as a first responder, an ambulance is using? That’s a legal and ethical issue, and when you present it in that light, they immediately agree that, yeah, it’s not worth it.” PDA – er, TVBD Devices The fear is that the next generation of cell phone devices will cause problems. These were previously referred to as PDAs, now referred to as TV Band Devices (TVBD). But the scenario is the same: somebody walks into a club with one of these things and suddenly the guitarist is getting interference because instead of listening to the solo, that guy with the smartphone is downloading the latest Seth Rogen movie. Now the way the TVBDs are supposed to work is: before it starts transmitting, it will in theory use a GPS-type device to see what frequencies are being used and divert it to a band that is not being used at that specific location. Harmala calls that spectrum, “Malibu Beach-like property. TV band is really well suited for coverage over metro areas. There are problems with low frequencies, and there are problems with high frequency microwaves. Higher lines of site are needed, can go through mountain and trees.” Ciaudelli says a problem might never come up. Rather than portable devices, he sees the technology being used in the home. “I see the first TVBDs being like a

“ This story is still unfolding, although we’re a lot more clear on things then we were a while ago.”

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media server, a black box you buy and put all your movies and photos and it sends them to whatever speakers or screens you have in the house whenever you want [wirelessly]. But that will remain in the house so would be benign for us.” Harmala agrees, but points out that if they do become mobile, fitting into someone’s pocket, it very much might be terrible scenario for the industry. “But the jury is still out on that – I’m wondering if those personal applications will ever come.” Testing devices were riddled with problems, and the manufacturers struggled to make them comply with the rules. “Just like anything in life it’s a matter of a return on your investment. Even if it’s ‘beachfront property,’ it’ll be difficult to make money on it.” Today’s Wireless Environment “This story is still unfolding, although we’re a lot more clear on things then we were a while ago,” states Shure’s Mark Brunner. “Today there are several mechanism in place to manage the spectrum between pro audio and new uses, but the overall government structure has been worked out. Now we’re putting those technical pieces in place, as we have be-

gun to see products that are developed for UHF for other non-audio purposes. We’re moving along the evolutionary path. It’s a slow, but visible evolution.” One of the many other aspects of recent legislations is that the FCC is providing an incentive for local broadcasters to voluntarily relocate on the broadband by providing them some money back from selling it off. Whether they go for it is the question. “It’s hard to imagine a TV station in a big market doing that, though smaller independent stations, like low-power religious stations in small markets, could.” Brunner quickly adds though the problems will not happen in small markets, it’ll happen in big ones with a lot of interference and a lot of music, house of worship, and theater going on. “Nobody knows if there is enough space in the right market to make this plan actually workable. This could take 10 years to sort out.” “There are lots of rumors flying around still, panicking going on, sky is falling – but nothing in Washington happens quickly,” Lyons points out. “The FCC has to issue plans. Then it has to open it for comments. The spectrum is

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changing and will keep changing, but nothing [dramatic] is going to happen a week from now.” Ciaudelli says the MI industry’s advocacy lead to the FCC designating two TV channels in every area of the nation for wireless use for use. “It doesn’t matter if it’s the grammar school doing a musical or a house of worship or a local rock band in a club, they’ll be two TV channels to operate the mic,” he says. And as long as there’s a bit of space – say a couple of hundred feet – two different venues could be operating in them without interfering with each other. “I could have 16 wireless mics working here in this building, and there could be another 16 in the same two frequencies two blocks away.” For now, the big productions – Superbowls, Award shows, et cetera. – are reasonably protected with the channels the FCC has reserved for them. “Let’s say you’re doing the Rose Bowl,” explains Ciaudelli. “Broadcasters will go directly to the FCC database and say I need these channels, and reserve them.” For those bigger events ATK still uses a combination of well-coordinated frequency planning and software that can search

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frequencies and move from one to the other are key. “The simulation software will give you the best plan when you go to the site, knowing where there is interference and where there isn’t,” Harmala says. “You have to have a good frequency plan, and then good execution. Laying the antenna design to maximize the RF you’re trying to capture and then the RF you’re trying to reject. You don’t want to listen to the whole universe, just a slice of it.” Cavity filters are key, but aren’t consumer friendly. “They are clunky and akin to tuning an old tube TV. “There will be challenges for the nonprofessional,” he continues. “The churches, the simple blues festivals – people that just know to turn the ‘on’ switch and it works. They don’t understand how the spectrum is allocated, so it’ll be increasingly problematic. For pros, the bigger shows, they understand.” New Products Sennheiser has reacted to this with their 5000 Series Transmitters. These are able to operate in low “intermodulation mode” which “is a type of harmonic distortion … every electronic device that has transistors has some type of harmonic distortion and if you can reduce that you can make more wireless mics into a smaller space.” So instead of maxing out at eight mics on a frequency, with this you can operate 10 or even 12. “So we’re coming out with products that are more spectrally efficient,” Ciaudelli says. Also, in addition to new hardware, the company is going to be offering new services related to these changes. “We are going to offer customers our help in figuring out frequencies, be there for phone support, and in the case of big permanent projects like theme parks, professional consultation so they can coordinate the entire operation.” “One of the things Shure is working on is to make wireless work more densely,” says Lyons. “We just created a UHF digital system that gives you 14 systems in one channel, and that number is creeping forward. We have some other tricks up our sleeves … there are other spectrums outside of TV that might be viable, like that 900MHz system.” Their flagship system is the Axient, which is a system that can sense interference and jump to another channel. “That’s the ultimate bullet-proof solution, but it’s expensive. But for live TV AUGUST 2012

events when dropouts are the issue, there needs to be a solution.” For ATK the relocation of the spectrum has been a challenge. “Everybody is focused on the white space, but the relocation of the spectrum has had the biggest impact. Obviously going full digital has been a bit of a challenge for us because digital by nature occupies the whole channel, as opposed to analog. We’ve had to develop new applications on site to exist with the digital world. This has had to do with filtering technique – what we’re trying to do is get the best signal, and that’s the best way to the future.” “For retailers, it’s tough because they are at so many different tiers,” says Harmala. “Shure has recognized that their Axiom is not really a Guitar Center-type product. It’s not something you just get out of the box and plug in and go. It’s a system approach, something that calls for factory training. But for the average retailer, it’s tough. Pros are staying on top of the spectrum changes, and retailers should if they can because they can offer valuable product support and have happier customers … but my gut tells me that’s just not going to happen.” Work in Washington As reported here and elsewhere, the industry got themselves to Washington and in front of politicians. “It definitely helped,” says Ciaudelli. “If

we sat on our hands and did nothing, we would not have gotten nearly the favorable FCC ruling we did. I do wish the change never happened, but because we were vocal and stuck to the facts, we convinced them of the value wireless mics bring. “Let’s face it – there’s one thing Americans do really well and that’s entertainment. We create the best in the world. It’s the only product we have a consistently favorable trade balance! [laughs]. We export more of it then we important. The FCC was able to realize how ubiquitous and thus important wireless is.” “Washington boils down to compromise,” Brunner sighs. “We were just happy that our relatively small industry had a voice in the process and the FCC was particularly interested in the complexity of it.” He credits the industry’s ability to marshal the power of two unusual bedfellows: Professional sports and Houses of Worship. He reminds us that this is hardly just “our” issue – the U.S. is not an island. “This is happening worldwide. Australia, Japan, Canada, UK, Germany… all the others are dealing with the mobile broadband consumption of spectrum. What we learned in Washington applies elsewhere.” This story is far from having reached its last page, he warns: “The need for government to seek revenue enhancing avenues through the selling of white space is driving everything.”

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Super-Sensitive:

Paving the Way for

Classic String Company Super Sensitive Introduces the Next You might say this has been a long time coming. For more than 80 years, the Super-Sensitive Musical Strings Co. has produced one of the standbys of string students’ formative years – the Red Label steel core strings. The products have been available for violin, viola, bass, and cello for generations of beginner musicians, designed for easy and consistent use that made getting down to learning the fundamentals a breeze. Super-Sensitive has experimented with other types of strings ever since and has indeed released several successful lines designed for a variety of uses (like the Sensicore and Octava lines). But only now have they focused specifically on reaching students directly after they graduate Red Label strings. From the company’s headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, Super-Sensitive president Jim Cavanaugh recently spoke with MMR about the process behind developing their new line of strings designed for students who’ve mastered the steel core – the new Red Label Pearl series. The idea is simple. “It’s a nylon core string that is designed for students whose technique and skills have advanced beyond our legendary Red Label string, which is our flagship string,” says Cavanaugh. The need has been around for decades, really, and it’s a niche that Cavanaugh and his company – including his father, CEO and former president John Cavanaugh – have carefully planned. 26 MMR

“We’ve seen the trend that more and more teachers are wanting their students to use these kind of nylon core string,” says Cavanaugh. “They’d start with Red Label and then, after a year or two, the teacher would want to bump them up to another nylon string – generally it was our competitors’. From there, we decided we needed to capture that same customer and make sure they’re staying with our company.” From that idea, Super Sensitive worked to develop what they hoped would be an extremely competitive string for a price that would be extra affordable for students and for cash-strapped school programs. “Since we make all the strings in the US, it’s been a blessing since a lot of the import AUGUST 2012

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Step for Advancing Students strings are very expensive nowadays,” he says. “The teachers are looking for alternatives – strings that are just as good as what they’re currently using but more economical, and that’s the need we fill.” The strings, which are available in all fractional sizes – 4/4 all the way down to 1/16 – work on a number of levels. Cavanaugh likes to categorize their attributes into “sound, science, and value.” In terms of sound, the strings’ nylon core is used to provide a warmer sound than the steel core strings that students start out with. It doesn’t go all the way in that direction – the Pearl series still offers plenty of projection that early students may be used to – but Cavanaugh says its full and vibrant nonetheless (plans are underway for a second version of Pearl strings using different dampening properties for an even warmer tone). The strings also boast reengineered eyelets made of copper designed to sit

perfectly in the tailpiece, with windings gauged to project well. The composition of D and G strings are silver. Along with the competitive price they’ve strived for, Cavanaugh says that each set will come with a bonus E string. “Two E’s in case one breaks or you can give it to your friend,” he says. “We hope they don’t break! But the he point is that it’s the first one that generally breaks, so we thought we’d throw in an extra just in case.” Cavanaugh says the unveiling process, which began officially at this spring’s Musik Messe, has been going remarkably well. “We’ve gotten phenomenal reactions,” he says. “Even on the packaging, which is designed with a young musician on the front with a lot of enthusiasm, and every one is little different.” In fact, plans are in place for future contests for young musicians to appear on the packaging. But for now, the company has a tight

focus on getting these strings up and running. “It’s been quite a few years coming to this,” says Cavanaugh. “My dad and myself have done a lot of research, and we just started taking orders and are starting to ramp up with production.” Amid the company’s consistent upgrades to cutting edge manufacturing technology, the strings’ release should make for an exciting year. “Full speed ahead here,” says Cavanaugh.

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Forging New Paths Powell Flutes Unveils a Radical New Design with the New Sonaré Piccolo

The most striking thing about the new Sonaré Piccolo from Verne Q. Powell Flutes is its hardware. Thick, deep gray, and defiantly rectangular, the stainless steel key mechanisms on the instrument only take a few moments to radically alter ideas of the way a piccolo should look. It’s a bold redesign that’s guaranteed to turn a few heads. But Powell’s intentions were far from being simply cosmetic for this new stepup instrument. The new piece, just unveiled and on its way to select dealers, ties together a broad range of issues that have caused trouble for piccolos recently, from the rising costs of silver to the difficulty of finding reliable manufacturing. MMR recently paid a visit to the famous Powell headquarters in an old Maynard, Massachusetts mill, where the new piccolos are built, and spoke with president Steven Wasser about this unique instrument’s development. He expects the Sonaré to spark a trend in design, but is confident about Powell’s role 28 MMR

as an innovator. “Anyone else looking to do this has a ways to go down the learning curve,” he says. “I feel like we have a pretty good head start.” Piccolos have been in use for over 200 years, piping up in the highest registers of orchestras, operas, and marching bands. Their primary construction has remained basically the same, using wood, plastic, silver, and brass throughout. Powell, itself, has always maintained a highly respected position – the company opened in Boston in 1927 and has since been a worldwide leader in the field. Their fine flutes grace stages with soloists in some of the best orchestras across the world (not

to mention Jethro Tull), available in fully custom builds from a varieties of gold (9k to 19.5k), silver, and even platinum. The company has extended its dominance of the high-end flute market to its premium models of piccolos. Its Handmade Custom flutes and piccolos are played by top musicians around the world and their Signature line offers a more affordable alternative. The company has recently made forays into lower price points for step-up musicians. Powell has a developed strong line of step-up flutes in its Sonaré Winds line, but Wasser says the company has faced challenges in developing and maintainAUGUST 2012

ing quality piccolos at a similar price point. The instruments ended up posing problems for Chinese manufacturers, whose work assembling keys and pads has factored heavily in the process of keeping costs on the Sonaré line low. “Piccolos are just a newer animal for them and they don’t seem to be able to make the mechanisms to the same standards,” he says. “It’s just a less common and less popular instrument there. So we’d been frustrated. We just decided to move forward with the project ourselves.” Meanwhile, the cost of materials was also beginning to get out of hand. “We’ve been sitting here watching the price of gold and silver go crazy and we wanted a high quality option for our customers,” says Wasser. “Finally, we said, ‘Let’s stop being victims and let’s come up with an alternative.’” The body of the piccolo was designed using an American hardwood produced in layers with an acrylic resin filler. The result is a piece with authentic wood grain along the body and on the end along with the acrylic qualities of it’s resin body – they’re crack-resistant (with a ten-year warranty against it) and can withstand days submerged in water with no warping. These bodies come stained in Indian Onyx, American Amethyst, and Tuscan Umber colors. But when it came to the key mechanisms, Wasser decided early on that nickel silver – the traditional alternative to sterling silver mechanisms – would not

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be an option. “It’s not the greatest material to work with,” he says. “It tends to be soft, it tarnishes, and it needs to be plated.” The solution turned out to be stainless steel – a reliably tough metal that won’t tarnish and is comparably inexpensive. Wasser says the piccolos use a US-specific grade of the steel to ensure a consistent quality. This choice of metal, led to what might be the instrument’s most striking characteristic – its aesthetic design. “Stainless steel does not work the way silver works,” says Wasser. “You can’t really cast it effectively. It’s very hard to forge in the die. With steel, you pretty much have to cut it, and it’s much more effective to cut straight lines than it is to cut circles and fancy curves.” The result was a design that leans more toward geometric shapes and lightly rounded angles than the circular, Baroque, French styles commonly associated with the piccolo. “It’s a design that seemed to lend itself to the material,” says Wasser. “It’s kind of a retro Art Deco update of the design, and it just felt right to use a different design with stainless steel. The material was calling out for a different design.” Indeed, the piccolos look like nothing that’s ever been presented, with square-ish keys similar to those of a laptop computer in cool gray tones or a handsome yellow gold look, achieved by applying a coat of titanium nitride (a hardening process also used in electric drill bits).

“We’ve been sitting here watching the price of gold and silver go crazy and we wanted to come up with a high quality alternative for our customers. Finally, we said, ‘Let’s stop being victims and let’s come up with an alternative.’”

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The whole operation – the stainless steel, the specially calibrated building process, and the assembly – takes place here in the United States. The company had been developing the instrument for over a year and is now beginning to offer models to existing Powell dealers as supplies allow (at a MAP of $2,295). “We will have some limited production at the beginning, so we’re giving preference to our Powell

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Rewards dealers,” he says. “We have a rewards program for dealers with Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels, so the Platinum dealers have priority over the rest of our dealers.” With that, Powell hopes to finally head off a sector of its business that had been begging for a dramatic solution. Wasser is confident. “This was an opportunity for us to take all these different data points – we can’t find anyone

to make a piccolo for us, we have demand for a lower-priced piccolo, and we need to develop an alternative to sterling and nickel silver – and we’re going to fix it all with one instrument.” “It’s going to be a Click Here Powell Sonaré Piccolo.” to view video of MMR’s visit to the Powell headquarters.

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Jade rosin; Melos rosin; Salchow rosin; Pops rosin; Herdim tools

ARIZONA DBL Distributing, the Consumer Electronics Division of Ingram Micro 16648 N 94th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 596-8636 (800) 733-6766 Fax: (800) 388-9636 E-mail: salessupport@dbldistributing.com Web site: www.dbldistributing.com Don Anderson, Director of Sales Categories: Pro Sound and Recording; Stringed and Fretted; Piano and Keyboard; Accessories Principal Brands: Pro Sound and Recording; Tascam; Numark; Pioneer DJ; Gemini; Gem Sound; audio-technica; Ion; Ortofon; Fender Audio; Nady; Pyle; CAD; Azden; Sony Stringed & Fretted: Fender; Challenge Piano & Keyboard: Casio Percussion: Yamaha Accessories: Hosa; BBE; Pyle; Buttkicker

CALIFORNIA Alfred Music Publishing 16320 Roscoe Blvd., Suite 100 Van Nuys, CA 91406 Phone: (800) 292-6122 Fax: (800) 632-1928 E-mail: sales@alfred.com Web site: www.alfred.com/dealer Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, PM. Principal Brands: Daisy Rock Girl Guitars (Exclusive), TASCAM, Might Bright, Farley’s Musical Essentials, Ultimate Support, Schaum, Dover, Faber, Mayas Music, DW DVD, Drum

BI: Band Instruments PRC: Percussion PM: Print Music P/KB: Piano/Keyboard

Channel DVD, Guitar World DVD, Penguin.

American Music and Sound 22020 Clarendon St ste 305 Woodland Hills, Ca 91367 Phone (800) 431-2609 Fax: (818) 597-0411 E-mail: info@americanmusicandsound.com Web site: www.americanmusicandsound.com Lynn Martin, President Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, P/KB, PRC Principal Brands: Allen & Heath, Focusrite, Novation, beyerdynamic, Fostex, Nord, Vestax, Studiologic, Turbosound, Wharfdale Pro, Xone.

Big Bang Distribution 9426 Reseda Blvd., Ste. 350 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 727-1127 Fax: (818) 727-1126 E-mail: bob@bigbangdist.com Web site: www.bigbangdist.com Bob Kasha, President

Cordoba Music Group 1455 19th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 586-1180 Fax: (310) 586-1181 E-mail: info@cordobamusicgroup.com Web site: www.cordobamusicgroup.com Categories: Jose Ramirez, Cordoba, SakuraiKohno, Savarez, HumiCase, Aquilla Principal Brands: S & F

Dana B. Goods 3000 Plaza Mercado Ste. 101 Oxnard, CA 93036 (805) 644-6621 (800) 741-0109 Fax (805) 644-6332 E-mail: info@danabgoods.com Web site: www.danabgoods.com Dana Teague, Michael Brown, Dale Titus, James Garza, Marc Boomer, Jimmy Christen Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC Principal Brands: Aria, MTD Kingston, ADK Mics, Red Witch Analog Pedals, Lehle Switchers, Humfrees, Diago. AUGUST 2012

Drumskull Drums 105 Pioneer St., Suite C Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 429-5766 Fax (831) 429-5767 E-mail: info@drumskulldrums.com Web site: www.drumskulldrums.com Ryan Bennett, Owner Matt Hardwick. Owner Scott Cooper, Office manager/sales Categories: print music, drums, hand drums, percussion, ethnic, drum building supplies, drum accessories, African music, cases, djembes, instructional media Principal Brands: Drumskull Drums

European Crafts, Inc. 3637 Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90068 (323) 851-4070 (800) 851-0750 Fax: (323) 851-0148 E-mail: ecraft@pacbell.net Web site: www.europeancrafts.net Mirek Strizka, President Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands:Savarez, SKB, Remo, Rico, Speedfire, Hohner, Martin, Shure, ProMark, Regal Tip, Vater, D’Addario, Dunlop, Selmer, Bach, Electra, Estrella, Ace, Wittner, Augustine, Aranjuez, DeVillier, Schaller, Amati, Strunal, La Bella, Super-Sensitive, Dominant, Yamaha, La Voz, Jones, Otto Link, Rovner, Lee Oskar, Hamilton, Pignose, Gorilla, Grover, Trophy, Tric, Blitz, Ping, Shubb, Kyser, Universal Percussion, Danmar, Atlas, Neotech, Berg Larsen, Bobby Dukoff, Meyer, Clayton, Kun, Dean Markley, D’Angelico, Fort Bryan, Glasser, Harmon, Herco, Micro, K & M, Kratt, Pro Co, Rhythm Tech, Resonans, Rotosound, Claude Lakey, American Plating, John Pearse, Pyle Amplifiers, Lone Star Guitars, Bari Reeds, Miri Reeds, Zildjian.

KMC 3690 Jurupa Street Ontario, CA 91761 (909) 969-9200 Principal Brands: (Please see KMC Connecticut listing)

The Music Link 31067 San Clemente Street Hayward, CA 94544 (415) 671-4785 (888) 552-5465 Fax: (510) 471-6652 Web site: www.themusiclink.net E-mail: sales@themusiclink.net Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, P/KB Principal Brands: Recording King; VHT; The Loar; AXL; Guardian; Johnson; Palatino; Lucida; Antonio Hermosa; Koloa; Dell’Arte; Baltimore Antonius; CODA; Savannah.

The Music People! Inc. 717 E Artesia Blvd. Carson, CA 90746 (310) 515-9557 Fax: (310) 515-9183 E-mail: sales@musicpeopleinc.com AUGUST 2012

Web site: www.musicpeopleinc.com or www.tmppro.com Jim Hennessey, President Categories: PS/R, ACC, P/KB Principal Brands: Microphones: AKG, Astatic, Audio Spectrum, Audio-Technica, Audix, Beyerdynamic, Blue Microphones, CAD/Equitek, CAJ Countryman, Earthworks, Electro-Voice, Heil, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Telex, Wireless - Audio-Technica, Beyer Dynamic, Electro-Voice, Nady, Samson, Shure, Sony, Telex. Headphones: AKG, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, Shure. Sound Systems: Atlas Sound, Bose, Community Sound, Electro-Voice, Fostex, Gemini, JBL, QSC, Tannoy, TOA, Williams Sound, Yamaha. Cables, Interfaces & Connectors: Hot Wires, Pro Co. DJ/Lighting: Gemini, Numark. Mixers: Alesis, Allen and Heath, Bi-Amp, Bogen, Midas, Soundcraft, Toa, Yamaha. DSP’s/EQ’s/ Processors: Ashly, Alesis, Bi-Amp, dbx, Klark Teknik, Lexicon, Rane, Symetrix, Toa. Amplifiers: Ashly, Bi-Amp, Bogen, Crest Audio, Crown, Lab Gruppen, Samson, QSC, Toa. Accessories - OnStage Stands, On-Stage Gear, DrumFire, AKG, Atlas, Raxxess, VERSA-TEK, Hennessey Guitar Parts. Drum Sticks: On-Stage Sticks.

Saga Musical Instruments P.O. Box 2841 137 Utah Ave. South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 588-5558 (800) BUY-SAGA (289-7242) Fax: (650) 871-7490 Web site: www.sagamusic.com E-mail: info@sagamusic.com Richard Keldsen, President Categories: S&F, ACC, ETH, folk insts., parts. Principal Brands: Cremona and Anton Breton Bowed Instruments; Anton Breton and J. La Salle bows; Blueridge, Durango, and Trinity College Guitars; Gitane and Cigano Gypsy Jazz Guitars; Regal Wood and Metal Body Resonator Guitars; J. Navarro and Valencia Classical Guitars; Gold Star, Rover, and Saga Banjos; Kentucky and Rover Mandolins; Trinity College Celtic Mandolins, Mandolas, Octave Mandolins and Bouzoukis; Mahalo and Hamano Ukuleles; Gladiator Electric Guitars; Saga Electric Guitar Kits; Saga Acoustic Mandolin and Banjo Kits; Superior and Golden Gate Bags and Cases; Travelite Cases; Golden Gate Fretted Instrument Parts and Accessories; Anton Breton Bowed Instrument Parts and Accessories.

Vitali Import Company, Inc. 13020 Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90602-3045 (562) 698-6508 (800) 325-8154 Fax: (562) 698-2429 E-mail: lcraven@vitaliimport.com Web Site: www.vitaliimport.com Lauretta Craven, President Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, PM Principal Brands: Aubert Bridges, Corelli, Jargar, D’Addario, Kun Shoulder Rests, La Bella, Millant rosin, Pirastro, Prim, Savarez, Super-Sensitive, Thomastik. MMR 33

CONNECTICUT

Robert E. Lee, VP Sales Joe Vasco, VP and GM Latin Percussion Chuck Bashaw, VP Purchasing and Int’l Logistics Frank Untermyer, VP and GM Ovation/Hamer/ Guild/Gretsch Drums Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, PM, P/KB Principal Brands: Ovation, Adamas, Takamine, Hamer, Applause, Jasmine, Latin Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Toca Percussion, Gibraltar Hardware, CB Drums and Educational Percussion, Genz Benz, Fender, Groove Tubes, Shadow Electronics, Full Contact Hardware, Vic Firth Educational Percussion, Becker, Academy, Stentor, Hercules Stands, Seiko, Matrix, Lee Oskar,

KMC MUSIC, INC.

55 Griffin Road South Bloomfield, CT 06002-9005 (860) 509-8888 Sales: (877) 526-2668 Fax: (877) 526-2632 E-mail: sales@kmcmusic.com Web sites: www.kmcmusic.com (portal to KMC brands), www.kmconline.com (ordering), http://kdn.kamanmusic.com (dealer support materials), http://www.imagegallery. kmcmusic.com (image gallery) Ed Miller, President Larry Dunn, Sr. VP Finance, CFO Jay Wanamaker, Sr. VP Sales and Global Multi-item_Ad_Mar11 4/1/11 12:55 PM Percussion

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Cremona

Blueridge Gitane Blueridge

Levy’s Leathers, Gretsch Guitar Accessories, Bigsby Bridges, Guild Guitar Accessories, TranzAmp, Kessler, Levy’s Leathers, Protection Racket, Line 6, Boss Pedals.

Magnamusic Distributors Inc. 74 Amenia Union Rd. P.O. Box 338 Sharon, CT 06069-0338 (860) 364-5431 Fax: (860) 364-5168 E-mail: magnamusic@magnamusic.com Web site: www.magnamusic.com Categories: ACC, PM, recorders & historical woodwinds Principal Brands: Recorders: Aura, Coolsma, Dolmetsch, Zen-On. Publishers: Anfor, Ascolta, Avondale, Barandol, Broken Consort, Cheap Trills, Consort Music, Dolce Edition, Dolmetsch Library, Dovehouse, Early Music Library, Edition Baroque, Hawthorne, Harpsichord & Fortepiano Magazine, Hug, Jolly Robin Press, London Pro Musica, L’Oiseau Lyre, Loux, Magnamusic, Marlborough, Mayfair, Moeck, Muses Gardin, Musica Budapest, Pan, Peacock Press, Muro, Pelican, Polyphonic Publications, Recorder Magazine, Schott, Sweet Pipes, Tomus.

The Music People! Inc. / TMP Pro Distribution 154 Woodlawn Rd. Suite C Berlin, CT 06037 (800) 289-8889 Fax: (860) 828-1353 E-mail: sales@musicpeopleinc.com Web site: www.musicpeopleinc.com or www.tmppro.com Jim Hennessey, President Categories: PS/R, ACC, P/KB Principal Brands: Microphones: AKG, Astatic, Audio Spectrum, Audio-Technica, Audix, Beyerdynamic, Blue Microphones, CAD/ Equitek, CAJ Countryman, Earthworks, Electro-Voice, Heil, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Telex, Wireless - Audio-Technica, Beyer Dynamic, Electro-Voice, Nady, Samson, Shure, Sony, Telex. Headphones: AKG, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, Shure. Sound Systems: Atlas Sound, Bose, Community Sound, Electro-Voice, Fostex, Gemini, JBL, QSC, Tannoy, TOA, Williams Sound, Yamaha. Cables, Interfaces & Connectors: Hot Wires, Pro Co. DJ/Lighting: Gemini, Numark. Mixers: Alesis, Allen and Heath, Bi-Amp, Bogen, Midas, Soundcraft, Toa, Yamaha. DSP’s/EQ’s/Processors: Ashly, Alesis, Bi-Amp, dbx, Klark Teknik, Lexicon, Rane, Symetrix, Toa. Amplifiers: Ashly, Bi-Amp, Bogen, Crest Audio, Crown, Lab Gruppen, Samson, QSC, Toa. Accessories - On-Stage Stands, On-Stage Gear, DrumFire, AKG, Atlas, Raxxess, VERSA-TEK, Hennessey Guitar Parts. Drum Sticks: On-Stage Sticks.

P&D Wholesale Music Supply

J.Navarro

Gladiator

Gold Star

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Kentucky

SAGA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS • South San Francisco, California • www.sagamusic.com Dealer inquiries invited! 34 MMR

See us at NAMM Booth 1110

1660 Barnum Ave. Stratford, CT 06614 (203) 377-2208 Fax: (203) 377-2576 Al D’Addario John Rampino, natl. sls. Categories: PRC, ACC Principal Brands: Drums & percussion: Basik Drums, R.C. International Acrylic Drums, Tree Works, Acc. and Drum Hardware: Aquarian, AUGUST 2012

Dan-Mar U.S.A, Cannon, Rhythm Tech, Grover, Neary Drum Torque, Lug Lock, Remo, Muffl’s & Practice Pads, Shine On, Trick, Blitz, Buckaroo, Ace, Kaces, SKB, Drum Heads, Attack, Remo, Drumsticks, Mallets, Brushes; Vic Firth, Regal Tip Hotsticks, Mike Balter, Vater, Innovative Percussion Inc., Slug Accessories; Cymbals: Latin American Products: Bongos, Congas, Timbales, Cowbells, Maracas, Fort Bryan, Kaces, Perfekktion Bags

Tamarkin Company, Inc. 177 Rowley St., #2 Winsted, CT 06098 (800) 521- 5464 Fax: (860) 379- 4834 E-mail: tamarkinmusic@aol.com Web site: tamarkincompany.net John Macbeth; President Tom Daley: Whse. Mgr. Principal Brands: Hardshell Cases, Chipboard Cases, Gig Bags, Grand Prix Cases, Edge Microphones,Bedford Stringed Instruments, Blitz, Hamilton, Kyser, Huang, Flinthill, Fort Bryan, Grover, Intelli, Intellitouch,Qwik Tune, Concerto Manuscript, String Swing, Sound Barrier, SKB, RDM, Topp Pro, TKL, Jensen, JJTubes, Pignose, Latch Lake, Mighty Mite, Palmer, Pocket Rockit Amp, Cherub,Luthier Supplies

FLORIDA FBT - U.S.A. P.O. Box 353516 Palm Coast, FL. 32135

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(800) 333-9383 Fax: (386) 437-7990 E-mail: fbtusa@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.fbtusa.net Tom Concorde, V.P. Carol Concorde, Cust. Svc. Mgr. Dennis Marturano, Tech. Spt. Mgr. Categories: PS/R Principal Brands: FBT Professional Audio, QUBE Audio, Kempton Audio, FBT “Cicognani” Guitar & Bass Guitar Amps Equipment: FBT Maxx, Hi Maxx, Pro Maxx, EVO MAXX, Vertus, Verve, Jolly, Formula Series Mixers, Symbol Power Amps, Amico portable sound systems, FBT Modus powered and passive line arrays, MITUS Series Powered & Passive Line Arrays & Speaker Systems, Qube Audio powered & passive line arrays and speakers, Qube amplification, Kempton GT, PW Speakers, Kempton KA series amps, Kempton mixers.

German American Trading Co. Inc. P.O. Box 17789 Tampa, FL 33682 (813) 961-8405 Fax: (813) 961-8514 E-mail: Germanamer@msn.com Bert Neidhardt, President Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, P/KB Principal Brands: August Foerster, Bohemia, Discacciati, Silvetta, Musima, Wilhelm Eberle, Anton Schneider, Lenzner, Ratz & Pschera, Goldbrokat, Rubner, Adler, Meinel, Schlegel, Otto Jos. Klier, Fisoma, Eberhard Meinel,

Weltmeister, Valentin Schuster

WD Music Products, Inc. 17570 North Tamiami Trail Suite 1 North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (800) 449-9348 Fax: (239) 543-5874 E-mail: sales@wdmusic.com Web site: www.wdmusic.com, www.wdbiz.com Wendy Davis, President Larry Davis, V.P. Categories: S&F, ACC, GF Principal Brands: Kent Armstrong Pickups, Kluson, L.R. Baggs, TonePros, TKL, WD, WD Pickguards, CTS, Switchcraft, Oak, CRL, Mallory, Sprague, Graph Tech, Grover, Bigsby, Fender, Facelifts, Genuine Floyd Rose, Kahler, Full Contact Hardware, Big Bends, Sperzel, Gotoh, Hipshot, EVH, Vibramate, Wilkinson, Cooperstand, Gibson, Electroswitch, Bourns, RS Guitarworks.

IDAHO Chesbro Music Co. 327 W. Broadway St. P.O. Box 2009 Idaho Falls, ID 83403-2009 (208)522-8691 (800) 243-7276 Fax: (208) 522-8712 Email: sales@chesbromusic.com Website: www.chesbromusic.com Vanetta Chesbro Wilson, CEO Tana Jane Stahn, CFO

AUGUST 2012

Instant Gratification Capture and hold notes or chords, perform fluid glissandos and unleash oscillator-like synthesizer effects with the SUPEREGO Synth Engine. Layer sounds, create infinite sustain, tweak attack and decay, or use the effects loop to invent your own unique synth patches. Three modes of operation – Auto, Manual, and Latch – let you indulge your guiltiest pleasures! 9V power supply included.

Indelible Trio Satisfy your tone jones with our ﬁrst fully-interactive analog multi-effect pedal! The TONE TATTOO’s effects chain features the distinctive sounds of the Metal Muff Distortion, Neo Clone Chorus, and Memory Toy Analog Delay. With three critically acclaimed effects, this star-studded stompbox is your talisman for tone that leaves a permanent mark. 9V power supply included.

To learn more visit www.ehx.com

Categories: S&F, PS/R, ACC, PRC, PM, P/KB, ETH Brands: Tama, Ibanez, Anthem, Eleuke, CMC Perc., books & sheets of all publishers, consignment music programs, major-brand music instrument and accessories, display fixtures/literature racks, Futoro Primitive, Music*Key reference publication, Chesbro Music, Designer Gifts, accessories incl. Hohner, Lee Oskar, Rico, Remo, Vic Firth, Vater, Pro-Mark, Macrolus, Mike Balter, TKL, Rapco, Dunlop, Martin, LR Bags, Ernie Ball, Mighty Mite guitar parts, Cleartone Strings.

ILLINOIS Advantage Wholesale 3319 Ridge Ave.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (800) MUSICAL (687-4225) (847) 398-5480 Fax: (847) 398-5441 E-mail: sales@advantagewholesale.com Web site: www.advantagewholesale.com Categories: All categories musical merchandise Principal Brands: California, Eleca, Oscar Schmidt, Silvertone, Kansas Guitars, S101, Dunlop, Dean Markley, Audio-Technica, Advantage, LP, Martin, Morley, Kyser, D’Addario, Pyle Pro, Rico, Amati, Wittner, MXR, Pyramid, Rhino, Ace, Roy Benson, Pignose, Jim Dandy, Pro-Co, Qwik Tune, Attack Heads, Pro-Mark, Basix, Royce, Stick Handler, NRG, TKL, Lauren, Gorilla, LM Straps, Mighty Mite, Ultra, D-Tech, Herco,

Tastee-Reeds, MTS, Leeder, Trick, Area 51, Hal Leonard, Alfred Publishing and many other instruments and accessories.

DANSR 818 W. Evergreen Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 888-707-4455 Fax: 312.475.0958 E-mail: sales@dansr.com Web Site: www.dansr.com Michael Skinner - President Categories: B&O, ACC Principal Brands: Vandoren, Denis Wick, Hamilton Stands

Harris-Teller, Inc. 7400 S. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 800-252-4004 Fax: (888) 983 5537 E-mail: sales@harristeller.com Web site: www.harristeller.com Jon Harris, President Categories: Gen’l. music mdse. and printed products.

PJLA Music Sales & Marketing

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated!

Accept only Authentic, Certified Floyd Rose Tremolos and Parts.

To become a certified dealer call: 732-919-6200 email: info@floydrose.com

PO Box 550 Barrington, IL, 60011 Peter J. La Placa (847)-382-3210 (877)-541-4017 Fax: (847)-382-4626 E-mail: pjlabiz2@aol.com Web site: www.pjlamusic.com Categories: BI Principal Brands: Phaeton, Sax Dakota, F.E. Olds & Sons, Calzone/Anvil Cases, Gard USA Gig & Travel Bags, TAKT Conductor Batons, Pomarico Woodwind Mouthpieces.

Westheimer Corp. 3451 W. Commercial Ave. Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 498-9850 Fax: (847) 498-5370 E-mail: sales@westheimercorp.com Web site: www.westheimercorp.com Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Basix, Cort, Mighty Mite, Royce, Kansas, BSX, Harmony, Emperor.

INDIANA American Way Marketing LLC

What’s new:

- Floyd Rose Titanium Tremolo, - All New 8-string Tremolo, - “Low Profile” Pro 6 & 7 string Tremolos, - Upgradable Tungsten and Brass blocks, - Certified Replacement Parts, - Floyd Rose Custom Shoppe

Floyd Rose is a Division of AP International. For more info, call 732-919-6200 or visit www.apintl.com or www.floydrose.com

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P.O. Box 1681 Elkhart, IN S/B 46515 (574) 295-6633 (800) 331-0664 Fax: (574) 293-9888 E-mail: info@awmLLC.net John Musselman, Chairman Cathy Donahoe, President Jim Klingler, VP Categories: ACC, BI Principal Brands: Superslick, Partner, Faxx (proprietary); Al Cass, Alisyn, Antigua Stands, Bach, Bari, Berp, Blue Juice, Bobcat, Bo-Pep, Chop Saver, Claude Lakey, Denis Wick, Emerald, Fibracell, Hamilton, Harmon, Hetman, Hodge, Jones Reeds, Jo-Ral, Kratt, MARCA, Meyer, Micro, Mighty Bright, MTS, Neotech, Otto Link, Pack A Stand, Peter AUGUST 2012

See us at NAMM Booth 518

Ponzol, ProHands, Red Label, Reka, RICO, Roche Thomas, Rovner, Runyon, Selmer, Super Sensitive Strings, Tom Crown, Trophy, Valentino, Vandoren, Warburton, and Yamaha.

B & S USA A division of American Way Marketing LLC P.O. Box 1681 Elkhart, IN 46515 (866) 594-8664 Fax: (574) 293-9888 Categories: BI, ACC

Black Mountain Musical Enterprises, Inc. 8060 Woodland Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46278 (317) 899-1524 (866) 885-0881 Fax (317) 899-3837 E-mail: Katief@blackmountainmusical.com

Web site: www.blackmountainmusical.com Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, PRC, P/KB Proprietary Brands: Spencer Instruments, , Terrapin Bags, Jailhouse Blues. Principal Brands: Spencer Instruments, Asheville Instruments, Onstage Stands, Danelectro, Perfektion, Dean Markley, Eleca, Korg, Intellitouch, Wittner, Matrix, Seiko, Qwik Tune, Sabine, Signal Flex, Ping, WD Products, Wedgie, Dunlop, Fred Kelly, Alaska Pick, Picks by the Pound, Goldengate, National, Martin, D’Addario, Fender, Black Diamond, Ernie Ball, Curt Mangan, Kyser, Shubb, Paige, Feel No Fret, Blitz, Clayton, Steven Steel, Eddie Bell, Chopsaver, String Swing, LM Straps, Fort Bryan, Mel Bay, Cassette & Video, Audio Technica, CAD, Hohner, Casio, General Percussion, Groove Juice, Zildjian, Promark, Rhythm Tech, TKO Percussion, Mighty Mite, Performance Plus, Hot Wires, Mighty Brite, Anton Breton, Super Sensitive, Hamilton, Players, Rico, Van Doren, Grover, Trophy,

Flinthill, Finger Ease, Remo, Onstage Sticks, Stage Strong Stands, Snark, Structures Cables, Grover Allman Picks, California Guitars, California Amps .

Conn-Selmer, Inc. P.O. Box 310 Elkhart, IN 46515 (574) 522-1675 Fax (574) 522-0034 Web site: www.conn-selmer.com John Stoner, President Categories: BI, PRC, ACC, S&F Principal Brands: Bach, Selmer (USA), C.G. Conn, Leblanc, King, Selmer (Paris), Holton, Armstrong, Martin, Yanagisawa, Vito, Lewis, Emerson, Noblet, Benge, Artley woodwinds and brasswinds. Glaesel, Sherl & Roth, and Wm. Lewis string instruments. Ludwig drums and Musser percussion instruments and accessories. Accessories: Bach, Mega-Tone, CKB, Selmer, C.G. Conn, Bundy, Farkas, Holton, Heim, Leblanc, Yanagisawa, Morales/ Backun, E. Rousseau, Primo, Jo-Ral, Ridinour, Vandoren, Legere, Fibracell, Gonzalez, Hemke, LaVox, Mitchell Lurie, Bo-Pep, Kiwi, Gower, Charles Davis, Softone, Harmon, Vacchiano, Tom Crown, Denis Wick, B.E.R.P., Brilhart, Goldentone, Rico, Ridenour, Vinson, Rovner, Kiwi, Olivieri, Gill, Slide-o-Mix, Roy J. Maier, H.W., Al Cass, Hamilton, Manhasset, Petersen, Pack-a-stand, Korg, Trombotine, Glaesel, Lewis, RAO, Scherl & Roth, Thomastik, Jargar, Super-Sensitive, Glasser, Wolf, Resonans, Kun.

Folkcraft Instruments, Inc.

König & Meyer – stands for the environment It‘s more than a play on words. Our deep commitment to quality includes production with the most effcient use of raw materials, renewable energy resources and reduced energy consumption, recyclability of all parts and retired products, elimination of harmful chemicals, minimized CO2 emissions, vastly reduced water usage, and restoration of water to drinking quality. In fact, since 2000, König & Meyer has held ISO 14001 certiﬁcation, granted for effective, responsible stewardship of the environment. 5-year warranty · Made in Germany

To learn more: km-america.com

Distributor: Connolly Music Company 8 Vernon Valley Rd. · East Northport, NY 11731 Phone: 1-800-644-5268 · www.ConnollyMusic.com

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See us at NAMM Booth 510

22133 Main Street P.O. Box 302 Woodburn, IN 46797 (800) 433-3655 Fax: (317) 245-2378 E-mail: sales@folkcraft.com Web site: www.folkcraft.com Categories: S&F, ACC, PM Principal Brands: Folkcraft Appalachian Dulcimers, Legend Hammered Dulcimers, Pathfinder Hammered Dulcimers, Clarenbridge Folk Harps, Psalteries, FolkRoots Appalachian dulcimers, Druid Moon Ukuleles, Druid Moon Dulcileles

KENTUCKY Davitt & Hanser (A Division of Hanser Music Group) 3015 Kustom Drive Hebron, KY 41048 Hanser Music Group: (859) 817-7100 Orders: (800) 999-5558 Fax: (800) 451-4944 E-mail: sales@hansermg.com Jack Hanser: Chairman Gary Hanser: CEO/President Bill Xavier: Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing Bob Imhoff: VP, Product Development Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, BI, PRC, P/KB Principal Brands: Woods guitars/mandolins/ banjos, Musino violins/cellos/violas, TourGrade stands/cases/bags, Powerwerks Pro Audio, Shure, Elixir Strings, AudioTechnica, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, Martin, Dean Markley, Kyser, Rico, Vandoren, Dunlop, Remo, Pro-Mark, Regal Tip, Vic Firth, Hohner, Lee Oskar, Super-Sensitive, Helicore, Pro AUGUST 2012

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Summer NAMM booth number:

#1126

Arte, Hamilton, Manhasset. Note: B.C. Rich, Kustom Amplification, Michael Kelly and Traben are separate divisions of HMG.

MARYLAND

Musicorp Louisville

1421 Clarkview Rd., Suite 118 Baltimore, MD 21209 (410) 832-2525 (800) 542-3538 Fax: (410) 832-2528 E-mail: sales@internationalviolin.com Web site: www.internationalviolin.com Lori S. Kirr, President Ken Wise, GM. Categories: S&F, ACC, repair parts, tone wood, tools, bow hair, books Principal Brands: Karl Hofner, Ernst Heinrich Roth, Aubert Lutherie, Dorfler, Wittner,

Distribution Center 11400 Interchange Dr., Ste. 101 Louisville, KY 40229 Web site: www.musicorp.com Dan Roberts, VP Sales Principal Brands: (Please see South Carolina listing)

International Violin Company, Ltd.

Geipel, Strunal, Semmlinger, Engelhardt-Link, Calvert Violins, Pro-Tec, Gottfried Sturm, Hans Royner, Arcadia Violins, P&H Fiberglass bows, Glasser bows, Motrya Gold, Kun, Despiau, Bausch, Aubert, A. Mirecourt, Hill, Playonair, Intellitouch, Soundboni™, Micro Mesh, Herdim, Ibex, Grobet, Hacklinger, Bend-a-Light, Dunlop, Grover Rotomatic Machines, L.R. Baggs, Henry Strobel, Harry Wake. Strings: SuperSensitive, Dr. Thomastik, D’Addario, Pirastro, Kaplan, La Bella, Prim, Larsen, Jargar, Corelli, Black Diamond.

MASSACHUSETTS Harris Musical Products Inc. 49 Rose Street Stoughton, MA 02072 (781) 341-0776 Fax: (781) 341-0778 E-mail: harris.musical@verizon.net Web site: www.harrismusical.com Marc Harris Categories: S&F, ACC, PRC, PM Principal Brands: Harris Melodicas, EKO guitars, Belcat amps & electronics, Picks by the Pound, Sticks by the Pound, US Blues, Buckaroo, Feel no Fret, Famous #351, Narragansett, Innersoul, Timber Tones.

Shoreview Distribution 69 Elm Street Foxboro, MA 02035 781.784.1144 Fax: 781.784.4680 E-Mail: Luke@shoreviewdistribution.com Web Site: www.shoreviewdistribution.com Luke Furr, President Categories: Professional Audio, Professional Video, Consumer Electronics, Projectors, DJ & Lighting, Video Conferencing Principal Brands: Anton Bauer, Audio Accessories, Canon, Comprehensive, DaLite, Denon, Echo, FEC, IDX, IK Multimedia, Inter-M, JVC, Mackie, Martin, Miller, Miranda, Monster, Motorola, Optoma, Panasonic, Peerless Mounts, Petrol, Phoenix Audio, Philips, Pioneer, Premier Mounts, Sachtler, Samsung, Sandisk, Sharp, Sonnox, Sony, Tascam, Tecnec, Toshiba, TV One, VFI, Vinten

MICHIGAN Castiglione Accordion Co. 13300 E. 11 Mile, Suite A Warren, MI 48089-1367 (586) 755-6050 Fax: (586) 755-6339 E-mail: johncast@bignet.net Web site: www.castiglioneaccordions.com John Castiglione, President Categories: PS/R, ETH, ACC, P/KB, accordions, concertinas, button boxes, amps, pickups, folk instruments, reed instruments, used accordions, MIDI instruments, wireless MIDI systems, Roland reedless accordions, Roland amps. Principal Brands: Beltuna, Excelsior, Scandalli, Paolo Soprani, Guerrini, Dallape, Bugari, Hohner, Melodjia, Strasser, Karntnerland, Castiglione, Stagi Concertinas, Tyrolean, Master MIDI’s, Musictech MIDI’s, Logic MIDI Systems, Polytone Amplifiers, Centaur Amplifiers, Delicia & Halavecek, Ciao Electronics with reedless and reed accordions, Sem Accordions, Orla Keyboards, Orlavox Reedless Accordions, Orla 42 MMR

AUGUST 2012

Join the Believers.

Become an Authorized “Fretlight is game-changing. Not only has it become our go-to product for beginning guitar players, but it helps us to bridge the generation gap. I encourage all retailers to jump on the Fretlight bandwagon while they still can.” Rick Myers Co-Owner of Jim’s Music Tustin, CA

“We’ve sold 20 times the number of guitars as I thought we would. I don’t know of any manufacturer that puts as much into ensuring the success of their vendors, especially right off the bat, and I truly believe our sales results are proof of that. Our Fretlight customers are super excited about it and feedback has been really positive so far, and that’s what it’s all about.” Pat Redd Owner of Funky Munky Music Shawnee, KS

“Fretlight brings the barrier for learning to play guitar way down. All guitar resellers should offer the Fretlight line and see a pop in all related products, even other guitars.” Brad Smith Senior Sales & Marketing Manager Hal Leonard Corporation

Fretlight Dealer today! “Finally, a useable tool for any level of guitar player. Hands down the most exciting product we’ve been able to show our customers in decades.” Mike Milano, Owner of Milano’s Music Mesa, AZ

“The Fretlight guitar is truly amazing. This is the market expansion tool we’ve all been waiting for!” Rick Waite General Manager West L.A. Music, Los Angeles

“The player who always wanted to come home from work and play some Eagles, SRV, Dylan or Journey tunes—but didn’t really know where to start and was afraid to ask—will be totally blown away by the Fretlight/Guitar Pro union.” Guitar Player Magazine February 2012

“The Fretlight guitar paired with Guitar Pro 6 software is the fastest and easiest way to learn how to play guitar or expand your knowledge and comprehension of the fretboard.” Guitar World Magazine December 2011

The Fretlight is a great playing guitar with a built-in light system that shows riffs, songs, chords and scales right under your ﬁngers.

1.800.575.6511 info@fretlight.com www.fretlight.com

Arrangers, Midivox III Excelsior Accordions, E. Soprani Accordions, Roland FR 5 and FR 7 Virtual Accordions Rolando Reedless Accordions Amps & Keyboards.

LPD Music International 32575 Industrial Dr. Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 585-9630 (800) 527-5292 Fax: (248) 585-7360 E-mail: mail@lpdmusic.com Web site: www.lpdmusic.com Sonia Vallis, President Tom Vallis, VP Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, PM, P/KB

Principal Brands: American DJ, AudioTechnica, Audix, Blessing, Casio, City Limits Straps, Community, Conquest, Crestwood guitars, Danelectro, Darling Divas Guitars, Dunlop, Electro-Voice, Englehardt, EPM, Vic Firth, Furman Sound, Galaxy Audio, GCI Technologies, Korg Tuners, Grab Bag, Hal Leonard, Hohner, Hosa, Italia Guitars, Josef Bremen Stringed Instruments, Latin Groove percussion, Latin Percussion, L.R. Baggs, Middle Atlantic, Nady, Neotech, Lee Oskar, Oscar Schmidt, Paracho Elite, Pignose, ProCo, Pro-Mark, Qwik Tune, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Seiko, Selmer accessories, Sennheiser, Shure, SKB, Soundcraft, Sparrow Guitars, Sperzel, String Swing, Switchcraft, Tara Guitars, Tascam, Telex, Thomastik, TKO Percussion,

HUNTER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FULL LINE QUALITY INSTRUMENTS FOR BAND & ORCHESTRA

Tube-Tech Stands, Ultimate Support, Windsor band instruments, Yamaha, Zildjian accessories.

M&M Distributing Co. 2465 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1411 (800) 98-STRAD (987-8723) Fax: (800) 99-STRAD (997-8723) E-mail: mm@mandmdistributing.com Web Site: www.MandMdistributing.com Haig Avsharian, President Categories: S&F, wholesale distributor of all bowed instruments, cases, strings, and accessories Principal Brands: Pirastro, Thomastik, Jargar, Super-Sensitive, Sensicore, Larsen, Dominant, Prim, D’Addario, Cushy, American Case Co., Play-on-Air, Carlsson, Heritage, Tourte, Kun, Otto Ernst Fischer, Children’s Music Series, Finkel, Schneider, Hoffmann, H.R. Pfretzschner bows, Stretto Humidifiers, Nilton music stands, John Cheng workshop violins, Evy Lavrent Bows, Toshiba Cases, Overture Strings, Presto Carbon Fiber Bows, Embassy Cases, Plug ‘N Play Electric Violins, Cellos, Amps; Suzuki.

MISSOURI KC Music Supply LLC 118 N. Conistor Lane Ste. B Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-7312 Order Line (toll-free) 1-877-424-9060 Fax: (816) 781-7312 E-mail: kcmusicsup@aol.com Web site: www.kcmusicsupply.com Jim Grimm, President Categories: S&F, ACC, PRC Brands: Shoal Creek Guitars, Kyser, Hercules, Shubb, Eleca, Performance Plus, Qwik Tune, TKL, Intelli, Trophy, Ultra, Seiko, Kay, Applecreek Dulcimers, Grover, Perris, California Guitars/ Amps, Might Brite, and many more.

MMB Music 9051 Watson Road Suite 161 St. Louis, MO 63126 (314) 531-9635 (800) 543-3771 Fax: (314) 531-8384 E-mail: info@mmbmusic.com Web site: www.mmbmusic.com Michelle Brady, President Categories: PRC Principal Brands: Studio 49 Orff Instruments, Exclusive US Distributor

QUALITY BAND INSTRUMENTS FROM HUNTER

Provide your customers with the highest quality instruments and the best possible price points. Hunter offers a full line of instruments that are made to the best standards. Call us today to find out how you can profit from Hunter Musical Instruments. Fast shipping available from our New York warehouse.

HUNTER NEW YORK

3300 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101 (718)706-0828 ■ FAX (718)706-0128 ■ www.huntermusical.com 44 MMR

See us at NAMM Booth 828

St. Louis Music A division of U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies Inc. 1400 Ferguson Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133 (314) 727-4512 Fax: (314) 727-8929 E-mail: info@usbandsupplies.com Web site: www.stlouismusic.com Mark Ragin, CEO Categories: S&F, PRC, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Alvarez Guitars, Knilling String Instruments, Austin Guitars, Zonda Reeds, Perfection Pegs, SLM Accessories, Viva, Jade, Alexander Superial, D’Addario, Rico, Vandoren, C.F. Martin, Evans, Remo, Vic AUGUST 2012

Firth, Pro-Mark, Dean Markley, Audio Technica, Sennheiser, Zildjian, Korg, Boss, Hohner, Selmer, Yamaha, Manhasset, Thomastic-Infeld, Innovative Percussion, Francois Louis, Dunlop, Legere, Otto Link, Super-Sensitive, Rovner, Planet Waves, TKL, Cleartone, Denis Wick, P. Mauriat, Dixon drums & hardware.

NEW JERSEY Musical Distributors Group 9 Mars Court Unit C3 Boonton, NJ 07005 (866) 632-8346 Fax: (973) 335-7779 Email: Sales@musicaldistributors.com www.musicaldistributors.com Categories: S&F, Pro Sound, Recording, Acc, Percu, DJ, Amps Brands: i-Tab, American Recorder,Ampridge Cables, Beat Kangz, Coffin Case, EBS Bass, Encore Guitars, Fernandes Guitars, Fret-King Guitars, Gig-FX Pedals, Hiwatt Amplificant, Kerly Strings, Pacemaker DJ, Olympus ProAudio, Vintage Guitars, Laney Amplification.

NEW YORK Connolly Music Company 8 Vernon Valley Rd. East Northport, NY 11731 (631) 757-0110 (800) 644-5268 Toll-free orders Fax: (631) 757-0021 Email: orders@connollymusic.com Website: www.connollymusic.com

John Connolly III, President Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC Brands: Strings-Thomastik-Infeld, Corelli, D’Addario, Jargar, Larsen, Pirastro, Prim, Super-Sensitive Stands and Pro Audio accessories- Konig & Meyer, The Realist, Mighty Bright Instruments-Heinrich Gill, Bazzini, The Realist, Bernd Dimbath, BowsCoda Bow, Sebastian Dirr, Herbert and Christian Wanka, Georg Werner, Glasser Fittings- Tempel-Germany Shoulder RestsTempel-Germany, Kun, Wolf, Playonair, Resonans, Bridges-Aubert, Despiau, Teller Cases-Heinrich Gill Accessories-Wittner tailpiece fasteners, fine tuners, mutes, rosin, polish and cleaner, peg compound, tuners & pitchpipes (Center Pitch and Intellitouch Brands), luthier’s tools and parts and more.

Creative Stage Lighting Co., Inc. P.O. Box 567 149 Rte. 28 N. North Creek, NY 12853 (518) 251-3302 Fax: (518) 251-2908 E-mail: info@creativestagelighting.com Web site: www.creativestagelighting.com Categories: Lighting Supplier, Rentals, Fixtures, Lamps, Consoles, Rigging hardware. Principal Brands: Dura-Flex, Entertainment Industry Tape, Cam-Lok, Altman, High End Systems, Osram-Sylvania, GE, ETC, James Thomas Engineering, Suspension Solutions, Entertainment Power Systems, Rosco, Lee Filters, Clear Com Systems, Northern Case, JB Lighting, Compulite, Wireless Solutions.

D’Andrea Inc. 115 Eileen Way Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 496-2200 Fax: (516) 496-2425 E-mail: info@dandreainc.com Web site: www.dandreausa.com Fred DiTomasso or Terry Day Categories: S&F, ACC Principal Brands: D’Andrea Picks & Music Gear, Snarling Dogs, Kepur Straps, Ice Pix, SpiderCapo, Ace by D’Andrea, KSD (Ken Smith Designs) Basses, D’Andrea Custom Imprint Shop.

Entertainment Music Marketing Group 795 Foxhurst Rd. Baldwin, NY 11510 (631) 243-0600 E-mail: emmcmusic@aol.com Web site: www.emmcmusic.com Jeffrey Salzman

Ideal Musical Merchandise Co. 150 W. 22 St., 2nd floor New York, NY 10011 (212) 675-5050 Fax: (212) 989-9275 Web site: www.idealmusicstore.com Kate Loeb, President Categories: S&F, BI Principal Brands: Stringed instruments by Josef Lorenz, Andreas Morelli, Jan Kulik, G. F. Heberlein, Hermann Lowendall, Roma, Wenzel Kohler Cellos & Basses, Roman Teller, Ernst Heinrich Roth, T.G. Pfretzschner, G.A.

CMY

SNARE DRUMHEAD remo.com/x14 Available in Sizes 13” and 14”

AUGUST 2012

See us at NAMM Booth 601

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Pfretzschner, Enesco Stringed Instruments, Artur Teller Violins & Violas, Emanuel Wilfer Basses, Lothar Semmlinger, Rudy & Josef Schuster Cellos. Basses 1/10 to 3/4 size by Enesco & Roma. Cases by Gordge, Gewa, Jaeger & Winter. Wittner Metronomes, Music Stands & Tuning Forks, Bows by Joseph Richter, Heinz Dolling, Otto Durrschmidt, Horst Schicker, Herbert Wanka, Willhelm Raum, Alfred Knoll, Lothar Seifert and C.F. Durro Carbon Fiber Bows. Strings by Pirastro, Prim, Kaplan, Jargar, Thomastik and Larsen. Cadet Band Instruments, Musica Rotary Band Instruments, Amati Band Instruments, Aubert Mirecourt & Despiau Bridges, Rosin by Hill, Liebenzeller, Popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Nyman. Shoulder Rests by Kun, Wolf & Resonans, violin makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wood & tools, Ideal Instrument Products.

Lou Capece Music/Music World Ent. Inc. 2555 North Jerusalem Road East Meadow, NY 11554 (516) 221-5596 (800) 321-5584 Fax: (800) 573-3630 E-mail: sales@loucapecemusic.com Web site: www.loucapecemusic.com Lou Capece, President Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, P/KB Principal Brands: Di Palo violin, Oxford violin, viola, cello, double bass, New York Pro guitar, mandolin, electric bass, Danville amp, Daphon effects pedal, New York Pro gig bag, New York Pro drumsticks, Intelli Tuners, Intelli

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metronome, Kyser Capos, Shubb Capos, New York Pro tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet, clarinet, pocket trumpet, trombones, Mr. Music stands, Mr. Tambourine, Gliga Vasile violin, Oxford violin, viola, cello strings, Panasonic batteries, Schaller strap lock, Fort Bryan strap, American Pro rosin, Wittner, Loud Mouth speakers, Dean Markley Strings, Parrott Harmonicas, SuperSensitive, Buffalo Products, Sky Products, Music Net Work Products, Drum Boy bongos & congas, Play-On Tunes.

Micro Musical Products Corp. 180-08 Liberty Ave. Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 658-1030 Fax: (718) 658-5942 Categories: BI Principal Brands: Duplexo, Free-Tone, Le Pectole, Nu-Shine, SPIVAK, Shastock, Thermo-flox.

New Sensor Corp. (Electro-Harmonix/Sovtek) 55-01 2nd Street Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 937-8300 (800) 633-5477 Fax: (718) 937-9111 E-mail: sales@newsensor.com Web site: www.newsensor.com and www.ehx.com Categories: PS/R, ACC Principal Brands: Electro-Harmonix Effect Pedals, EHX Guitar Strings, Sovtek vacuum tubes, Electro-Harmonix vacuum tubes,

See us at NAMM Booth 1225

Tungsol vacuum tubes, Mullard vacuum tubes, Genalex Gold Lion vacuum tubes, JJ vacuum tubes, Svetlana vacuum tubes, JJ Electronic vacuum tubes and others. Eminence speakers, Celestion speakers, EH speakers,Dunlop sound effects, Pro Co sound effects, E-Bow sound effects JJ capacitors, Sprague Capacitors, Illinois capacitors, Xicoa capacitors, F & T capacitors, Switchcraft Parts, Carling Parts, CTS Parts, Alpha Parts, Marshall parts, Fender parts, Craig chemicals, Duracell batteries

Rhythm Tech, Inc. 29 Beechwood Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914) 636-6900 (800) 726-2279 Fax: (914) 636-6947 Web site: www.rhythmtech.com Richard Taninbaum, President & CEO Categories: ETH, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Rhythm Tech Tambourine, Solo Tambourines, True Colors Tambourines; Studio, Cocktail and Live Shakers; Fruits, Eggz, Canz & Maraquitas Shakers; Stickball & Stick Jingl-er; Rhythm Tech Maracas & Gemini Maracas, Trigger Triangle, Rhythm Tech Cabasa & Piccolo Cabasa; Barbells, Chatterbox, Tambinio child-safe Tambourine, DST Drum Set Tambourine, Studio Series Cowbell, Moon Block, Bar Chimes, Studio Chimes, The Skratcher, Crasher, Metalworks Percussion, Rhythm Tech Conga, Bongos, Djembes, Timbales; Eclipse Conga, Bongos & Djembes; DSM2 Universal Mount, DSM Quad Mount, MGT Mountable Gig Tray, Wireless

See us at NAMM Booth 1401

AUGUST 2012

Mic Clip, Active Snare System, Balance, Bass Drum Beater, The Hat Trick, IT Tuners, Pro Torq Drum Key, The Laptop, The DKP & DKP2 Drum Kit Pack, BSX Basics Percussion Pack

Tone King Corp. P.O. Box 1095 Wyandanch, NY 11798 (631) 643-8333 (800) 662-3478 Fax: (631) 643-8005 Evelyn Conrad, President Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, PRC, BI Principal Brands: Ace Products, Adamas, Al Cass, Alaska Pic, Aranjuez, Augustine, Barnes & Mullin, Big Bends, Blessing, Black Diamond, Blitz, Blue Juice, bo-pep, C.B.I. Cables, Cannon, Chopsaver, Clark Tin whistles, D’Andrea, Dampits, Danelectro, Danmar, Dava, Dean Markley, DEG, Diamond Head, Dunlop, Duracell, Ebow, Emerald, ,Ernie Ball, Farley, Fender, Finger Ease, Gibson, Glasser Bows, Grover/Trophy, H.W. Products, Hamilton Stands, Harmon, Harris Products, Hearos, Hodge, Hohner, Holz, ,Huang, Humes & Berg, Intellitouch, John Pearse, Jones/Meason Double Reeds, K&M, Kyser, La Bella, Lee Oskar, LM Straps, Luthier, Micro, Mighty Bright, Mollard Batons, Neotech, Oasis, P&H Bows, Paige Capos, Performance Plus, Petersen, Ping, Pop’s Bass Rosin, Pyramid Strings, Qwik Tune, RDM, Redland, RegalTip, Remo, Resonans, RhythmTech, Rockstop, Rovner, Runyon, Savarez, Schaller, Seiko, Shubb, Signal Flex, SKB, Snark, Steve Clayton, SuperSensitive, Thomastik-Infeld, TKL, Tom Crown, Vater, Vic Firth, WM Kratt, Xeros, Zildjian

See us at NAMM Booth 331

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• HIgh-quality, band director approved instruments at very affordable prices. • 6-Year limited warranty, toll-free access to repair service help, exchanges & more. Toll free: 855.358.7407 | ph: 214.377.4500 www.shoenbach.com

• Attractive, colorful boxes suitable for store display.

NORTH CAROLINA Rowdy Pickers Musical Products PO Box 4899 Mooresville, NC 28117 (850) 380-3438 E-mail: lawson@rowdypickers.com Web site: www.rowdypickers.com Contact Lawson Peets Catagories Strings, Books, Replacement Tuners, and Accessories Principle Brands-- COB Picks, Dean Markley, Osborne Banjo Heads, Morrell Books, and PegHeds® Geared Tuners.

OHIO V.J. Rendano Co. Inc. 755 E. 82nd St. Cleveland, OH 44103 (216) 881-0599 (800) 321-4048 Fax: (216) 432-3642 Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, PRC, P/KB, amps Principal Brands: Galveston, Monique, T.J. Percussion, Texarkana, Casio, Pro Co, AudioTechnica, Karera, Shure Microphones, Pyle.

Universal Percussion Inc. 1431 Heck Rd. Columbiana, OH 44408 (330) 482-5750 Fax: (330) 482-5760 E-mail: sales@universalpercussion.com Web site: www.universalpercussion.com Tom Shelley, President Categories: ACC, PRC, two full lines of drums sets AUGUST 2012

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Principal Brands: Cannon, Mega, JAMM, Attack, Zildjian, Vic Firth, Pro-Mark, Vater, Regal Tip, Mike Balter, Drum Workshop, Rhythm Tech, Mic-Eze, RealFeel, Sound Off, Percussion Publications, Wuhan, Handzon Latin Goods, Beato Bags, Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Videos & DVDs, Holz, Cymbal Cleaners Asst., Lug Lock, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Noble & Cooley, Pure Sound, Tree Works, Trick, XL Products, Qwik Time, Evans Products. Full Distributor of Zildjian Cymbals and Remo Drum Heads, Tamahardware & pedals, Yamaha-drums, stands, pedals & parts.

PENNSYLVANIA AIM Gifts/ Albert Elovitz Inc. 3001 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 16066 (800) 233-2800 Fax: 412-683-3110 E-mail: sales@aimgifts.com Web site: www.aimgifts.com Albert Elovitz, President Categories: ACC, general music gift merchandise, accessories Principal Brands: AIM, Albert Elovitz Inc.

Breezy Ridge Instruments, Ltd. John Pearse Strings P.O. Box 295 Center Valley, PA 18034 (610) 691-3302 Fax: (610) 691-3304 E-mail: info@jpstrings.com Web site: jpstrings.com

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Mary Faith Rhoads-Lewis, CEO Categories: S&F, ACC, ETH, PM, video courses Principal Brands: John Pearse Strings & Acc., John Pearse Books & Video Lessons; Breezy Ridge Hammer Dulcimers, Ol’ Reliable Capos, D’Angle, Artiste Strings & Rosins, Weissenborn Strings, Nuages Gypsy Strings, Lil’ Nipper, K’Saire, John Pearse Armrests, JP Acoustic Pickups, Django Buttons, Wood, Horn & Bone Fancy Picks, Fast Turtles, Jazz & Studio Flat Picks, The Edge Slide, Brass King Pins, Horn Bridge Pins, Bone Bridge Pins, Faux Tortoiseshell Bridge Pins, John Hartford Banjo Strings, Vintage Thumbpicks, Hi-Rider Fingerpicks.

Hoshino USA P.O. Box 886 Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 638-8670 (800) 669-8262 Fax: (215) 245-8583 E-mail: customerservice@hoshinousa.com Web site: www.ibanez.com www.tama.com Bill Reim, President Categories: S&F, PRC, Guitar/Signal Processing, Guitar and Bass Amplifiers Principal Brands: Ibanez Guitars & Basses, Ibanez Electronics & Amplification, Tama Drums & Hardware.

RHODE ISLAND JR Music Supply LLC 93 Hazel St. Woonsocket, RI 02895

(401) 762-2278 (800) 333-EADG Fax (401) 762-2215 E-mail: info@jrmusicsupply.com Web site: www.jrmusicsupply.com Categories: Manufacturer/distributor of violinfamily instruments & accessories Principal Brands: Instruments: Sheng Liu, Euro, Calin Wultur; Master Instruments by Andrzej Swietlinski, Josef Simon, Andrzej Glodek, Jarek Koscielny, Wojciech Topa, Roman Glogowski, Tadeusz Wojciechowski, and Jan Szlachtowski. Bows: Jean Tabary Carbon Fiber Jet Bows, JT Pernambuco-Graphite Bows, JT Prism Bows, JT Apprentice Bows. Cases: JR Featherlight Cello, JR Cocoon Cello. Strings: Pirastro, D’Addario, Thomastic, Super Sensitive, Jargar, Larsen, Warchal, Prim, Eurosonic, and more.

SOUTH CAROLINA I.C.E. Industries 222 W. Coleman Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843)412-7213 Mobile: (843)343-3684 Email: icehaven98@aol.com Web site: www.icehaven98.vpweb.com ICE Lines: pro cables, connectors, adapters, FROST rosin for violin, cello since 1954, ICE stands for keyboards/music/microphones, distributors of Sound Barrier microphones and accessories.

MBT Lighting P.O. Box 63366

AUGUST 2012

TEXAS

North Charleston, SC 29419-3366 (800) 641-8392 Email: info@mbtlighting.com Web site: www.mbtlighting.com Categories: Lighting & Sound

M&M Merchandisers Inc.

Allparts 13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 (800) 327-8942 Fax: (713) 466-5803 Categories: ACC Principal Brands: Allparts, ABM-Mueller, Bartolini, Bigsby, Buzzstop, CTS, Danelectro, Earvana, Gotoh, Graph Tech, Grover, Gurian, Hipshot, Leo Quan, Razor, Switchcraft, Schaller, Sperzel, Joe Barden, Tremol-No, Lace, Fender, Gibson, Tone-Pros, Moses Graphite, Q-Parts, Bourns.

Musicorp

2456 Remount Road, Suite 305 North Charleston, SC 29406 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 63366 North Charleston, SC 29419-3366 (843) 745-8501 (800) 845-1922 Fax: (843) 745-8502 Web site: www.musicorp.com Categories: S&F, PS/R, BI, PRC, ACC, KB Principal Brands: Barcus-Berry, J.B. Player, Percussion Plus, Arbor, J.Reynolds, RMS, Amigo, Hamer XT Series, Lauren, MBT Lighting, Sierra Guitars, Stageline, MBT Cases, Samson, Zoom, Hartke, Yamaha guitar packages and portable keyboards, Sabian, Dean Guitars, Luna Guitars, Shadow, Fender Accessories, Groove Tubes. Categories: PS/R: Pro Sound/Recording; Stringed & Fretted: ETH, Ethnic: ACC, Accessories: BI Band Instruments: PRC: Percussion: PM Print Music: P/KB: Piano/ Keyboard

1923 Bomar Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76103 (800) 299-9035 Fax: (800) 687-0203 E-mail: sales@mmwholesale.com Web site: www.mmwholesale.com Marty Stenzler, CEO, President Chuck Franklin, COO Categories: Acoustic, electric, bass guitars and accessories, amplifiers, banjos, mandolins, percussion, horns and reed instruments, instructional books and videos, DJ lighting and sound, retail supplies. Principal Brands: Trinity River, Kona, Oscar Schmidt, Alpine, B.A Starr, Fender, Pyle Pro, Danelectro, Qwik Tune, Harris Musical

For ultimate Performance

TENNESSEE EMD Music, Inc. P.O. Box 487 LaVergne, TN 37086 (866) 871 5800 (615) 793-8787 Fax: (877) 231-6653 E-mail: usa@emdmusic.com Web site: www.staggmusic.com Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Stagg, Remo, Nomad Cases, Benz Reeds

KMC Music Corp. 1042A Fred White Blvd. Portland, Tenn. 37148 (615) 325-7104 Principal Brands: (Please see KMC Connecticut listing)

Morrell Music Distributing Co.

Players who play a Wolfe Tayne mouthpiece agree: “You can have it all!” Whether you choose a metal or hard rubber model, you’ll experience dynamic sound quality, no matter what type of music you play.

16 23rd St. Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968-5811 Curtis Morrell, President E-mail: info@morrell.com curtis@morrell.com www.morrellmusic.com Categories: S&F, ACC, PRC, PM, guitars, cases, videotapes Principal Brands: Morrell, Martin, Dunlop, Super-Sensitive, Anton Breton, Mapes, Hohner, D’Andrea, TKL, La Bella, Flinthill, Kyser, Lou Capece, Eleca, Saga, Onboard, L&M, Long Hollow.

The Music Link Corp. 2526 Quality Lane Knoxville, TN 37931 Toll Free 1-888-552-5465 E-mail: sales@themusiclink.net Web site: www.themusiclink.net Principal Brands: (Please see California listing)

www.jjbabbitt.com Mouthpieces for all clarinets and saxophones

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Products, Black Diamond, GP Percussion, Zildjian, Musician’s Workshop, Watch and Learn, Hal Leonard, Mirage, Shure, Gemini, Audio-Technica, Audix, Chauvet, Gem Sound, Phonic, Ernie Ball, D’Adario, Washburn, GHS, Maestro, Huang, Casio, Hohner, Barraza, Main Street, Fat Boy, Merano, Zebra, Audiopipe, MTX, Yamaha, Grover , Dean Markley.

VERMONT Metropolitan Music Co. P.O. Box 1415 4861 Mountain Rd. Stowe, VT 05672 866-846-5461 (802) 253-4814

Fax: (802) 253-9834 E-mail: sales@metmusic.com Web site: www.metmusic.com Rob Juzek, Partner Categories: S&F, ACC Principal Brands: John Juzek Stringed Instruments, E. Wilfer Basses, Resonans Shoulder Rests, Ultra Practice Mutes, Ibex Luthier Tools, Juzek Tools USA, Thomastik, Pirastro, Larsen, Super-Sensitive, Prim, LaBella, Jargar, Warchal, Dörfler Bows, Glasser, Kaces, Soundwear, Kun, Mach, Intelli, Wittner, Teller, Despiau, Aubert, Melos Rosin, Herdim Tools, Simeon Chambers Tonewood, Hammerl Varnish.

VIRGINIA Hohner, Inc. 1000 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 (800) 446-6010 Fax: (804) 515-0189 Email: webinfo@hohnerusa.com Web site: www.hohnerusa.com Categories: S&F, PRC, Music Ed Inst. (Orff), ACC, Harmonicas, accordions, recorders, melodicas, kazoos, guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, drums, microphones, musical toys & children’s instruments, Orff instruments, bags & cases, instrument stands & musical accessories. Principal Brands: Hohner, Lanikai, Sonor, Hohner Kids, Rockwood by Hohner, HSS Bags & Cases, Kohala.

Sonor Drums

Meeting the Needs of Students for More Than 30 Years ... Our Best-Selling SV-175 Cremona Violin! Cremona bowed instruments have set the pace for the vibrant student and rental markets for over 30 years. Strict adherence to international sizing requirements, domestic educational set-up standards and continuous quality improvement have made Cremona Violins, Violas, Basses and Cellos proven sales leaders. Our best-selling, ebony fitted SV-175 Cremona Premier Violin Outfit has recently been upgraded to include the J.LaSalle LB-13 Octagonal Bow and the TL-33 deluxe rectangular Travelite case.

Cremona SV-175 Violin Outfit: •All-solid carved, graduated construction •Seven sizes from 4⁄4 to 1⁄16 •Long lasting ebony fittings •Finetuner tailpiece for precise, easy tuning •Rugged TL-33 Travelite case •Well-balanced J.LaSalle LB-13 bow with ebony frog

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1000 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 (804) 515-1900 (877) 337-6667 Fax: (804) 515-0347 Web site: www.sonor.com www.myspace.com/sonorusa Categories: PRC Principal Brands: Sonor Drums and Percussion.

WISCONSIN Dynamic Music Distributing P.O. Box 270655 Milwaukee, WI 53227 Phone: (800) 343-3003 Fax: (800) 211-5570 E-mail: scicero@dynamicmusicdist.com Categories: B&O, Drum & Guitar Accessories, Printed Music & DVD Media, Music Stands, Guitars, Drums, Band Instruments. Proprietary Brands: Archer (guitars), Union (drums), Ravel (band instruments) Distributor Brands: Yamaha accessories, Selmer accessories, Jones, Emerald, La Voz, Al Cass,Chem-Pak, Micro, Roche Thomas, Super Sensitive, Glasser, Trophy, The Original Swab Co., Neotech, Fibracell, Blitz, Mighty Bright, Sho-All, Blessing accessories, Sherman, DEG, Chartier, Zonda, Harmon, Reed Mate, Alisyn, Berp, Meason, Kratt, Tastee-Reeds, LM Products, Manhasset, Hamilton, On-Stage, Hal Leonard, Alfred, Mel Bay, Word, Remo, Rhythm-Tech, Mike Balter, Zildjian accessories, Sabian, Vater, Kinder, Regal, Aquarian, DW hardware, Rhythm Band, Treeworks, Trick, Slug, Puresound, Ludwig accessories, Danmar, Kaces, Grover, Korg, Dunlop, SKB, Ebow, Dean Markley, Evets, Fort Bryan, Shubb, Kyser, Middle Atlantic, Audio-Technica.

Hal Leonard Corporation 7777 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53213 P: 800-554-0626 / 414-774-3630 F: 414-774-3259 www.halleonard.com sales@halleonard.com David Jahnke, VP of National Sales Doug Lady, Senior VP of Sales Categories: PS/R, ACC, PM Principal Brands: Print Music – Songbooks/ Instructional Publications/DVDs: Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, Essential Elements, E-Z Play Today, FastTrack, Play Today, Hal Leonard Jazz PlayAlong, Hal Leonard Guitar Play-Along, Hal AUGUST 2012

Leonard Bass Play-Along, Hal Leonard Drum Play-Along, Hal Leonard Keyboard Play-Along, Hal Leonard Pro Vocal Series, Sing with the Choir, Hal Leonard Big Band Play-Along, Hal Leonard Blues Play-Along, Hal Leonard Harmonica PlayAlong, Hal Leonard Worship Band Play-Along, Guitar Recorded Versions, Signature Licks, Berklee Press, Musicians Institute, Cherry Lane, Centerstream, Homespun, Hudson Music, Rock House, Meredith Music, Music Sales America, Faber Piano Adventures, Willis Music, Shawnee Press, De Haske, String Letter Publishing, Disney Publications, Ashley Music, Brentwood/Benson, Fred Bock, Modern Drummer Publications, Music Minus One, Lee Roberts Publications, Rubank, Tara Publications, Canadian Brass, Lillenas, Word Music, Christian Music Summit Classical: G. Schirmer, Boosey & Hawkles, G. Henle, Schott, Universal BMG (Ricordi, Durand, EMB, Salabert), Novello, Chester Pro Sound/Recording Software: Pro Tools, M-Audio, Sibelius, MakeMusic (Finale), Steinberg, Korg (USB Controllers), Antares (Auto-Tune) POD Studio Recording Interfaces, Propellerhead, PG Music, BIAS, Olympus Portable Recorders, Avid, Garritan Sounds, IK Multimedia, Roland MT-90U, Yamaha (headphones, Portable Digital Recorder), Tapspace, Practica Musica, Music Wizard Group Accessories/Gifts: Art Strings Publishing (greeting cards, posters, mugs, mousepads, totes), ChopSaver Lip Balm, GigLight Music Lamps, Hohner Harmonicas, Marlo Folders, Castiv Star Page Flip, Supervocal Health Products, Section 8 Ear & Headphones, Korg (tuners & metronomes), Petersen Music Stands, Rhino Music Stands, Sellers Calendars, Yamaha (B&O accessories,

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recorders), Acorn Pennywhistles, Willis Music Composer Statuettes Magazines: Christian Musician, Guitar Edge, In Tune, Making Music, Modern Drummer, Music Alive, Premier Guitar, Sing Out!, Worship Musician Trade/Reference Books: Amadeus Press, Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, Backbeat Books, Chronicle Books, Focal Press, Hal Leonard Books, Jawbone Press, Limelight Editions, MusicPro Guides, Omnibus Press, Random House, Record Research, Vintage Guitar Books, Watson-Guptill Publications, Writer’s Digest Books

PUERTO RICO Tropical Music of Puerto Rico P.O. Box 8733 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 (787) 726-1750 Fax: (787) 727-8181 Boyde Benfield, President Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC. BI, PR, P/KB

CANADA B&J Music Ltd. (Subsidiary of KMC Music Inc.) 2360 Tedlo St. Mississauga, ON L5A 3V3 (905) 896-3001 (800) 268-8147 Fax: (905) 896-4554, (800) 777-3265 E-mail: bjmusic@kmcmusic.com Dale Kroke, Sr. VP, Gen. Mgr. Categories: S&F, BI, PRC, ACC Principal Brands: Adamas, Antigua, Applause,

Augustine, Austin City, Bari, Becker, Belmonte, Big Idea Guys, Black Diamond, Bridget, CAD Professional Mics, CB Educational Percussion, CB Percussion, Celebrity, Cherub, Corelli, Darco, Durro, Eldon, E.M. Winston, Firstnote, Genz Benz, Gibraltar, Gretsch, Grover, Hamer, Hearos, Herco, Hercules, Hirade, Hohner, Ingles, Intellitouch, Jasmine, Jim Dunlop, La Bella, Lee Oskar, LP, Manhasset, Martin, Matrix, Mighty Bright, Montana, Music Boy, Nuvo, Ovation, Perri’s Leathers, Ping, Ramirez, Remo, Retro Parts, Rimshot, Rodam, RTOM, Sanyo, Seiko, Sierra, SignalFlex, SKB, Sousa Band, Super Sensitive, Takamine, TKL, Toca, Tranzamps, Treeworks, Trophy, Ultra, V-Tech, Vega, Vic Firth, Wittner, Zildjian, Fender.

Beda Sales 2634 Shaughnessy St. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G6 (604) 942-1257 (800) 663-5800 Fax: (604) 942-4022 E-mail: beda_sales@telus.net Web site: www.bedasales.ca Donna L. Barina, President Categories: S&F Principal Brands: Thomastik, Pirastro, Hofner, Wittner, Jargar, Kun, Skylark, Aubert, Dorfler, Hidersine, Hill, Aubert, Dick, Wittner, Weidler, Super-Sensitive, Larsen, Glasser.

Coast Music (a division of Jam Industries Ltd.) 21000 TransCanada Highway, Baie D’Urfe, Québec H9X 4B7. (514) 457-2555

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Sales (800)-363-8460 Fax: (514) 457-0055 800-263-5851. E-mail: info@coastmusic.ca Web site: www.coastmusic.ca. and www.coastmusic.com Martin Golden, Chairman of Jam Industries Ltd.; Eddy Shenker, Co-Chairman of Jam Industries; Marty Szpiro, President, Jam Industries; Manuel Senra, Vice-president of Coast Music; Gil Karout, General Manager. Product Managers: Alex Kundakcioglu, band & orchestral; Scott Atkins, Sonor and percussion. Product specialty: S&F, ACC, BI, PM Brands: Alabama (banjos, mandolins); Alegria (violins, violas, cellos); Amy Birch (rosin); Angel (recorders and educational); Apple Creek (Dulcimers), Aubert (string instrument accessories), Augustine (strings), Bausch (violin accessories), Boblen (cases) Bravo (guitars); Cannon (percussion parts), CNB (bags and cases), Crafter ( guitars ); Dean Markley (Strings), Delta Blues (harmonicas and accordions); Dunlop (strings, effects and pedals, guitar accessories), Elixir (strings), Eden Electronics, Majestic Concert and Marching Percussion, RANDALL Amplifiers, EPM (pickups), Falcone (Pianos), Fiore (accordions), Generation (penny whistles),GHS (strings and accessories), Graph Tech (Guitar Parts), Grover (Fretted Instrument Accessories), Hobart M. Cable (pianos), Gypsy Rose (guitars), Herco (Maintenance products), Hill (rosin), Hindersine (Rosin), Hohner (harmonicas, accordions and accessories), Jay Junior (guitars) Jay Turser (guitars); Kun (shoulder rests), Jupiter (band instruments), Leem (cables), Mahalo

(ukuleles), Manhasset (stands), Mano Percussion (congas, quintos, tumbadoras, bongos, djembes, accessories); Martin (strings), Mega (amplifiers) Menzel (violins, double basses, cellos, and accessories); Mighty Bright (LED lights), Neotech (straps), Pacific Trends (Piano Lamps), Paganini (Rosin), Procussion (drums); Profile (parts, stands, accessories , tuners ); Rhythm Band (percussion, brass accessories); RB (drums, sticks and percussion accessories), Rhythm Tech (percussion and accessories), Sabian (cymbals and accessories), Samick (guitars), Savarez (strings), Segovia (guitars), Shubb (capos and accessories), Sinclair (brass instruments), Snap Jack (cables), SBR (cymbals), Sonor (drums and percussion accessories), Sonor Orff (educational percussion), SX (guitars and accessories), Thomastik-Infeld (strings), Trak (drums, hardware, drumsticks, accessories); Trophy (accessories), Univox (microphones, amplifiers, headphones); Valencia (classical guitars), Vandoren (reeds and mouthpieces), Vic Firth (drum sticks and accessories), Walden (guitars), Westbury (drums, hardware, accessories) and Wittner (metronomes and accessories).

Contact Distribution Ltd. 38 Thornmount Dr., Unit 1 Scarborough ON M1B 5P2 (416) 287-1144 Fax: (416) 287 1204 E-mail: info@contactdistribution.com Web site: www.contactdistribution.com Bill Coons, Dir. Principal Brands: APB Dyna-sonics, Countryman Assoc., Optocore,

Projectiondesign, Production Intercom, Rane, Renkus-Heinz, Timax.

Counterpoint Musical Services Markham, ON L3R 2W6 (905) 415-0515 (800) 690-0515 Fax: (905) 415-9232 E-mail: music@counterpointmusic.ca Adam Berlin, President Categories: S&F, ACC, BI Principal Brands: Thomastik, Bohemia, Headway, Fusion Bags, Superslick, Stentor, Wittner, Pirasto, Hidersine, Kun, Wolf, Legere, Mirage, Chopsaver, Harpsicle Harps, Aquila, Beechler, Ashbury, Ultra Pure, Bowmate, AkordRuint, Chieftain, Tony Dixon, Generations, Cory, House of Troy, GelRest, Kratt.

D’Addario Canada 1-170 Alden Rd Markham, ON L3R 4C1 (905) 947-9595 (800) 268-6855 Fax: (905) 947-4336 E-mail: info@daddariocanada.com Arnold Davidson, President Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: D’Addario, D’Addario Bowed, Planet Waves, Rico, Evans, HQ Percussion, Pro-Mark, Puresound, Archives, BeaverCreek, Danelectro, Tycoon, Qwik Tune/Time, Shadow, Suzuki Harmonicas, Suzuki Melodions, Solutions, Dava, Typhoon, Wedgie, Music Stamp, Windy City, King David Batons, Generation Flageolets, Snark, Biltz Cl’oths, Strukture Stands, Energizer

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Efkay Music Group 2165-46th Ave. Lachine, PQ H8T 2P1 (514) 633-8877 (800) 343-0353 Fax: (514) 633-8872 Website: www.efkaymusic.com Howard Kalisky, President Categories: S&F, B&O, PM, P/KB, amp Principal Brands: Ibanez guitars, basses, amplification; Orange amplification, Tama drums & accessories, Wuhan cymbals & gongs, Casio keyboards, Morley effect pedals, Rocks bags, Carlos Giordano Silenzia Violins, Ebtech signal processing, J. Michael wind instruments, Groove Juice cymbal cleaner, J. Michael Wind Instruments, 2 Box electronic drums. Rhodes Acoustic Electric Piano.

Ric Heinl, President Categories: S&F Principal Brands: Aubert, Carlsson, Goldbrokat, Nyman Harts, Pops, Pyramid, Heinl, Handorff, Roth, Dvorak, Kolstein, Pirastro, Thomastik, Jargar, Schatten, D’Addario, Augustine, Savarez, Martin, Dean Markley, Wittner, Heinrich, Hohner, Wolf, Beare, Kun, Hill, Schaller, Hidersine, Gotoh, Glasser, Dunlop, Intellitouch, Prim, Strunal, Petz, Bam, Hamilton, Gill, Dorfler, Boblen, Bobelock.

Korg Canada 21000 Trans Canada Hwy. Baie D’Urfe, PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555

Fax (514) 457-0055 Web site: www.korgcanada.com Martin Golden, Chmn. Eddy Shenker, President Michael Golden, VP George Capone, Ntl. Sls. Mgr. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC Principal Brands: Korg pianos, keyboards, digital recording workstations, guitar effects & accessories.

Martin Canada Professional Lighting 21000 Trans Canada Hwy. Baie D’Urfe, PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-0055

Erikson Audio 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy. Baie-D’Urfé, PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-0055 E-mail: info@ericksonaudio.com Web site: www.eriksonaudio.com Jeffrey Carman, Div. Mgr. Principal Brands: Audio-Technica, Ableton, Ashly, Cerwin-Vega, Focusrite, Fostex, Gator Pro, KRK, MyMix, Novation, PreSonus, Quad Industrial, Quik Lok, Stanton, SurgeX, Vestax and Wharfedale Pro

Erikson Music 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy., Baie D’Urfé PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-0055 Vancouver branch: 580 Ebury Place Delta, BC V3M 6M8 (604) 520-0568 Fax: (604) 520-6176 E-mail: info@eriksonmusic.com Web site: www.eriksonmusic.com Martin Golden, Chmn., Eddy Shenker, Pres., Martin Szpiro, Sr. VP, Michael Golden, VP, Peter Patrick, GM, Paul Fredrick, Perc. Mgr., Andrew Bujold, Promotions Coordinator Products: Digitech, Gator, Protechtor, Seymour Duncan, D-Tar, Headhunter, Marshall, Vox, Mark Bass, Hagstrom, Washburn, Oscar Schmidt, Pearl, Phonic, Quik Lok, Wharfdale, Sonic Décor, Lightsnake.

Erikson Pro 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy. Baie-D’Urfé, PQ H9X 4B7 (866) 916-4660 (888)-918-2244 Fax: (514) 457-0055 Web site: www.eriksonpro.com Christian Bouchard, Div. Mgr. Principal Brands: Allen & Heath, Aphex, DOD, JEM, KV2, Martin, Swefog, Doughty, Omnimount, Denon DJ, Pulsar, Turbosound, Saf-T-Rig, Chauvet, Iluminarc.

Geo. Heinl Co., Ltd. 201 Church St. Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7 (416) 363-0093 Fax: (416) 363-0053 E-mail: GHCL@idirect.com Web site: www.georgeheinl.com AUGUST 2012

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Web site: www.martincanada.com Marty Golden, Chmn. Eddy Shenker, President Categories: Lighting supplies, movie fixtures, scans, DJ effects, controllers, tracking systems, fog, haze machines. Principal brands: Martin Professional, JEM, MACH.

Musiquip Inc. 325 Bouchard Blvd.

Montreal, PQ H9S 1A9 (615) 218-0459 Fax: (800) 563-2948 E-mail: info@musiquip.com www.musiquip.com Categories: S&F, ACC, Amps, Pedals Principal Brands: Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, T-Rex Pedals, AER Amps, JBovier Stringed Instruments, Hiscox Cases, Steph Accessories

Omnimedia Corporation Ltd.

1875 55th Ave. Dorval, PQ H9P 2W3 (514) 636-9971 Fax: (514) 636-5274 E-mail: info@omnimedia.ca Web site: www.omnimedia.ca David S. Joseph, President Categories: PS/R Principal Brands: Zoom Digital Recorders, Zoom Effects Processors, Toft, Studio Projects, Joe Meek, Trident, Your Rock Guitars, Bolt, Morpheus Extreme Pedals, Icon.

Scott’s Highland Services Ltd.

143 Stronach Crescent London, ON N5V 3G5 (519) 453-0892 (519) 453-6303 E-mail: scotts@scottshighland.com Web site: www.scottshighland.com; www. piperschoice.com Bev Scott, CEO Doug MacRae, Sls. Mgr. Categories: PRC, Scottish & Irish ethnic music and instruments. Principal Brands: Pipers’ Choice Bagpipes and Accessories, McCallum Bagpipes, Walton’s whistles & Bodhrans, Sousata Whistles.

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325 Boul. Bouchard Dorval, PQ H9S 1A9 (514) 780-2070 (800) 363-8855 Fax: (514) 780-2111 E-mail: info@sfm.ca www.sfm.ca Categories: PS/R, S&F, BI, ACC, P/KB, PRC Principal Brands: Lighting: Advanced Devices, Alkalite, Antari, Lamps, Leprecon, Leviton/ NSI, Lumi, Phase 3, SGM, Socapex, W-DMX – Wireless Solution Accessories: Barkan Mounts, Canare, Digiflex, Furman, K&M, Littlite, Marinco, Neutrik, NTI Instruments, Raxxess Pro Audio: Aviom, Communication Specialties, EAW, Fulcrum Acoustic, Genelec, Neutrik, Pacemaker, Pioneer DJ, QSC, Shure, Smaart Training, Symetrix, Telex Communications Musical Instruments: eMedia Music, AER, Bogner Amplification, Cleartone, Duesenberg, Hiscox Cases, JamHub, JBovier, Line 6, Mapex Drums, Moog Music, NS Design, N-Tune, Prudencio Saez, Schecter, Steph Accessories, Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, T-Rex, Ultimate Support Systems

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2677-192nd St., Units 117-120 Surrey, BC V3S 3X1 (800) 661-9960 (North America) (604) 543-2633 (Worldwide) Fax: (800) 600-6646 Fax: (604) 543-2604 (Worldwide) E-mail: salem@direct.ca Website: www.wescanmusic.com Joseph Sallay, Leslie Sallay, Paula Lemke, Cathy Laszlo Categories: S&F, PRC Principal brands: Raimundo, DiMarzio, John Pearse, Audio 2000, Odyssey, Maxell, Gotoh, New Media, L.R. Baggs, B-Band, Blade, THD, D’Aquisto, G7th, Clayton, CBI, Onerr, Trem King, Curt Mangan, Glider, Lace, Tech 21, BESPECO.

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Summer NAMM Buyer’s Guide - Part 2 New and Notable Product Releases BAND & ORCHESTRA Rico Reserve Mouthpieces The Reserve mouthpiece offers the tone and response of a vintage mouthpiece paired with the intonation and flexibility required of today’s clarinetist. Each is crafted from Rico’s own unqiue formula of proprietary hard rubber material. Milled, not molded, the Reserve mouthpiece bore, baffle, chamber, and facing are 100 percent precision-

crafted using CNC manufacturing, resulting in accuracy and consistency from mouthpiece to mouthpiece. Three tip openings will be offered: X0 1.00mm (close), X5 1.05mm (medium), and X10 1.10mm (medium open).Retail price: $180.00. www.ricoreeds.com

Pickboy Natural Series Conducting Batons 320mm, 340mm, and 380mm. Retail This new line of natural conducting price: $31.50. batons from Pickboy features lightwww.osiamo.com weight maple shafts in both white or natural finish and a comfortable grip that is available in box wood, ebony, mahogany, palm wood or rosewood. The batons have many professional features including light weight, good balance, and a comfortable grip, and are available in these three lengths:

Epilog Laser Systems Epilog laser tools provide a fast and easy way to add a personal touch to most any musical instrument from guitars to drum sticks, saxophones and flutes and beyond. Epilog Laser produces CO2 and fiber laser engraving and cutting systems to add personalized designs to any player’s instrument, even large or uniquely shaped items like guitars, horns, tubas. Many users add initials, special inscriptions or inspirational quotes. www.epiloglaser.com 56 MMR

P. Mauriat PMXA-67RUL Alto Sax The new PMXA-67 Alto features rolled tone hole, which offers less resistance so it is easier to play, a feature designed for young horn players looking for a step-up horn on the way to becoming professional. It features a large bell that produces a big full sound with hand engravings there and on the bow and neck. It features a Super VI neck style, and the pads have seamless dome metal resonators. Retail price: $4,000. www.stlouismusic.com

D’Addario Kaplan Orchestral Bass String Set Kaplan Orchestral strings are designed to offer a rich tonal color palette and superb bowing response in a beautifully balanced set, allowing musicians to fully express themselves. All Kaplan Bass strings utilize a stranded steel core. The Kaplan Bass G string is titanium-wound, and the A and D strings are nickel-wound. The E and C-Ext-E strings are stranded-steel core/tungstenwound strings. This set produces a full and clear tone that offers a rich, beautiful and blossoming sound. Kaplan Bass set and singles are available in light, medium and heavy tension, ¾ size only. The Kaplan Bass Set comes with standard E string. Cextension string is sold separately. The silking is silver with black stripes. Retail price: $405.00. www.daddario.com AUGUST 2012

FRETTED GEAR Railhammer Pickups’ Hyper Vintage Model The Hyper Vintage bridge and neck modUsing Alnico 5 magnets and 42 el pickups are aimed at the player who gauge wire, the tone is described as belikes a more traditional PAF style sound. ing warm, open, lightly compressed, with chimey highs. The Hyper Vintage is well suited for blues, classic rock, old school metal and punk, that “brown” sound, or for any player looking for a vintage vibe, but wanting the advantages of the Railhammer design. The patent pending Railhammers are designed by award winning guitar industry veteran Joe Naylor. Railhammers feature rails under the wound strings for tight

lows, and poles under the plain strings for fat highs. The result is clarity that is similar to an active pickup, but with the harmonic content and organic tone of a passive design. Other features include: universal spacing, six screw baseplate, four-conductor wiring (for custom wiring such as coil split, phase, series/parallel, etc.) and height tapered rails which contributes to consistent volume overall from string to string. The bridge model is wound to 8.5K, the neck model to 7.5K. www.railhammer.com

TubeMeister 5 from Hughes & Kettner Hughes & Kettner’s new Tubemeister 5 delivers immediate response using a single 12BH7 dual triode push pull power secion. This uses two tubes housed in a single glass vacuum. The trademark Hughes & Kettner oversized transformers to allow greater headroom on clean tones and more punch on drive tones.

Cabinet sports the same Celestion Ten 30 speaker that has proven itself in the TubeMeister 18 Combo. Retail price: $499 (TubeMeister 5 Head); $629 (Tubemeister 5 Combo). www.yorkville.com

The combo delivers the same response and tone as the head, housed in a custom-designed enclosure loaded with a newly developed Celestion 8” speaker. The TubeMeister 110

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30th Anniversary Ibanez Tube Screamer The best selling overdrive pedal of all time celebrates three decades with an “otherworldly illumination,” caused by a high intensity green LED. Add to that a custom green plated finish, transparent green knobs, a 30th anniversary name plate, and players will have the overdrive that the legends love, as well as a limited edition pedal that’s bound to become a collector’s item. www.ibanez.com The Tea Philter – T Filter Pedal Kit The Tea Philter produces a fixed wah tone allowing users to lock it in without rocking a pedal back and forth. Every guitar/wah combination has a certain sweet spot that’s perfect for lead and chord work. The Tea Philter lets users dial in everything from a player’s favorite vocal midrange tone to thick lows. Using point to point wiring and easy to follow instructions, guitarists can have a working fixed wah pedal in a matter of hours. MOD Kits are designed to give novice and experienced musicians the opportunity to build their own amps and effects pedals. All kits come with easy to follow instructions and use point-to-point wiring. A pre-drilled enclosure and all parts are included. All that is needed are hand tools, a soldering iron, and solder. The effect pedals operate on a 9V battery; for a longer lasting option, a 9-volt adapter can be purchased separately. Retail price $31.95 www.modkitsdiy.com YouRock Guitar Gen2 Limited Edition Midi guitar Released The first limited edition YRG 1000 Gen2s are now available and the Standard Edition is soon to follow. Building on the breakthrough technology of the YRG-1000, the YRG Gen2 transitions the focus of the instrument to the recording/performing musician, while delivering more advanced features to motivate and inspire the beginning guitar player. The Gen2 platform offers new benefits in three important areas: performance, features and sounds.

Performance: The new Gen2 pickup system has a more reliable and consistent response. New firmware takes advantage of the pickups to enhance the superb playability and feel of the instrument. Features: All have been tweaked for a more creative experience. A new layering feature allows wider user configuration of the instrument layout and a MIDI controller mode has been added to control Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Ableton™ Live! Sounds: Though a relationship with sample library veteran, SoundWaves, internal sounds have been changed and integrated with several features that enhance the stand-alone capability of the YRG. “The Gen2 elevates the YRG concept to the next level. We continue to listen to our customers and provide solutions,” says founder and CEO Cliff Elion. “The YRG is to guitarists as the keyboard is to piano players. It solves a 30-year-old problem, giving guitar players access to technology that has long been available to those keyboard players alone.” Inspired Instruments, Inc. makes the first affordable, no latency MIDI guitar for the consumer and musical instrument marketplace. The company was founded late 2009 and started shipping its first YRGs in mid-2010. Since then, YRG was named “Most Innovative Product” in 2010 by USA Today, and has been featured in the New York Times Business Section. www.yourockguitar.com Diamond Head Ukuleles Diamond Head ukuleles feature quality workmanship, remarkable tone and volume, and an affordable price. The standard soprano ukulele features a slightly bigger, wider body that gives a notable increase in volume. This standard DU-100 Series is available in a choice of 11 bright colors, with matching colored pegheads and fine quality guitar-style machine heads with white plastic buttons, designed for the beginning student. Each of these brightcolored ukuleles is supplied with a colormatched carrying bag. www.sagamusic.com

T-Rex Spindoctor 2 T-Rex’s original SpinDoctor – a tubedriven preamp stomp box with four programmable channels – gets in improvement here.

Elixir Bass Strings The newly refined coating on the new Elixir Strings for Bass gives the original nickelplated strings a more inviting feel that’s easy to grip, while the Stainless Steel Elixir Strings for Bass have a much softer feel than the finger-fatiguing experience of uncoated stainless steel strings.

Nanoweb coated strings sound and feel like uncoated strings - they are bright and lively, and the coating is micro thin. www.elixirstrings.com Electro-Harmonix Crying Tone Wah Pedal Electro-Harmonix has introduced a new wah pedal with no moving parts, designed to solve many problems inherent in wah pedals since their introduction in the ‘60s.

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The pedal features no pots, footswitches, or gears to break. The response is quick and expressive, switches from bypass to effect lines are instantaneous, and a sweet tone worthy of the Electro-Harmonix label. Retail price $116. www.ehx.com James Neligan Devron Series Acoustic Guitars The new James Neligan Devron series is a range of solid mahogany acoustic guitars. Users can choose between Auditorium or Dreadnought in regular acoustic, or Auditorium and Dreadnought with cut-out and Parlor electro-acoustic equipped with a Fishman Isys-201 preamp/ tuner. All Devron models have a bone nut, diecast machine heads, rosewood with maple inlay fingerboard and headstock, a rosewood bridge, and are strung with D’Addario EXP strings.

Solid mahogany construction gives a full and warm tone. By using a bone nut James Neligan amplifies this sound quality, as it greatly enhances sustain and tuning stability. James Neligan selects wood with a clean pattern so that the body is free from deficits. The Devron series has an appealing herringbone inlay around the sound hole and maple inlays in the fingerboard. Devron guitars are amplified with the optional Fishman preamp. As a world leader in acoustic guitar preamps, Fishman developed the Isys 201 as an easy-to-use preamp with built-in tuner. The contour and phase buttons allow you to shape the sound of the pickup. The pickup is mounted underneath the saddle so the look of the guitar is not disturbed. A built-in tuner is included, and the battery holder and jack output are at the bottom. www.emdmusic.com Osiamo Mooer Micro Effect Pedals Osiamo’s Mooer Micro effect pedals feature compact size (about 1/2 the size of a standard pedal), true bypass switching, and utilize many rare or difficult to find chips that replicate classic effect pedals.

The current lineup includes the Ana Echo (analog delay), Black Secret (distortion), Blade (distortion), Cruncher (high gain distortion), Ensemble King (analog chorus), Green Mile (overdrive), Hustle

Drive (drive), Pitch Box (harmony/pitch shift), Shim Verb (digital reverb), and the Ultra Drive (distortion). Mooer has plans to add 40 pedals to the line for a total of 50 pedals. Retail price: $99. www.osiamo.com Catala Classical Guitars With the options of cutaway models with built-in electronics, and a several more traditional inspired designs, D. Catala from Saga Musical Instruments is a stand-out in its price category, among the most affordable and versatile line of high-quality classical guitars on the market. The complete line includes models with tops of birch, spruce or cedar—combined with backs and sides of birch, mahogany or rosewood. All necks are slim and wellproportioned with fingerboards of solid rosewood and highly-polished nickel-silver frets. Traditional Spanish fan-bracing ensures the ultimate in tonal quality and response. www.sagamusic.com Bad Cat’s Cool Cat 30R The new Cool Cat 30R incorporates the clean channel of the award winning Hot Cat 30 with a defeat-able master volume and a half power switch, taming the amp down to 15 watts. This simple 30/15 watt, class A, EL34 based amp goes from loud spanky clean, to 70’s crunch available at any volume level.

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hance their capabilities by adding functions like morphing, LFO speed control, filter modulation, volume and mix control, and many more. Retail price: $149. www.sourceaudio.net

Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal Source Audio expand their Utility line of products with the release of their new Dual Expression Pedal. The pedal brings enhanced functionality to any pedal board with its ability to control multiple pedals at once. Its special 1/8” sensor out function also enables it to communicate with all Source Audio pedals including the new micro-sized Soundblox 2. The cast-aluminum housing provides a sturdy, but lightweight base to the pedal and an adjustable range knob enables users to optimize its performance. The Dual Expression Pedal is also designed to be an optimal match for Source Audio’s Soundblox Pro Series pedals, which use expression signals to dramatically en-

PRS Guitars ‘Stripped’ 58 Model Originally offered as a limited run for Experience PRS 2011, the “Stripped” 58 is now available as part of Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Core lineup. The “Stripped” 58 is a no-frills take on the company’s popular SC 58 model that maintains that instrument’s classic, resonant voice that is eminently recordable and gig ready. The “Stripped” 58 is a vintage-inspired instrument that includes a curly maple top (with 10-top option), mahogany back, 24.5” scale length, 22 fret mahogany “Pattern” neck with rosewood fretboard, dot inlays (with bird option), 57/08 treble and bass pickups with volume and tone control for each pickup and a 3-way

toggle on the upper bout. This guitar also features PRS’s two piece bridge, which has added weight and mass, creating more contact points that, in turn, create a more resonant, musical instrument. www.prsguitars.com Kala Resonator Ukulele Kala Brand Music has blended the worlds of bluegrass tone with ukulele mellow in the new Kala Resonator Ukulele. An aluminum continental resonator cone has been attached to a figured mahogany body resulting in a distinctive voice and appearance all its own. The Kala Resonator is available in tenor (KA-T-R) and concert (KA-C-R) sizes. Other features include rosewood fingerboard, mahogany neck, satin finish, brass covered cone plated with polished silvernickel, open geared tuners with black buttons, and a custom Kala headstock logo. The resonator models model are strung with Aquila Nyglut Strings www.kalabrand.com

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sion 8 and P2analog preamps. Updates to the P-SOLO include gold-contact switches, a surface-mount technology (SMT) design, 0.1 percent precision resistors, and changes to the nomenclature of the front panel, which were implemented as a result of direct feedback from users. The preamp features complete compatibility with condenser, dynamic and ribbon mics, a totally balanced, dual servo, high dynamic range, transformerless design, internal linear AC power supply for excellent transient response, instrument input/DI (high-impedance discrete FET), high-pass filter and 48V phantom power, dual analog outputs, and four-level metering. www.true-systems.com BOSS VE-5 Vocal Performer The BOSS VE-5 Vocal Performer is a compact and mobile personal effects processor and looper for vocalists. Featuring a simple-to-use tabletop design that can be easily attached to a mic stand for performing, the VE-5 is perfect for singers, rappers, beatboxers, webcasters, and anyone processing vocal sounds. The VE-5 inherits high-quality effects from BOSS’ popular VE-20 Vocal Per-

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stage-ready colors: red (VE-5-RD) and white (VE-5-WH). Retail price $382.50. www.BossUS.com Loop Loft Complete Takes Vol. 3 With its mix of Multitrack Drums infused with reggae, bossa nova and songo, Complete Takes Volume 3 is a melting pot of classic Brazilian, Jamaican and Cuban rhythms stirred up and solidified with pop and rock drumming. At over 1.28GB in size, this is the largest single collection of live, individually tracked “world” drums available anywhere. Complete Takes provides users with three full songs, including 10 individual tracks of pristine drums and percussion recorded live at The Loop Loft. Each session clocks in at 3-4 minutes in length and is pre-arranged in a traditional song structure (intro, verse, chorus etc.). With the debut of Complete Takes 3, The Loop Loft is now offering the Complete Takes Bundle, allowing instant access to their entire groundbreaking line of start to finish Multitrack Drum Sessions. Weighing in at a whopping 3.82 GB of high quality, 24 bit 48kHz wav files, the Complete Takes Bundle contains 9 separate Multitrack

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Stagg’s Pro Baryonic and Flatset 1 LED Systems The Flatset 1 is a compact lighting system that comes with a remote control pedal board, softcase and tripod included. The system consists of 4 FlatPar-modules with 7x 3W RGB 3-in-1 LED’s per module, a total of 28 LED chips, mounted to an intelligent controller bar to form a complete all-in-one lightshow. Baryonic is a 1m long bar with 16 3W RGB 3-in-1 LED modules. It comes with a hanging bracket and floorstands and is an architectural and show light that can be used for a wide variety of applications. The Flatset 1 is designed as a complete all-in-one lightshow. With a total of 28 3W RGB 3-in-1 LED chips you get a very high output in a compact lighting system. Anyone dragging around powerhungry fourbars with 350W PAR56 cans can now easily replace all that with this lightweight system. The LED technology offers full scale color mixing and very low power consumption (176W for the complete system). Transportation is easy with the included softcase for the lighting system and carry bag for the tripod. A pedalboard enables remote control the complete set, allowing you to switch between automatic and sound control. Users can also activate blackout or cycle trough individual colors, and you can link multiple systems together for master/slave control. The Baryonic is built around a 1m bar with 16 3W RGB 3-in1 modules that can be hung horizontally, vertically or stand on itself with the included floorstand. Thread holes on top and on the sides allow the possibility to connect multiple units together. With a 40° optic system it can light up walls, the backside of a stage, use as a sunstrip or blinder when hung, or even as a low-cost LED wall when using multiple units. The unit features DMX control up to 26 channels, built-in automatic and sound controlled programs and master/slave function. A strong acrylic cover over the LED modules is designed to protect them during use and transport. Stagg Pro Lighting equipped the BARYONIC with DMX in & out, as well as with IEC power in & out. www.emdmusic.com Planet Waves’ Pacato Hearing Protection Planet Waves’ Pacato Hearing Protection is a reusable, universally-sized audio filter designed specifically for musicians and music enthusiasts. While other hearing protection can sound muffled and unnatural, Pacato filters provide full frequency, enjoyable audio at safe listening levels. The exclusive design offers an open air passage to the ear, minimizing occlusion effect (low frequency emphasis), while keeping the ear ventilated. Retail price: $29.99. www.planetwaves.com Propellerhead Reveals New Rack Extension for Reason Pulsar is the second Rack Extension from Propellerhead to be available at the launch of the next version of Reason, the company’s award-winning music making software. Comprised of two LFOs, cross-modulation, lag, shuffle and a flexible enve-

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lope, Pulsar brings a fresh take on modulation—from rigid and predictable to groovy and evolving. To celebrate the release of the Rack Extension platform, Pulsar will be gifted to everyone who is using Rack Extension compatible versions of Reason and Reason Essentials for the first three months

after release—a $49 value. Thanks to the Reason rack’s flexible routing, Pulsar integrates perfectly with all Reason devices, opening up new possibilities for creative modulation within the program. With Pulsar it’s easy to create a shuffled tremolo that changes speed as different notes are triggered, or come up with ever-changing wobbles that respond to playing. Using its audio outputs, Pulsar transforms from a low frequency oscillator to a high-powered synth with plenty of character. The waveforms designed for modulation, combined with the unique lag and shuffle controls, bring tons of unique tones. Retail price: $49. www.propellerheads.se

MultiSonus Audio EarBombz In-Ear Headphones MultiSonus Audio has developed designs using carefully considered acoustic engineering, top of the line materials, and leading-edge components configured for durability to create in-ear monitors rivaled by none, at a price point designed to start a paradigm shift in the industry. The first three tiers of the EarBombz™ product line include the “A-Bombz” (for Absolute Audio Resolution), the “H-bombz” (for High-definition Sound), and the top of the line “EB-Pro” series, designed to meet professional standards in and out of the studio. All three products include in-line microphones and are compatible with current technology including tablets, smart phones, computers, mixing boards, and stage monitors. www.multisonusaudio.com Acoustics First Cloudscape Ceiling Baffles The Cloudscape® line of ceiling baffles reduce reverberation in applications such

as gymnasiums, auditoriums, performance venues, theaters and restaurants. They can be suspended from open truss and pre-engineered suspension systems or alternatively mounted direct to a roof deck or wall. In addition to the standard 4’x2’ x1.5” PVC encapsulated ‘echo-nomical’ baffle, Acoustics First® has expanded the selection to include three alternate finishes. An upgrade is available to 2” thick option available in sizes up to 4’x10’, with some limitations. Finish upgrades are also available in the durable rip-stop nylon sailcloth (CSBF2S) with 9 color choices as well as a fabric encapsulated Cloudscape Baffle. The CSBF2F is encapsulated in a sewn Guilford of Maine® FR701® fabric and will coordinate with the Sonora® ridgid acoustical wall panels. The acoustical ceiling baffles are extended even further with an offering of exterior grade fabric for outdoor applications. This means four choices of baffle configurations, more sizes and 96 finish options. Additionally, all the 2” thick options use environmentally friendly Ecose® glass fiber. Retail price $39.95. www.acousticsfirst.com

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CAD Audio’s Updated E300S Condenser Mic The E300S features a 1/1” 24K gold sputtered externally biased triple pattern (Cardioid, Omni, Figure-of-Eight) dual diaphragm condenser capsule hand dampened for consistent frequency response. It also includes a regulated bypass voltage generator for precise output sensitivity, sophisticated laser-trimmed opamp circuitry for more efficient management of fast transients. Practical user features for the E300S include an on/off switch with a unique auto power shut-off feature, hi-pass filter 6dB pad/octave @135Hz and a 20dB pad. Rechargeable 9V hydride batteries provide additional current reserve and allow remote operation for up to 6 hours. Retail price: $349.99 www.cadaudio.com

EQUIPMENT Mey America chairs, stools, and sit-stands Introducing a new concept in musician seating…. ergonomically designed for

stage, studio, classroom, or backstage. Fully adjustable to relieve back pain and stress. After being in the ergonomic business for 20 years, we noticed a need in the music industry. Playing hours on stage or in the studio, your back will take a toll unless proper posture is enforced. We offer drum thrones, guitar seats, and even a sit stand for the engineer at the controls. Mey America can be purchased nationwide or request it at your local music store. Take it from Teddy Gentry of the band Alabama ’it’s a Great new approach to a stool for a musician’. Mey America chairs, stools, and sitstands are available at music stores nationwide. www.meyamerica.com.

PERCUSSION Roland TD-30KV and TD-30K VPro Series V-Drums Featuring SuperNATURAL sounds with Behavior Modeling technology, improved V-Hi-Hat® and V-Pads™, and many more enhancements, the TD30KV and TD-30K kits offer serious players the new standard of V-Drums experience for stage, studio, and beyond. At the core of the TD-30KV and TD-30K kits is the TD-30 Drum Sound Module, loaded with brand-new sounds produced with the SuperNATURAL engine and Behavior Modeling, including an ultra-realistic ambience feature that emulates overhead mics and room sounds. There are 1100 instruments and 100 drum kits onboard the TD-30, and like every Roland TD-series module, all internal drum kits are user programmable for creating customized settings and kits.

The TD-30 features the familiar, intuitive V-Drums V-Edit interface, and includes metallic parts on the panel to enhance visibility in low lighting. The rear panel is stocked with trigger inputs for the pads, along with multiple audio outputs and MIDI I/O. Two different USB ports allow users to play audio files from convenient flash media, as well as connect directly to computers for MIDI over USB. Equipped with standard pad components, the TD-30K gives drummers a pro-level recording set with the expressiveness of the new TD-30 sound module. The kit’s three toms feature the new PDX-100 V-Pad, which offers a 10-inch mesh head with a shiny metal hoop, vertical and horizontal mounting options, and a lightweight-yet-durable design. Other components include the KD-120BK VKick; PD-125BK V-Pad for the snare; VH-11 V-Hi-Hat; CY-12C, CY-13R, and CY-15R V-Cymbals; and the new MDS12V drum rack, which includes an internal cable management system for a clean, professional look. Retail price: $5,299 (TD-30K), $8,999 (TD-30KV. www.rolandus.com 66 MMR

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Black Widow Drum Web The Black Widow Drum Web from Pahu International is a drummer-designed drum accessory that prevents any drum set from slipping, sliding or moving under even the most aggressive playing while also providing every drummer with an unprecedented ease of use, flexibility and portability.

In addition to combining a net-like configuration of hook-and-loop (Velcro™) material with a strong, durable, but lightweight 600 denier, nylon fabric, the Black Widow is anchored by gravity and the weight of the drummer on his or her throne. This exclusive combination of features keeps any acoustic, electronic or hybrid drum set stationary and secure. However, the Drum Web’s strength is inversely complemented by its ability to quickly fold into its compact, 12”x15”

carrying case that can travel by itself or in a drum case. The Black Widow also protects all types of floors, it is liquid, wear and tear resistant and it cleans up with just a little soap and water. Retail price: $99.95 www.pahuinternational.com Evans Black Chrome Drumheads Evans Black Chrome drumheads are the first sleek, black mirror-like 2-ply heads that deliver a robust tone, controlled sustain with exceptional ease of tuning. The two-ply heads consist of a 7 mil optically clear film over an 8 mil black film, for exceptionally strong durability and the sleek, mirror-like appearance. The combination of these opposing films controls sustain and provides accentuated mid-to-low frequency response. Evans Black Chrome drumheads will be available in sizes 6” 20”. Retail price: $27.00 to $55.00. www.evansdrumheads.com

PIANO AND KEYBOARD Roland HP500 Series Pianos Equipped with Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL® Piano sound engine and the all-new Acoustic Projection sound system, the HP500 offers realistic grand piano sound, which provides organic variations in tone throughout the entire dynamic range, notes that fade naturally, and three-dimensional sound and response. To compliment the SuperNATURAL Piano engine in the HP507 and HP505, Roland has recently developed the Acoustic Projection sound system. Derived from the impressive multi-channel sound technology found in the V-Piano® Grand, the Acoustic Projection system delivers a rich, multi-dimensional sound field that recreates the vibrant and envel-

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oping experience of playing an acoustic grand piano. The HP500 series includes many premium features, including Roland’s renowned Ivory Feel keyboard and a progressive damper action pedal. All models offer an LCD and intuitive panel layout for user-friendly operation, as well as onboard three-track recording and audio recording/playback with optional USB flash memory. Flexible audio playback controls such as Center Cancel, transpose, and tempo change are perfect for practice and playing along fun. The top-of-the-line HP507 is equipped with PHA III Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement for the ultimate grand piano touch and feel. The HP505 comes with a four-channel Acoustic Projection system, as well as the PHA III. Both models are available in Simulated Rosewood, Satin Black, or Polished Ebony finishes. The entry-level HP503 offers the SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, along with the Ivory Feel-S keyboard with Escapement, as well as the Progressive Damper Action Pedal. The HP503 is available in Simulated Rosewood or Satin Black finishes. www.rolandconnect.com

is geared towards families looking for a versatile first keyboard. In the PSR-E433’s new DJ Pattern mode, players can Mute tracks, change sections and transpose in real time. Assignable Live Control Knobs allows users to sculpt their sounds on the fly by adding effects, changing filter settings or modifying the stereo image from pinpoint thin to wider than the speakers via the Ultra-Wide Stereo effect. Players can also take 731 detailed instrument sounds – like Yamaha’s special Sweet! and Cool! Voices – for a spin. USB connectivity lets users save and load settings directly to and from a USB flash drive and connect directly to your computer or iPad (Camera Connection Kit is required.) Retail price: $429. www.yamaha.com

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in a gig bag, and contains the complete contents of the original, making it easy to consult the resource on the go. The best-selling series from Adam Kadmon has swept away those in the field of guitar and bass pedagogy. These volumes contain complete scales and modes along with thousands of diagrams, charts, and graphs. It’s a professional reference for years of use. Retail price: $15.99. www.carlfischer.com Kendor Music’s Solo Secrets (Of the Left Hand and Bass Drum) Solo Secrets (Of The Left Hand And Bass Drum) is based on the drum set artistry of drummer Roy Burns. This book will improve the drummer’s left hand technique, bass drum control, hand-to-hand coordination, overall speed, and rhythmic creativity in any playing style or idiom. Solo and fill-in playing skills are enhanced through use of the entire drum set. Edited by percussionist and well-known educational composer Murray Houllif, the book includes a DVD featuring Roy Burns’ amazing final clinic in 1989. Retail price: $17.95. www.kendormusic.com New from Hal Leonard: Yo-Yo Ma Folio, Choir for Dummies, and Metal Drumming Concepts On Yo-Yo Ma’s new album, Songs of Joy & Peace, he collaborates on happy tunes and seasonal standards with stars such as Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Natalie MacMaster and many others. Hal Leonard presents at Summer NAMM a folio featuring songs from this CD. Songs of Joy & Peace contains ten top selections transcribed for cello, piano and voice, including “A Christmas Jig,” “Dona Nobis Pacem (Variations),” “Familia,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” Separate staves are included for the artist-approved, note-for-

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note cello transcriptions, vocal line, and piano reduction. Sing with the Choir for Dummies®, a book/CD pack, provides fun, non-intimidating, tongue-in-cheek advice in the famous For Dummies® fashion. Sing with the Choir for Dummies features 15 songs, fully arranged for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, and a professionally recorded choir on the CD. The book also includes piano accompaniments, plus great performance notes by Adam Perlmutter detailing the wheres, whats, and hows of each tune all written in plain English. Songs include “Any Dream Will Do,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Blue Christmas,” “Cabaret,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” The new Metal Drumming Concepts: Vital Beats, Exercises, Fills, Tips & Techniques book/DVD pack was written by Andols Herrick, the longtime drummer for metalcore masters Chimaira. Herrick covers such topics as double bass beats, hand exercises, time signature manipulation, the blast beat, drum & cymbal fills,

and more. Each concept is thoroughly explained and notated in the book, and then demonstrated up close by Herrick himself on the accompanying hour-long DVD. Herrick has been touring, recording, and teaching professionally since 2001. He recorded four full-length albums with Chimaira, and has toured the world supporting bands including Disturbed, Korn and Slayer. An exceptional educator, Herrick teaches private drum lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, and is an in-demand studio drummer. Retail price: $19.99. www.halleonard.com

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Additionally, CE Distribution has developed a multitude of exclusive MOD brand products such as reverb tanks, oil filled capacitors, pedal kits, and amplifier kits. CE also exclusively distributes Yellow Jacket Tube converters and FP Can Capacitors for its sister company, CE Manufacturing, and is the exclusive U.S. importer for Jensen Musical Instrument speakers. Orders must be placed through pre-registered wholesale businesses. www.cedist.com

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Secret Garden: Winter Poem Piano/Vocal Songbook Released by Alfred Music Publishing Secret Garden, the duo who brought us unforgettable songs like “You Raise Me Up” and “Nocturne,” have created yet another collection of instrumental pieces and vocal features with their latest album, Winter Poem. Fans will be delighted with the arrangements which make each track from the album playable on the piano. Transcriptions of key violin and vocal passages appear on additional staves above the piano part where appropriate, and chord symbols and complete lyrics are included. Instant classics include “Make a Wish,” “The Dream,” “Lament for a Frozen Flower,” and many more. Secret Garden is an award-winning new-age duo whose music embodies both Norwegian and Irish folk, classical, and popular music. The group recently completed a tour through March for this latest album, which remained on Billboard’s New Age top 10 charts for 10 weeks. Retail price: $19.99. www.alfred.com Legendary Licks: Joe Bonamassa from Cherry Lane The Legendary Licks series from Cherry Lane presents the music of a band or artist in a comprehensive play-along package. Each book contains note-for-note transcriptions and detailed performance notes on how to play a multitude of classic licks, fills, riffs and solos – complete with recorded demonstrations. Slowed-down versions are also on the CD for the fast and tricky passages. The latest edition focuses on blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, who grew to fame in the band Bloodline and developed a renowned solo career since. Songs included in the package are “the Ballad of John Henry,” “Blues Deluxe,” “Bridge to Better Days,” “Miss You, Hate You,” “Revenge of the 10 Gallon Hat” and more. The pack also includes info on Bonamassa’s gear setup. Retail price: $19.99. www.halleonard.com AUGUST 2012

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NAMM Exhibitor List

*Current as of June 20, 2012.

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2013 NAMM Show Information 136 211 Guitar Company 1702 Abbatron 407 Acoustic Bass Amp USA 1346 Advanced Plating 913 AEA - Audio Engineering Associates 200 Affixit LLC 262 Agner Drumsticks 423 AirTurn, Inc. 321 Akai Professional 800 Alairex 207 Alesis LLC 800 Alfred Music Publishing 1318 Alien Ears 443 Allison Stringed Instruments 1448 Alto Professional 800 AMBROSONICS, LLC 248 Amedia Cymbals USA 604 American Audio 618 American DJ Supply, Inc. 618 American Express Open 1529 American Way Marketing LLC 230 American Way Marketing LLC 230 Amptweaker, LLC 1710 AMV Sales & Consultation LLC 1636 Analysis Plus 407 AQUARIAN 713 ART - Applied Research And Technology 300 Artist Series Guitar 1347 Asterope 1110 Audio Media 1228 Aurisonics, Inc. 1700 AXL Guitars 1408 B & S USA 232 Bass Player 1228 BBE Sound, Inc. 1318 Beamz Interactive, Inc. 418 Bedell Guitar Company Two Old Hippies 1210 Benado Effects 1430 72 MMR

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Big Island Ukulele Co. Big Joe Stomp Box Company Bigsby Bitchstraps Black Ice Enterprises Blue Book Online Boicebox Pedalboards, Inc. BOSO Drumsticks BOSO Drumsticks BOSS U.S. Bourns Pro Audio Breedlove Guitar Company Two Old Hippies Breezy Ridge® Instruments, Ltd. Burriss Amps & Effects Pedals C.F. Martin & Co., Inc CAD Audio, LLC Casio America, Inc. CE Distribution, LLC CEC Amplification, LLC Cedar Creek Custom Case Shoppe Celestial Effects Chandler Limited Inc Charles Dumont & Son, Inc. Chase Case Co. Cherry Lane Music Chord Dice Company Chordbuddy Christi Green Studios Concept-Logic, LLC Connolly Music Company ConventionTV@NAMM Coopercopia LLC Cordoba Music Group Cort Country Music Association Course Technology PTR Crafter USA, Inc Crush Drums and Percussion INC Curt Mangan Inc.

1009 1428 700 1613 235 1127 1421 1713 1713 900 431 1210 1006 1635 1200 318 400 1225 1344 1106 1536 1424 918 626 1018 829 1510 266 228 510 1127 1705 1211 1329 150 1318 1539 505 1708

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Cusack Music 1427 D’Addario & Company, Inc 1201 Daisy Rock Girl Guitars 1318 Ddrum 610 Dean Guitars 511 Disc Makers 336 DJ Times 1127 Djembe Drums & Skins, Inc 1714 Don’t Fret Instruments 1439 DownBeat 1226 DR Handmade Strings 1310 DrumMax, LLC 502 Duelin Guitars 1437 Dynamo Amplification, LLC 1142 Ear Trumpet Labs 338 EarBombz 231 EarthQuaker Devices 1436 Eastman Guitars 737 Eastman Mandolins 737 Eleca International Inc. 1336 Electro-Harmonix 1519 Electronic Musician 1228 EMD Music 1236 Emery & Webb, Inc. Insurance 1043 Emotiva Pro 419 Empirical Labs Inc 207 Empress Effects 1243 Epilog Laser 311 Essential Sound Products, Inc. 408 Eternal Musical Instrument Corp. (Beijing) 427 Evans Drumheads 1201 F.E. Olds and Son, Inc. 330 Faber Piano Adventures 1018 Feeltune 214 Fishman 1110 Four Force, LLC 1509 Four Star Wire & Cable, Inc. 219 Future Sonics 405 Gallagher Guitar Company 1442 Gatchell Violins Co., Inc. 822 AUGUST 2012

Exhibitor Booth# Gator Cases, Inc. 819 GCVSoundtech Inc. 209 GE Capital 158 Gig Products 527 Godin Guitars 1205 Gold Tone, Inc. 1300 Gretsch Co. 700 GretschGear.com 700 Griffin Technology 308 Grip Studios Inc 1701 Guitar Aficionado 1228 Guitar Player 1228 Guitar World 1228 Guitar-Hands 1007 GuitarDocks 229 Guitars in the Classroom (GITC) 150 Guo Musical Instrument Co. 642 GWW Group Inc. 1109 H & F Technologies, Inc. 810 H.M. Trevino Guitars 1345 Hal Leonard Corporation 1018 Hamilton Stands 636 Hammond 628 Hanson Guitars 1511 Harman 1218 Harris Musical Products, Inc. 1419 Hart Dynamics, Inc. 447 Headway Music Audio Ltd 1129 Heritage Guitar 743 Homespun Tapes, Ltd. 1018 Hosa Technology, Inc. 530 Hudson Music, LLC 1018 Hughes & Kettner 300 Humes & Berg Mfg. Co., Inc. 901 Hunter Music Instrument 828 Hunter Music Instrument 828 IBMA 150 Inspirational Country Music Association 150 ION Audio 800 Jaén Guitars 1446 JAK Custom Guitars 1245 JamHub LLC 337 Jamie Gale Music 1711 Jean Larrivee Guitars USA Inc 1000 Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers 1225 Jet Fretz 1119 John Marshall Custom Guitars 522 Jon Cross Custom Drums 1716 Kala Brand Music Co. 926 KAM Instruments Corporation 1719 Kelly Concepts, LLC 1715 Keyboard 1228 Kinektron LLC 212 Knight String 237 König & Meyer GmbH 510 Korg USA, Inc. 906 Kyser Musical Products Inc. 1119 Lacuna Acoustic Art 244 Lakland Guitars, LLC 1513 Lanikai Ukulele 1301 Latch Lake Music 531 Lava Cable, LLC 1136 Levy’s Leathers Limited 1126 Little Kids Rock 150 Little Walter Tube Amps 1430 Long Hollow Leather 1537 Lou Capece Music Distributors 327 Luna Guitars 511 M Music & Musicians Magazine 240 Major Music Supply 1709 Mapex Drums 600 AUGUST 2012

Exhibitor Booth# Maple Leaf Strings 436 Marching.com 150 Marshall Electronics, Inc. 401 Meadowbrook Insurance Group 158 Mental Case Inc. 1327 Merano Musical Instruments 719 Mey America 603 mezzo-forte Stringed Instruments 827 Miami Audio Music Corp. 1411 Mighty Bright 224 Migsten Limited 504 Mix 1228 Modkitsdiy.com 1225 Mogami Cables 401 Moku Ukuleles 1704 Morgan Hill Music 1401 Mosrite Original 704 Music Dealers Resource Group (MDRG) 334 Music Distributors Association 150 Music Inc. 1226 Music Magazine Publishers 1318 Music Sales Corporation 1018 Musical Merchandise Review 1131 Musicvox, LLC 1248 Musiquip Inc. 428 Mutec, Inc. 543 MXL Microphones 401 My Life Designs, Inc. 229 NAMM Endorsed Business Providers 158 NAMM Foundation Pavilion 150 NAMM Membership 162 NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2013 Information 136 Nashville Music City Center 131 National Association of School Music Dealers 150 National Piano Foundation 150 NEMC 836

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Exhibitor Booth# NEMC 836 Neutrik 306 New Life Digital Media 422 NewBay Media LLC 1228 Nik Huber Guitars 1712 nu desine 208 Numark Industries 800 Odyssey Innovative Designs 518 Ohana Music, Inc 1505 OMG Music LLC 1502 OnBoard Research Corporation 1438 Option Knob, Inc. 1227 Osiamo LLC 332 P3 Amplifiers 1418 Paige Musical Products 1404 PartnerShip / NAMM Shipping Program 158 Peak Music Stands 729 Pelonis Sound & Acoustics 207 Penguin Group, USA 1318 Percussion Marketing Council 150 Percussive Arts Society 150 Perfect Seal Labratories, Inc. 211 Perri’s Leathers Ltd 1525 Peterson Signature Guitars, Inc. 1342 Pick Punch LLC 221 Pigtronix 1324 PJLA Music Sales & Marketing 330 Placid Audio 1248 Pladd Dot Music 1518 Planet Waves 1201 PocketStrings.com 264 POWER Wrist Builders 1717 Premier Guitar 922 Prentice Practice Pads 1716 PreSonus Audio Electronics 410 Prism Media Products 319 Pro Audio Review 1228 Pro Sound News 1228

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Exhibitor Booth# Pro Stage Gear 1617 Pro-Active Websites 320 Prolight & Sound NAMM Russia 2013 Information 136 ProMark 1201 PureSound 1201 Q Lighting 1635 Q-Mic LLC 223 Recording King 1408 Remo, Inc. 601 Renovo Amp Works 1703 Retail Print Music Dealers Association 150 Retail Up! 831 Retail Up! 831 Reunion Blues 1208 Reverend Guitars 1337 Revolver 1228 Rico Reeds 1201 Risson Tube Amplifiers 1425 Risson Tube Amplifiers 1425 Ritter Gig Bags 737 Roché-Thomas Corp. 1037 Rock House 1018 Rock On Audio 210 Roland Corporation U.S. 900 Rotosound 1502 Rowdy Pickers Musical Products 1405 Rupert Neve Designs 322 Rupert Neve Designs 322 S.I.T. Strings Co. 1209 Sabian Ltd 710 Saga Musical Instruments 1100 Samick Music Corp. 736 Samson Technologies Corp 806 Santo Angelo Cables 630 Scantic River Guitar Co. 1343 Schertler Pickups and Amps 737 Schneider Guitars 1409

Exhibitor Booth# Score Mktg. 1304 sE Electronics 322 sE Electronics 322 Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation 309 Seven Kings 1431 Shanghai Max Precision Instrument 729 Shoreview Distribution 1618 SHS International, Inc. 1336 Shubb Capos 1010 Sixstix Studios 500 SKB Corporation 907 Sleishman Drum Company 426 So Cal Drums 506 Sonic Clamp 1326 Sonic Clamp 1326 Sonic Distribution USA LLC 233, 256 Sonivox 800 Souldier 1706 Sound & Communications 1127 St. Blues Guitar Workshop 1638 St. Louis Music 536, 636 Stoned Picks 522 String Swing Inc 520 Strings by Aurora 1400 Studio-Blue 1319 Studio-Blue 1319 Takumi Ukulele Company 1308 Tape Op Magazine 206 TASCAM 1318 TASCAM 903 Taye Drums 607 Taylor Guitars 105 TC Electronic 312 TC Electronic 312 TEC Foundation for Excellence In Audio 166 Telefunken USA 213 TERI INC. 150 Testa Communications 1127

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Exhibitor Booth# The DJ Expo 1127 The Drumnetics Company, LLC 1718 The Gig Easy, LLC 321 The Loar 1408 The Music & Sound Retailer 1127 The Music Link 1408 The Music People! Inc. 1118 The RapcoHorizon Co 411 Things 4 Strings LLC 268 Thomastik-Infeld 510 Tianjin ACME Musical Instrument Import & Export Co., Ltd 239 TKL Products Corp. 1106 TMP Pro Distribution 1118 ToneRite 1508 Tosca Percussion Inc 328 Tosca Percussion Inc 328 Trem King LLC 250 Tri-Technical Systems, Inc. 1037 TROPHY Straps 1503 Tru Tuner 711 TSYS Merchant Solutions 158 Turner Up Studios 246 TV Jones Inc 911 Two Old Hippies 1210 U-BASS™ 926 U.S. Postal Service 1629 Ultimate Support Systems 1318 UM Distribution 331 University of Recording Arts and Music Inc. 721 UpBeat Daily 1226 US Music Corp 101 Utrera Custombass Guitars, C.A. 1501 V-Picks 1520 Valoy Guitars 1429 ValveTrain Amplification 1331 Ventura Guitars 1528 Veritas Instrument Rental 818 VFE Pedals 1425 VH1 Save The Music Foundation 150 VHT Amplification 1408 Vintage Guitar Inc 238 Virgin Musical Instrument Company LLC 526 Vision Musical Instruments LLC 437 Vnewsletter 1127 Voodoo Lab 1500 Voyage-Air Guitar, Inc. 1707 Voyage-Air Guitar, Inc. 1707 Walden Guitars 702 Wallaxe Guitar Hangers 1247 Wampler Pedals 1325 Warrior Guitar, LLC 749 Waterstone Musical Instruments 1248 Wave Distribution 207 Wavelength Audio, Ltd. 1409 WD Music Products 1420 Wechter Guitars 723 Welch Guitars 1524 WFD World Finals 130 WhiteLight Design 1437 Willis Music Company 1018 Xcel Drumsticks LLC 226 Yamaha Corporation of America 718 Yellow Jackets 1225 Yorkville Sound Inc. 300 Zaolla Silverline 530 Zerberus-Guitars 234 Zuercher Amplification LLC 542 ZVEX Effects 1424 AUGUST 2012

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Amplification

Forcing the Issue Newcomers Four Force Introduce a New Approach to Squeezing Tube Tone from a Solid-State Circuit

The struggle to find a solid-state amp that matches a tube amp has been raging from the day solid-state was invented – the technology was cheaper, lighter, and in many ways more versatile, which all seemed like advantages to the early adopters. It didn’t take long for amp designers to start scrambling to replicate the natural break-up and warm tones of classic tubes, though. The new California-based company, Four Force, recently unveiled what could be the next step in this quest: an ultracompact amp called the EM-1. It’s a sleek, 13-pound solution to a decades-old problem, and the company says it’s just getting started. MMR recently spoke with Sales and Marketing manager Justin Rankin and Gibbs Group (who are launching the company) owner Doug Gibbs from their office near Sacramento, California. The company has a solid word of mouth buzz, a healthy backorder, and worldwide dis-

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tribution in place – well on its way to a successful start. “The product has found a niche that to this point is underserved,” says Gibbs. “That’s a reasonably priced, highly reliable, durable, lightweight practice amp, if you will, that has a sound way beyond what it appears. And so we plan to capitalize on that market as well as developing a brand recognition and following.” The small EM-1 is initially the sole focus and identity of Four Force. It’s a 5-watt combo amp with a 35-watt 10” speaker and a 3-band EQ, overdrive,

and volume controls that can also power an extension cabinet for big-time volumes. The amps work on a circuit technology dubbed “Tube Illusion” that was developed by founder Jim McGillivary, an executive at a tech company. The group began showing off the amps at the 2012 Winter NAMM show and immediately started getting great response. “This is not the first attempt to make a solid state device that sounds like the big heavy tube amps,” says Gibbs. “But in the words of those who have tried it, it’s the closest thing yet to true tube amp performance.” “This is a very unique amp,” says Rankin, a guitarist himself. “I’ve never seen an amplifier that looks like this, that sounds as good, or is as lightweight. When you think of something that sounds good, you expect it to be heavy. This thing takes you buy surprise because you can pick it up with your pinky. It puts out a big sound.” Indeed, at the NAMM show, they took to wearing the amps around their neck to demonstrate how lightweight they were. Rankin says the weight never gets in the way of a need for volume. “I took it home and hooked it up to a Marshall 4x12 cabinet, which is a 100w cabinet, and it was shaking the walls. You’d be surprised with this little 5w amp pushing a 16 ohm AUGUST 2012

Justin Rankin and Jason Sannar inspect the dimensions of an amp’s grille.

cabinet. It will take you by surprise. The 10” speaker is great for practice, but you can turn that up. If you’re using it in more of a live band setting, you can hook it up to an extension cabinet – two 10s, two 12s, four 12s, even a full stack. It will push them.” “Plug it in blindfolded and start rocking out on the thing,” he says. It definitely distorts like a tube amp and has the characteristics of it. It’s a clean dirty sound – it’s not muddy, but it breaks up nice and smooth at a low volume. And as you crank the volume on the gain channel, it turns very raunchy, which is nice for a lot guitar players who are looking for that high gain with a sweetness to it.” Once he’d come up with the idea for the amp, McGillivary contacted Gibbs to help develop, patent, produce, and market the product, as well as work toward a long-term plan for the company, which includes a few new products already in the works to expand on the qualities of the EM-1, which is already taking off on its own with very little work done in the way of publicity. “We’re actually back-ordered on them right now,” says Gibbs. “We’re just trying to make sure we keep up with the demand at this point because it’s apparent that with no advertising and no outreach, people who played it still understood how well it works and it’s become pretty popular.” Now they’re working to get a plan in place in the midst of what’s turned out to be a lightning fast launch. “This literally went from napkin sketch to pilot run in six months,” he says. “We’ve got our distribution channels set up globAUGUST 2012

Testing settings on a new amp.

“ This is not the first attempt to make a solid state device that sounds like the big heavy tube amps. But in the words of those who have tried it, it’s the closest thing yet to a true tube amp performance.”

ally, we’ve got reps internationally, and we’ve got dealers set up. Everything is now in place to start the funnel and now the first production runs will be here very shortly. We want to be sure that as a long-term business, those retailers are happy with the service, they’re happy with the product, and once the general opinion is favorable for us and the amps, that will be the time that we’ll officially announce the other products, which are behind the scenes currently in development.” What’s in store isn’t official yet, but Rankin hinted that projects could include bass versions, added features like reverb, a partnership with Celestion speakers, and even an effect pedal line. It’s all planned to expand the brand name and create a long-term model that Gibbs is confident will grow into a solid company for the future. “So there will be a continuum of new products,” he says. Now, this is not going to change the face of the industry the way iPhone defined mobile devices. If for no other reason, we’re not buying Super Bowl Halftime ads. But this is a long-term business with a long-term equity profile.” For now, the spotlight is all on the new compaThe Four Force team: (L to R) Jason Sannar, Justin Rankin, Margie Kahn, Cyndi ny’s star – EM-1. Gibbs, Kenny Gibbs, Doug Gibbs, Tony Belmontas. MMR 77

What The

Pros Play: The Cult’s Billy Duffy by Christian Wissmuller

This is the first installment of a new column that will outline the instruments and gear of choice for notable musicians, across a wide spectrum of genres. The goal of ‘What the Pros Play’ is to offer retailers both greater insight into equipment they may (or may not) currently stock, as well as another tool that might convince that potential customer who’s “on the fence” about a specific purchase to open his or her wallet… One of the primary architects of postpunk hard rock in the 1980s, The Cult draws upon diverse influences to create a distinct and instantly recognizable sound. Through the band’s various stylistic phases – the psychedelic goth-stomp of Love, the AC/DC-ish bombast of Electric, Sonic Temple’s anthemic arena-rock, forays into industrial and metal realms on later albums – they’ve somehow always maintained that “Cult sound.” A big part of that sound is provided courtesy of the band’s co-founding guitarist Billy Duffy, whose knack for singlenote riffs that hook the listener and stick in the head for days have made him an icon and influence to a generation of players. If you’re a guitarist of a certain 78 MMR

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age, it’s a safe bet you know how to play (at least the main riffs of) “Love Removal Machine,” “Fire Woman,” or “She Sells Sanctuary” (which recently was given new life via a mash-up with Flo Rida’s hit, “Good Feelin” that appeared in a Budweiser Super Bowl spot). The Cult’s new disc, Choice of Weapon (Cooking Vinyl), finds the group at the top of their game with Duffy’s soaring lines setting the tone, throughout. Tracks such as “The Wolf,” “Honey from a Knife,” and lead single, “For the Animals” showcase the chiming, drone-y fretwork that first established him as one of hard rock’s most charismatic axemen. Billy recently sat down with MMR to discuss some of his go-to gear…

MMR: First off, I’ve got to fess up: I’m a big, big fan of The Cult and of your playing. You were a big influence when I started learning guitar, way back when. Billy Duffy: Thanks, man. That’s great to hear. Much better than the alternative – “I’ve always thought you guys sucked!” [laughs] MMR: Choice of Weapon is just a really strong effort from you guys. I’ve been enjoying it – and based on critical and fan feedback, I’m not alone. BD: Thank you. It’s been great. It seems like this is the album people have been wanting from us for a while. AUGUST 2012

MMR: Since we’re going to be focusing on gear with this Q&A, let’s start by talking guitars. Even though it’s hardly the only instrument you use – or even the guitar you use the most – you’re so identified with the Gretsch White Falcon. Why do you think that is? Billy Duffy: The Gretsch is kind of a “big white buffalo” [laughs] – it’s a mythical beast. When I was a kid, the White Falcon was this almost-otherworldly guitar to me. It’s flashy and showy in appearance, but by the same token I beat mine to death. I think part of the association is also just that it’s a less “common” guitar, so it sticks out for people. MMR: You’ve modded your Falcons a bit, though – most notably switching out the pickups, correct? BD: I changed the pickups initially in the ‘80s because the output was so feeble, so Seymour Duncan helped me – I’ve been working with him since 1986. I wanted to keep all of the high end “chime” of a Gretsch, but with the lower end chunk of a Les Paul. Seymour Duncan installed new pickups in my two ‘70s White Falcons and in a Country Club. That Country Club was a backup guitar, which I stripped and repainted, and I sort made my own “Black Falcon” before Gretsch thought of the idea. It doesn’t play as well as the White Falcon, but it looks wicked. That’s the guitar in the “Lil Devil” and “Love Removal Machine” videos. MMR: I’ve seen you guys perform a few times over the years and I’ve always been impressed with how you seem to have zero feedback issues with the Gretschs. BD: Well, with every semi-acoustic you have some feedback potential. I put some stuff – t-shirts and things – in the guitar, but not too much; you don’t want to affect the tone. You just have to watch it, because you’re right – there are those low-end notes that will send feedback through the roof if you’re not careful. My techs know how to work around it at this point, plus one key for me is I don’t run my backline super hot. Going back to the pickups issue, which Seymour Duncan helped me around – AUGUST 2012

wanting to have that Gretsch chime with some low-end power – nowadays, the TV Jones pickups you get through Gretsch do the same thing just fine.

MMR: Speaking of which: Is it true that there’s a Billy Duffy Signature Model Gretsch on the way? BD: We’re working on it. My original 1975 White Falcon that was on “She Sells Sanctuary” and Dreamtime has been gone over forensically [laughs] and there’s a prototype on its way. The construction of ‘70s Falcons was a little different than those currently being sold, so they’re trying to make it similar. It’s not going to be an exact replica, but it’s going to essentially be my guitar. It’ll be out in 2013. MMR: Am I completely off base, or was there talk of a Billy Duffy Signature Les Paul back in… 2008? BD: You’re right. There was supposed to be a signature Gibson Les Paul and we got as far as a prototype, but we could just never agree on the finish. MMR: What was the snag? BD: They wanted a black one like on the cover of Sonic Temple, but I usually use wood finish Les Pauls, like Mick Ronson’s and… after a while the project kind of slipped through the cracks. I still have a great relationship with Gibson and, as you alluded to, I really use Les Pauls as much as Gretschs.

MMR: A lot of the songs people assume feature you playing the Falcons are actually Les Paul tracks, if I understand correctly. BD: Absolutely. On the Electric album, for example, while I used Gretschs in the videos because that was already visually established as “my guitar,” I used Les Pauls for essentially the whole recording. That was when I used a rented Les Paul that was black with the finish taken off the front, like Ronson had done, which is why I did that later, myself. MMR: Very cool. Moving on to amplifiers: you use Marshall amps, which is pretty standard fare for hard rock guitarists, of course, but a big part of the “Billy Duffy sound” is the Roland amp – which you’re still using to this day. BD: The Roland JC-120 2x12 combo has always been a big part of my sound. If you check pictures from our earliest gigs, you’ll always see me playing the Gretsch with a JC-120 somewhere onstage, all the way through the mid-‘80s. I’d never just use the JC-120, though – I always used a splitter box and a valve amp, with the Roland left on the chorus setting. MMR: And you also favor another Roland brand – BOSS – when it comes to effects, right? BD: I use all BOSS delays and I use their flanger and the Super Overdrive,

Go-to Gear Guitars: Gretsch White Falcon (two 1970s, two contemporary); Gretsch Country Club; Gibson Les Paul (one black Custom, one white Custom, one black with paint stripped off the top – “Woody”); Gibson custom-made single cutaway Les Paul Jr.; Bill Nash custom-made black Esquire. Amplifiers: Matchless DC30 Combo (two); Roland JC120 Combo; Marshall 100-watt Master Lead. Effects: Dunlop Crybaby; Bradshaw Amp Switcher; Lovepedal Kalamazoo; MXR Phase 100; MXR Micro Amp; BOSS DD-3 Delay; BOSS BF-3 Flanger; BOSS DM-2 Vintage Delay; BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive; BOSS TU-2 Tuner; Ernie Ball Volume Pedal. Strings: Ernie Ball (studio: Regular Slinky .010-.046. live: Power Slinky .011-.048 tuned down a half-step). Accessories: Custom-made Whirlwind cables; Doug Dunham guitar straps; Dunlop Herco Flex 50 (custom-made “Mansfield City” powder blue).

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still, on occasion. It’s funny – a lot of the gear I still use was initially “inherited” when our original bass player, Jamie Stewart, joined the band. He had been a guitarist and when he moved on to the bass he sort of handed over his gear and said, “I guess I won’t be using these anymore…” That’s when I got the MXR Phase 100, which still gets use. I mix it up, in terms of effects, so that’s always evolving, but I do use BOSS quite a bit.

it was great, but they go for, like, $1,500 bucks on eBay. These things are stompboxes, right? I want to be able to take them on the road and have ‘em take a beating. I wear motorcycle boots onstage and I’m not prancing around delicately. I heard about this Lovepedal that goes for around $150 bucks and is supposedly fantastic, I tried it out, loved it, contacted Lovepedal’s founder, Sean Michael, who turned out to be a big fan of The Cult and… here we are.

MMR: Any other effects you’ve recently taken a liking to? Anything different or new used on the sessions for Choice of Weapon? BD: I’ll tell you – my new love is the Kalamazoo overdrive by Lovepedal. They’re great, great pedals and a great company. It’s essentially an [Ibanez] Tube Screamer, but you don’t lose the bottom end. I don’t particularly like fuzz or distortion; I only like overdrives. Bob Rock let me use a Centaur by Klon when we were recording Choice of Weapon and

MMR: Anything else unusual employed on the new album? BD: Let’s see… It’s always pretty much the same basic food group of gear for me. Chris Goss was involved in the recording – he actually did about half or 2/3 of it before Bob Rock came on board – and he has a few of those small Supro amps. I used those on a couple tracks, but mainly I used a Marshall, a Badcat, and the JC-120. MMR: Ok, last question: Is it true that you use Dunlop

Herco Flex 50 picks because that’s what Johnny Thunders played? BD: I’ve got a good story about that. Thunders gave me one of those picks, himself, back in ’77 or ’78 when he was playing Manchester University. He was at a payphone and he pulled one out of his pocket while he was on the call and handed it to me. I’ve never played anything else since. Another thing: I play with the pick “sideways,” compared to the traditional grip, and always have done. Not a lot of people know that.

MMR: I’m going to go home and try that. BD: Don’t go stealing my tricks! [laughs] MMR: I don’t think you have much to worry about. Billy, thanks very much for taking the time to talk gear with MMR. BD: My pleasure. See you on tour!

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Wayne Krantz, and many others. His distinctive sound and unique approach have set him apart from other players of his generation. Since arriving on the music scene in the late ’90s, Keith has topped several reader’s polls including #1 Pop, #1 Fusion and #1 All-Around in the 2009 Modern Drummer Readers’ Polls. The 13-city tour began in April in

Los Angeles, Calif. and finished May 3rd in Boston, Mass. As with other Zildjian clinic tours, a dealer in each city hosted a Zildjian Sales Event with special deals and pricing on Zildjian products specifically tailored to the clinic. In addition, Zildjian ran special promotions at the dealer locations as well as contests online www.zildjian.com. Galaxy Celebrates 35 Years Galaxy Audio is celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2012. Manufacturer of the Hot Spot, the original compact personal monitor, Galaxy Audio has been in business since 1977. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Galaxy Audio has expanded beyond the Hot Spot to include wireless personal monitors, wireless microphones and light weight headsets.

Continuing their family based business in their 35th year, Yule Jabara has been named as Galaxy Audio’s CEO. He steps into the role of Brock Jabara, his father, who invented the Hot Spot over 40 years ago and founded the company 5 years later. As the national sales manager for the last 12 years, he has expanded Galaxy Audio’s family of products and innovations, as well as bringing record breacking sales to the company. www.galaxyaudio.com SmithsonMartin Inc. Announces New Retail Pricing Structure SmithsonMartin Inc., the company that brought musicians and producers Emulator and which released the Kontrol Surface 1974 last December, announced significant price reductions to its entire product line. Effective immediately, retailers can now access the Emulator, Kontrol Surface 1974 and a range of accessories at AUGUST 2012

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tin has also become a vendor through www.XchangeMarket.com, a new service that allows retailers to sell software without carrying stock. www.SmithsonMartin.com Percussive Arts Society Announces Details for 36th Annual Show This year, PASIC takes over the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from October 31 through November 4, 2012 as over 6,000 members of the Percussive Arts Society from more than 30 countries meet for 130 clinics, concerts, master classes, contests, performances and meetings from educators, artists, industry leaders and enthusiasts in the field of percussion. Continuing in PASIC 2012 is the very popular International Drum and Percussion Expo, the world’s premier industry expo dedicated solely to percussion-related products. Percussive Arts Society recently announced the PASIC 2012 Saturday Evening concert with an exciting project between Steve Gadd and Cuban/NYC artist Pedrito Martinez. Gadd’s musical output includes memorable work through the years with Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Chick Corea and Eric Clapton among others. Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba and began his musical career at the age of 11, and has performed with such noted artists as Paquito D’Rivera, Steve Turre, Me’shell Ndege’Ocello, Eddie Palmieri, In addition to the Saturday Evening Concert, Steve Gadd, Pedrito, and Jhair Sala will present a clinic at PASIC on Friday, November 2. www.pas.org ADJ and American Audio Sponsor Top Toast Contest DJs will have a chance to show off their toast mastering skills in the American DJ and American Audio Top Toast Contest, now scheduled at the Las Vegas DJ Show September 10-12 at the LVH Hotel (formerly Las Vegas Hilton). Open to all visitors 18 years of age or

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Cort Guitars Signs African Phenom Omara “Bombino” Moctar Cort Guitars recently announced the endorsement of Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar. Described by the Chicago Reader as a definitive and timeless African guitarist, Bombino’s debut album, Agadez, was selected by National Public Radio (NPR) as one of their favorite albums of 2011 along the likes of Adele, Radiohead, James Blake and Wilco. Bombino plays the Cort G250, which features a rosewood fretboard and white pearloid pickguard, as well as a Wilkin-

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Vinnie Colaiuta Joins Paiste Paiste recently announced the endorsement of its instruments by Vinnie Colaiuta, the highly regarded Los Angeles based drummer whose collaborations with contemporary artists and extensive session work have manifested a stellar career rife with abundant awards and world-wide peer recognition. After an extensive period of researching and auditioning the company’s instruments, Colaiuta began officially playing Paiste on a recent tour with Sting, using a set of cymbals consisting mostly of Formula 602 models. In the near future, Colaiuta intends to use predominantly Signature Traditionals models on an upcoming tour with Herbie Hancock. Colaiuta says, “The 602s are all about sound. A pure sounding cymbal. Simple, yet just a purely great sounding cymbal. I like the fact that it merely said, ‘medium ride’.” www.paiste.com

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Peavey Loudspeaker Donation Provides Relief for Wounded and Recovering Soldiers Peavey® has donated loudspeaker enclosures to the Steven Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation for use by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, one of America’s largest and most renowned military medical centers. John Ponte, director of the Steven Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation, said Peavey’s donation allows them to help facilities like Walter Reed National Military Medical Center create events that provide relief for soldiers who are undergoing treatment, as well as for those who are in recovery. “Providing entertainment relief for our servicemen and women is a longstanding and noble American tradition, and we’re grateful to have the support of Peavey Electronics for these endeavors,” said Ponte. Walter Reed Army National Military Medical Center received the Peavey PR® 12 loudspeaker enclosures in time See us at NAMM Booth 1006 MMR 85

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and come in several qualities for violin, viola, cello and bass. The entry level Pernambuco bows have ebony frogs with a nickel silver mount. The master level Pernambuco bows have a full sterling silver mount and offer a wide variety of frog designs and materials. The master bows are further divided into three groups offering a fantastic selection of high quality bows for any budget. www.gatchellviolins.com Odyssey Cases Unveils Additional New Brand Odyssey Innovative Designs (Odyssey), a leading design and manufacturer of cases and accessories for the audio market, recently introduced an additional brand. Since the company’s inception in 1995, Odyssey has consistently incorporated the “Odyssey” word mark in

all versions of the brand logo over the years. Derived from the company’s legacy, the additional new brand logo utilizes a shortened word mark “ODY-USA,” emphasizing its American-based operation. The purpose of the company’s additional branding is to denote a new higher standard in quality and design, but more importantly, to protect the integrity of its products by differentiating itself from the numerous trademark infringers and counterfeiters. Odyssey says their success over the years has stimulated a number of Odyssey look-alike products, technology copycats, and even outright brand imitators.. As a result, a series of powerful and successful lawsuits enforcing Odyssey’s patents, trademarks, and related intellectual property rights ensued. Select products from Odyssey with the ODY-USA brand will be available beginning June 2012. www.odysseygear.com Full Compass Hosts ‘Music Biz’ Workshop for Young Musicians Full Compass Systems, one of the nation’s leading retailers of pro audio, pro video, AV, lighting and musical instruments, hosted a day-long workshop for aspiring musicians recently. “Making It in the Music Biz” was a special gatherAUGUST 2012

ing of music professionals who will share insights and advice on the practical and business aspects of performing music. The event was based on the popular Launchpad music program.

“Making It in the Music Biz” featured notable Yamaha recording artists and other music business professionals, including Full Compass staff. The program covered a variety of topics: guitar and drum clinics; how to avoid costly mistakes in the studio and tips for recording; ways to get your band noticed; stepping it up with social media and online resources; the process of song writing; making music that makes money; making the most of practicing, rehearsing and performing; and panel discussions on publishing, royalties, copyright, contracts, artist management and touring. www.LaunchpadWisconsin.org Juilliard and Yamaha Join Forces for Multimedia Performance The Juilliard School Music Technology Center, in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation of America, unveiled Beyond the Machine: 12.1 Synchroneity - A Festival of Electro-Acoustic and Intermedia Art this spring. The groundbreaking presentation, featuring Yamaha’s Disklavier® RemoteLive technology, linked three pianists on two continents and three time zones, via the Internet, in a single, remarkable, live musical performance.

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Metrons. In the spring of 1982, he joined the neo-progressive group Marillion, one of the most important and most influential groups of the neo-progressive genre. Trewavas is also a member of the progressive rock band Transatlantic, a “progressive rock supergroup” with Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, and Roine Stolt. Since the 1980s, Pete has been using a Warwick Thumb NT four string. www.warwick.de Ludwig Drums Welcomes Vinnie Colaiuta Ludwig Drum Company recently announces the addition of drumming legend Vinnie Colaiuta to its Family of Ludwig Drum and Atlas Hardware endorsers. Colaiuta will be taking his new

Pete Trewavas Joins Family of Warwick Endorsers. Renowned prog-rock bassist Pete Trewavas recently joined the stable of artists who endorse Warwick basses. Trewavas’s musical career started in the early 1980s as a member of the group The

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CHUCK LEVIN’S WASHINGTON MUSIC CENTER www.chucklevins.com BAND & ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENT SALES Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, located in Wheaton, MD is searching for an experienced & knowledgeable band and orchestral instrument sales professional. Join our team and become part of one of the largest and most successful music stores in the country. Qualified candidates must be highly motivated, energetic, and possess excellent people skills. Musicians with two years sales experience preferred. Compensation based on salary plus commission for unlimited earning potential. Excellent benefits including health, dental, life, and 401K. Email resume to employment@chucklevins.com or fax to 301-946-0487. EOE V/D/M/F

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PORCHBOARD BASS The UCL-S PorchBoard Bass offers analog, clean bass rhythm with the tap of a foot. Durable passive magnetic sensor system and 3-way frequency response switch eliminates low-end feedback and delay. Features both 1/4 inch and XLR outputs. No batteries, wall worts or external power supply required. Includes carry bag. $299.95. www.porchboard.com (608) 752-2229

Hunter Music Instrument Inc adds in an accordion line. From button accordion to Piano accordion, from Kid’s to adult, from entry level to professional, from solid color to combo, we have a wide selection for the accordion player.

718-706-0828 www.huntermusical.com

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Merchandise

Attn: PIANO DEALERS!

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Repair Tools

FAST TURN-AROUND ON STOCK REPAIRS NATIONWIDE NAPBIRT member, 29 Years Experience Contact: Dan Rieck, 801-733-4243 dan@utahwoodwindrepair.com AUGUST 2012

Repair Tools

Services

BOW REHAIRING Expert Bow Service

Order forms,Pricing and Shipping label at:

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and ship worldwide. ONLINE APPRAISAL SERVICE GRUHN GUITARS,

Sales Reps Wanted

400 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

(615) 256-2033

Orange USA is hiring experienced Sales Reps. Please send resume to eric.sands@orangeusa.com

fax (615) 255-2021

www.guitars.com

Wanted USED TUBAS ANY CONDITION-CASH PAID

Music Industry In-house Sales (Staten Island)

Sales Reps Wanted

DiMarzio Inc., manufacturer of pickups for guitar and bass, cables, straps and guitar accessories, is seeking an in-house salesperson for a full time position based at our Staten Island office Monday-Friday 9 to 5. The position primarily consists of sales to our US dealer network as well as establishing and maintaining regular phone and email contact with the goal of maximizing sales, designing and implementing sales promotions, introducing new products and monitoring dealer performance. A strong candidate for this position would be a guitarist/bassist who has experience with the DiMarzio line and who has worked in a sales capacity in the music industry. Immediate opening. Please send resume and cover letter to dmipinc@gmail.com. Hiring Organization: DiMarzio Inc.

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Vintage Instruments

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For Classified Sales Call Steven 800-964-5150 ext. 34

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Ad Index COMPANY NAME

E-MAIL/WEB ADDRESS

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A A.I.M. Gifts/Albert Elovitz In Al Cass Allparts Music Corp Amati’s Fine Instruments AMV Sales & Consultation LLC Asterope Aurora Strings

www.aimgifts.com www.allparts.com www.Amatis.us www.amvsales.com www.asterope.com www.stringsbyaurora.com

36 88 86 42 68 54 83

www.jjbabbitt.com www.badcatamps.com www.bigbangdist.com www.jpstrings.com

49 48 80 85

www.cadaudio.com www.casio.com www.cedist.com www.collingsguitars.com www.connollymusic.com www.cooperstand.com www.ricoreeds.com www.davapicks.com

16 15 46 66 40 80 55 84

B J.J. Babbitt Co. Inc. Bad Cat Amplifier Co., Inc. Big Bang Distribution Breezy Ridge Instruments Ltd.

E EMD Music Inc. Epilog Laser

www.staggmusic.com; www.endmusic.com www.epiloglaser.com

31 24

www.floydrose.com www.fourforce.us

38 71

www.moondogmfg.com www.galaxyaudio.com www.gatchellvioilins.com www.georgels.com www.graphtech.com www.grotro.com

57 67 65 60 52 47

www.halleonard.com www.huntermusical.com www.hymnalplus.com

17 44 51

www.kalabrand.com www.kysermusical.com

51 53

www.lavacable.com www.levysleathers.com www.loucapece.com

75 41 52

www.mmwholesale.com www.melbay.com www.metromusic.com

64 7 61

F Floyd Rose Marketing Four Force Amplifiers

G Gable Piano Service Galaxy Audio Gatchell Violins Company, Inc. George L’s Graph Tech Guitar Labs Grover Musical Products

H Hal Leonard Corp. Hunter Music Instrument Inc. Hymn Technology Ltd

K Kala Brand Music Co. Kyser Musical Products Inc.

L Lava Cable Levy’s Leathers Ltd. Lou Capace Musicng

M M&M Merchandisers Inc. Mel Bay Publications Inc. Metropolitan Music Co.

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Mey America Morgan Hill Music Music & Arts Center Musical Distributor’s Group Mutec Mutes

www.meyamerica.com www.morganhillmusic.com www.musicarts.com www.musicaldistributors.com www.harmonymutecompany.com

89 46 63 cov 2 69

www.namm.com www.newsensor.com www.thinkNS.com

20-21 37 62

N NAMM New Sensor Corp. NS Design

O Odyssey Innovative Designs Optek Music Systems

www.odysseygear.com www.fretlight.com

39 43

www.peakmusicstands.com www.pickpunch.com

67 74

www,railhammer.com www.remo.com www.retailup.com

57 45 33

www.sabian.com www.sagamusic.com www.sagamusic.com www.sagamusic.com www.saintblues.com www.samsontech.com www.shoreviewdistribution.com www.shsint.net www.shubb.com www.skbcases.com www.stetsbar.com www.stringswing.com www.supernaturalcymbals.com

13 34 50 11 54 3 73 14 87 35 89 5 18

www.tslight.com www.tkl.com tonekingcorp@mindspring.com

70 1 70

C/D CAD Audio Casio America, Inc CE Distribution Collings Guitars Connolly & Co. Cooperstand D’Addario Dava Picks

COMPANY NAME

Peak Music Stands Pick Punch

R Railhammer Pickups Remo Inc. Retail Up

S Sabian Ltd. Saga Musical Instruments Saga Musical Instruments Saga Musical Instruments Saint Blues Guitar Workshop Samson Technologies Corp. Shoreview Distribution SHS International Shubb Capos SKB Corp. Stets Metal Arts Inc String Swing Mfg. Inc. Supernatural Percussion Inc

T Times Square Lighting TKL Products Corp. Tone King Corp.

U/V Universal Melody Services LLC Vic Firth Company Visual Sound

www.universalmelody.com www.vicfirth.com www.visualsound.net

47 58, 59 cov 4

W W.D. Music Products Inc. Wittner GmbH & Co. KG

www.wdmusic.com www.wdbiz.com www.wittner-gmbh.de

25 30

www.yamaha.com www.yamaha.com www.yorkville.com

55 19 9

Y Yamaha Corp. of America Yamaha Corp. of America Yorkville Sound Inc.

AUGUST 2012

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