SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (JANUARY 8, 2019) — Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC) announced on January 8 the acquisition of the Bigsby® brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. The Gretsch family and FMIC have a longstanding...
Read moreThat special music industry gathering time of the year is almost upon us! NAMM is just around the corner opening on Thursday January 24 and running through Sunday the 27th. Returning to the ample Anaheim...
Read moreDecember 12th 2018 marks what would be the 119th birthday of Paul Adelbert Bigsby. When it comes to guitar history, names like Leo Fender, Adolph Rickenbacker, and Les Paul may be more widely known, but...
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After decades of calling the Arlington Convention Center home, the newly named Amigo International settled into its new home at the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall. The gigantic venue was a great platform for Read more…
So much has been written about Bill Frisell, his mastery of the guitar, and his ability to compliment any piece of music with his unique musical voice. It is with all of this in mind Read more…
It seems as though Summer NAMM wouldn’t be complete without some sweltering heat interspersed with torrential downpours; 2018 was no exception! Folks kept their spirits high and made the annual event held at the Music Read more…
June 7, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Paul Bigsby. Although Paul has been gone these past 50 years, his legacy lives on through his innovative ideas and designs, many that have Read more…
Summer seems to be in full bloom these days which has us thinking about one thing…Summer NAMM! This annual gathering returns again to the breathtaking Music City Center in downtown Nashville. One can always look Read more…
Whew! What a weekend! The 2018 Dallas International Guitar Festival kept with tradition in that land where things are known to be large—this event was HUGE! Hundreds of exhibits, dozens of live performances, and more Read more…
Plan to be at the City Winery in Nashville on Wednesday April 18, 2018 as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the great Merle Travis! Paying tribute to the legend will be Tommy Emmanuel Read more…