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Prole American Music Dealer Q Holding Steady at 8,000 Outlets Q Dealer Count Continues Decade-long Pattern of Gains and Losses In Alternating Years…

Holze Music Closes Doors New Products At NAMM

Contents Cover design: Laurie Chesna

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Profile of the American Music Dealer MMR’s 17th annual census of the music retail industry indicates some modest gains despite a challenging economic landscape.

Fresh Faces We check in with five M.I. outlets that opened within the past five years.

B&O Profile: U.S. Band MMR chats with Mark Ragin, president and CEO of St. Louisbased wholesaler, U.S. Band.

Report: IMRA and MSO Merger A brief overview of the recent formation of the IMRA/MSO Coalition, currently made up of 250 independent communitybased music retailers.

Summer Buyer’s Guide Part II of our midsummer guide to new products being introduced at Summer NAMM, MIAC/PAL, and elsewhere.

NAMM Summer Session Exhibitor Listing

17th Annual Wholesaler Guide

Departments 4 6 22 117 129 136

Editorial Upfront Letters Supplier Scene Classifieds Advertisers’ Index

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 ©2008 by Symphony Publishing, LLC, all rights reserved. Printed in USA.

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Editorial

Volume 167, Number 7, July 2008 PUBLISHER Sidney L. Davis sdavis@symphonypublishing.com EDITOR Christian Wissmuller cwissmuller@symphonypublishing.com

Do Numbers Count?

funny thing happened as we prepared to send this issue off to our printer’s cyberspace. The modest net increase of 23 new store fronts as reported in the 17th Annual Profi le of the American Music Dealer (page 28) was literally halved with the closing of the ten-unit Texas based Holze Music. The venerable chain had been in operation since 1937 and within the past four years had more than doubled its size from four stores in 2003, most likely in response to the previous demise of the 63-unit Texas based Brook Mays. As noted in this year’s Profile, the past decade has seen a continued pattern of gains and losses in alternating years. Does store count really matter? A few years back, we were questioned as to how dealerships could fade from the scene while overall industry sales have increased. The obvious answer was the emergence of the big box stores, the proliferation of Internet sales, and to some degree higher retail price points. Less obvious is that a small number of what might be loosely categorized as “independents,” such as Victors House of Music and Washington Music, register more volume in their home base than all but the very largest music chains. Store count, by itself, is not an indication of the health of any industry. Indeed most retail spectrums, ranging from sporting goods and hardware to toys and books, have had marked decreases in the specialty arena, however

MANAGING EDITOR Kevin M. Mitchell kmitchell@symphonypublishing.com

their presence has been enhanced by the Staples and Home Depots of present day. As we have painfully learned (can you say, “MARS?”), the music products industry does not lend itself to a cookie cutter approach. We are, in a very real sense, a “mom and pop” operation – a throwback to a bygone era known as the “family business.” While the industry has its ten-pound gorillas on both sides of the aisle (i.e. Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Yamaha, and Roland, to cite but a few…), the main supplier core is a roster of small and medium sized manufacturers and wholesalers who rely on the Johnson family in Dracut, Mass. or Bob Kovner’s Central Music in Brockton, Mass. (a small plug for the home state contingent) to buy and sell their wares. In keeping with this theme, while we note the untimely closing of Holze Music, we also devote a section of our Profi le report to some new store operations and how they have progressed since their retail debut. And, finally, if you are thinking of entering the retail arena have we got an opportunity for you. Victor Tibaldeo is selling his Miami keyboard store (not to be confused with the previous mentioned Victor’s House of Music) after 60 years in business and, as he points out, (see adv page 66): “The store put my children through Yale and is available along with my mansion on Biscayne Bay with dock and boats…” Who says numbers don’t count?

“We are, in a very real sense, a ‘mom and pop’ operation – a throwback to a bygone era known as the ‘family business.’”

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Upfront Ten-Store Holze Music Closes The Waco-Tribune has reported that Holze Music Co., a longtime fi xture in the Texas market, is officially out of business. Owner Rob Gibson, who had acquired the company in 1991, released a statement saying that the 71-year-old company has ceased all business operations at its 10 stores statewide. In April, the Texas state comptroller’s office revoked the company’s sales tax permits because Holze owed nearly $200,000 in sales tax payments. Gibson was able to make good on that debt, but it turns out the operation had been in general financial trouble for nearly a year. He

said he pursued bank and venture capital firms but to no avail. Conn-Selmer had recently taken back nearly $600,000 worth of rental contracts. Customers with instruments that were being repaired are left with little recourse. Gibson is advising them to contact the landlord or property owner of each store, as lawyer Larry Kelly says in a released statement: “We have no money, no employees, and no locations. This necessarily means we have no phone number that can be answered and no access to Holze Music Co. computers or records. Thus, referring people to us… is less than useful.”

Kelly also says that customers who no longer want their instruments and do not want to continue making payments could make arrangements with their bank or credit card company to stop the payments. They then could wait for creditors to contact them about the instruments. Rob Gibson had been with the company for 31 years. He was a band director in the Waco schools for several years before joining Holze Music as manager of the band and orchestra department. He previously served on the board of NAMM. Holze Music company started as a small repair shop in 1937 by Lewis Holze.

Hal Leonard Acquisition of De Haske Completed The world’s largest music print publisher, Hal Leonard Corporation has acquired a majority equity position in Holland-based De Haske, Europe’s leading print publisher of instrumental music. Hal Leonard president Larry Morton and De Haske co-directors Jan de Haan and Garmt Van der Veen announced at this year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse that they had reached an agreement in principle, and the deal was finalized on May 29th. Terms were not disclosed. An accomplished composer and a conductor of concert bands and brass bands, Jan de Haan started De Haske in 1983 in Oudehaske, Holland, selling solely his own compositions. He subsequently added works by many successful young composers, including his brother Jacob de Haan and Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost. After a short time, the publishing house outgrew its original facility and moved into a larger space in Heerenveen, in the north of Holland. De Haske quickly made a name for itself in many countries around the world. In 1989, the company opened its first international branch in Switzerland, followed in rapid succession by offices in Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. De Haske was co-owned by De Haan and Van der Veen. De Haan has sold his 6 MMR

shares in the company, but remains a creative adviser and exclusive composer, working in a consultancy capacity. Van der Veen has retained a minority equity position in De Haske. He has become managing director, overseeing De Haske’s operations. Hal Leonard senior vice president Herman Knoll has moved to Holland to work closely with Van der Veen during the ownership transition. Hal Leonard and De Haske have enjoyed a successful history of working together since the spring of 1999. Hal Leonard has exclusively distributed in North America, Australia and other international territories publications from De Haske and its high-profile imprints: Curnow Music Press, Fentone Music and Anglo Music, as well as their recently acquired Dowani publications for classical musicians. De Haske has distributed in Europe certain segments of Hal Leonard ’s educational music catalog, particularly concert band and wind ensemble arrangements. De Haske has also translated flagship Hal Leonard methods – Essential Elements, the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library and FastTrack, to name but a few – into various European languages for sale abroad. The De Haske catalog boasts more than 10,000 publications including its various

imprints. In addition to one of the most robust band catalogs in the world, the company’s bestsellers include play-alongs, hymns, carols and classical publications for a wide variety of instruments.

Loud Technologies Reports More Losses For a fourth quarter in a row, Loud Technologies announced more losses. In the quarter ending in March, the company lost $2.5 million on sales of $15.8 million. This comes on the heel of losses reported on the previous three quarters, making for a total of over $8 million lost by the Seattlebased company in the last 12 months. Loud’s family of brands include Mackie, Ampeg, Tapco, EAW, Alvarez, St. Louis Music, Martin Audio, and Knitting. The company continues to consolidate. Earlier this year they all but shut down the St. Louis Music operation in St. Louis, using it primarily as a warehouse and keeping only 40 employees, down from a high of over 300 employees prior to Loud buying it in 2005. JULY 2008

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Upfront Yamaha Wins China Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Beijing’s People’s Court has ruled in Yamaha’s favor on an intellectual property lawsuit, finding fault with three Chinese manufacturers of electronic musical instruments who were infringing on “Style Data” found in many of Yamaha’s keyboards, such as the PSR-640. (Style Data was defi ned as Yamaha’s automatic accompaniment function technology.) Yamaha brought a lawsuit against Deli Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and two other manufacturers in November

2006. In December 2007, the court, after proceeding with a portion of its deliberations on evidence, issued a judgment recognizing Yamaha’s claims as justifiable. The defendants then began appeal procedures. Following deliberations on further evidence other than that already examined, the court issued a settlement proposal to Yamaha and the defendants, in consideration of its previously issued judgment, and a settlement favorable for Yamaha was reached last month.

The court’s judgment was the fi rst in the world to recognize that “Style Data is intellectual property that is subject to protection under copyright laws” and that “unauthorized copying of such Style Data is an infringement of copyrights.” Yamaha believes this judgment is an epoch-making legal development and holds the content of the settlement arbitrated by the court in high regard since it recognizes virtually all of Yamaha’s assertions.

Out of Business: Hammell Music, New England Piano After 60 years of business, Detroit’s Hammell Music closed its doors and started a public liquidation sale on May 4. It was a longtime Steinway Dealer and Michigan’s largest piano dealership. In addition to selling the Steinway family of pianos (Steinway, Boston,

and Essex), the store also sold Kohler & Campbell, Knabe, Pianodisc, and Roland instruments. The 30,000-square-foot facility typically had over 400 pianos on display. President Tim Hoy was not filing for bankruptcy and was reported to simply be going into semi-retirement.

In unrelated news, New England Piano, founded by Dan Galipeau, is also shuttering its doors this week. Galipeau had 25 years of experience when he opened the retail outlet in Framington, Mass in 1995. New England Piano had carried Kawai, Baldwin, Hardman Peck, and Pearl River lines.

later named editor of Symphony’s music education titles. He was the founding editor of JAZZed, which was selected by the National Library Journal as one of the best new trade publications of 2006. Christian is a graduate of Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in English and holds a BM in Music Production & Engineering from Berklee College of Music. He performs in three bands and did copywriting for, and performed on songs that appeared Christian Wissmuller in, the first two Guitar Hero games, as well as performing on one track in the Rock Band video game. Associate editor Kevin Mitchell will assume additional responsibilities as man-

aging editor for MMR. He joined Symphony Publishing in March 2007 after several years of freelance assignments. Kevin is a graduate of the University of MissouriKansas City with a degree in Music Composition and a minor in Journalism. He formerly worked for Alfred Publishing as their marketing and public relations director. Mitchell is the author of eleven books, including the Songwriter’s Rhyming Dictionary and the UltiKevin Mitchell mate Musician’s Joke Book. He is also a working musician fronting a jazz quartet and teaches piano and guitar. He will continue to work from his home office in St. Louis.

MMR Promotes Three Rick Kessel, a 25-year veteran with MMR has been named associate publisher. He will also retain his position as publisher of Symphony Publishing LLC’s music education titles, School Band and Orchestra, Choral Director, and JAZZed. Rick received a bachelor’s degree in Music and Audio Technology from Indiana University and an MBA from Clark University, Worcester, Mass. An avid musician, he is the principal clarinetist with Rick Kessel Symphony ProMusica. Christian Wissmuller has been named editor of MMR. Christian joined the company in 2002 as an associate editor and was 8 MMR

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Upfront Jordan Kitt’s Music Acquires Steinway of Chicago Jordan Kitt’s Music has acquired all interest in Steinway of Chicago from Schmitt Music of Minneapolis. The nation’s largest piano retailer is now the exclusive authorized representative of new and used Steinway pianos in the Chicago area.

Fender Acquires Groove Tubes Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced that it has acquired certain assets of Groove Tubes LLC. Among other assets, FMIC purchased the Groove Tubes brand. Groove Tubes company founder Aspen Pittman will continue in a consulting role. Groove Tubes was founded in 1979 and is a long-time leader in the development of high quality amplifier tubes. The business has also grown to include development and production of microphones, accessories and other electronics. “We are pleased to announce that Groove Tubes has joined the FMIC family of brands,” says Bill Mendello, chairman and CEO of FMIC. “Under Aspen Pittman’s leadership, Groove Tubes has grown from a small business to an important, internationally respected company and we look forward to fostering even more success together.” “After 30 years building Groove Tube products for the best players in the world, I am thrilled to join Fender, the most respected player in our industry,” comments Aspen Pittman. “I knew Leo personally and he inspired me as a great inventor and changed my life. I also knew and deeply respected Bill Schultz as the great leader who revitalized Fender. Now, I am both blessed and humbled by the invitation to join this incredible team where my life’s work has been secured under the most favorable circumstances I could have ever imagined, like a dream come true.” For more information on FMIC brands and products, visit www.fender.com and www.kamanmusic.com. 10 MMR

The current store is located in Downers Grove, Ill., and plans for a second location will be announced next month. Jordan Kitt’s chairman and CEO, Richard Grant, says, “We are very excited about both representing Steinway & Sons in metropolitan Chicago, and offering area piano consumers the same award winning customer service that we’ve provided to over a quarter million families since our own founding in 1912. The Chicago market has tremendous growth potential.”

Other piano lines to be offered include Family of Steinway brands Boston and Essex, Roland digital pianos, and Cristofori. The store will also house Keyboard Learning Centers. Piano rentals, tunings, moving, and general maintenance will also now be available. Headquartered in metropolitan Washington, D.C., Jordan Kitt’s Music represents Steinway & Sons pianos at each of its other nine locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and South.

Conn-Selmer to Close Elkhorn Facility Conn-Selmer, Inc., a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc., recently announced that it will be closing its brass manufacturing operations in Elkhorn, Wis. The production at the 58,000-squarefoot plant will be transferred to the Company’s facilities in Eastlake, Ohio. John Stoner, president of Conn-Selmer, comments, “Our Eastlake facility is well-known for its production of French horns and other brass instruments under the C.G. Conn and King brand names. The addition of the Holton product to Eastlake production takes advantage of the expert craftsmanship already estab-

lished there. We have sufficient inventory to meet customer needs during the transition of production, which we expect to be completed over the next two months.” The Elkhorn plant closure will impact approximately 70 active employees. Over the second and third quarters of 2008, the company expects to incur charges of $1.3 to $1.7 million in connection with the plant closure. In addition, gross margins in 2008 are expected to be negatively impacted by an additional $0.5 to $0.7 million as production is transitioned from Elkhorn to the Eastlake facility.

NAMM Declares “Wanna Play?” Week a Hit NAMM introduced Wanna Play? Music Week from May 5 - 9, an initiative designed to attract media attention and promote recreational music making to the general public. In addition to spreading the word on the CBS Morning Show the week before, NAMM president/CEO Joe Lamond embarked on a satellite media tour of 15 news markets with Scott “Piano Guy” Houston. Wanna Play? Music Week was also promoted widely on radio and Internet news channels. Lamond’s interviews highlighted the fun of making music as a hobby, as well as scientific research validating its benefits for people of all ages.

“Although we’re still compiling the national and regional media results, it seems that our first Wanna Play? Music Week was successful,” says Scott Robertson, NAMM’s director of marketing and communications. “By dedicating a week to music making, we tried to give many non-musicians some new reasons to think about playing and made the local community music store the focal point for where it all happens. As always, we’re very interested in feedback from our members about the campaign and how we can constantly improve it to better serve their needs.” JULY 2008

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Upfront Musicorp to Distribute Sonor Musicorp and Hohner Inc. announced the addition of Sonor drums to Musicorp’s distribution line. The new Sonor products will include the Force 507 series and Force 1007 series of drum kits and will be immediately stocked in Musicorp’s Louisville, Ky., central shipping facility. “Musicorp was a logical partner when we were looking for distribution,” says Scott Emmerman, Hohner’s director of market-

ing and sales. “Their breadth of products and dealer reach is unmatched in the industry.” Kimberly Hawthorne, Musicorp product manager says, “We’re excited about the addition of a legendary brand like Sonor. The addition of Sonor will add choices and round out our booming percussion division.”

Top Communities for Music Education Named The NAMM Foundation announced the results of the ninth annual “Best Communities for Music Education” survey, which includes 110 school districts across the U.S. The designated programs exemplify community commitment to include music edu-

cation as part of a quality education for all children. The NAMM Foundation and its music education advocacy efforts work to ensure that all children have access to quality music education programs that encourage lifelong participation in music making.

This year’s roster of musical schools represents 29 states with New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia representing the most districts. For a list of the top 110, go to www.namm.org/press-room.

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Upfront Detroit Debuts Robot Conductor Everyone has their favorite conductor jokes, but it’s not sure how they will apply to ASIMO, the 4’ 3” childlike robot made by Honda who took the baton in front of the Detroit Symphony in late May. He/she/it delighted a crowd of 250 schoolchildren. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) conducted the orchestra

New Music Program Launched in Hospital Advocates of the healing power of music will certainly applaud this: The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center has turned its seventh floor into an experimental music school as the hospital’s youngest patients have been given the opportunity to make music. In a closely watched new program, UCSF recently hired Gabe Turow as its musician in residence and is teaching young patients to play musical instruments. “There’s 100 good reasons you’d want to have music or other kinds of art in this environment, [including] because it’s otherwise so sensory deprived,” Turow told the local ABC news affi liate KGO-TV. The mother of one 10-year-old, whose daughter has for more than a month been battling a malformation in her brain, told the reporter that while the music class only fills a couple of hours in her week, the difference is huge. Turow has been researching the impact of music on the brain at Stanford, and believes in the healing power music can offer. UCSF was able to hire the musician in residence because of a grant from the group Rock Against Cancer. But the grant will only cover the cost of having him on staff through the end of the year. Hospital administrators are looking for donors who can help them keep this program going. Source: KGO-TV 14 MMR

in “The Impossible Dream” from the musical Man of La Mancha, gesturing with one or both hands and nodding its head in the direction of certain sections. One of the musicians following the metal maestro was guest cellist YoYo Ma. Honda Motor Co., which has been developing humanoid robots since the mid-1980s, brought ASIMO and Ma to Detroit as part of its recent $1 million donation to the symphony for mu-

sic education efforts. The donation will pay for introductory music training and outreach in schools and will help young musicians get access to instruments and private lessons. Leonard Slatkin, the Detroit Symphony’s music director, says ASIMO can serve as a kind of mascot for the city’s efforts, since it relates well to younger people. But he joked to the students that he’s not concerned about losing his job to a robot. Source: Associated Press

Fender University Founded Fender is launching Fender University, an exclusive new music education program for guitar enthusiasts worldwide. The inaugural session will take place Aug. 21 - 24, 2008 and will offer exclusive, behindthe-scenes access to the company’s manufacturing headquarters and world renowned Fender Custom Shop in Corona, Calif. The curriculum will

also include a series of music workshops, hands-on education experiences, performance opportunities, special guest appearances and insight on everything musicians need to know about Fender. Enrollment into the inaugural session is limited to 35 guitar and bass players worldwide and is open to players of all skill levels and musical styles over the age of 21. Registration information is available exclusively through the specialty Web site at www.fender.com/university.

C.G. Conn Website Now Live On The Internet Conn-Selmer has launched a new Web site for C.G. Conn horns, www.cgconnhorns. com. “The C.G. Conn family of horns are known for their tremendous response, excellent projection, and unique sound qualities,” says Mike Kamphuis, director of marketing for French horns. “With this new website, we are also looking for a tremendous response, as well as an excellent way to project what’s new with C.G. Conn horns.” The new website will be the clearing house for all information regarding the complete line of C.G. Conn horns,

including the introduction new instruments as the website announces will happen this summer. The site also includes links to other resources such as an artist list, accessories available through ConnSelmer, a complete list of Conn horns, press releases, a dealer locator, and additional resources for educators. Using Twitter, a free service that allows people to stay in contact with each other via the web, phone or IM, interested individuals can receive “connproshop” updates on a regular basis. www.conn-selmer.com JULY 2008

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During Summer NAMM in Nashville, Samick will be hosting a special event at B.B. King’s Club, which is located within walking distance from the convention, on Thursday evening, at 7 p.m. Samick will be opening the doors to all independent dealers to come partake in food, music making, and more. The event will feature a special event by guitarist Ladd Smith, winner of Guitar Player magazine’s “Guitar Hero 20007” honor. Also part of the event will be members of the MSO/IMRA Independent Music Retailers Coalition. They will be there to answer any questions about their new Independent Dealer Trade Organization, and the merger of the two groups.

NAMM/SBO Awards Essay Winners Announced NAMM has once again co-sponsored the School Band & Orchestra Magazine Essay Contest, alongside Alfred Publishing, SupportMusic.com, Hershey Fund Raising, Yamaha Corporation of American, and Avedis Zildjian Co. In 250 words or less, entrants from grades four through 12 were given the chance to explain how their school’s music program has added to the quality of life in their community. The School Band & Orchestra Editorial Board judged the essays. They selected 10 winners from thousands of entries. The

ten student winners received $1,000 each, and their local NAMM music store, which presented them the check, received a $1,000 worth of musical instrument supplies. Some of the dealers involve include Musician’s Supply, Lexington S.C.; Groth Music, Minneapolis, Minn.; Music & Arts, Charlton, S.C.; Don Wilson Music, Louisville, Ky.; and Ken Stanton Music, Lincoln, Neb.; among others. For a complete list of the winners and to read the winning essays, go to www.sbomagazine.com

Nancy Groth-Kersten of Groth Music Co., Bloomington, Minn. with winner Isaac Zuckerman and his music teacher, Scott Carter.

Bill Bucher, principal (Lux Middle School), Tim Pratt, president, Dietze Music, Lincoln, Neb. Darcie Olsen, Band Instrument Dept. Mgr, Dietze Music Alan Hux, Scholarship winner, Del Whitman, Orchestra Director (Lux Middle School), Bill Roehrs, String Specialist (Lux Middle School)

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Kimberly Handman of South High School, Minneapolis and scholarship winner Benjamin Lei.

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NAMM Concludes Four-City Town Hall Tour 103 Members At Boston Event NAMM concluded its four-city Town Hall tour on May 21 in Natick, Mass. with a gathering of 103 dealers, suppliers and sales reps in attendance. According to Scott Robertson, NAMM director of Marketing and Communications this

was the largest audience for the open forum event which has traveled to nine cities in the past two years. Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO emceed the meetings which were aimed at communicating NAMM’s mission to music product dealers, along with opening a two-way dialogue on industry concerns and a discussion on how the trade association can better serve its membership. He pointed out during the past year NAMM had reinvested $11.5 million in a host of sponsorships ranging from a float in the Rose Bowl New Years’ Day parade (viewed by millions) to university research projects on how music affects the learning process. NAMM staffer Morgan Ringwald made a brief presentation on the organization’s Market DevelJoe Cardinale, Cardinale Sales with NAMM past president Jack Coffey and Bob opment and out reach proKovner, Central Music, Brockton, Mass. 18 MMR

NAMM president Joe Lamond, addresses the Boston meeting that included dealers from the six state New England region.

grams and Sarah Jordan outlined their involvement with music education programs and legislative bodies. During an extended open discussion attendees voiced their opinions, pro and con on opening a day during the industry’s winter Anaheim show to the public; the need to further control non industry people at the event and the possibility of extending the show hours. Several dealers noted that the NAMM University sessions have increased in importance and CEO Joe Lamond noted that in September many sessions will be available online for NAMM members. JULY 2008

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I read with interest the articles in the May issue of MMR concerning health care and health insurance. We continue to bemoan the increases in premiums and reduction in services of the policies we provide for the people in our firms. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done given the current mindset prevalent in both our nation’s capital and the various state seats of government. The politicians for the most part must tread softly as the health care lobby (insurance companies) are a huge source of funding for the re-election coffers for representatives on both sides of the aisle. It seems that yearly there are new tweaks that are supposed to ease the pain of the cost of covering our valuable employees. All that is accomplished is the creating of more jobs for bureaucrats to tell us what to do while they enjoy the cradle to grave coverage given only to Federal employees. Case in point: Health Savings Accounts. Our firm became very excited about the ability for employees to contribute tax free to an account to be used for any legitimate health expense; coupled with the ability to roll the amounts over each year tax free, and to eventually use these tax-free funds for health care expenses in retirement. Unfortunately, the devil is in the details. High Deductible Health Plans look enticing on the surface. However, it quickly becomes apparent that while the high deductible burden for an individual may be affordable, the family deductible (double or more) must be met before dollar one can be expended from the HSA. This becomes a deal breaker for most hourly employees. Keep in mind deductibles on most plans currently assign deductibles first to individuals with benefits paid when that individual’s deductible is met, not when the family’s de22 MMR

ductible is met. $3,000 is a big chunk for a person earning $12-$15 per hour before receiving benefits, not to mention the employee’s portion of the premium cost. For a small business, self-insurance may seem to be the answer. Sadly, one terminal illness can break the bank as our firm has found out. Even fully funded plans are terribly unfair to any firm with fewer than 1,000 participants. Experience rating plans result in huge penalties for a small business if a catastrophic illness afflicts an employee or family member. Unfortunately, all participants in the plan end up paying for that illness. Pooling such as the MEWA concept noted in the second article could be an answer except for the real danger of scams present in many such plans. We are retailers and suppliers, and most of us have neither the resources nor time to determine if such plans are legitimate. The sensible answer to excessive premium creep is mandated Community Rating whereby premiums are based on an entire population rather than the experience of the fewer than 100 participants noted by each of those interviewed for the article. People are too quick to cry “socialized medicine” rather than thinking things through and realizing that the United States is the only civilized country on the Planet that does not provide health coverage for its citizens. In addition, the

USA is no longer number one in providing quality health care to its citizens in spite of the fact we spend more per person on health care than any other Nation. The alternative may be to go out of business, as it is difficult to attract good employees without adequate benefits. Please do not throw up emotionally charged references to the plans in Canada and Great Britain. There are as many who will tell you their system works as who tell horror tales of interminable waits. I am neither an advocate of universal health coverage nor socialized medicine. I am an advocate of a level playing field for small business. The NFIB Prescription sounds good but does not really address the basic problem of fairness. Most of us could afford partially employer funded health plan with HSA provisions and a community rating system in place. It is a step in the right direction. Lobbying for mandated Community Rating is what associations such as NAMM should be doing. Small business can never provide affordable health care plans with the current system of Experience Rating based on the small population we all have in our firms. This great country can do better than to provide adequate health care only for a select few in Washington, DC David M. Fletcher Fletcher Music Centers, Inc. Clearwater, Fla.

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My deepest sympathies on the loss of Don Johnson. Don will truly be missed as he was an industry icon. He always had a smile and a kind word. A true gentleman and one of a kind. Jerry Donegan Avedis Zildjian Co. We, Japan Music Trades, are deeply sorry to hear about Don’s passing

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Letters our NAMM booth in Chicago (McCormick), and I remember his kind face and curiosity at our Stick instrument. Yuta Chapman Stick Enterprises I always looked forward to Don’s witty and insightful reporting, and valued his perceptive commentary. He understood, loved and cared about our industry. He was an outstanding journalist, a wonderful person and friend. During Don’s early years at MMR, I vividly remember his preparing to write an article about the school music market by attending a local public school’s music instrument distribution night. Needless to say, these meetings can be extremely nerve wracking and hectic... and this evening was no exception. Don, as usual, remained cool, calm and collected and went about the business of interviewing students, parents, teachers and school administrators and wrote a phenomenal article about these events. He was a true professional. The music industry has lost a dear friend... he will be missed! Jack Coffey It was so sad to hear the passing of Don. We kept in touch after I had left Japan Music Trades 4 years ago. We communicated through the industry events in Anaheim, Frankfurt and many other places. He was a kind and reliable man. He wrote me immediately when I contacted him in need of information on the industry or was just saying “hello.” He loved his family, especially his two daughters, and was so proud of them. They were the most precious jewels to him. They appeared in every letter from him. He will be remembered long amongst all industry people. Masako Koyama ex-director Japan Music Trades For over 20 years, Don Johnson has been my dear friend, confidant and stellar author of so many stories in MMR. He never disappointed, forgot, overlooked or minimized the critical importance of my reliance on him to “tell the story” to 24 MMR

his readers with passion, humor, crisp articulation and fervor. His demeanor always reflected selflessness, sincere interest and warmth. His style was unique to him and him only, as he softly smiled and spoke as a committed journalist to the person sitting across from him. He rarely took notes and yet never forgot a word, inflection or innuendo that had a bearing on the topic at hand. His ability to hear the words, feel the intent, and understand the complexity of any story was a talent he possessed with grace and purpose. He never ended the discussion and never stopped asking the right questions. My many dinner meetings with Don were laced with great stories of the past, prominent events, prominent personalities, and he loved to hear more about the most personal encounters between myself and industry notables. He knew how to make you comfortable and at ease without saying a word and usually encouraged more dialogue just because he was personally interested and enthused about someone else’s life experiences. He was always genuine and forgiving about the integrity of any story, and never questioned the content as presented. I will sorely miss Don at Anaheim, Frankfurt, Shanghai, Mid-West and Nashville. I will also miss his e-mails and phone calls. I feel honored to have known him so well and so very sad that he is no longer with us. Pete LaPlaca PJLA Music Just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Don’s passing. I didn’t know him beyond the occasional “hello” at a NAMM show, but I know from others in our industry that he was well liked and respected by both associates and competitors. Ravi We’re so sorry to hear this very, very sad news. Our sincere condolences to Don’s

family, friends and colleagues. Toby and John Nady Nady Systems I am so crushed at the news about Don. My heartfelt condolences to all. Don and I watched the NAMM Tribute last January together and made comments on the passing of so many we both knew. While I knew he was seriously ill, it never occurred to me that I would be tearing up in his memory next January. Mick Faulhaber Ward Brodt Music I will always remember Don. His kindness and cordiality were very special and when Don spoke to you, it was always with his complete attention and goodwill in his heart. Don was a very special person and we’ll miss him greatly. Ned Ingberman Vintage Drum Center It was with real sadness that we learned of the passing of Don. I remember many times meeting with Don at Shows and industry events always fi lled with good times, drinks and dinners over the years and I regard highly the unique presence and bond that Don had within the music industry. I will treasure and remember those many happy times we enjoyed. Steven A. Wilson Executive Vice President Business Development Music Sales Corporation When talking to Don during the past NAMM, I realized that he must be quite ill, but still he was kind and “business as usual.” We had the opportunity to meet Mr. Johnson on numerous occasions such as Musikmesse, NAMM and NAMM Global Summit, and it always was a true pleasure to talk to him and we enjoyed his personality and professionalism. He was a rare gem in our industry and we will miss him. Elisabeth Meyer MUSIK MEYER GmbH JULY 2008

Letters Our deepest regrets at the loss of your colleague. Don will not only be a loss to MMR, but a loss to the industry as well. Joe Zon Zon Guitars

times in our industry. Don Johnson was one of the few who really understood the market, and I will miss him. Randy Millsap Millsap Music Company

What I remember most about Don Johnson is his sense of humor, and general level-headedness. I worked with him for 25 years as a freelance writer for MMR, and he was always receptive to new ideas. I know he wasn’t originally a New Englander, but he had that dry sense of humor that they grow in the northeast. I generally communicated with Don by phone or e-mail, and he always had a wry comment about some bizarre trend in the music products industry. He was one of those extremely bright people that didn’t seem to feel the need to prove how smart he was. I miss him already. Dick Weissman

We were saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Don was one of the best things that could have been a part of our industry. Layton V. Rawlins Rawlins Piano

I was very saddened to hear of Don’s passing. I was not even aware that he was ill. I know it will leave a large void for you to fi ll, however, you are certainly up to the task. Don was certainly a joy to work with when I was at NAMM. He was always courteous, intuitive, forthright and smart. I enjoy those kind of people and I enjoyed working with Don. I especially appreciated his grin when talking about many industry subjects. He was one of the few people that made my job at NAMM a little easier. For that, I was grateful. We lost a really good one in Don. With your help and his memory, the future will be bright. Larry Linkin I am sorry to hear of Don’s passing. While I never met him, I held him in the highest respects by the work he did with MMR. Out of the many trade journals I have had to muddle through over the years I found MMR to be the one I look forward to each month due to its unbiased view of the industry, and its willingness to actually listen to the community it chronicles. I hope Don’s legacy of journalistic integrity continues at MMR as we need an open opinion in these truly difficult 26 MMR See us at NAMM Booth 2007

I will miss him surely. After seeing him only a few weeks ago it seems like yesterday. All the best to his family. Rob Turner EMG So sorry to learn of Don’s premature death. He was always very fair to the Czech music industry and to me, personally. The last time Don was in the Czech Republic we were drinking beer, watching the first lady and her twin daughters walking by us, and sightseeing the Charles Bridge in Prague. George Seger, Retired President Amati /Strunal America We are sorry to hear the sad news regarding the death of Don Johnson. Though we did not have the honour of knowing him personally, we knew he was respected and admired by all who did. Horst and Sabrina Wittner I was sad to learn of Don Johnson’s passing. During my 30 years as managing director of Peavey Electronics European operations I met Don and read his editorials. During a visit to our UK facilities I enjoyed his inciteful views on the global marketplace and his warm personality. Ken Archard Our deepest regrets and thoughts of sympathy and heartfelt encouragement from Piano Craft of Springfield, Mo. We enjoy getting MMR each month and value its content. Jim Hearn JULY 2008

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American Music Dealer Modest Increase Shows Net Gain of 23 Store Fronts

or the past decade, the music product dealer store count has continued a pattern of gains and losses in alternating years. Along this same pathway there has been a net gain of 23 outlets for the twelve month period from June, 2007 to the present day. The modest .029 percent increase has inched total store count to slightly under the 8,000 (7980). Since 1998, total dealer counts have varied from a plus 2.9 percent in 2001 to a minus 3.7 percent in 2004. Overall there has a marked decline of more than 400 outlets. While brick and motor for the independent and chain dealer has decreased, overall industry volume has grown based on a number of factors including higher retail prices, emergence of big box music product departments, and sales on internet-only sites, as well as e-Bay and Amazon sales.

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One positive trend has been that 25 of the 50 states registered a gain in total stores, while 21 states and the District of Columbia had a decrease. Four states saw their store total unchanged. Among the states with the largest increase were Louisiana, Texas and Missouri. The Louisiana count rebounded when dealers, closed during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, re-opened. Some of the Texas eleven-store jump were former Brook Mays stores that re-opened or dealers filling the void of the bankrupt chain. States

hit hardest with overall losses were California with a net of 15 and Hawaii with five less stores. The past twelve months have also seen a consolidation of smaller chains with several operators reducing their unit totals. Among these dealerships were Critchett Piano & Organ (Iowa), Herter Music Center (Mich.) Bobb’s Piano & Organ (Fla.), Leo’s Professional Audio (California) and Mom’s Music (Ky.).

Simultaneously there are new dealers opening as evidenced by our December “Annual Economic Review” in which we sample a dealership within each state. During the past review we found three new dealers: Austin Music, Oxford, Miss., Big Bang Music, Hillsborough, N.J. and Notable Music, Denver, Colo. Our store search also uncovered one dealer’s efforts to create additional traffic and volume, veteran retailer Fred Bernardo has rechristened his Shillington, Pa. Fred’s

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As the chart illustrates, fretted instruments had a plus 3.5 percent growth (164 stores), while print music recorded the largest dip in outlets (152 units). The four remaining major product categories were evenly divided with Sound Reinforcement/Recording Equipment and Keyboard/Piano/Organ on the plus side of the ledger and Band & Orchestra and Drums/Percussion losing some ground. The gains recorded by the keyboard, sound reinforcement and fretted instrument categories reversed the trend of the previous year when all six categories had shown declines.

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Proﬁle of the American Music Dealer Percentage Shares by Product Type Q 2007

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52.9% Sell Keyboard/Piano/Organ 53.22% 42.3% Sell Band & Orch.Instruments 41.63% 48.72% Sell Drums/Percussion 47.94% 43.0% Sell Sound Reinf./Rec’g. Equip. 43.82% 58.9% Sell Fretted Inst. 60.79% 46.5% Sell Print Music 44.79% Percentage shares by product category have remained relatively stable since we first initiated the music store census in 1992. The largest variances are between the Band and Orchestra category, stocked in some measure by approximately 40 percent of music dealers, and the fretted instrument category, sold in 60 percent of the nation’s music product outlets. As we pointed out in last year’s Profi le, the number of dealers selling guitar-related products is actually closer to 75 percent if one excludes non-guitar specialty stores (drum shops, acoustic piano dealers, et cetera from the universe of U.S. music stores.

Specialty Stores Revisited Since the inception of the Profi le of The American Music Dealer, we have applied a strict standard of “a single exclusive product category” to define the music products specialty store. During the succeeding years we excluded dealers who were primarily piano outlets if they also carried a print music section and conversely a print music dealer who might have a single keyboard resource. Going forward we have revised our criteria for a specialty store as one that has (as near as we can determine based on dealer response) approximately ninety percent of their volume within a single category. Employing these standards we find that 2,488 outlets of the total 7,980 are “specialists,” as compared to last year’s total of 1,615 dealerships. Basically the dealer footprint has not been altered, a similar number of specialty stores remain, however the criteria has been broadened to more accurately reflect the product mix within the specialty store environment.

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Band & Orchestra

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Drums/Percussion

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Print Music

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State-By-State Breakdown State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Conn. Delaware D.C. Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Mass. Michigan Minn. Miss. Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada N.Hampshire N.Jersey N. Mexico New York N.Carolina N.Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Penn Rhode Island S.Carolina S. Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington W. Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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25 Year Dealer Survival Rate At 20 Pct.

Fewer than 20 percent of music product stores remain in business over a 25 year period, according to a random one-city per state selection based on a comparison of MMR’s Directory of Musical Instrument Dealers for the years 1982 and 2007. We arbitrarily chose cities and towns ranging from a single dealership to as many as 24 outlets. The total number of 1982 store fronts was 486 as compared to 443 for the same cities in 2007. Eight cities experienced an increase in stores between ’82 and 2007, the largest gainer being Olympia, Wash, (from two to 12); Las Vegas, Nev. (from 18 to 30) and Tucson, Ariz. (from 22 to 29). Thirty cities had decreases, the largest being Sacramento,Calif. (from 24 to 10); Ogden, Utah (from 13 to four) and Providence, R.I. (from 10 to four). The five cities with the largest number of stores that remained in operation over the quarter-century are Sacramento (six out of 24); Tucson (six out of 22)’ Akron, Ohio (four out of 12) Sioux Falls, S.D. (four out of eight and Green Bay, Wis. (four out of nine). Depleted from the 2007 listings were many of the leading dealerships of the ‘80’s, among them Knut Koupee, Minneapolis;Minn, Coyle Music Centers, Columbus; Ohio , and E.U.Wurlitzer, Boston, Mass.

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Q Increase Q Decrease Q No Change

Biggest Gain (Units) Texas (+11) Missouri (+10) Louisiana (+8) Biggest Gain, Large State (Percentage) Missouri (6.25%) Biggest Gain, Small State (Percentage) Vermont (10.34%) Biggest Loss (Units) California (-15) Biggest Loss, Large State (Percentage) Nebraska (5.56%) Georgia (3.36%) Biggest Loss, Small State (Percentage) Hawaii (10.20%) District of Columbia (50%)

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Gainers (25) Alabama Alaska Arizona Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma

Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Wisconsin Decliners (22) California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Kentucky

Massachusetts Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Dakota Pennsylvania Rhode Island Utah Virginia Washington Wyoming

Even (4) Arkansas Illinois Ohio West Virginia

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MMR Checks in With Five MI Outlets That Opened Within the Past Five Years

Fat Tone In August of 2007 Phil Vickman left a career in the computer industry and opened Fat Tone Guitars (www.fattoneguitars. com), located in a warehouse just outside of Chicago. With nine months as a business owner under his belt, Vickman has no regrets or intentions of returning to his former occupation. During March, April, and May of 2008 Fat Tone has seen its highest sales since opening. As Vickman puts it, “We have been building our reputation and it seems to be working.” Of course, as with any new business, there have been growing pains and a learning curve. “There have been some tough sells,” Vickman acknowledges. “I plan on phasing out two amp lines 34 MMR

and three guitar lines, two of which I thought to be my flagship brands. But it is those brands that have been sitting in the same spot in the shop since the day I opened.” Some of Fat Tones’ best-selling guitars have been Eastwood, Gretsch, and Nash. The surprise seller has been Fano. “When I told people that I was interested in Fano, they told me that I was crazy and that I would be losing money. Now I can’t get them in the store fast enough, which is made even more difficult by the fact that Fano’s output is one or two guitars at a time. Fano is my fourth-largest source of revenue, after amps such as Peavey and Orange.” Vickman is inundated with e-mails and phone calls from people asking when the Fanos will be in. In addition to Fat Tone’s success with Fano and their fast-growing, local customer base, internet business is booming from sales on their Web site and eBay. Mostly, they have increased their JULY 2008

“You have to figure out who your customers are and what products are best for them. You can’t let vendors dictate your inventory.”

Web traffic and business through vendors and ads placed on Google. As Vickman points out, “The internet allows customers to purchase what they want, the way they want it.” Vickman views Fat Tones’ Web site as one of the most important aspects of his business, second only to knowing his customer base. “You have to figure out who your customers are and what products are best for them. You can’t let vendors dictate your inventory. It’s not about vendors

Auburn Music Group Steve Auburn of Auburn Music Group Since opening their doors, they have (www.auburnmusicgroup.com) also caadjusted their inventory according to ters to the student market, but on a larger customers’ requests, which have includscale. Auburn’s ed more pro-sound options and home Music Group in recording equipment. At the new locaLongview, Texas, tion, Auburn will be adding percussion features a muto his inventory, featuring two custom sic school, retail lines and one full-price line. Taking note store, and recordof the growing Latino market, Auburn ing studio. Since will also add accordions, cuatros, and opening in April harmonicas. In expanding his inventory, 2006, business Auburn says that he has received great has been growing support from manufacturers and his cliat a steady pace, ents – his customer base has grown and most of which has come from the muso has their loyalty. sic school and recording studio. They’ve Auburn says that he didn’t go into outgrown their space of 6,400 square-feet business to run his competitor out of and are moving into one that’s 9,800 in town, but he is seeing new customers a high-traffic shopping complex, with come in. “We are gaining patrons who neighbors such as Target and Kohl’s; have been frustrated by high prices and they will be one of only two non-naa lack of customer service. I have had tional brand stores. people tell me that “We are gaining Because retail has not they have been in our been as fast-growing competitor’s store for customers who have an hour before being for Auburn as their music school, they asked if they need help been frustrated are waiting to restock by a staff member. That until they are in the by high prices and a would never happen in new space. At Authis store. I always say burn, which is located lack customer service.” that we are more like in eastern Texas, sales a barber shop than a of mid-level imports and electrics have music store. People like coming in and been slow, while acoustic and customtalking about what’s going on in their made products have fared much better. “I lives. We have created a strong relationcould have a $300 electric guitar hanging ship with the community and are very on the wall for a year and no one would involved in the area, as a whole.” Auburn touch it, but a $2,000 mandolin would be adds that his relationship with customgone in a day,” notes Auburn. “It has a ers is symbiotic. “Sometimes people just lot to do with where we are – this is Bluecome in and thank us for being here.” grass country.” JULY 2008

having a sale. I want to continue to provide a creative alternative to, not only big boxes, but other independents, who are not looking at their customer base. For example, I have no heavy metal guitars because I have no metal customers. Don’t get me wrong, I like metal, but my customers don’t.”

Big Bang Music Center Craig Buchman, on the other hand, does have heavy metal customers coming into his shop, thanks to the Guitar Hero and Rock Band phenomena. May 2008 marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of Buchman’s small music shop, Big Bang Music Center (www.bigbangmusiccenter.com), in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Buchman says the wildly popular video games have eager young students flocking to his shop to learn how to play like their heroes. They and their parents have become Buchman’s customer base and business has been growing. Because his customers are predominantly young novices, low-end sales have been fruitful, but it has been difficult for Buchman to sell his highend inventory, “When the big stuff moves, it’s a great bonus,” he says. He has had success with Crate amps, particularly the affordable solid state models. His more pricey Mesa line has been a bit more difficult to move, but Dean guitars have done well at Big Bang. Buchman, who employs about eleven teachers, also reaps his rewards by giving young musician a place to learn and test their chops with quality instruments. He has big hopes and plans for the future. “I want a new location for a bigger store. Man, I want this place to be musical Disneyland!”

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Proﬁle of the American Music Dealer Double D Music dents. Double D is the only music store in the area and Andreas has seen quite a bit of growth over the past couple of years: “Our growth has come in four- to sixmonth spurts.” He has maintained the same “I am still too new product lines since opening, with brands to buy the amount such as Dean, Ibanez, of stock required to and Morgan Monroe. Andreas would like to carry [certain] brands.” offer lines like Gibson, but says, “I am still too new to buy the amount of stock required Andreas, a muto carry those brands.” The shop has sician, has found owning a business a been selling, on average, five to six guifun and exciting venture. He opened the tars a week, with accessories being their store with a friend and fellow musician, biggest movers. With growing sales and but bought him out a year ago. He now a new, professionally designed Web site runs the business with his son Doug. about to launch, Andreas continues to Double D also offers music lessons and look ahead. currently has an enrollment of 42 stuDan Andreas opened Double D Music, a 1,400 square-foot musical instrument shop in McMinnville, Oregon, during October of 2005.

Notable Music Buffy Macsherry is always looking ahead and seeking out new growth opportunities for her business. In September 2006, she opened Notable Music (www.notablemusicnc.com) in Denver, North Carolina. As a retired music teacher, Macsherry wanted Notable’s focus to be on music lessons. This has been her formula for success and it seems to be working. “The first couple of months were pretty lean, but after running some ads during the holidays, things were just exploding by January. Sales have increased steadily every month and although we have done

well with accessories and printed music, it’s really the lessons that pay the rent and keep the lights on,” Macsherry says. As for the future – Macsherry wants to not only expand her studio and store space, but also her student enrollment, which is currently at 110. In June, Notable will begin their summer music camp, which she hopes will yield more enrollments for private lessons. She also wants to work with kids to form bands and create a space where they can practice with a teacher looking on as an in-house producer of sorts. Macsherry wants to expand the age range of her students as well and plans on reaching out to seniors to encourage them to experiment with music.

“The first couple of months were pretty lean, but after running some ads during the holidays, things were just exploding by January.” Breaking News

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U.S. Band On the Run St. Louis-Based Wholesaler Has Big Plans in Mind

on’t tell Mark Ragin about tough times in the music instrument business.

“Every year for us has been a record year,” U.S. Band’s president and CEO says. “Last year sales were up 28 percent, and this year, just the first three months, they were 30 percent above that. So for us this is the best of times.” Why? “We just have a lot to offer.” And there’s a lot of hard work involved, too – Ragin regularly works six or even seven days a week, up to 12 hours a Cleo, the company’s mascot.

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day. “It’s just what you have to do when you want to grow a business,” he shrugs.

Retailer Turns Wholesaler Ragin grew up near U.S. Band’s current home in St. Louis, and at the age of 17 found himself working in one of the St. Ann’s Music store chains. He also found himself quickly moving up the ladder: “Shortly after I started working, a manager quit right before the busy season started, and so they made me a manager,” he recalls. Seventeen years later he was president of the entire retail operation. When that company’s owner eyed retirement, Ragin was then poised to buy the largest music chain in Missouri with a partner, but the deal fell through at the last minute and Brook-Mays came in and swooped it up. But Missouri’s musician’s loss would turn into a gain for retailers everywhere else. St. Ann also operated a wholesale company, called Wolf Imports. Ragin was actually president of that segment of St. Ann’s operation, and while he had a job offer on the table from Brook-Mays to continue working there, he decided to take on the wholesale company in June of 1999.

In an era where there seems to be fewer wholesalers all the time, it certainly seems risky to start one, but Ragin knew from his years of experience that there was a niche to be fi lled. “When I was in retail, there was no one place I could call and get everything I needed,” he says. For the band and orchestra dealer in particular, waiting for that special order to be fi lled was all too typical. “After all, who would carry nine different timpani mallets and keep them all in stock?” Ragin then shows off a 104-page color catalog and points out what is on the first page: valve oil, tuning slide grease, and cork grease. Certainly not the sexiest stuff in his warehouse, but that’s the point. “With this page, we lay the foundation that we’re a band accessory specialty house, first and foremost.” (Not that they are above into expanding in other areas – most recently the guitar market, offering some instruments and accessories in that category.) U.S. Band has served 3,000 dealers at one time or another, and about half of those buy from them regularly, Ragin says. His sales team is growing, and he now has six onsite and two offsite. “That’s something else we do a little differently than other suppliers,” he says. “Our sales JULY 2008

people come already having a connection, a rapport with dealers. We don’t just divide up the territories, for example.” Ragin is interested in highlighting other things the company is doing to distinguish itself. “We’re very big on drop-shipping,” he explains. His Drop Ship program allows dealers to deal directly with their customers yet have full, instant access to the 7,000 items in their warehouse. How it works is the dealer supplies U.S. Band with their store’s logo, which is uploaded into their computer. “We have a very high-tech computer system, and when we get an order, we put the retailer’s information on the label and ship it directly to the customer immediately. It comes out real nice and looks like it came directly from the dealer. Even the receipt inside contains all the retailer’s information. There is no mention to U.S. Band on anything.” Yet that’s not even the biggest thing on the proverbial plate of U.S. Band. “Our biggest initiative, what I believe will really send our growth rate soaring, is our Dealer Catalog Program,” he says, again referencing his full-color catalog. Next year they plan to print up to 100,000 of the catalog for each of their top 100 dealers who are interested in participating in the program. “They will own the front and back covers, and that’s where information about the individual retailer will be. They can talk about the store, their rental program, whatever they want.” Again, it will not have U.S. Band’s name on it anywhere, and all that is needed is the payment of a modest co-op fee and a minimum order run of 1,000. “Excitement about this is growing very quickly,” Ragin says. “It’s the biggest thing we can do to support dealers, and will be a serious tool for them. When I was a retailer, I really wanted my own catalog but could never have it. Now retailers can.” There are other programs being instituted including a Road Rep Flyer, where U.S. Band will supply monthly promotional offers to their dealers which again will appear as they come directly from the individual retailer with their logo and information on it. They will feature pre-planned programs like “March is Clarinet Month,” etc., with

L to R: Gail Rose, vice president, Mark Ragin, president & CEO, and Jim Marshall

specials related to that. “Again, this is something else that is not being done by any other band wholesaler, but we really understand the business,” he says. “You have to live and breathe that side of the business, really work with band directors like I did for 25 years, to come up with programs like this.” Other dealer-friendly aspects include a Web site where a dealer can log on and look at what the inventory levels at U.S. Band are at any time. This allows the retailer who is fielding an inquiry by a band director about a certain kind of woodblock to see that it’s there and ship it out immediately, for example. There’s also another Web site for the public that shows what’s available, and then points them to a local dealer who they can get that from. “We never sell direct to the public.”

“You have to live and breathe that side of the business, really work with band directors like I did for 25 years, to come up with programs like this.”

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EK Blessing’s Blessing In an unusual deal, instrument manufacturer EK Blessing has recently partnered with U.S. Band. “At the past Midwest Convention, we met with [EKB’s] Randy Johnson and Vince McBryde, and they expressed that they thought it was time for them to turn over all sales and marketing to someone else,” Ragin explains. A partnership was soon struck; one that Ragin says will be mutually beneficial. “They instantly have access to over 1,000 of

our dealers, and now almost every day we are opening a new dealer for them.” EK Blessing is a 102-year-old company, and the oldest manufacturer of instruments in the historic town of Elkhart. They are currently producing 41 different instrument models, 35 of which are made in the U.S., which is to Ragin a major marketing point. “The whole concept here is putting American workers back to work.” But that doesn’t mean the instruments are expensive, as the EKB line covers student, step-up, and professional lines. Another big selling point is there is no demand for big buy-ins with the instrument, and there are many retailers out there who for other reasons don’t have access to some of the larger brands. U.S. Band has not only brought many dealers access to the instruments, but is going to be exposing the instrument to many more band directors. “Last year, EKB was at five state music teacher conventions. Next year, they will be at 50. They will have more dealers by the end of this year then they probably ever had in their distinguished history.” A distinguished history is what U.S. Band seems to be aiming for, too. If achieved, it will simply be because Ragin still thinks like a retailer himself. “I have real experience, definite ideas about what a retailer can and can’t do. Most know what they want to do in terms of promotions, but the reality of running the store keeps them from doing all that they want to or should do. “That’s where we come in.”

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REPORT

Coalition of Independent Music Merchants Forms IMRA and MSO Merge, “Not a Buyer’s Group”

he directors of MusicStoreOwners.com (MSO), a forum for independent music merchants, and the directors of the Independent Music Retailers Association (IMRA) have merged to become the IMRA/MSO Coalition. The combined membership of the two organizations is 250 independent community-based music industry retailers, and the group projects that number to grow to 800 by 2009 Winter NAMM show. Gordy Wilcher, of Owensboro Music Center, was voted president of the group. He has been a member of both the MSO and the IMRA. “Gordy was elected because he embodies the proactive, cooperative, and highly personable community oriented style that independents recognize as the model for success,” says IMRA board member Frank Hayhurst, Zone Music. Harry Gillum (Showtime Music), formerly president of the interim IMRA executive committee, was voted vice president. Pat Oliver (Treble Clef Music) and Chris Lovell (Strings n Things) were voted treasurer and secretary respectively. The new Board voted unanimously to make the MSO forum IMRA’s public discussion forum for indie retailers. The MSO directors currently managing the forum will continue to do so as before. 40 MMR

“This is a great step forward for IMRA,” says Gillum. “We have formed a coalition of two of the most forward thinking groups of indie music retailers in our industry.”

“We are the industry’s best choice for growing the market.” Looking for ‘Competitive Equality’ “The more we got to know each other, the more we thought we should unite,” Wilcher says of the merger. “We both had the same goals, and merging just made sense on many levels.” The immediate goals do not include becoming a buying group. “But we will

perhaps help smaller groups within the organization form co-ops and buying groups – there are a lot of dealers interested in doing that. Our bylaws have the states divided in eight regions, and they may end up [individually] becoming buying consortiums.” The dealer-to-dealer forum on MSO’s site will be a big draw, he adds. Here dealers have blunt conversations about what is moving in their store and what isn’t. Also being discussed is which vendors are naughty and which ones are nice … “We’re currently doing an interesting survey and it’s a good tool to help our members know which manufacturers are striving to help independent retailers.” Also part of this survey is an informational census of their member’s operations – square footage of their stores, number of students being taught, etc. “That’s been a real eye-opener – just 30 members participating in that survey adds up to a collective ‘store’ that is teaching over 5,000 students a week and bringing in over $25 million a year. It proves that we are the industry’s best choice for growing the market.” Wilcher says this organization’s ability to survive and thrive is more important than ever. “We’re losing more communiJULY 2008

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ty-based stores than ever before, and there are more struggles and challenges. Basically we want to recommend and encourage manufacturers who give independent music stores ‘competitive equality.’” The board voted to continue both organizations under their current names for 2008, with discussion of a new identity possibly in 2009. Pat Oliver (IMRA) and Maureen Johnson (MSO) will continue to manage the respective budgets. Other board members of the collation include Dave Byers (DC Music), Hayhurst (Zone Music), Bob Campbell (Campbell’s Music Service), Johnson (Johnson Music), Bill Wagoner (Wagoner’s Music Shop), Peter Hix (Hix Brothers Music), Jeff Simons (Watermelon Music), and Don Ulrich (Yenney Music Company). Joining the organization is free to all independent music retailers, but those

who pay the $25 a year fee will have voting privileges. Like any good organization, they have their priorities straight: “One board member jokingly told me that my first order of business needs to be throwing a really great party,” he laughs. Wilcher did not shirk from the challenge: on Thursday June 19, in Nashville, the group will be hosting a meet and greet event with Samick at B.B. Kings featuring live music from Ladd Smith, followed by an industry jam. After that they will get down to business with a meeting Friday June 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be open to all independent retailers interested in learning more about the group. The session will include introductions and testimonials. For more information go to www.musicstoreowners.com.

IMRA/MSO Coalition Mission Statement The IMRA/MSO coalition is an alliance of independent community-based music industry retailers who intend to thrive in the challenging current marketplace by creating regional and national partnerships that benefit all participants. Our proactive approach welcomes and includes everyone willing to contribute to growing sales and the market by utilizing our greatest strength – our strong presence and connection to our local communities. •

We intend to work with NAMM, so that the voice of independents is once again heard and valued. We intend to help direct NAMM to utilize accumulated resources to more effectively market music making within our communities.

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We are committed to increased collaboration with a select group of manufacturers and suppliers who share our goal of growing sales and the market within our communities.

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We share the industry wide concern for creating more music-makers … and we believe that we are the industry’s best bet for growing the community of music makers in our current economy. WE are the grass roots organization that can grow the market, because we actually serve our communities face to face on a daily basis.

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We welcome increased cooperation among independent retailers – actively sharing insights, advice, support, and effective strategies with each other for our mutual benefit. We recognize that our strategic alliance creates stronger independents, which benefits not only the retailers involved, but NAMM and our industry manufacturers and suppliers as well.

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TRADE SHOW

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DKL DKL Guitars introduces the “Wild Card Collection” of handmade electric guitars. The series features five models: “Joker,” “King,” “Queen,” ” Jack,” and “Ace.” Each class features the Stretcher string anchoring system, and the color coordinated fret board inlays. The “Joker” model sports an open chamber format. 44 MMR

Beard Guitars, LLC and twelve-time Grammy Award winner Jerry Douglas announce the first deliveries of the “Jerry Douglas Signature Resonator Guitar.” Two models are being produced. The Jerry Douglas Signature Edition features a unique “E™” body configuration with solid mahogany back, sides and a Pomele Sapele top. The Jerry Douglas Signature Limited Edition features a unique “E” body configuration with solid Pomele Sapele top, back and sides. The availability of this wood will limit production to fifty handcrafted guitars. This guitar will feature a new concept: a customized spider bridge and pickup system, co-developed by Larry Fishman and Paul Beard, that is compatible with Fishman’s new Aura imaging pedal. Design features include curly maple binding, 25 inch scale, Waverly tuning machines, “Wave™” pattern inlay, “Spinning Palm™” design coverplate, Douglas family crest on the headstock and “Jerry Douglas” signature inlay in mother-of-pearl at the nineteenth fret. The guitar is shipped with a custom hard shell case. The “Jerry Douglas Signature Resonator Guitar” will be sold exclusively by Beard Guitars, LLC and its network of dealers. Inquiries are welcome. www.beardguitars.com JULY 2008

DnR Guitars DnR guitars presents Brace-ade, a soundboard support system that flattens raised sound boards on vintage guitars. It maintains action and intonation, enhances the guitar’s natural tone and feel, and increases vibration and volume. It allows the guitarist to lower or raise the action of the instrument in sections with the strings staying in tune. It retails for $99.99. www.braceade.com

Deering Deering Banjo Company introduces the Goodtime plectrum banjo. The Goodtime models are made of rock maple for the traditional brightness, power, and sparkle required with music played on this type of four-string banjo. With a scale length of 26-¼”, like their five-string counterparts, plectrum style players will find the banjos have the same responsiveness, portability, and ease of play that have made the Goodtime banjos a favorite. They have a MSRP of $479 through $1,159. www.Deeringbanjos.com

Dolsey Michael Dolsey Guitars are currently shipping their TELE neck thru series p90s. It comes with a top-quilted maple body, alder neck, and mahogany and maple thru body with rosewood fingerboard. The neck is a solid alder body attached to a multiwood neck. Features include a vintage design saddles and pickups. There are three vintage voiced single coil p90s pickups with alnico magnets on the guitars. www.shop.dolsey.com

Fishman Starting with a fully digital (Class D) power amp capable of producing 220 watts, the Fishman SoloAmp features ultra-high excursion drivers and servo power amp implementation that eliminates the need for subwoofers, yet produces a full, rich sound comparable with high-priced consumer audio systems. SoloAmp features two mic/instrument input channels with 3-band EQ, phantom power and high-quality preamps that accept a wide range of input sources—from acoustic instruments to microphones and line level sources. Each channel also offers independent reverb level, effect loop, plus phase and notch filters to fight feedback. Features include four digital reverb effects; Monitor Input/Output for on-stage ensemble monitoring, an Auxiliary stereo input with level control; Balanced XLR D.I. outputs for both channels, plus main mix; a set-break Mute button and universal voltage for worldwide operation. Weighing only 25 lbs without stand, SoloAmp ships complete with a padded carry bag and stand. MSRP is $1539.95. www.fishman.com

Epifani The Epifani Piccolo bass amp was designed for easy travel. It features 600 watts at 4 ohms, a total weight of less than 8 lbs, and its size is easy to negotiate: 9” wide by 8” deep by 3” high. The amplifier employs Epifani’s pre-amp circuitry for studio-quality tone. The Street price $799. www.epifani.com JULY 2008

Gretsch The Gretsch Electromatic series now features a double cutaway hollowbody model, the Electromatic G5122DC guitar. This features a Gretsch-profi led doublecutaway laminated maple hollow body and neck complete with bound rosewood fingerboard, Neo-Classic™ “Thumbnail” inlays, 22 frets, and chrome-plated vintage-style tuners and hardware. It also has twin dual-coil humbucking pickups, a Bigsby B60 Vibrato Tailpiece, and rosewoodbased AdjustoMatic™ bridge. It has a MSRP of $900. www.gretsch.com MMR 45

G&L G&L has introduced three new semi-hollow models. All feature swamp ash bodies, hard rock maple neck with rosewood or maple fingerboard, G&L Dual Fulcrum vibrato with chrome plated brass saddles, chrome hardware, threeply white pickguard, five-way pickup selector switch, and a PTB system. With a 12” neck radius and neck width set at the nut of 1 5/8”, all models are offered in Standard and Premier finishes. www.glguitars.com

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Graph Tech Graph Tech Guitar Labs is now shipping ResoMax Bridges, which allows guitarist to easily upgrade with a Tune-O-Matic bridge. Each bridge contains Graph Tech’s performance String Saver Saddles in a tune-o-matic bridge. It is specifically designed to enhance harmonics, reduce string breakage, increase sustain, and improve tuning performance for the player’s electric guitar. Every String Saver Saddle is impregnated with Teflon. The

Teflon in String Saver eases the grip between the saddle and string, spreading the stress over a greater portion of the string, which is designed to reduce string breakage. www.graphtech.com

Hutchins Guitars Hutchins Guitars release the first in their Signature Series of worldfamous guitars: The Brian Jones’ Teardrop. Produced in association with, and fully licensed by the Brian Jones Trust, this limited edition guitar is based on the one Jones played when he was with The Rolling Stones. Each Hutchins Brian Jones Signature Teardrop Guitar features a backplate engraved with an individual serial number and comes complete with a certificate of

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JazzKat JazzKat’s new TomKat amplifier features a 10” Celestion speaker. Offering 125 watts of power, the amp comes with an extension speaker jack giving the player the opportunity to widen their sound by adding an extension cabinet. It features two channels, three EQs, 16 digital effects, headphone jack, effects loop, and switchable power supply. The TomKat also adds another dimension, a Tube. A switch that allows the user to switch between either using the tube or playing without it. www.jazzkatamps.com

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Gary Kramer Guitar releases of the Custom, a modern version of a guitar that bore Kramer’s name. The Custom is a double cutaway solidbody electric. Its carved alder top, fully bound neck and body, real mother of pearl neck inlays, and ebony fingerboard, are new enhancements to the original design. But keeping with the 1980s theme, the Custom is equipped

Ibanez The 2008 reissue RG770DX features a basswood body finished in either LB Laser Blue or RR Ruby Red, original Edge tremolo, USA-made DiMarzio/IBZ pickups. The neck dimensions are the same as the original Wizard neck, but the 2008 version features 5pc maple/walnut construction for even greater strength and stability. The list price of the RG770DX is $1733.32 and includes a deluxe hardshell case. www.ibanez.com

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Orange Amps Orange launches a Tiny Terror combo. This compact combo features a classic 1970’s Orange OTR Combo look. The amp section of the new combo is identical to the original Tiny Terror and uses a Celestion 30 watt G12H anniversary speaker. www.orangeamps.com

M&M Merchandisers M&M Merchandisers introduces the new Kona Select Series Five String. The body is made from solid walnut and maple combined with a natural oil hand rubbed finish. It features true neck through body, rosewood fingerboard, and dual humbucking Wilkinson active pickups. www.mmwholesale.com

Parker Guitars Parker Guitars announces the addition of two new guitars and a bass to the Parker family. The PM24V is based on their PM20 with the Parker Vibrato with Fishman piezos for versatility. Available in Green Burst, Cognac, and Black. MSRP: $1,149.90. The P44PRO features the Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge and Jazz at the neck with dual coil tapping. Sperzel locking tuners and the Parker Vibrato with Fishman piezos are standard. Available in Trans Wine Red, Trans Green, and Natural Mahogany. MSRP: $1,399.90. The PB65SP is a five string bass and features a mahogany body with neckthru construction combined with a brass nut. MSRP: $2,099.90 www.parkerguitars.com

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Recording King ship with Coffin Case® cases or gig bags. The initial launch of PXD guitars will offer satin black finish with aged aluminum pickguard, inlay and truss rod cover, with additional options to follow. PXD guitars feature high-output Peavey VFL™ active pickups, or EMG® pickups with the EMG-AB Afterburner™ tone circuit, which boosts input gain up to 20 dB. MSRP for the PXD Series ranges from $399.99 to $899.99. www.peavey.com

Recording King introduces an all-solid Century guitar series. These guitars feature 000 style bodies with 12th fret neck joints and a hand-buffed nitrocellulose finish found on original fretted instruments from the early 20th century. The ROS-626 is replicated from a 1902 original. This model features an AAA solid Sitka spruce top, solid figured mahogany back and sides, onepiece mahogany neck with a vintage ‘V’ pro-

and the three custom Kirk Hammett modules allow for tones that run from classically clean to brutality crunchy. The MTS preamp modules are fully swappable

and interchangeable, allowing musicians to pair existing modules with Kirk’s legendary tones. It has a MSRP of $1,999.00. www.randallamplifiers.com

Randall Amplifiers Randall Amplifiers announces the RM100KH custom Kirk Hammett amp which comes complete with three MTS preamp. The custom head has 100-watts of power,

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fi le and slotted headstock. This model also comes with herringbone purfl ing, M.O.P. diamond fretboard inlay, and pyramid style ebony bridge. Solid rosewood back and side options are available on the ROS-627. Each guitar comes with vintage style archtop hardshell case with seven-ply wood construction and fitted hygrometer. They begin at a MSRP of $999. www.themusiclink.net

Revival Acoustics Major Music Supply’s announces that they have added the “Traditional Series” of guitars to their Revival Acoustics line. The Traditional Series consists of three new models: The RG33, RG-30V and the RG-31. The RG-33 is an all-solid “000” style guitar with an Engleman Spruce top, and features walnut back and sides. The RG-30V features a solid Engleman spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. It comes with an ebony fingerboard, grained ivroid binding, herringbone inlays, and grover tuners. The RG-31 also has a solid Engleman top, grained Ivroid binding, and an Abalone Rosette finish. www.majormusicsupply.com

Santa Cruz Guitar The Santa Cruz Guitar Company unveils its newest model, the “Otis Taylor OT signature acoustic,” coined after blues musician Otis Taylor. This represents the latest in Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s catalogue to feature Elixir Strings. Based on its H-13 model, Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s new Otis Taylor OT signature acoustic is strung with Elixir Strings Acoustic Light with NANOWEB Coating and consists of Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, Italian Spruce Top, Adirondack spruce bracing with hot hide 54 MMR See us at NAMM Booth 911

glue as well as customized tint, OT fretboard and headstock. It has an MSRP of $6,905. www.santacruzguitars.com

Spector Spector is shipping its NS-2JA-R bass guitar, which is a limited edition bass made in their Czech Republic factory. This is a reissue of their U.S. made NS-2JA from 1983 and features the original Spector NS curved body design. Other features include a maple body, chrome hardware (Leo Quan bridge, Schaller tuners), and EMG active J pickups with EMG BT active tone controls. They are available in high gloss finishes: solid white, solid black, and natural gloss. No more than 83 of each finish will be produced. The MSRP is $2,099. www.spectorbass.com

Takamine Takamine’s Kenny Chesney Signature (KC70) model features an OM body with a satin-finish solid cedar top, solid mahogany back and mahogany sides. The JULY 2008

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Washburn Washburn Guitars announces the release of the WV66GT Gregg Tribbett Signature Guitar. Greg Tribbett has

played in Mudvayne and the metal supergroup, Hellyeah. The WV66GT has a mahogany body with mahogany/set neck and includes the Buzz Feiten Tuning System. Other features include Grover Exclusive tuners, 1 EMG 81 pickup, a Tune-OMatic bridge and stop tailpiece. It will be available in Black or White and as a MSRP of $1,329.90. Washburn is also launching the HM Series. There are a total of 9 guitars in the series and they feature three different body shapes, all created for the heavy metal player. The three body shapes include a V for the WV540, WV40

and WV40V, the Idol body for the WI550, WI50 and WI50V, and a Strat style body for the WM520, WM24V and WM24. www.washburn.com

Waves Waves announces GTR Solo, which delivers the sound of real amps, cabinets, stomps, and mics into the user’s computer. The studio guitar sounds include 10 amps, 10 cabinets, and 13 stomp boxes. It can create the sounds of Fender, Marshall, Vox and other amps. It also includes a bass amp based on a Hartke. www.waves.com

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PERCUSSION Gretsch Gretsch’s Renown Maple (RN-F605) 5piece groove kit features a 16 x 20 bass drum, 8 x 10 and 9 x 12 rack toms, 14 x 14 floor tom and a 5 x 14 maple snare. Other specs include: Gretsch formula maple shells with Silver Sealer interiors; 30-degree bearing edges with a slightly rounded outside edge; Die cast hoops on the tom and snare; GTS tom suspension system and chambered FT rubber leg tips; Die case bass drum claw hooks with rubber isolator; Evans EMAD (bass drum), G2 (toms) and G1 (snare) batter heads.

Gretsch’s premium Deep Inca Gold Sparkle lacquer fi nish features large, multi-colored metallic flakes that blend to create a multi-hued finish. Also available in Autumn Burst (AB), Cherry Burst (CB), and Slate Silver Sparkle (SSL) finishes. Autumn Burst and Cherry Burst finishes retail for $2,540, while Deep Inca Gold Sparkle and Slate Silver Sparkle have an MSRP of $2,695. www.gretschdrums.com

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Mapex’s special edition “Zebra Wood” Pro M component pack is available in a six-piece configuration that includes a 22x18 bass drum, 10x8 and 12x9 tom toms, 14x14 and 16x16 floor toms and a 14x5.5 snare drum. The pack also include a TH675 tom holder for the bass drum mounted toms.

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Mike Balter Mallets Mike Balter Mallets presents a new series features extra long birch handles with heads wrapped with durable microfiber, making them suitable for playing indoors or out. They are 17 5/8” long and the head covering will produce both the warmth of yarncovered mallets and the articula-

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tion of a cord-covered mallet. The series is available in a range of six hardness levels, from Extra Soft to Hard. www.mikebalter.com

Panyard unveils the Jumbie Jam, an authentic beginning Steel Drum Musical Instrument. The kit is packaged in a colorful carrying case that includes steel drum, height adjustable/ collapsible stand with “fun feet,” playing mallets, and beginner’s guide/song book with play-along CD. The kit is not just aimed at children, but for all who would

Roland Roland announces the TDW-20 Expansion Board for their V-Drums TD-20 Percussion Sound Module. This accessory enables drummers to extend the power of their V-Drums with wider dynamics, new sounds, new ambience effects, enhanced V-Editing, and improved functionality. The TDW-20 Expansion Board can be user-installed easily, adding hundreds of new drum and percussion instruments. The TDW-20 also features improved expressiveness and dynamics, additional ambience effects, and advanced editing features. www.rolandus.com

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D’Addario D’Addario announces an improved version of their Zyex violin strings, which uses a new configuration of the composite Zyex synthetic core material. Zyex is a new generation of synthetic material. The strings are versatile, and are excellent for a variety of musical styles, from classical to modern and jazz to country. The core configuration allows musicians to have an even greater ability to control the finer nuances of their tone. The strings also remain stable in tuning. www.daddariobowed.com

Big Bends Big Bends is now offering a new, smaller version of their “Groove Luber” guitar nut sauce applicator called “Lil Luber.” Formulated to help improve tuning stability and eliminate string breakage, Nut Sauce is now featured in a new web site video, showing how the lubricant is used on all sorts of guitars, including Joe Satriani’s. The new “Lil Luber” comes with instructions and an ultra fine-point microbrush for ease of application and clean-up. A Nut Sauce sticker and resealable zip bag is also included. www.BigBends.com

BOSS BOSS introduces a twin pedal that transforms guitars, keyboards, and vocals into groove instruments. The SL-20 Slicer features 50 onboard slice patterns with adjustable attack and duration, including a Harmonic Slicer feature that generates percussive melodies. The SL-20 offers an internal Tap Tempo feature, as well as the ability to sync to an external MIDI clock.

Jim Dunlop Dunlop Strings introduces the Kerry King Icon Series set of strings. Designed to withstand the “ferocious, full-throttle right-hand picking style, combined with… aggressive vibrato and bends,” that King employs in his work with metal legends, Slayer, The Kerry King Icon Series set comes in high grade nickel-plated steel in gauges .010-.046 with an added .052 for drop tunings. List price: $10.99. www.jimdunlop.com

Epilog Laser Epilog Laser is shipping the Legend EXT. a large-scale laser engraver that allows

les4, has a sectional built in foam nest with compartments to hold all the gear including a battery cutout section that holds 16AA batteries and confoluted foam in the lid. www.gatorcases.com company’s logo and covered in a faux suede that is durable. The interior is lined in classic poodle velvet (that is exclusive only to G&G) and has been modeled after the iconic 1954 electric guitar compartment. www.ggqualitycase.com the player to personalize their instrument. Users can create beautiful designs that add style and flair to the instrument of their choice – even large or uniquely shaped items such as guitars. www.epiloglaser.com/mmr.htm

G&G G&G Quality Case updates their Regal Series. The case has had its internal shell upgraded to a thicker stronger top and bottom. It features nickel polished combination locks and hand made leather handles. The exterior has been decorated with the

Gator Gator releases the G-Tour case that holds four handheld wireless microphones with clips, body packs, headsets, and extra batteries. The case, called the G-Tour-Wire-

König & Meyer Connolly Music Company, the U.S. distributor for König & Meyer, announces new saxophone stands, Models 14330 (E-flat Alto) and 14335 (tenor), made in Germany. The new jazz stands feature solid aluminum legs with integrated rubber feet, and protective rubber surfaces at all points where the instrument contacts the stand. Using the central screw-lock mechanism, the stand folds easily and compactly, and slips into the included velour bag for conve-

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nient, safe in-bell storage. The weight of the E-flat alto stand is 10.5 ounces, and of the tenor stand is 14 ounces. www.connollymusic.com

Lace Lace Music Products celebrated Earth Day by introducing its new replacement bass pickup, the Aluma P. The technology used to make them helps reduce the need for natural resources and the energy required to produce pickups in general, while producing a zero noise, light weight, and full fidelity tone. These pickups use 95% less copper. It also eliminates the need for a battery. The MSRP price is $159 (black) and $179 (chrome). www.lacemusic.com

Levy’s New from Levy’s are embroidered polyester guitar straps in seven original “Designs from the Crypt.” Pictured are items MT8E-001, -002, -003, -004, -005, -006, and -007. Additionally, Levy’s continues to find things to pierce with body piercing jewelry. New this year are cotton guitar straps with suede median strips pierced with curved and circular barbells with and without spikes. Pictured are models M12BP1, 2, 3, and 4. www.levysleathers.com

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signal cable. The whole unit, with battery, weighs just 12 ounces. It comes with a headset jack that cancels the speaker. www.mightymoe.com

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Neotechs Neotechs’ has expanded their Slimline Strap series and they are now slightly wider, and available in several connection options and many materials, including webbing, leather, and textile grille cloth. The antimicrobial material pulls away moisture, which easily dissipates while keeping the player cool. Available in four connection options: Standard (leather connectors), Slimlock, Banjo, and Acoustic End Pin Jack. www.neotechstraps.com

Planet Waves debuts its new Metronome Tuner. It comes equipped with onboard tempo, beats, and time division variations, and also the accurate chromatic meter-style tuner, with an oversized LCD readout. Any electric instrument can be plugged into the Metronome Tuner thanks to the ¼-inch input jack adapter. Plus, a built-in condenser microphone makes it equally adept at tuning acoustic instruments. It has a MSRP of $49.99. www.daddario.com

PRINT Alfred Alfred is shipping the albummatching folio to Radiohead’s new album In Rainbows, including the six exclusive bonus songs. In Rainbows topped the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart, the UK Album Chart, the United World Chart, and the Canadian Albums Chart. The allnew guitar TAB edition of In Rainbows includes complete note-for-note TAB transcriptions to all the great songs on the CD including the six special bonus tracks. Alfred also offers the In Rainbows folio in a Piano/Vocal/Chords arrangement. It has a MSRP of $21.95. www.alfred.com

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Hal Leonard Hal Leonard releases four unique new Real Book publications. A CD-ROM of the C Edition of The Real Book – Volume 1, Real Book Staff Paper, and Low Voice versions of The Real Vocal Book – Volumes 1 and 2. The cross-platform Real Book CDROM allows any musician with Internet access to print one copy each of all 400 songs in this bestselling book. This innovative release allows jazzers to view the lead sheets online, and gigging musicians to pick and print just the songs they will need for a particular gig. The Real Book Staff Paper features manuscript pages that are designed to allow plenty of room for notes, ledger lines, text, and other musical notation. Each sheet is perforated with threehole punches and nine staves per page.

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Low Voice editions of The Real Vocal Book – Volume 1 and Volume 2 are companions to the existing High Voice Real Vocal Books published by Hal Leonard in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Now singers of any voice type can find the 300 jazz vocal standards in each volume in ranges comfortable for them. www.halleonard.com/dealers

jazz drummer, educator, and author John Riley, there are discussions and demonstrations of the unique style and significant contributions of each artist. View free video and audio clips at www.hudsonmusic.com. www.halleonard.com

Hudson Music Hudson Music presents Steve Smith’s Drum Legacy: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants, a DVD that provides a history of jazz drumming. Smith’s combines his drumming and musicianship with analysis of major innovations made by jazz drumming giants Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Max Roach, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams on this double-DVD. The five-hour Drum Legacy program features the complete live performance of Smith’s Jazz Legacy group from the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival (including two previously unreleased compositions). Following each performance Smith, aided by

Mel Bay Mel Bay is expanding its best-selling Modern Guitar Method series with a new set of supplemental books. Each book is indicated by Grade difficulty to go with the master method book. New books include: Modern Guitar Method Grade 1: Learn Rock Favorites, Modern Guitar

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Method Grade 2: Blues Jam Play-Along, Modern Guitar Method Grade 3: Rock Studies, Modern Guitar Method Grade 4: Rock Studies and more. Mel Bay also announces they are now the exclusive distributor for the Learn Roots Music DVD series. This series offers instruction and insight from many of the top players in many roots music genres. Products include: DADGAD Guitar With Simon Fox, Essential Banjo Licks with Ross Nickerson, Rockabilly Slap Bass With Pete Turland, and more. www.melbay.com

Omnibus Press Omnibus Press announces a new photo book on Bob Dylan and a new biography of Pete Townshend. Real Moments: Photographs of Bob Dylan 1966-1974 are collected photos by Barry Feinstein, who took Dylan’s photo for The Times They Are A Changin’ album cover. It has a MSRP of $34.95. They are also releasing Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend by Mark Wilkerson. It retails for $24.95. www.omnibuspress.com

B&O Anthem Music Group Anthem Music Group is now shipping their new custom ABS stackable cases. Anthem cases feature a durable 4mm

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ABS plastic, stackable ridges, and are currently available for flute, clarinet, trumpet, alto sax, and tenor sax. The trombone model is due out this summer, and they plan to expand their ABS case line to include tubas, French horns and euphoniums in early 2009.

Conn-Selmer Conn-Selmer debuts the Holton Collegiate line of student brass instruments. Model BB430R is a ¾-size tuba created for junior high students. It features a .640” bore, 13.8” upright bell, three top-

action pistons, and a sturdy hard shell plastic case with wheels. The BB440R 4/4 Tuba has a .640” bore, 15.75” upright bell, four top-action pistons and a sturdy hard shell plastic case with wheels. www.conn-selmer.com

Wood Violins Wood Violins is shipping two entry-level products: The Stingray SV-4 electric violin and the Wood Electric Violin Amplifier. The Stringray is a fourstring fretless electric violin kit, complete with pre-amp, headphones, bow, case, rosin, and more. It comes in red sparkle and black gloss. The amplifier is a custom-voiced amp

Cecillio Cecillio Music is currently shipping their clarinets, which are available in six different colors. They feature high-grade ABS body, durable nickel-plated keys, a 60 mm bore neck, inline trill keys, and adjustable thumb rest. They include plush lined nylon covered hard shell case with backpack straps, hanky swab, and a box of six extra reeds. They have a MSRP of $349.99. www.cecilliomusic.com

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Acesonic announces the KOD-1200 Jukebox. The jukebox comes complete with two 12â&#x20AC;? woofers, four tweeters, two side-mounted mid-range drivers, a bill collector, and front panel controls, all in a sturdy black wooden cabinet. The Acesonic KOD-1200 Jukebox accepts cash in exchange for song credits. Jukebox owners can set the cost per song at anything from $0 to $20. Owners can also see how many total songs have been

Allen & Heath releases the ZED 4-Bus range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and performance. Available are: ZED420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2 stereo), and ZED436 (32 channel + 2 stereo) mixers. Similar to the smaller ZED-14, the four bus series features the DuoPre TM padless preamp, which is a microphone circuit and an optimized line input cir-

cuit, rather than one pre-amp handling both mic and line signals. It uses a two stage design with controlled amounts of gain in each stage, offering high headroom and a low noise, clean signal path. The ZED 4 bus series has a four-band, two-swept mids EQ with in/out switch, six aux sends, four sub groups, direct outputs on each mono channel, separate L, R & M main buses, 100mm long throw faders, two matrix outputs, and a talkback facility. www.allen-heath.com/zed

American DJ American DJ is shipping the Quad Gem DMX, a four-lens effect packed with 224 high-output red, green, blue, and white LEDs. Configured in groups of 56 per lens, the LEDs project four moonflower effects from a single unit, covering a wide area of the club or dance floor with brilliant, razor-sharp beams. It is portable and DMX

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compatible, and designed for mobile DJs and clubs. It features an advanced glass optical system, and has an output equivalent to four 250W halogen lamps (based on visual comparison), yet it consumes only 20W of power. It also offers 12 builtin programs, fast to slow strobing, and 0-100% electronic dimming and can be operated in three modes: sound active; DMX; or with American DJ’s UC3 optional universal controller (sold separately). It has a MSRP of $349.99. www.americandj.com

Carvin Carvin introduces the LSX Series loudspeaker systems. Designed to address a wide range of SR applications, from portable PA systems for mobile DJ’s and performing musicians through large venue sound systems. Consisting of 17 models — 10 non-powered and seven powered — the new LSx Series includes 18-guage steel grills, recessed steel handles, high order-low loss crossovers, plus Neutrik Speakon and quarter-inch connectors. Manufactured in San Diego, CA USA, the LSx Series enclosures are built with 18mm multi-ply hardwood and finished with a multi-layered, catalyzed polyurethane Duratex finish designed to withstand the rigors of the road. Each enclosure is designed, tuned, and ported using LEAP software and measured with LMS software for optimum system performance. The systems have a MSRP of $179.99 to $799.99. www.carvin.com

Gemini Gemini presents the MM-4000, an affordable rack-mount DJ FX mixer. Especially suited for vocal manipulation and mixing, this unit comes equipped with four ¼” mic channel inputs (unbalanced), one balanced XLR master microphone input, plus a rotary control FX Selector with Dry/Wet rotary control that allows the user to choose between 16 high quality built-in effect choices such as room reverbs, chorus, flange, and delays. It has a MSRP of $319.95. www.geminidj.com

Keystone Keystone Electronics has developed a series of new, additional colors to expand its line of rugged devices which replace wire-wrap posts and turret terminals.

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The new colors consist of Brown, Green, Blue, Purple, Gray which, in addition the existing Red, Black, White, Yellow and Orange, may be used on .062 and .093 thick PCB’S with a variety of gripping devices. Among these are JHooks, EZ-Hooks, Grabbers, Alligator Clips, Tips and Probes. The new designs also serve to keep on-board terminals perpendicular to the PCB so that relative position, during and after wave soldering is maintained. All ten colors now offered are available for use with the firm’s Miniature, Compact and Multi-Purpose Test Points. www.keyelco.com

M-Audio M-Audio’s Studiophile BX5a Deluxe and Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors feature new waveguides, enhanced driver integration, and other advancements to deliver a cohesive and refined sound. The monitors update the M-Audio BX5a and BX8a systems with custom amplifier tuning, a new low-frequency transducer in the BX5a Deluxe, and tight tuning in the BX8a Deluxe. Both monitors feature Kevlar low-frequency driver cones. Magnetic shielding allows users to set up the monitors near other electronic equipment without fear of interference. The BX5a and BX8a Deluxe have MSRPs of $399.95 and $599.95 per pair, respectively. www.m-audio.com

MBT MBT Lighting & Sound introduces the LED Moon Doggie Effect Light. With multi- colored LEDs that seem to “bloom” to the music, JULY 2008

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this energy efficient effect light uses 469 bright LEDs (280 red, 63 green, 126 blue), arranged in seven clusters. It can be used as a stand-alone light, grouped together in a master/slave mode, or be controlled manually with a standard DMX controller. It includes nine channels of DMX control, three-pin XLR DMX in and out connections, and a 10 DIP switch bank for DMX addressing and function selection. www.mbtlighting.com

can also be setup to playback and mix music automatically using playlists. The MEP7000 transforms into a Karaoke playback device when a CD-G disc is inserted. The MEP is also the first rack mount dual CD player that has a scratch jog similar in touch response as the CDJ-1000. The MEP and the SEP-C1 (also available as a separate unit) works as a software controller when used in conjunction with compatible software such as Serato Scratch Live or the bundled “DJS” from Pioneer. www.PioneerProDJ.com

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Pioneer Pioneer unveils the MEP-7000, which enables users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory formats. The system

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Yamaha unveils the AUDIOGRAM 6 and AUDIOGRAM 3, two new Computer Recording Systems designed to turn a computer into a powerful, yet intuitive tool for recording and editing audio from virtually any microphone, instrument, or audio device. Packaged as complete computer music solutions, the AUDIOGRAM Series bundles a hardware interface with audio inputs and

outputs, software for recording and producing music and a USB cable for connection to a computer. Recording music from instruments, microphones, CD players, or MP3 players is as easy as installing the included music-production application, CUBASE AI, on your computer and connecting the audio interface using the USB cable provided. The AUDIOGRAM 6 has a MSRP of $199.99, and AUDIOGRAM 3 has a MSRP of $139.99. www.yamaha.com

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Music Inc. 1029 The Music Link 1336 Music Magazine Publishers Association 924 Music Marketing Inc. 247 The Music People Inc. 309, 310 Music Player Network 926 Music Sales Corporation 166 Music Wizard Group 345 Musical Instruments Distribution Canada Ltd. 1617 Musical Merchandise Review 1031 Musician’s Wholesale America 1526 MusicMags 924 Musicorp 436 Musiquip Inc. 117 MXL Microphones 344 Nady Systems, Inc. 501 National Association of School Music Dealers 2105 National Music Funding Corp. 1043 Nechville Musical Products LLC 1426 NEMC 838 Neo Products, Inc. 236 New Sensor Corp. 1518 NewBay Media LLC 926 Normandy Guitars 1342 NOTION Music, Inc. 305 Numark 400 Ochenrider Concepts, Inc. 228 Odyssey Innovative Designs 1609 Oliver Musica USA Inc. 440 OME Banjos 1523 Onori Accessories 1328 On-Stage Stands 309, 310 Oscar Schmidt Division of Washburn International 162 Ovation 536 Pacific Store Designs 2039 The Paige Capo 1613 Paige Musical Products 1613 Palmer Speaker Simulators 2042 Palmerino Music 605 Pantheon Guitars, LLC 1326 PANYARD, Inc. 806 Parker Guitars 162 Passport by Fender 107, 108 Paul Shelden Global Productions, Inc. 2052 Peace Musical 702 Peaceland Music 318 Peak Music Stands 721 John Pearse® Strings 1006 Peavey Electronics 2010 Pelosi Guitars 1243 Penton Business Media 922 Percussion Marketing Council 2105 Perri’s Leathers Ltd 2055 Personal Cooling Concepts LLC 220 Peterson Electro Musical Products, Inc. 418 Phil Jones Bass 1541 Phoenix Musical Instruments 445 PianoDisc 737 Pick Guy, Inc. 212 JULY 2008

Pikcard USA 1009 Pintech Canada Inc. 605 Pintech USA, Inc. 605 Planet Waves 2006 Play It Now Tunes 918 Players Music Accessories 831 PMI Audio Group 323 Power Group 637 Premier Guitar 2037 Pro Audio Review 926 Pro Sound News 926 Pro Stage Gear 911 Pro-Active Websites 206 ProFile 900 PROGRESSION 305 Pro-Mark Corporation 601 ProSing 2025 Protec 200 Pure Sound 2006 PZtronics 202 Q Lighting 1629 Quik Lok 900 Qwik Tune 1528 R S Custom Guitars 341 Jose Ramírez Guitars 1100 Randall Amplification 162 Red Witch Analog Pedals 1318 Redland Music Products 337 Wm. Rees Instruments 823 Remix 922 Remo, Inc. 711 Rental & Staging Systems 926 Retail Print Music Dealers Association 2105 Retail Up! 844 Retro-Sonic, Inc 1646 Reverend 1429 Rhythm Tech Inc. 248 Rico Reeds 2006 Ritter Bass Guitars 1536 RJM Music Technology, Inc. 250 RoboKey USA 2005 Roché-Thomas Corp. 1039 Rock Stand by Warwick 1318 Rockbag by Warwick 1318 Rockbass by Warwick 1318 Rockcase by Warwick 1318 RockNRoller Multicarts 1318 ROCKTRON 1507 Roc-N-Soc Inc. 604 Roland Corporation U.S. 109, 110, 127, 130, 180, 800 RS Berkeley Inc 829 S.I.T. Strings Co. Inc. 1300 Sabian Ltd. 708 Saga Musical Instruments 1110 Saint Blues Guitar Workshop 1545 SaintFishy’s Distribution, LLC 1621 Samick Music Corporation 636 Santa Cruz Guitar Co. 1211 Scary Productions 1443 Schenk Guitars 1522 Sennheiser Elec Corp 401 Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation 405 Sewing Machine 252 JULY 2008

Shanghai Max Precision Instrument 721 She Sings Out, Inc. 240 Shredies Gloves 1704 Shubb Capos 1010 Sierra Guitars 436 Simba Products, Inc. 1606 SIMS America, LLC 1344 SKB Corporation 628 Solid Cables 210 Sonic Distribution LLC 232 Sony Electronics, Inc. 410 Souldier 1505 Sound & Communications 836 Sound Enhancement Products, Inc. 243

Sound Ideas Music LLC 2043 Sound Innovations 262 Sound To Earth, Ltd. 1523 Source Audio LLC 641 South Gulf International 1504 Southland Music Distributors, Inc. 1140 Spectr Audio 227 Spectraflex, Inc. 1640 Sperzel 1146 SPL Electronics GmbH 326 Squier Guitars & Basses 107, 108 Stage Ninja 424 Stagg 1236 Starkey Laboratories 507

Meeting the Needs of Students for More Than 25 Years ... Our Best-Selling SV-175 Cremona Violin! Cremona bowed instruments have set the pace for the vibrant student and rental markets for over 25 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 again been upgraded to include the new LaSalle LB-15 Octagonal Bow and the TL-33 deluxe rectangular Travelite case.

Cremona SV-175 Violin Outfit: •Six sizes from 4⁄4 to 1⁄16 •Long lasting ebony fittings •Finetuner tailpiece for precise, easy tuning •Rugged TL-33 Travelite case •All-solid carved, graduated construction •Well-balanced LaSalle LB-15 bow with ebony frog Still

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Tama 618 Tanglewood Guitar Company UK 117 Taye Drums 707 Taylor Guitars 105, 135 TC Electronic 319 TC-Helicon 319 Teaching Guitar Workshops 2105 Telefunken USA 320 TELESCRIPT INC. 347 Testa Communications 836 The Recording Academy 172 Thomastik-Infeld GmbH 1126 Thunderfunk 243 Timara Custom Shop 241 Timberline Guitars 1409

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TKL Products Corp. 329 TL Audio 247 Toca 536 Today@SummerNAMM 836 Toft Audio Designs 323 Tonareli Music Supply 442 Tornavoz Music 1100 Traben Bass Company 328 Trace Elliot 2010 TRAF Group, Inc. 1039 Traveler Guitar 1405 Trillium Amplifier Company, L.L.C. 1444 Tri-Technical Systems, Inc. 1039 TV Jones, Inc. 1427 Tycoon Percussion 1336 Tyler Retail Systems, Inc. 1037 U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies, Inc. 443 Ultimate Ears 219 Ultrasone Inc. 304 Unigrip 348 UpBeat Daily 1029 US Music Corp 162 V & R Remote 1701 Valley People 323 ValveTrain Amplification 1446 VAM Acoustics Inc. 1703 Ventura Guitars 2043 Veritas Instrument Rental Inc 819 VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2105 Vision International, Inc. 337 Visual Sound LLC 911 Vox Amplification 102 Voyage-Air Guitar, Inc. 1544 V-Picks 1619 Walden Guitars 900 Warehouse Guitar Speakers, LLC 2028 Warrior Instruments 152 Warwick Basses and Amps 1318 Washburn International Inc. 162 Watch & Learn, Inc. 840 Waterstone Musical Instruments, LLC 1644 Wave Distribution 426 Wechter Guitars 1327 Wedgie Products 1404 Wendler Instruments 2046 West Coast String Instruments 729 Westone Laboratories, Inc. 306 Wilkins Guitar 1443 Willis Music Company 1018 Wilmington Fibre 1227 Woodsound Flutes 542 Wristies Inc 2024 Wyman Piano Company 745 Xcel Drumsticks 606 XP Audio, Inc. 744 Yamaha Corporation of America 104, 136 Yorkville Sound Inc. 300 Z Right Stuff 216 Zaolla Silverline 428 Zoogee World Inc. 2047 Zuni Custom Guitars 1625 ZZYZX Snap Jack 1247 JULY 2008

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ALABAMA Howard Core Company, L.L.C. 1821 McCall Dr. Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 238-9966 (800) 633-2302 (orders only) Fax (256) 238-VIOL (8465) E-mail: info@howardcore.com Web site: www.howardcore.com Alex Weidner, managing partner Tom Core, sls. mgr. Categories: S&F, ACC, luthier supplies, books, tools, cases, strings & bows. Principal Brands: Instruments - Johannes Köhr; Karl Höfner; K500 series; Toussaud Lee; Alois Riedl; S.I.R. Cellos; HC Master Series; BOWS - Alfred, Hartmut, & Gerald Knoll; Horst Schicker; Lothar Seifert; Glasser fiberglass and composite; STRINGS - Thomastik, Pirastro, Larsen, SuperSensitive, Jargar, D’Addario, Goldbrokat, Westminster, Strad, Prim, Hill, & Corelli; CASES - Freistat, Bobelock, Core Cases, Winter. Accessories

PS/R: Pro Sound/Recording S&F: Stringed & Fretted ETH: Ethnic ACC: Accessories BI: Band Instruments PRC: Percussion PM: Print Music P/KB: Piano/Keyboard JULY 2008

- Teller, Aubert Mirecourt Bridges, Despiau Bridges, Herdim, RDM Products, Ulsa end pins, Wittner metronomes & string adjusters, D’Addario Accessories, Intellitouch tuners. Exclusive U.S.A distributor for Herdim tools, U.S.A. agent for Editrice Turris (Cremona), Strad Library.

The Singing Machine Percussion: Yamaha; Stagg Accessories: Hosa; audio-technica PRO; Sennheiser; Buttkicker; Ultimate Support; Stagg; Littlite; Corriciadan Slides

ARIZONA

OSP Worldwide 920 South D Fort Smith, AR 72901 (800) 281-6607 Web site: ospworldwide.com Chris Ward, Buyers Group Member Relations Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, PRC, P/KB

DBL Distributing LLC 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 Bruce Kuperman, SVP of Sales Categories: Pro Sound and Recording; Stringed and Fretted; Piano and Keyboard; Percussion; Accessories Principal Brands: Pro Sound and Recording; Denon Professional; Marantz Professional; Tascam; Numark; Pioneer DJ; Gemini; Gem Sound; audio-technica PRO; Apple; Cerwin-Vega!; Ion; Ortofon; Fender Audio; Hosa; Nady; Technics; Pyle; CAD; AKG; Sennheiser; Azden; Sony; Stanton; Phonic; Eminence; Amplivox; The Singing Machine Stringed & Fretted: Yamaha Guitars; Nady Guitars; GHS Strings; Shubb Piano & Keyboard: Casio; Yamaha;

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CALIFORNIA American Music and Sound 5304 Derry Ave., Suite C Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (818) 597-7711 (866) 474-7711 Fax: (818) 597-0411 E-mail info@americanmusicandsound.com Web site www.americanmusicandsound.com Lynn Martin, pres. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, P/KB, PRC Principal Brands: Allen & Heath, Focusrite, Hagstrom Guitars, Jay Turser Guitars and Basses, KV2 Audio, NetCIRA, Novation, Quik Lok, Stardraw, Studiologic, Vestax, UDG MMR 85

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Wholesaler Guide (Ultimate DJ Gear), Walden Guitars, Turbosound, Mano Percussion, Profile, Wharfedale Pro. Dana B. Goods 4054 Transport St., Unit A Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 644-6621 (800) 741-0109 Fax (805) 644-6332 E-mail: info@danabgoods.com Web site: www.danabgoods.com

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Dana Teague, Michael Brown, Dale Titus, Craig Costigan, James Garza, Marc Boomer, Jimmy Christen Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC Principal Brands: Warwick, ADK Mics, RockBass by Warwick, T-Rex Engineering, Red Witch Analog Pedals, Lehle Switchers, RockNRoller Multicarts, RockCase, RockStand, RockBag, RockCable, Humfrees.

Dealer Direct P.O. Box 8798 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Shipping address: Dealer Direct 1891 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92606 Orders: (800) 211-3319 Supplier/Vendor: (949) 863-0019 Toll-Free Fax: (866) 643-7406 Supplier/Vendor Fax: (949) 752-0056 Web: OrderDealerDirect.com Tony Blair, pres./CEO Alex Folken, import/export mgr. Michael Haberern, controller Categories: S & F, ETH, PS/R, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Kay guitars, banjos, mandolins, resonator guitars, ukuleles, violins, electric guitars, electric bass guitars, amplifiers, harmonicas, pitch pipes, and accessories; Santa Rosa guitars, cuatros, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, violins, electric guitars, and accessories. Performance Plus guitars, amps, guitar, banjo, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, cuatro and chromatic pitch pipes, wood and metal classic guitar foot stools, woven and hootenanny guitar and banjo straps, pegwinders, capos, picks, guitar parts, pickups, guitar cables, patch cables, speaker cables, adapter cables, transformers, mic mixers, recorders, violin bows, rosin and cases, chipboard cases, ABS cases, tweed cases, polyfoam core cases, wood hardshell cases, vinyl bags, nylon bags, mic cables, microphones, microphone accessories, mic stands, speaker stands, music stands, orchestra stands, amp stands, display stands, keyboard stands, keyboard benches, guitar hangers, guitar stands, karaoke stands, drums, bongos, congas, bell kits, percussion kits, snare kits, tambourines, cymbals, thrones, drum sticks, timbale sticks, small percussion products, drum keys and accessories; Cable Corp guitar cables, patch cables, linking plugs, speaker cables, midi cables, microphone cables, adapter cables,) Hohner, Danelectro, QwikTime, Dean Markley, Fender, Guild, Gretsch, Rotosound, Audio-TechJULY 2008

nica, Savarez, Augustine, Remo, Vic Firth, Pro-Mark, Toca, D’Addario, Rico, Vandoren, Evans, Planet Waves, Black Diamond, La Bella, Kyser, Dunlop, Herco, Super-Sensitive, Hamilton, Kay, Santa Rosa, Performance Plus, Cable Corp, TKL, Korg, Wittner, Seiko, MXR, Gibraltar, Matrix, Ultra, Vox, Latin Percussion, V-Tech, Signal Flex, Schaller, D’Andrea, Grover, Yamaha, National, Mel Bay, etc. Digital Edge Distribution 2660 3rd St. #201 San Francisco, CA. 94107 (415) 285-9860 Dealer Order Line: (800) 811-1991 Fax: (415) 285-9862 E-mail: Sales@Digitaledge.CC Web site: www.Digitaledge.CC Categories: Music software and digital audio-related products. Principal Brands: Ars Nova, BBE Sound, CakeWalk, Emedia, Cool SFX, Harmonic Vision, Image Line, MakeMusic, MiBAC, M Audio/Midiman, Musitek, PG Music, Sonic Network, Sony, Sound Quest, Tascam, U&I Software, Waves

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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, pres. Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands:Savarez, SKB, Remo, Rico, Speedfire, Hohner, Martin, Shure, Pro-Mark, 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, JULY 2008

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Glasser, Harmon, Herco, Micro, K & M, Kratt, Leo Quan, Pro Co, Rhythm Tech, Resonans, Rotosound, Claude Lakey, American Plating, John Pearse, Dunlop, Pyle Amplifiers, Lone Star Guitars, Bari Reeds, Miri Reeds, Zildjian. Kaman Music Corp. 3690 Jurupa Street Ontario, Calif. 91761 (909) 969-9200 Principal Brands: (Please see Connecticut listing.)

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Major Music Supply 918A Clement St., Suite 103 San Francisco, CA 94118 (888)-996-2567 (orders only) (415)-221-6666 Fax: (415) 221-9666 E-mail: majormusicsupply@yahoo.com Web site: www.majormusicsupply.com Web site: www.revivalacoustics.com Mike Mulqueen, sls. mgr. Categories: S&F,ETH,PRC, ACC Principal Brands: Instruments: Revival Acoustic Guitars, Revival Mandolins, Revival Resonators, Vivace Stringed Instruments, Makai Uke Co., Adagio Violins, Verano Classical Guitars, Armor Cases, MMS World Instruments, WB Percussion. The Music Link Corp. 380 Valley Dr. Brisbane, CA 94005 (415) 570-0970 (888) 552-5465 Fax: (415) 570-0651 Web site: www.themusiclink.net E-mail: sales@themusiclink.net Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, P/KB Principal Brands: Johnson acoustic & electric guitars, amplifiers, resonators, mandolins, ukuleles; Recording King banjos, acoustic guitars & art guitars; The Loar archtop acoustic guitars & mandolins; Paris Swing Co. mandolins; Dell’Arte gypsy jazz acoustic guitars; AXL guitars & amplifiers; Palatino violinfamily instruments & accessories; Palatino band instruments; Palatino pianos; Lucida classical & traditional mariachi guitars; Antonio Hermosa JULY 2008

classical guitars; Koloa professional ukuleles; Guardian bags & cases; Baltimore guitars; Antonius violinfamily instruments; CODA drums & percussion; Savannah folk instruments; AXL guitar accessories & cables. 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, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, ETH, folk insts., parts. Principal Brands: Cremona, F. Cervini, H. Siegler and A. Breton bowed instruments; H. Siegler and J. La Salle bows; Blueridge, Durango and Trinity guitars; Gitane Gypsy Jazz Guitars; Regal wood and metal body resonator guitars; P. Saez, and A. Burguette Spanish classical guitars; Valencia classical guitars; Gold Star and Saga banjos; Kentucky and Trinity College mandolins; Rover Mandolins and Banjos; Mahalo Ukuleles; Hamano Ukuleles; Superior and Golden Gate bags and cases; Travelite cases; Golden Gate fretted instrument parts and accessories; Anton Breton bowed instrument parts and accessories. Trax Distributors 16851 Victory Blvd. #11 Lake Balboa, CA 91406 (818) 902-0619 (800) 334-TRAX Fax: (818) 902-2126 E-mail: trax@singing.com Web site: www.traxdist.com Ernie Taylor, pres. Categories: PS/R, Karaoke Syste ms, hardware, Microphones, CDG, DVD, VCD software & CD accessories Principal Brands: Pocket Songs, Multimusic Karaoke, Latin Stars, Legends, Panorama Hits Monthly, RSQ, Vocopro, ARK, Pro-2, Audio 2000,V2Go, Chartbuster, Singing Machine, Just Tracks, RJ Tech, JULY 2008

Thayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Stage Stars, Todos A Cantar. Tornavoz Music 1455 19th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 E-mail: info@tornavozmusic.com Web site: www.tornavozmusic.com (310) 586-1180 Fax: (310) 586-1181 Categories: Jose Ramirez, Cordoba, Paco de Lucia, Aparicio, Contreras, Loriente, Matsuoka, SakuraiKohno, Iberia, Humicase Principal Brands: S & F 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, pres. Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, PM Principal Brands: Aubert Bridges, Corelli, Jargar, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario, Kun Shoulder Rests, La Bella, Millant rosin, Pirastro, Prim, Savarez, Super-Sensitive, Thomastik.

COLORADO DJ Miller Music/PROsing Karaoke 6365-53rd St. North, Suite B Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (800) 776-7464 Fax: (888) 388-9740 E-mail: sales@prosing.com Web site: www.prosing.com Dale Miller, pres. Judi Miller, v.p. Categories: PS/R, products for singers, karaoke, CDGs, DVDs, equipment, accessories. Principal Brands: Sound Choice, MMO/Pocket Songs, VocoPro, RSQ, Chartbuster, Forever Hits, IXT Systems, Emerson, Audio 2000 Disney, V2GO.

CONNECTICUT FBT - U.S.A. P.O. Box 8144 Berlin, CT 06037 (800) 333-9383 MMR 89

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Wholesaler Guide Fax: (860) 829-1026 E-mail: fbtusa@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.fbtusa.net Tom Concord, v.p. Carol Concord, cust. svc. mgr. Dennis Marturano, tech. spt. mgr. Categories: PS/R, PRC, Guitar Amps Principal Brands: FBT Professional Audio, AUBE Audio, Kempton Audio, JTS Microphones & Wireless Systems, Cicognani Guitar &

Bass Guitar Amps, Drum Art Snare Drums Equipment: FBT Maxx, Hi Maxx, Verve, Jolly, PSR powered and passive speakers, Formula series mixers, Symbol amps, Amico portable sound systems, FBT Modus powered and passive line arrays, Qube Audio powered & passive line arrays and speakers, Qube amplification, Kempton GT, PW Speakers, Kempton KA series amps, Kempton

Innovation to the First Power The New Antigua® A596 Black Nickel PowerBell® Baritone Saxophone After 5 years of extensive research and development, Antigua has crafted a revolutionary and innovative new baritone saxophone. The end result of this exhaustive research is an extremely versatile and durable handcrafted saxophone that has incredible power, tone, intonation, and quality. The A596-BNGK Black Nickel Baritone Saxophone by Antigua is the new standard.

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5806 La Colonia • San Antonio, Texas 78218 Phone: 210.661.6505 • Fax: 210.661.6702 • antiguawinds.com

90 MMR

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mixers, Cicognani series guitar and bass amps, Brutus series guitar amps, Imperium series guitar amps, Indy series bass guitar amps, Dragon effects pedals, JTS Microphones, JTS UHF wireless mic systems, JTS in ear wireless systems, Drum Art handmade snare drums Kaman Music Corp. 20 Old Windsor Rd. Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 509-8888 (877) KAMANMUSIC Fax: (860) 509-8891 (Sales) (877) KAMANFAX E-mail: info@kamanmusic.com, sales@kamanmusic.com Web sites: www.kamanmusic.com (portal to Kaman brands), www.kmconline.com (ordering), http://kdn. kamanmusic.com (dealer support materials and specials ) . Ed Miller, pres. Larry Dunn, v.p. finance, CFO Paul Damiano, Senior v.p. sls. & mktg. Robert E. Lee, v.p. sls. Bob Crescitelli, v.p. opns. Chuck Bashaw, v.p. purchasing & int’l logistics Frank Untermyer, v.p. & g.m. Ovation/Hamer/Gretsch Drums Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC, PM, P/KB Principal Brands: Ovation, Adamas, Applause, Celebrity, Takamine, Jasmine, Hamer USA, Hamer, Slammer, Genz Benz, Latin Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Toca Percussion, Gibraltar Hardware, Sabian Cymbals, Dixon Drums, Dixon Hardware, Fender Accessories, CB Drums, CB Educational Percussion, Rhythmix, Vic Firth Educational Percussion, Tranzamp, Seiko, Cherub, Matrix, Hercules Stands, Lee Oskar, Dean Markley, Adamas Strings, Elixir Strings, Levy’s Leathers, Eldon, Becker, Academy, Schuster, Kessler, Belmonte, Glen Ingles Display Products, Montana, Powerflex, Retro Parts, SignalFlex, Ultra, Windsor, Martin Strings, Monster Cable, TKL, Harley Davidson musical accessories, Remo World Percussion, Reunion Blues, Gretsch guitar accessories, Bigsby bridges, Guild guitar accessories. JULY 2008

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 Madeline Mix Hunter, pres. Categories: ACC, PM, recorders & historical woodwinds Principal Brands: Recorders: Aura, Coolsma, Dolmetsch, Hahl, ZenOn. Historical Woodwinds: Moeck. 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. 154 Woodlawn Rd. Suite C Berlin, CT 06037 1-800-289-8889 Fax: 860-828-1353 E-mail: sales@musicpeopleinc.com Web site: www.musicpeopleinc.com Jim Hennessey, pres. Categories: PS/R, ACC, P/KB Principal Brands: Microphones: AKG, Astatic, Audio Spectrum, Audio-Technica, Audix, Beyerdynamic, CAD/Equitek, CAJ Countryman, Crown, Earthworks, Electro-Voice, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Telex, Wireless - Audio-Technica, Beyer Dynamic, Electro-Voice, Gemini, Nady, Samson (N. Eng. only), Shure, Sony, Telex. Headphones: AKG, AudioTechnica, Sennheiser, Sony, Accessories - On-Stage Stands, On-Stage Gear, AKG, Atlas, Raxxess, VERSATEK, Zeppelinn Guitar Parts. Drum Sticks: On-Stage Sticks, Sound Systems: Celestion, dbx, Electro-

Voice, Fostex, Gemini, Numark, Phonic, ProCo, Sabine, Sony, Spirit, Stanton, Stewart, TOA, Williams Sound. Audio: Ampex, Anchor, DAS, InterM, Marantz, RDL, Sony, Teac, Telex, Cables & Connectors & Hot Wires: Pro Co. DJ/Lighting: Gemini, Numark, Stanton. On-Stage Stands P.O. Box 270648 West Hartford, CT 06127-0648 (860) 236-7134 (800) 289-8889 Fax: (860) 233-6888 Jim Hennessey, pres. Categories: ACC Principal Brands: On-Stage Stands: microphone, guitar, keyboard, speaker, amp, lighting, rack, karaoke, orchestra and sheet music stands. On-Stage Gear: microphone accessories, mic clips, pop-filters, windscreens, Posi Lok locking microphone booms, etc. Hex-Base mic stands, studio booms, conductor stands, Flip-It guitar stands. P&D Wholesale Music Supply

Huge innovation in a new package. The new Vandoren Flow Pack packaging. Every reed we make is now wrapped in humidity balanced packaging resulting in reeds that are factory fresh. The most remarkable part of this innovation is you don’t have to do anything to benefit from it. No special storage, no little bags...nothing. Just put them in the store and watch your customers marvel at the consistency and quality you provide...at no extra cost. Now there’s a new point of purchase display availble! Contact your sales representative for details. It’s a huge innovation, but that’s what Vandoren is all about...one huge innovation after another.

JULY 2008

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Wholesaler Guide 1660 Barnum Ave. Stratford, CT 06614 (800) 823-5188 Fax: (203) 377-2576 Pete D’Addario, owner John Rampino, natl. sls. Outside Reps: Gary Castelluccio & Associates Categories: PRC, ACC Principal Brands: Drums & percussion: Active Percussion & Drums, Basik Drums, R.C. Interna-

tional Acrylic Drums, Tree Works, Swingtime Percussion. Acc. and Drum Hardware: Aquarian, DanMar U.S.A, Cannon, Rhythm Tech, Grover, Trophy, Duplex, Noble & Cooley, Zero-Rings, Stick Handler, TPS, Neary Drum Torque, Lug Lock, Pro-Mark, Remo, Muffl’s & Practice Pads, H.Q. Percussion, Real Feel, Shine On, Trick, Groove Juice, Blitz, Buckaroo, XL Specialty Percussion Cases, Ace, Latin Groove, Nomad,

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Kaces, SKB, Drum Heads, Attack, Remo, Drumsticks, Mallets, Brushes; Vic Firth, Pro-Mark, Regal Tip Hotsticks, Mike Balter, Vater, Innovative Percussion Inc., Swingtime Percussion, Slug Accessories; Cymbals: Sabian Solar, Imported Brass; Latin American Products: Bongos, Congas, Timbales, Cowbells, Maracas, Fort Bryan, Kaces, Perfekktion Bags, Qwik Time. 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; pres. Tom Daley: whse. Mgr. Principal Brands: Hardshell, Chipboard Cases, Gig Bags, Grand Prix Cases, MusiCoveralls, Edge Microphones,Bedford Stringed Instruments, Blitz, Hamilton, Kyser, Huang, Hot Picks, Flinthill, Fort Bryan, Grover, Intelli, Intellitouch,Qwik Tune, Concerto Manuscript, String Swing, Sound Barrier, Solar Sabian, SKB, RDM, Topp Pro, TKL, Jensen, JJTubes, Latch Lake, Mighty Mite, Palmer, S101 Guitars.

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EMMC: CRAFTSMANSHIP. QUALITY. VALUE. 92 MMR

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, pres. Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, P/KB Principal Brands: August Foerster, Bohemia, Discacciati, Silvetta, Hopf, Musima, Wilhelm Eberle, Anton Schneider, Lenzner, Ratz & Pschera, Goldbrokat, Rubner, Adler, Meinel, Schlegel, Weissenberg, Gebr. Moennig, Otto Jos. Klier, Fisoma, Eberhard Meinel. Mid-East Mfg., Inc. 7694 Progress Cir. JULY 2008

West Melbourne, FL 32904 (321) 724-1477 Fax: (321) 952-1080 E-mail: gregk@mid-east.com Greg Kundrat, pres. Tropical Music Export Enterprises, Inc. 6850 S.W. 81st Terrace Miami, FL 33143 (305) 740-7454 Fax: (305) 740-7456 E-mail: sales@tropicalmusic.com Web site: www.tropicalmusic.com Peter Marrero, U.S. sls. mgr. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, PRC, lighting. Branches in Chile, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Guatemala. Principal U.S. Brands: American Drum Works, Biscayne, H. Hoffer, Juggs, Mano Percussion, MAS, Palmer, Palmer Espana, Pro-Lok, Snug Fit, Starforce, Topp Pro Music Gear, Windfield, Afrosound Percussion, Vizcaya Guitars, Palmer Marquis. WD Music Products, Inc. 17570 N. Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers, FL 33903 (877) WDMUSIC Fax: (239) 337-4585 (800) 449-9348 E-mail: sales@wdmusicproducts.com Web site: www.wdmusicproducts.com Wendy Davis, pres. Larry Davis, v.p. Categories: S & F, ACC Principal Brands: Kent Armstrong Pickups, Deep 6 Baritone Guitar Products, Kluson Deluxe Tuning Machines, L.R. Baggs, “Q” Parts, TonePros, Steelbender, Stromberg Jazz Guitars, TKL Cases, WD Fender-Licensed Replacement Necks, Moses, WD Finished Bodies, WD Custom Pickguards.

E-mail: sales@chesbromusic.com Web site: www.chesbromusic.com Vanetta Chesbro Wilson, CEO Terry L. Orme, pres. John R. Davis, VP of sales & mktg. Marvin Kropiolinksi, VP of operations Tana Jane Stahn, CFO Categories: S&F, PS/R, ACC, PRC, PM, P/KB, ETH Principal Brands:Tama, Ibanez, CMC Perc., books & sheets of all publishers, consignment music programs, major-brand music instrument and accessories, display fixtures/literature racks, futrure Primitive, Musi*Key reference publication, Harmony Jewelry, Chesbro Music, Designer Gifts, accessories incl. Hohner, Lee Oskar, Rico, Remo, Vic Firth, Vater, ProMark, Macrolus, Mike Balter, TKL, Rapco, Dunlop, Martin, LR Bags, Ernie Ball, Mighty Mite guitar parts, Cleartone Strings, Onerr Effects Pedals

ILLINOIS Advantage Wholesale Music Supply Co. 3319 N. 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, Dunlop, Dean Markley, Audio-Technica, LP, Martin, Morley, Kyser, D’Addario, Pyle Pro, Rico, Amati, Wittner, D’Carlo Violins, MXR, Pyramid, Rhino, Ace, Ace, Pignose, Jim Dandy, Pro-Co, Qwik Tune, Attack Heads, Pro-Mark, Basix, Royce, Solar, Stick Handler, NRG, TKL, Lone Star, Lauren, Regal, Gorilla, LM Straps, Mighty-Mite, Ultra, DTech, Herco, Tastee-Reeds, MTS, Leeder, lolite, Trick, Rocktek, Area 51, and many other instruments and accessories. Entertainment Music Marketing Corp. (EMMC Midwest) 201 Dowdle St., suite 2 Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 458-6100 Fax (847) 458-6116 James Eaton, exec. v.p. Categories: SF, BI, P/KB Principal Brands: Premier, Leon Aubert, Revere, Mathias Thoma, Verona, Kohlert, Revere, Starmaker, Glasser, Engelhardt, Beltone, Yamaha Recorders, Hamilton, D’Addario, Thomastik, Super-Sensitive, Pirastro, Gig. Harris-Teller, Inc. 7400 S. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 (708) 496-2100 (800) 252-4004 Fax: (708) 496-2130 E-mail: sales@harristeller.com Web site: www.harristeller.com Jon Harris, pres.

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 JULY 2008

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Wholesaler Guide Categories: Gen’l. music mdse. and printed products.

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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: BI, S & F, P/KB, PM Principal Brands: Basix, Cort,

INDIANA American Way Marketing LLC P.O. Box 1681 Elkhart, IN 46517 (574) 295-6633 (800) 331-0664 Fax: (574) 293-9888 E-mail: info@americanwaymktg.com

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John Musselman, pres. Jim Klingler, v.p. Categories: ACC, BI Principal Brands: Superslick, Partner, Faxx (proprietary); Al Cass, Alisyn, Antigua Stands, Bach, Bari, Berp, BG France, Blue Juice, Bobcat, Bo-Pep, Chop Saver, Claude Lakey, Denis Wick, Emerald, Fibracell, Giardinelli, Hamilton, Harmon, Hetman, Hodge, Jet-Tone, Jo-Ral, Kratt, MARCA, Meyer, Micro, Mighty Bright, MTS, Neotech, Otto Link, Pack A Stand, Peter Ponzol, Red Label, Reka, Rico, Rovner, Ruryon, Selmer, Tom Crown, Valentino, Vandoren and Yamaha. Black Mountain Musical Enterprises, Inc. 3250 North Post Rd., Suite 279 Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 899-1524 (866) 885-0881 Fax (317) 899-3837 E-mail: admin@blackmountainmusical.com Web site: www.blackmountainmusical.com Categories: PS/R, S&F, PRC, KB, ACC Principal Brands: Spencer Instruments, Asheville Instruments, Miller Amplifiers, Guardian Cases, Onstage Stands, Danelectro, US Blues, Perfektion, Dean Markley, Eleca, Korg, Intellitouch, Wittner, Pamlico Sound, Matrix, Seiko, Qwik Tune, Sabine, Signal Flex, Ping, WD Products, Wedgie, Dunlop, Fred Kelly, Picks by the Pound, Golden Gate, National, Martin, D’Addario, Black Diamond, Ernie Ball, Kyser, Shubb, Paige, 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, TKO Percussion, Sticks by the Pound, Beatnik, Mighty Brite, Anton Breton, Super Sensitive, Hamilton, Players, Rico, Van Doren, Grover, Trophy, Flinthill, Finger Ease, Remo. Conn-Selmer, Inc. P.O. Box 310 Elkhart, IN 46515 JULY 2008

(574) 522-1675 Fax (574)522-0034 Web site: www.conn-selmer.com John Stoner, pres. 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, Selmer, C.G. Conn, Bundy, E. Rousseau, Primo, Gigliotti, Jo-Ral, Ridinour, Vandoren, Fibracell, Gonzalez, Hemke, LaVox, Mitchell Lurie, Wolfpack, Charles Davis, Brilhart, Goldentone, Gigliotti, Rico, Ridenour, Vinson, Rovner, Kooiman, Kiwi, Olivieri, Gill, Slide-o-Mix, Roy J. Maier, Cordier, BiNak, H.W., Al Cass, Hamilton, Manhasset, B.G., Petersen, Pack-astand, Korg, Trombotine, Glaesel, Lewis, RAO, Scherl & Roth, Pirastro, Prim, Thomastik, Jargar, Super-Sensitive, Glasser, Wolf, Resonans, Kun, Kadenza, Fortissimo. Folkcraft Instruments, Inc. 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, ETH, ACC, PRC, PM, ocarinas, Renaissance flutes, early insts. Principal Brands: Folkcraft Appalachian Dulcimers, Legend Hammer Dulcimers, Pathfinder Hammer Dulcimers, Clarenbridge Folk Harps, Psalteries, FolkRoots Appalachian dulcimers, bodhrans, panpipes, most folk inst. & folk-related items.

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International Violin Company, Ltd. 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, pres.

Davitt & Hanser Music (A Division of Hanser Music Group) 2395 Arbor Tech Dr. Hebron, KY 41048 Orders: (800) 999-5558 (859) 817-7100 Fax: (800) 451-4944 E-mail: sales@hansermg.com Jack Hanser, chairman/CEO Bill Xavier, v.p. of sales Categories: PS/R, ACC, BI, PRC, S&F, video & instruction books Principal Brands: Excel music products, Woods guitars/mandolins/banjos, Musino violins/cellos/ violas, TourGrade stands/cases/ bags, Shure, Audio-Technica, Ernie Ball, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario, Martin, Dean Markley, Kyser, Rico, Vandoren, Dunlop, Remo, Pro-Mark, Regal Tip, Vic Firth, Hohner, Lee Oskar, SuperSensitive, Helicore, Pro Arte, Hamilton, Manhasset. Note: B.C. Rich, Kustom, Michael Kelly, Traben, and OLP are separate divisions of HMG. Musicorp Louisville Distribution Center 11400 Interchange Dr. Ste. 101 Louisville, KY 40229 Web site: www.musicorp.com Dan Mahoney, pres. Don Rhodes, sr. v.p., mdsg. Dan Roberts, v.p., sls. Principal Brands: (Please see South Carolina listing)

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JA Musik USA P.O. Box 1681 Elkhart, IN 46517 (574) 295-7466 (866) 594-8664 FAX: (574) 293-9888 John Musselman, pres. JULY 2008

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Wholesaler Guide Ken Wise, g.m. Categories: S&F, ACC, repair parts, tone wood, tools, bow hair, books Principal Brands: Karl Hofner, Ernst Heinrich Roth, Aubert Lutherie, Dorfler, Wittner, 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: Super-Sensitive, Dr. Thomastik, D’Addario, Pirastro, Kaplan, La Bella, Prim, Larsen, Jargar, Corelli, Black Diamond. M&A Sales, LLC P.O. Box 7529

Gaithersburg, MD 20898 (800) 323-6500 Fax: (800) 646-1950 Dan Mahoney, pres. Categories: S&F, PS/R, BI, PRC, ACC, KB Principal Brands: MBT Lighting & Sound, Barcus-Berry, Stageline, Dean Guitars, Sabian, RMS, Percussion Plus, Remo Crown, Adam, Lauren, J. Reynolds.

MASSACHUSETTS Harris Musical Products Inc. 49 Rose Streeet Stoughton, MA 02072 (781) 341-0776 Fax: (781) 341-0778 E-mail: harris.musical@verizon.net Web site: www.harrismusical.com Marc Harris Categories: BI, S & F, ACC, PM Principal Brands: Picks by the Pound, Sticks by the Pound, US Blues, Innersoul, D’Orazio, Guitarlamp.

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, pres. Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, B&O, PM, 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 Arrang96 MMR

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ers, Midivox III Excelsior Accordions, E. Soprani Accordions, Roland FR 5 and FR 7 Virtual Accordions. 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, pres. Tom Vallis, v.p. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ETH, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: AKG, Amati band instruments, American DJ, Atlas, Audio-Technica, Audix, Belcrest band instruments, Blessing, Casio, City Limits Straps, Community, Conquest, Crestwood guitars, Crown, 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, Lexicon, Lonestar Guitars, L.R. Baggs, Middle Atlantic, Nady, Neotech, Lee Oskar, Oscar Schmidt, Pignose, Pro-Co, ProMark, Qwik Tune, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rolls, Seiko, Selmer accessories, Sennheiser, Shadow, Shure, SKB, Soundcraft, Sparrow Guitars, Sperzel, String Swing, Switchcraft, Tara Guitars, Tascam, Telex, Thomastik, TKO Percussion, Tube-Tech Stands, Ultimate Support, Windsor band instruments, Yamaha, Zildjian accessories.

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.

MINNESOTA Midwest Music Distributors, Inc. 6801 W. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55426 (952) 925-1928 (800) 332-9872 Fax (952) 925-2541. E-mail: jalvord-mmd@qwest.net Web site: www.midwestmusic.biz Jeff Alvord, pres. Categories: S&F, BI, ETH, PRC

Instruments: Strunal, Amati, Hohner, Montana, HiLo, LPD, Danmar, Jida, Latin Percussion, Lee Oskar, Whitehall, and Cannon. Fretted and Combo Accessories and Supplies: Picks by the Pound, Feel No Fret, Famous 351’s, LM Straps, Dunlop, Sheehan Enterprises, Shubb, Kyser, Fender, C.F. Martin, D’Andrea, Evans, Remo, Planet Waves, National, Black Diamond, Snarling Dogs, Vic Firth, Pro-Mark, Hot Sticks, Sticks by the Pound, Danmar, Universal Percussion, Duplex, Grover, Dixon, Trophy, Korg, Thomastik-Infeld, Dampits, Herco, D’Addario, Qwik Tune, Signal Flex, On-Stage, Perfektion Music, Flight Form, TKL, Schaller, Ping, Ace, Konig & Meyer, Intellitouch, Hamilton, Performance Plus, Dean Markley, and Ingles. Band and Orchestra Accessories and Supplies: Super-Sensitive, Rico, Vandoren, Emerald, Jones Double Reed, La

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 Haig Avsharian, pres. Categories: S&F, wholesale distributor of all bowed instruments, cases, strings, and accessories Principal Brands: Pirastro, Thomastik, Jargar, Super-Sensitive, Sensicore, Larsen, Dominant, JULY 2008

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Wholesaler Guide Voz, Dampits, Kun, D’Addario, Pirastro, Bari, Playonair, Kinder Chinder, Resonans, Wolf, Dresden, Bausch, Tourte Mutes, Glasser, Wittner, Becker, Kafko, Pop’s, Sherman, Hidershine, RAO, Petz, Hill, Rockstop, Bach, Selmer, Blessing, Bundy, Runyon, Neotech, Harmon Mutes, Micro, Fort Bryan, Hamilton, Prop-It, Belmonte, Pack A Stand, Prestini, Herco, Original Swab Co., American Plat-

ing, Blitz, Center Pitch, Al Cass, Holton, D.E.G., Roche- Thomas, King David Batons, H.W. Padsavers, Corder, Yamaha, Cambridge, Tudor, Mike Balter, Remo, Grover, Trophy, Duplex, Dominant, Konig and Meyer, Wm. Kratt Pitchpipes, Modular Cases, TKL, Mitchell Lurie, Frederick Hemke, Shastock, Free Tone, Sacconi, Matrix, Seiko, Pacific Trends, Band Stand, and Universal Klip Light.

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MISSOURI KC Music Supply LLC 1300 Quebec N. Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 309-8870 Order Line (toll-free) 1-877-424-9060 Fax: (816) 781-7312 E-mail: kcmusicsup@aol.com Jim Grimm, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, PRC Brands: Shoal Creek Guitars, Kyser, Hercules, Shubb, Eleca, Performance Plus, Intellitouch, Qwik Tune, TKL, S101 Guitars, Intelli, Trophy, Ultra, Seiko, Kay, Applecreek Dulcimers, Grover, Perris, California Guitars/ Amps, Might Brite, and many more. MMB Music Contemporary Arts Bldg. 3526 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 531-9635 (800) 543-3771 Fax: (314) 531-8384 E-mail: info@mmbmusic.com Web site: www.mmbmusic.com Marcia Lee Goldberg, pres./CEO Categories: PRC, PM Principal Brands: Studio 49 Orff Instruments, MMB Music, Norruth Music, Etoile Music, J.B. Elkus & Son, Evergrowth Publishing, Laureate Music Press, Retrac Productions, Scherzo Music, Little Miracles Music, Vlazville Music. St. Louis Music (A division of Loud Technologies) 16220 Wood -Red Rd. Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 402-6260 Fax: (425) 806-6383 E-mail: cphillips@loudtechinc.com Web site: www.stlouismusic.com Jamie Engen, pres., Loud Technologies Teresa Stoval, Mike Huelsmann, Kat Fausset, Lang Shen, prod. mgrs. Tommy Wilson, sls. mgr. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC, PRC Principal Brands: Marketplace Accessories, Apollo Drums, Austin Guitars, Knilling Stringed Instruments, Principal Proprietary & Distributed Brands: Apollo Drums, AKG, Ampeg Accessories, Atlas Sound, JULY 2008

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Wholesaler Guide Audio-Technica, Austin Guitars, Crate Accessories, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario, Danelectro pedals, Dean Markley, DOD, Dunlop, Fender Accessories, Furman, Galaxy Audio, Gibson Accessories, Hamilton Stands, Hohner, Hosa, Korg Tuners, Kyser, LaBella, Lee Oskar, Martin Accessories, Micro, Middle-Atlantic, Nady, Paiste, Peterson Stands, Planet Waves, Players Products, Pro Co, Pro-Mark, Remo, Rhythm Art Drums, Rhythm Tech, Rico, Sennheiser, Shubb, Shure, SKB, Saint Louis Stage Hardware, Tascam, Telex, TKL, Vandoren, Vic Firth, WD Products, Wittner. U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies 1933 Woodsen Rd. St. Louis, MO 63114 (314) 429-3439 (800) 844-9653 (866) 587-2263 E-mail: info@usbandsupplies.com Web site: www.usbandsupplies.com Mark Ragin, pres. Categories: BI, PRC, S&F, ACC

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Principal Brands: Mt. Vernon, Rico, Selmer, Yamaha, Leblanc, Vandoren, Evans, Prelude, Vic Firth, Englehardt-Link, Seiko, Manhasset, Remo, Dennis Wick, Deg, Joral, Superial, Korg , Innovative Percussion,Francois Louis, Zildjian, Hohner,Mollard,Super-Sensit ive,Evans,Daddario,Planet Waves, Boss, Berg Larsen,Thomastik, Zonda, Legere, TKL, Jim Dunlop. NEW JERSEY Gary Castelluccio & Assoc. 57 Crooks Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011 (973) 772-3333 (800) 888-1899 Fax: (973) 772-5410 E-mail: info@castelluccio.com Gary Castelluccio, pres. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC Meisel Stringed Instruments A Division of Meisel Music, Inc. 32 Commerce St. P.O. Box 90

Springfield, NJ 07081-0090 1-(800) MEISEL M (634-7356) Fax: 800-362-5020 E-mail: info@meiselmusic.com Web site: www.meiselmusic.com Neil Lilien, pres. Categories: S&F, Stringed instruments (orchestra), ACC Principal Brands: Meisel Stringed Insts & Accs., Chin-Chum, Mozart, Mittenwald, Spitfire E-Fusion Electric Violins & Double Basses, Meisel Stands.

NEW YORK 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 George B. Studnicky III, pres.

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Wholesaler Guide 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. Entertainment Music Marketing Corp. (EMMC New York) 770-9 Grand Blvd. Deer Park, NY 11729 (631) 243-0600 (800) 345-6013 Fax: (631) 243-0605 Jeff Saltzman, pres. Categories: S&F Ideal Musical Merchandise Co. 150 W. 22 St., 2nd floor New York, NY 10011 (212) 675-5050

Fax: (212) 989-9275 E-mail: info@emmcmusic.com Web site: www.emmcmusic.com Kate Loeb, pres. 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. 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, Pop’s, Nyman. Shoulder Rests by Kun, Wolf & Resonans, violin maker’s wood & tools, Ideal Instrument Products. Kent Drum Distributing Co. 1520 Broadway P.O. Box 35 Buffalo, NY 14212-0035 (716) 892-2275 (800) 828-7676 (USA & Canada) Fax: (716) 891-7932 E-mail: kentdrum@verizon.net Jimmy Edwin, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: Company wholesales MI, BI, and perc. inst. & acc. brands. Lou Capece Music/Music World Ent. Inc. 2555 North Jerusalem Road East Meadow, NY 11554

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Wholesaler Guide (516) 221-5596 (800) 321-5584 Fax: (800) 573-3630 E-mail: sales@loucapecemusic.com Web site: www.loucapecemusic.com Lou Capece, pres. 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 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, Super-Sensitive, Buffalo Products, Sky Products, Music Net Work Products, Drum Boy bongos & congas, PlayOn Tunes. Micro Musical Products Corp. 180-08 Liberty Ave. Jamaica, NY 11433 (718) 658-1030 Fax: (718) 658-5942 Categories: BI Principal Brands: Duplexo, FreeTone, Le Pectole, Nu-Shine, SPIVAK, Shastock, Thermo-flox. New Sensor Corp. (Electro-Harmonix/Sovtek) 32-33 47th Ave. 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: Sovtek vacuum tubes, Electro-Harmonix vacuum tubes, Tungsol vacuum tubes, Mullard vacuum tubes, Genelex Gold Lion vacuum tubes, JJ vacuum tubes, Svetlana vacuum tubes, JJ Electronic vacuum tubes and others. Eminence speakers, EH speakersDunlop 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, pres. & CEO Categories: PRC, ETH, ACC, BI Principal Brands: Rhythm Tech Conga, Bongos, Rhythm Tech Tambourine, Solo Tambourine,

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Dst Drum Set Tambourine, True Colors Tambourines (10” and 8”), Traditional Tambourines (headed), Trigger Mount, DSM2 Universal Mount, DSM Quad Mount, MGT Mountable Gig Tray, Wireless Mic Clip, Active Snare System, Balance, Bass Drum Beater, Hat Trick, IT Tuners, Memokey, Studio Shaker, Live Shaker, Studio Series Cowbell, Moon Block, Rhythm Tech Cabasa, Rhythm Tech Piccolo Cabasa, Bar Chimes, Studio Chimes, Trigger Triangle, Claves, Rain Maker, Barbell, Maracas, Pete Engelhart Metal Percussion, Sideman, Skrather, The Laptop.

(843) 416-1167 (888) 675-0100 Fax: (843) 416-1147 Web site: www.emwinston.com Categories: S&F, B&O, PRC Principal Brands: E.M. Winston Band Instruments (world exclusive dist.), Winston Brass & Woodwind Mouthpieces, Gill Wood & Plastic Recorders, Emilio Super Sax Strap, Puff Padded Sax Straps.

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,

Tone King Corp. P.O. Box 1095 Wyandanch, NY 11798 (631) 643-8333 (800) 662-3478 Fax: (631) 643-8005 Ilse Poike, pres. Categories: S&F, ETH, ACC, PRC, BI Principal Brands: Ace, Adamas, Alaska Pic, Aranjuez, Blessing, Cable Corp., Augustine, Blitz, Buckaroo, Clayton, Danmar, Darco, Dava, D’Andrea, D’Angelico, Deadringer, Dean Markley, DEG, Dr. Stringfellow, Dr. Thomastik, Dunlop, Duplex, E-Bow, Emerald Reeds, Ernie Ball, Eudoxa, Fender, Finger Ease, Flageolet, Franz, Frost Rosin, Gibson, Gill, Glasser, Gorilla Snot, Grover, Guild, Guitar Now, Hamilton, Harmon, Hearos, Herco, Hohner, Holton, Huang, H.W. Pad Saver, John Pearse, K & M Stands, Kratt, Kun, Kyser, La Bella, Latch Lake, Ludwig, Manhasset, Martin, Mel Bay, Micro, MVP, Neotech, Pac-A-Stand, Pignose, Pirastro, Pocket Tones, Pro-Mark, Regal Tip, Remo, Rhythm Tech, Rico, Rotosound, Rovner, Runyon, Sageman, Savarez, Schaller, Selmer, Shubb, Signal Flex, SKB, Sonic II, Stephi, String Swing, Super-Sensitive, Super-Slick, TKL, Trophy, Ultra, Universal Percussion, Vega, Vic Firth, W.D. Parts, Wittner, ZerOring. E.M. Winston Band Instruments Co. 1156 Bowman Road, Suite 200 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 JULY 2008

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See us at NAMM Booth 1201

Casio, Pro Co, Audio-Technica, Karera, Shure Microphones. Universal Percussion Inc. 1431 Heck Rd. Columbiana, OH 44408 (330) 482-5750 (800) 282-0110 Fax: (800) 979-3786 E-mail: sales@universalpercussion. com Web site: www.universalpercussion. com Tom Shelley, pres. Categories: ACC, PRC, two full lines of drums sets 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, Istanbul, Beato Bags, Innovative Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Slug Percussion, Ayotte, Videus & Dud’s, Holz, Cymbal Cleaners Asst., Lug Lock, Latin Percussion, Ludwig, Noble & Cooley, Pure Sound, Tree Works, Trick, XL Products, Qwik Time, Evans Products.

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: aimgifts.com Albert Elovitz, pres. Categories: ACC, general music gift merchandise Principal Brands: AIM, Albert Elovitz Inc. Breezy Ridge Instruments Ltd. P.O. Box 295 Center Valley, PA 18034 (610) 691-3302 (800) 235-3302 Fax: (610) 691-3304 E-mail: jpinfo@aol.com Web site: jpstrings.com John Pearse, pres. Mary Faith Rhoads-Lewis, sec’y/ treas. Categories: S&F, ACC, ETH, PM, 106 MMR

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video courses Principal Brands: John Pearse Music Strings &Acc., John Pearse Books &Video Lessons; Breezy Ridge Hammer Dulcimers, Ol’ Reliable Capos, D’Angle, Artistic violin strings, Weissenborn strings, Nuage Gypsy Strings, Lil’ Nipper, Ksaire, JP Cables, JP Acoustic Pickups, Wood & Horn Sarod picks, Horn & Bone Picks, The Edge Slide, Brass KingPins, Faux Tortoiseshell 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: hoshinousa@aol.com Web site: www.ibanez.com www.tama.com Bill Reim, pres. 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 European violin-family instruments & accessories. Principal Brands: Instruments: Euro Workshop, Enesco Workshop, Calin Wultur Workshop, Cracovia Workshop; Master instruments by Andrzej Swietlinski, Jan Szlachtowski, Iosef Simon, Andrzej Glodek, Wojtiech Topa, Jarek Koscielny, Roman Glogowski. Bows: Jean Tabary Carbon Fiber Bows, JT Prism Bows, JT Apprentice Bows, Glasser Bows. Cases: Hiscox Cello JULY 2008

Cases. Strings: Eurosonic, Pisastro. D’Addario, Thomastik, Hill, Jargar, Larsen, Prim.

SOUTH CAROLINA MBT Lighting & Sound Street Address: 2456 Remount Road, Suite 305 North Charleston, S.C. 29406 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 63366 North Charleston, S.C. 29419-3366 (843) 745-8501 (800) 845-1922 Fax: (843) 745-8502 Web site: www.musicorp.com Dan Roberts, v.p., sls. Categories: S&F, PS/R, BI, PRC, ACC, KB Principal Brands: Barcus-Berry, J.B. Player, Percussion Plus, Arbor, J.Reynolds, RMS, Amigo, Lauren, MBT Lighting & Sound, Sierra Guitars, Samson, Zoom, Hartke, Yamaha guitar packages and portable keyboards, Sabian, Dean Guitars, Remo Crown Percussion, Luna Guitars, Stageline. Musicorp, LLC Street Address: 2456 Remount Road, Suite 305 North Charleston, S.C. 29406 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 63366 North Charleston, S.C. 29419-3366 (843) 745-8501 (800) 845-1922 Fax: (843) 745-8502 Web site: www.musicorp.com Dan Roberts, v.p., sls. Categories: S&F, PS/R, BI, PRC, ACC, KB Principal Brands: Barcus-Berry, J.B. Player, Percussion Plus, Arbor, J.Reynolds, RMS, Amigo, Lauren, MBT Lighting & Sound, Sierra Guitars, Samson, Zoom, Hartke, Yamaha guitar packages and portable keyboards, Sabian, Dean Guitars, Remo Crown Percussion, Luna Guitars, Stageline.

TENNESSEE EMD Music, Inc. P.O. Box 487 LaVergne, TN 37086 (866) 871 5800 See us at NAMM Booth 1627MMR 107

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

Morrell Music Distributing Co. 2306 W. State St. Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968-5811 Fax: (423) 968-5409 Curtis Morrell, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, PRC, PM, guitars, cases, videotapes Principal Brands: Morrell, Martin, Dunlop, Super-Sensitive, Anton Breton, Mapes, Hohner, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.)

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Allparts 13027 Brittmoore Park Dr. Houston, TX 77041 (800) 327-8942 Fax: (713) 466-5803 Categories: S&F Principal Brands: Allparts, ABMMueller, 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, QParts, Bourns. M&M Merchandisers Inc. 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, pres. 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

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sound, retail supplies. Principal Brands: ZZRyder, Trinity River, Kona, Oscar Schmidt, Alpine, B.A Starr, Brand X, Fender, Pyle Pro, Danelectro, Qwik Tune, Harris Musical Products, Black Diamond, GP Percussion, Zildjian, Camber, Musicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Workshop, Watch and Learn, Hal Leonard, Mirage, Shure, Gemini, Audio-Technica, Audix, Chauvet, Gem Sound, Phonic, Ernie Ball, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Adario, Washburn, GHS, Maestro, Huang, Casio, Hohner, Barraza, Main Street, Fat Boy, Merano, Zebra, Audiopipe, MTX, Yamaha.

UTAH Priddis Music P.O. Box 345 Pleasant Grove, UT 84062-0345 (800) 326-3062 Fax: (801) 785-6705 E-mail: sing@priddis.com Web site: www.priddis.com Richard L. Priddis, pres.

Categories: Professional performance music for singers. Principal Brands: Prosound

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, Resonans Shoulder Rests, Ultra Practice Mutes, Ibex Luthier Tools, Juzek Tools USA, Thomastik, Pirastro, Larsen, Super-Sensitive, Prim, LaBella, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario, Glasser, Kaces, Soundwear, Kun, Intelli, Wittner, Teller, Despiau, Aubert, Melos Rosin, Andrea Rosin.

VIRGINIA Hohner, Inc. 1000 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 (804) 515-1900 (800) 446-6010 Fax: (804) 515-0347 Web site: www.hohnerusa.com Categories: S&F, PRC, Music Ed Inst. (Orff), ACC, Harmonicas, accordions, recorders, melodicas, kazoos, guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, amplifiers, drums, microphones, musical toys & childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instruments, Orff instruments, bags & cases, instrument stands & musical accessories. Principal Brands: Hohner, Lanikai, Sonor, Laney, Hohner Kids, Rockwood by Hohner, HSS Bags & Cases, Airwave. Sonor Drums 1000 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 (804) 515-1900

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(877) 337-6667 Fax: (804) 515-0347 Web site: www.sonor.com, www.myspace.com/sonorusa Categories: PRC Principal Brands: Sonor Drums and Percussion.

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PUERTO RICO Tropical Music of Puerto Rico P.O. Box 8733 Fernandez Juncos Station Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910 (787) 726-1750 Fax: (787) 727-8181 Lourdes Vila, pres. Categories: PS/R, S&F, ACC. BI, PR, P/KB

CANADA B&J Music Ltd. (Subsidiary of Kaman Music Corp.) 2360 Tedlo St. Mississauga, ON L5A 3V3, Canada (905) 896-3001 (800) 268-8147 Fax: (905) 896-4554, (800) 777-3265 E-mail: bjmusic-kmc@kaman.com Dale Kroke, sr. v.p., gen. mgr. 110 MMR

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Categories: S&F, BI, PRC, ACC Principal Brands: Adamas, Andre Bardot, Antigua, Applause, Augustine, Austin City, Becker, Belmonte, Big Idea Guys, Bridget, CAD Professional Mics, CB Educational Percussion, CB Percussion, Celebrity, Cherub, Corelli, Darco, Dean Markley, 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, Malletech, Manhasset, Martin, Matrix, Mighty Bright, Montana, Music Boy, Ovation, Perri’s Leathers, Petersen, Ping, Premier, Proel, Ramirez, Remo, Retro Parts, Rimshot, Rodam, RTOM, Seiko, Sierra, SignalFlex, SKB, Slammer by Hamer, Sousa Band, Takamine, TKL, Toca, Tranzamps, Treeworks, Trophy, Ultra, V-Tech, Vega, Vic Firth, Wittner, Zildjian, Fender. Beda Sales 2634 Shaughnessy St.

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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, pres. Categories: S&F Principal Brands: Thomastik, Pirastro, Hofner, Wittner, Jargar, Kun, Skylark, Aubert, Dorfler, Hidersine, Hill, Aubert, Dick, Wittner, Weidler, Super-Sensitive, Larsen, Glasser. Canadian Print Music Dist. 4500 Sheppard Ave E. #47G Toronto ON MIS 3R6 (416) 293-1200 (800) 668-5767 Fax: (416) 293-4318 Fax: (800) 565-1816 E-Mail: service@musicbooks.com Web site: www.musicbooks.com/cpm Categories: PM, video instruction Principal Brands: Print Music: Jamie Aebersold, Alfred Publishing, Mel Bay, Blue Rodeo, Bold

Strummer, Boston Music, Bourne Music, James F. Chapin, Cole Harbour Music, Cranford Music, Creative Concepts, Edwards Music, FJH Music, Carl Fischer, Joe Goldfeder, Ron Greene Music Dials, Groove Tubes, Henle, Frederick Harris Music, Karamar, Kendor, Kjos, Koala, Koneman, Hal Leonard, Mayfair Music, Minstrel Press, Montgomery Music, Music In Motion, Music Sales, Ottawa Folklore, Plymouth Music, Reader’s Digest, Santorella, Shawnee Press, Sher Music, Sing Out, George B. Stone, Vinland Music, Vocal Power, Bob, Vopni, W.W. Norton, Walton Music, Warner Bros., Waterloo Music, Willis Music, Video: Alchemy Pictures, Homespun, Hot Licks, MacMaster Music, MVP, Rumark Video. Coast Music (a division of Jam Industries Ltd.) 21000 TransCanada Highway, Baie D’Urfe, Québec H9X 4B7. Tel: (514) 457-2555. Toll-free tels (sales): 800-363-8460

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Wholesaler Guide Fax: (514) 457-0055. and 800-263-5851. E-mail: info@coastmusic.ca. Web: www.coastmusic.ca. and www.coastmusic.com Martin Golden, Chairman of Jam Industries Ltd.; Eddy Shenker, President of Jam Industries Ltd.; Marty Szpiro, Senior Vice-president, Jam Industries; Manuel Senra, Vice-president of Coast Music.

Product Managers: Alex Kundakcioglu, band & orchestral; Scott Atkins, Sonor and percussion. Product specialty: Fretted Instruments, Brass and Woodwind, Drums and Percussion, Amplifiers and Accessories. Registered Brands: Alabama (banjos, mandolins); Alegria (violins, violas, cellos); Bravo (guitars); Cortez (guitar straps); Delta Blues

(harmonicas and accordions); Jay Turser (guitars); Mano Percussion (congas, quintos, tumbadoras, bongos, djembes, accessories); Menzel (violins, double basses, cellos, and accessories); Procussion (drums); Profile (parts, stands, accessories); Rhythm Band (percussion, brass accessories); Trak (drums, hardware, drumsticks, accessories); Univox (microphones, amplifiers, headphones); and Westbury (drums, hardware, accessories). Product Brands: Attack, Amy Birch, Angel, Augustine, Bausch, Bespeco, Boblen, Cannon, Castalia, C.N.B., Crafter, Dean Markley, Dunlop, EPM, Falcone, Finger Ease, Generation, GHS, Graph Tech, Glasser, Grover, Gypsy Rose,Herco, Hill, Hidersine, Hobart M. Cable, Hohner, Jupiter, Kun, Leem, Mahalo, Manhasset, Martin, Micro, Neotech, Paganini, Rhythm Tech, Roche Thomas, Runyon, Sabian, Samick, Savarez, Segovia, Schaller, Shubb, Solar, Sonor, Super-Sensitive, Techni-Contact, Terry Gould, Thomastik-Infeld, Trophy, Valencia, Vandoren, Venture, Vic Firth, Walden, and Wittner. 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 Dynasonics, Countryman Assoc., Face Audio, Optocore, Projectiondesign, Production Intercom, Rane, Renkus-Heinz, Timax. Counterpoint Musical Services 2650 John St. #24 Markham, ON L3R 2W6 (905) 415-0515 (800) 690-0515 Fax: (905) 415-9232 E-mail: music@counterpointmusic.ca George Ullmann, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, BI Principal Brands: Thomastik, Bohemia, Amati, Blessing, Superslick,

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Stentor, Wittner, Pirasto, Hidersine, Kun, Wolf, Skyinbow, Mirage, Chopsaver. D’Addario Canada 50 W. Wilmot St., #13 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1M5 (905) 889-0116 (800) 268-6855 Fax: (905) 889-8998 E-mail: daddariocan@rogers.com Arnold Davidson, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, BI, PRC Principal Brands: D’Addario, Planet Waves, Rico, Evans, HQ Percussion Products, Archives, Danelectro, Qwik Tune, Qwik Time, Shadow, Suzuki Harmonicas, Peace Stands, Vater, Kaces, Kaplan, Prelude, Dava, Terry Gould, Guitar Workstation, Play Sound, Puresound, BeaverCreek, Tycoon, Typhoon, Wedgie Products, Tremtool. Efkay Music Group 2165-46th Ave. Lachine, PQ H8T 2P1

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(514) 633-8877 (800) 343-0353 Fax: (514) 633-8872 Howard Kalisky, pres. Categories: S&F, B&O, PM, P/KB, amp Principal Brands: Ibanez guitars, basses, amplification; Orange amplification, Tama drums & accessories, Wuhan cymbals & gongs, Pro-Mark sticks, Carbosticks, Casio keyboards, Morley effect pedals, Warwick basses, Rocks bags, Carlos Giordano Silenzia Violins, Alice Strings, Ebtech signal processing, J. Michael wind instruments, Framus guitars & amps, Corriciadon slides. Erikson Audio 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy. Baie-D’Urfé, PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-4986 Web site: www.eriksonaudio.com Jeffrey Carman, div. mgr. Principal Brands: Abelton, Au-

dio Technica, Ashly, Cerwin-Vega, Camco, Focusrite, Fostex, Gator Pro, KRK, NetCIRA, Novation, PreSonus, Quad Industrial, Quik Lok Pro, Stanton, Surgex, Vestax, Wharfedale Pro. Erikson Music 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy., Baie D’Urfé PQ H9X 4B7 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-0055 E-mail: info@eriksonmusic.com Web site: www.eriksonmusic.com Martin Golden, chmn., Eddy Shenker, pres., Martin Szpiro, sr. v.p., Michael Golden, v.p., Peter Patrick, g.m.,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.

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Wholesaler Guide Branch (Vancouver) 580 Ebury Place Delta, BC V3M 6M8 (604) 520-0568 Fax: (604) 520-6176 Erikson Pro 21000 Trans-Canada Hwy. Baie-D’Urfé, PQ H9X 4B7 Western Headquarters: 580 Ebury Place Annacis Island, Delta, BC V3M 6M8 (514) 457-2555 Fax: (514) 457-4986 Web site: www.eriksonpro.com Christian Bouchard, div. mgr. Principal Brands: Allen & Heath, Aphex, Compulite, DOD, JEM, KV2, Martin, Mach, Powersoft, Swefog, SLS, Doughty, Omnimount. Geo. Heinl Co., Ltd. 201 Church St. Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7 (416) 363-0093 Fax: (416) 363-0053 E-mail: GHCL@idirect.com

114 MMR

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Web site: www.georgeheinl.com Ric Heinl, pres. Categories: S&F Principal Brands: Aubert, Carlsson, Corelli, Goldbrokat, Nyman Harts, Pops, Pyramid, Sacconi, Heinl, Handorff, Roth, Dvorak, Jaeger, Gewa, Gordge, Winter, Kolstein, Pirastro, Thomastik, Jargar, Schatten, D’Addario, Augustine, Hannabach, Savarez, Martin, Dean Markley, Wittner, Heinrich, Hohner, Wolf, Menuhin, Beare, Kun, Hill, Schaller, Hidersine, Grover, Gotoh, Glasser, Dunlop, Intellitouch, Prim, Yamati, Strunal, Petz, Bam, Hamilton, Gill, Dorfler, Boblen, Bobelock. GW Musical Products Ltd. 324 Queensdale Ave. Toronto, ON M4C 2B6 (416) 423-0028 Fax: (416) 423-6707 E-mail: gary.gougher@sympatico.ca Web site: www.gwmusical.com Gary W. Gougher, pres. Categories: S&F, ACC, luthier sup-

plies, guitar wood and parts, tools etc. Principal Brands: Dunlop fretwire, Gotoh, Schaller, deluxe guitar cases. 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, pres. Michael Golden, v.p. George Capone, nat. 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

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

E-mail: info@omnimedia.ca Web site: www.omnimedia.ca David S. Joseph, pres. Categories: PS/R Principal Brands: Samson Audio, Samson Wireless, Rane, Hartke, Expedition, Whirlwind, PAS, Zoom, Brownsville. Power Group, Ltd. 7105A Edwards Blvd. Mississauga, ON L5S 1Z2 (905) 405-1229 Fax: (905) 405-1885 E-mail: www.power-music.com Web site: sales@power-music.com Ron Larcombe, pres. & CEO Rick Carlson, Director of Sales and Marketing-US Division Categories: S&F, PS/R, Principal Brands: Ashdown Engineering, Audix, Body Glove Bags, Elixir Strings, Highland Guitar Company, Michael Tobias Design (MTD) Kingston Series, Monster Cable, Solo Music Gear, String Swing, Stagecraft Designs

Musiquip Inc. 325 Bouchard Dorval, PQ H9S 1AP (514) 780-2070 Fax: (514) 780-2111 E-mail:sales@musiquip.com www.musiquip.com Categories: S&F, ACC Principal Brands: Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, Accessories: Digiflex Cables. Omnimedia Corporation Ltd. 1875 55th Ave. Dorval, PQ H9P 2W3 (514) 636-9971 Fax: (514) 636-5274

Radial Engineering, Ltd. 1638 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5W9 (604) 942-1001 Fax: (604) 942-1010 E-mail: info@cabletek.ca Web: www.radialeng.com www.zebracase.com www.primacoustic.com Peter Janis, pres. Categories: S&F, PS/R, PRC, P/KB, PS/R, ACC, interconnect Principal Brands: Radial, Mogami, Sonex, Jensen, Telecast Fiber Systems, VAC Brick, Audio Accessories, Senior Industries, ITT Cannon, EDAC, Ace Patch Bays, Acoustical Interiors, Primacoustic, Tonebone, Broadway. 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

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Wholesaler Guide Bev Scott, CEO Ian Scott, sls. mgr. Categories: PRC, Scottish & Irish ethnic music and instruments. Principal Brands: Pipers’ Choice Bagpipe Accessories, McCallum Bagpipes, Chieftain whistles, Walton’s whistles & bodhrans, Sousata Whistles. S.F. Marketing Inc. 325 Boul. Bouchard Dorval, PQ H9S 1A9 (514) 780-2070 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: Antari, Leprecon, Leviton, Lumi, SGM, Socapex, WDMX Accessories: Barkan Mounts, Canare, Digiflex, Furman, Goo Systems, K&M, Littlite, Marinco, Neutrik, NTI Instruments, Raxxess, Rean, Spacetek.

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Pro Audio: Aviom, Dolby Lake Processor, EAW, EAW Commercial, EAW Smaart v.6, Genelec, Light Viper, Pioneer Pro DJ, QSC Audio, Shure, Symetrix, Telex, Xantech Musical Instruments: Cleartone, Duesenberg, Line 6, Mapex drums, Moog Music, NS Design, N-Tune, Schecter, Spector, Steph Accessories, Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, The Original Gig Bag Company, Tone Pros. Wes-Can Music Supplies Ltd. 2677-192nd St., Units 117-120 Surrey, B.C. 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 Joseph Sallay, Leslie Sallay, Paula Lemke, Cathy Lasllo Categories: S&F, PRC Principal brands: Raimundo, Kohno, Sakurai, Aria, AER, DiMarzio, John Pearse, Vinci, Audio

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Supplierscene Zildjian Receives Family Business Award The Avedis Zildjian Co. was honored at the 2007 Massachusetts Family Business Awards with the Ed Tarlow Award, given to companies with between 50 and 250 employees. Debbie Zildjian, VP Human Resources, and her two daughters, Cady

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and Emily, were on hand to accept the award. The Zildjian Company, which was brought to the US from Turkey in 1929 by Avedis Zildjian III, has been a family owned and operated business since 1623. The Massachusetts Family Business Awards program was developed by a partnership of the Northeastern University Center for Family Business, the Family Firm Institute New England Chapter and engaged Massachusetts family businesses. The purpose of the awards is to provide recognition for the accomplishments of all Massachusetts family businesses, to spotlight and highlight successful Massachusetts family businesses and to provide an opportunity for all family businesses to create greater levels of success within their family businesses.

In 2007 Zildjian also fi nished in the top 20 of the Boston Business Journal’s “The Boston Area’s Largest Women-lead businesses.” www.zildjian.com

Sabian Renames Lines Sabian announces that its Hand Hammered series has reverted back to its original name, HH. This coincides with a new series categorization program that sees HH and AA – their two traditional lines – designated as Vintage sounds, while HHX and AAX, are designated Modern. Sabian Signature cymbals have moved to the Vault collection. For example, what was

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On June 14th The Museum of Making Music held its sixth annual “Evening of Note” and accompanying live and silent auction. Among the items up for bid was a Pearl River 50th Anniversary Butterfly Grand Piano, similar to this gold finish model that recieved a “Best” nod in MMR’s “Best & Worst of Show” awards following Winter NAMM.

Kornblum Directs Chesbro E. Coast Office After 20 years as director of Sales at Warner Bros. Music and a stint as partner of World Music 4 All, Larry Kornblum joined Chesbro Music Co. to head up their new East Coast office in early 2008. The office will focus on print music and music gift and boutique sales to the East Coast and Midwest Regions. Working out of southern Florida, Kornblum will bring increased visibility, service and credibility to the company along the East Coast and the Midwest. “It is great to find a home with a family-owned company that has the same passion and commitment to the music industry that I do,” Kornblum says. “Chesbro brings some interesting things to the table I am confident will be a great addition to music dealers in the East and Midwest; particularly their live inventory system, same-day fulfi ll-

ment and the Harmony Jewelry line.” “Larry is a transplanted New Yorker. He does business at lightening speed, and has a ‘the-dealer-ismy-life’ attitude. We are pleased to have him head up our East Coast office,” says Vanetta Chesbro Wilson, CEO. Kornblum can be reached at (866) 640-5522 or by e-mail at larry@chesbromusic.com.

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cases and casters installed directly into the bottom of an amplifier The Amp Tray Cart comes with threeinch casters, side handles, and a diamond aluminum plate front panel. The product is custom-made in the USA using industry-standard materials and allows a microphone holder to be clamped on the front panel, virtually eliminating the use of microphone boom stands. www.castertray.com

ity Graphics” to be protected and magnified inside a clear transparent domed coating even in custom shapes and sizes without die charges. Zoogee World Inc. is looking for retail distributors worldwide to promote its new and innovative line of guitar accessories to the following music related cus-

tomers: Guitar Manufacturers and Distributors; Retail and Online Sales; Rock Bands and Fan Clubs; Festival and Event Promoters; Memorabilia Providers; Guitar Accessory Companies; Music Schools and Associations. Zoogee Sales Staff can be reached at sales@zoogee.com or (866) 532-4935.

Halo Custom Guitars Expands Operations to Texas Halo Custom Guitars is expanding its operations to Houston, Tex. The move is part of Halo’s strategy to bring the company closer to its loyal customers and best dealers, while having a centralized location for distribution. Cupertino, CA.-based Halo Custom Guitars specializes in manufacturing handcrafted electric guitars in six, seven, eight, nine, and 10 string variations. Halo also offers more than 10,000 custom specifications when customers order their Halo Custom Shop guitar. www.haloguitars.com

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E.M. Winston band instruments of Boston has named Ross Kennedy as Sales manager. Kennedy previously spent 16 years as a band director, plus has experience as a school music road representative and store owner. In this position, Kennedy will be responsible for overall company sales while focusing on building the company’s independent dealer base while maintaining and improving upon our customer service processes, said Don Rhodes, president of E.M. Winston. www.emwinston.com.

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Weissman Named Artist Relations Coordinator for Conn-Selmer Conn-Selmer has announced that Rebecca Weissman has accepted the position of Artist Relations coordinator with the Marketing Department. Rebecca was most recently employed as the Administrator for the Children’s Chorus at the Crane School of Music. Prior to that position, she was the assistant to the Administrative Director for the Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, New York. She has also held positions with the Eastman School of Music. Rebecca has a Master of Arts from Eastman School of Music and obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College where she majored in Communications and minored in Music. She is an accomplished clarinetist and has participated in several recordings, taught privately and publicly, and has performed with various symphonies and orchestras. www.conn-selmer.com.

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Irradiant, Inc. Advances COB SolidState Lighting In January of 2008 Irradiant, Inc, a division of Neo-Neontm, completed testing of its new 100w high power COB (ChipOn-Board) LED Module. “Testing results have proven conclusively that this new 100w COB WLED (White Led) reaches new heights in lumens efficiency,” notes the company. Part of the success of this breakthrough stems from the structural design, the combination of a 10 x 8 array of 80pcs of LED chips, the array produces an output of 5,500 lumens from an emitting area of just 1.9cm2. An advanced re-flow process and precise constant current control. By using silver epoxy, the heat dissipation can be solved quickly, providing a powerful point source that can be easily manipulated optically to provide a range of lighting solutions. Irradiant Inc. intends to deploy this new technology a completely new range of products which opens up new markets for the application of LED as a replacement to high energy consuming incandescent and discharge lamps. For more information, contact sales@irradianthq.com

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Duck’s Deluxe has introduced a new teaching and study tool for musicians, the Harmony, Nashville # System and Music Theory One Page Explanation on one side and Dr.Duck’s One Page Guitar Prescription on the other. The One Page distills the essence of harmony and music theory for musicians onto one information-fi lled side of a 14 point card stock, 8.5” x 11” UV plastic coated, three hole punched, full color sheet. The Harmony, Nashville # System and Music Theory One Page Explanation side starts with the Circle JULY 2008

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Supplierscene board fi lled in all the way up to up to the 15th. fret, the diagrams for the 5 major chord positions (A, C, D, E and G) how to Barre (bar) those chords and what the chords are then called is explained and how to read both single note and chord tablature, and more. The One Page is bar coded for retail scanners and has a manufacturers suggested retail price of $8.95. www.ducksdeluxe.com

Musicorp Sponsors Bocce Ball Tournament for Special Olympics Musicorp sponsored the annual Bocce Ball Tournament in Charleston, S.C. to help benefit the Special Olympics. The tournament was held on April 26th at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. This was Musicorp’s fourth year participating in this event that raised

$88,000 for the Special Olympics. Musicorp volunteers succeeded in winning up to the semi-final round. The company’s own Neva Defibaugh was recipient of the “Rookie of the Year” award and earned rave reviews for her game from the judges and opposing teams.

MDA Elects New Officers The new slate of officers was installed at the recent Music Distributors Association Annual Meeting held on March 29th in Orlando, Fla. The MDA Officers for 2008 are president Jess Gonzales, (D’Addario

The new incoming president of the Music Distributors Association, Jess Gonzales of the D’Addario Company, is congratulated by the Outgoing president, Jon Harris of the Harris-Teller Company.

Company), first vice president Tom Shelley (Universal Percussion), second vice president Ted Kuehnert (Yamaha Corporation) and secretary-treasurer Ellen Cavanaugh (Super Sensitive Strings). The MDA expressed their appreciation for the work and leadership of past president Jon Harris for the past two years.

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DCI Corps Take Quantum Leap Three corps will take the field at this summer’s Drum Corps International competitions with Quantum Marching instruJULY 2008

ments from Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic. The Academy from Tempe, Ariz., Teal Sound from Jacksonville, Fla., and Jersey Surf from Mount Holly, N.J., will carry the new line of marching instruments by Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. The Academy enters its second season of World Class competition with 20 scheduled shows. Founded in 2001, they won the Open Class DCI World Championship in 2006. Jersey Surf won the Silver medal in the Open Class segment of the 2007 Drum Corps International World Championships in Pasadena, Calif., capturing both the brass and percussion championship titles in the process. The Open Class Teal Sound corps enters their 10th anniversary season, after winning the Division II/III Bronze medal at the DCI World Championships and the Spirit of Disney award in 2007. www.jupitermusic.com

num, adjustable tubes, built in drum key holder and is available in many popular colors. Along with the stick holders, the beverage holder and utility trays are fitted with a clamp to accommodate most hardware brands. Prominent drummers such as Thomas Lang, Tommy Clufetos and Travis Barker have made Qwikstix a permanent part of their kits. Direct Music Supply has Qwikstix available throughout the US and Canada.

For more information see www.qwikstix. com. For ordering information, contact Direct Music Supply at (800) 828-1601 or jmedynski@directmusicsupply.com.

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Rodgers Sponsors Fifth Summer Organ Camp Six teenagers have been awarded full scholarships by Rodgers Instruments to study organ at the International Music Camp (IMC) this summer. The winners are Christiana Wolters, age 15, of Dickinson N.D.; Madison Grove, age 14, and Christopher Laue, age 16, both of East Grand Forks, Minn.; Erin Kelso, age 15, of Henderson, Minn.; Ethan Evans, age 15, of Albany, Ga.; and Katrina Brooks, age 16, of Winnipeg, Manitoba. IMC’s Organ Week, which began in 2004, is a popular program that introduces young keyboard and piano players to the organ. Each summer, Rodgers supplies instruments and faculty, as well as scholarships, for Organ Week. The scholarship competition is open to school-age musicians, worldwide. More information is available at www.rodgersinstruments.com JULY 2008

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CORRECTIONS The following are corrections or additions to our 44th Annual Supplier Directory JBL Professional Principal Brand Names: EON®, VerTec®, Control® Series, LSR, JRX, MRX, PRX, SRX, VRX Brand Names: EON and PRX are for Powered Speakers; VerTec®, Control® Series, JRX, MRX, SRX, VRX are for Speaker Systems; LSR is for Studio Monitor Speakers Company Listing Codes: DJ, RE, SE Product Sources: Recording Equipment: JBL Professional: MN DJ Equipment: JBL Professional: SP

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Sweet Pipes Inc. 2300A Michigan Court Arlington, TX 76016 Bob Bergin (800) 446 1067 FAX: (800) 576 7608 PV E-mail: spmus@aol.com www.sweetpipes.com Brand Names: Da Capo, Sweet Pipes Publications Bösendorfer USA 1771 Post Road East, suite 239 Westport, CT 06880 (203) 520-9064 E-mail: usinfo@bosendorfer.com www.bosendorfer.com AKG Acoustics Harman Pro North America 8500 Balboa Blvd., not 6500 Northridge, CA 91329 (818) 920-3212 FAX: (818) 920-3208 DJ, RE, SE www.akg.com Soundcraft USA Harman Pro North America 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA 91329 (818) 920-3212 FAX: (818) 920-3208 DJ, RE, SE www.soundcraft.com

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Musicorp P.O. Box 63366 North Charleston, SC 29419 (843) 745-8501 FAX: (843) 745-8502 E-mail: Laura.pilcher@kaman.com JULY 2008

www.musicorp.com Barcus-Berry (www.barcusberry.com) Stageline (www.stagelinestands.com) MBT Lighting & Sound (www.mbtlighgting.com) Brands: Amigo, Barcus-Berry, MBT Lighting & Sound, Percussion Plus, Stageline, Arbor, J.B. Player, J. Reynolds, Lauren, MBT Cases Coast Music (a division of Jam Industries Ltd.) 21000 TransCanada Highway Baie D’Urfe, Québec H9X 4B7 CANADA (514) 457-2555 FAX: (514) 457-0055. Toll-free tels (sales): 800-363-8460 and 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, President of Jam Industries Ltd.; Marty Szpiro, Senior Vicepresident, Jam Industries; Manuel Senra, Vice-president of Coast Music. Product Managers: Alex Kundakcioglu, band & orchestral; Scott Atkins, Sonor and percussion. Product specialty Fretted Instruments, Brass and Woodwind, Drums and Percussion, Amplifiers and Accessories. Registered Brands: Alabama (banjos, mandolins); Alegria (violins, violas, cellos); Bravo (guitars); Cortez (guitar straps); Delta Blues (harmonicas and accordions); Jay Turser (guitars); Mano Percussion (congas, quintos, tumbadoras, bongos, djembes, accessories); Menzel (violins, double basses, cellos, and accessories); Procussion (drums); Profile (parts, stands, accessories); Rhythm Band (percussion, brass accessories); Trak (drums, hardware, drumsticks, accessories); Univox (microphones, amplifiers, headphones); and Westbury (drums, hardware, accessories). Product Brands: Attack, Amy Birch, Angel, Augustine, Bausch, Bespeco, Boblen, Cannon, Castalia, C.N.B., Crafter, Dean Markley, Dunlop, EPM, Falcone, Finger Ease, Generation, GHS, Graph Tech, Glasser, Grover, Gypsy Rose,Herco, Hill, Hidersine, Hobart M. Cable, Hohner, Jupiter, Kun, Leem, Mahalo, Manhasset, Martin, Micro, Neotech, Paganini, Rhythm Tech, Roche Thomas, Runyon, Sabian, Samick, Savarez, Segovia, Schaller, Shubb, Solar, Sonor, Super-Sensitive, Techni-Contact, Terry Gould, Thomastik-Infeld, Trophy, Valencia, Vandoren, Venture, Vic Firth, Walden, and Wittner. JULY 2008

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103 125 116 106 76

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36 26 121 73 101 111

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11 63 88 48 121 122 19 70 111 109 114 3 86 89

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75 5 1 128 113 102 72

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104 108 7 51 102 79 73

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