DISTIE NEWS
Tomandwill Distribution unites with Reunion Blues
Supplier scoops bag range and Jumbie Jams steel drums
THE UK and Ireland distribution of the Reunion Blues range of instrument bags has been taken up by Tomandwill distribution, following the brand’s departure from Summerfield. “We have been keen to add a top
line range of bags for some time,” said Tomandwill’s sales manager, Clive Guthrie. “With our own branded bags, MMX carbon fibre cases and now Reunion Blues, we are rapidly becoming a one-stop source for musical instrument bags.” “We’re excited to be working with this very forward-thinking organisation. Tomandwill understands what is required to sustain and grow a prestigious product like Reunion Blues,” commented Dave Andrus of Reunion Blues. “We’re confident that this partnership will be a success.” The first stock shipment has already
arrived, with more due in October. Tomandwill, UK supplier of Graham
Lyons’ Nuvo Clarinéo, has also announced it is now the exclusive UK distributor for Jumbie Jams steel
drums, which were until now only available in the US. These tuned pans have been hugely successful in the US, winning two NAMM awards. They also come in a colourful box with handle. “It’s not my normal type
of product, but it’s great fun we’re very excited indeed about it,” said Guthrie. “I can’t believe the interest that we have received in only the first few days, in fact we are even having to take on a new sales person.” The Jumbie Jams
are available in four colours and are ideal particularly for schools and other
educational establishments. TOMANDWILL: 01428 658806
Zappies makes Paper Jamz
‘instruments’ available in the UK ZAPPIES, A UK distributor of hi tech toys has introduced Paper Jamz to the UK, a range of paper-thin guitars and drums made by Wowwee. The range now includes four amplifiers to power the instruments – or any other audio source. There is also a range of fully adjustable straps. While these toys do much the same as
previous toys and games, in that they allow users to play along with pre-recorded
songs, they go a step further than other games with a ‘freestyle’ mode, where users can, playing with up to three fingers, create chord sequences of their own. Technology similar to touch-phones
(called ‘active graphics’) is used and the amps contain NXT flat-panel speaker technology. There are five guitar ‘shapes’ and six drum kits, all made of paper. ZAPPIES: 020 8133 6151
JHS scoops VQ Live
JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO has been appointed exclusive sub-distributor of Tannoy’s VQ Live touring PA system. TC Group International will continue to manage direct relationships with a small number of key accounts, but JHS’ pro audio division will begin handling all other VQ Live business. JHS was also recently appointed full- line joint UK distributor for the TC- owned Lab Gruppen power amp range. “JHS’ track record in the live sound market and its commitment to customer support across the entire UK
market make this an exciting prospect,” said Simeon Ludwell, TCGI’s UK touring sales manager.
JHS MD Dennis Drumm
added: “We are delighted to continue to expand our relationship with TCGI and bring Tannoy VQ Live to the wider pro audio and specialist reseller market.” JHS: 0113 286 5381
Guitar XS tempts Providence
THE JAPANESE boutique guitar effects brand, Proividence, is now directly available in Britain through Guitar XS. “We were attracted to Providence’s combination of boutique tone and approach to design, coupled with typical Japanese build quality and attention to detail,” said Guitar XS’s Doug Chandler. “There are no hand painted boxes or whacky names here, but with solid player features such as the patented single contact true bypass and metal stomp guard, both available on all pedals, we feel Providence has appeal to dealers in this important sector of the market.” Among Providence’s pedals is the SOV-2 Stampede overdrive and the Chrono Delay,
8 miPRO OCTOBER 2010
a metronome-accurate tap delay pedal with a completely analog signal path, the latter having just been launched to acclaim in both the music press and in online chat rooms. The Yokohama based company’s products are used by a plethora of world- renowned guitarists, including the likes of Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Matt Schofield and Guthrie Govan. GUITAR XS: 01227 832558
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