Guitar Nation inaugural show scores NEWS
Guitar event receives approval from all sides of guitar trade as thousands of end users descend on London’s Olympia to sample
THE GUITAR Nation consumer guitar show took place over the weekend of November 13th and 14th and saw thousands of people looking over the latest gear and attending the seminars, masterclasses and live shows. The show, organised by Clive
Morton's new exhibition company, Music Nation, is the latest in the recent spate of
It’s been a good show. We’re here to promote Jet City and we have seen just the sort of people we wanted to. Howard Jones Source Distribution
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regional, specialist shows in the UK's MI market, combined music making with education and was backed by suppliers and retailers, as well as educational organisations, such as Rock School and The Guitar Institute. The general perception was that the show achieved everything it set out to do. British brands, such as JHS' Fret King and Vintage, Jaden
FOLLOWING DECADES of investment into product innovation and dealer training, Peavey Electronics has
implemented a new initiative to identify a select number of Peavey dealers for their exceptional levels of customer service and continued support of the Peavey brand. In recognition of the level of commitment from these dealers, Peavey has formed an exclusive assembly of Platinum PA Centres. Each of these dealers, the press release explained, has demonstrated extensive support to both their customers and to Peavey by way of continued high levels of customer service and stock commitment.
we wanted to and the response has been good." JHS, which was showing the public its new auto-tuning ATD bridge-loaded Fret King Super- matic guitar and the Vintage Advance and Re-issue series guitars also gave the show the thumbs up. "I look back at a show and if I
have been kept talking all day and the quality of the people on
Peavey dealers go platinum NAMM Show to upload apps Peavey is keen to be seen to
promote the importance of customer service as a tool to develop and maintain both customer and brand loyalty. Through staff training, in-
store demonstrations, product displays and extensive stock profiles, the Platinum PA Centres represent the ‘best of the best’ in UK PA retail stores. “There are certain stores that
have been with us from the beginning, keep top stock levels and keep up to date with Eric [Lund]’s training. This is a way of saying thank you,” said a Peavey spokesman. The stores chosen are JB's,
Tunbridge Wells, Session Music, Guildford, Gigsounds, London, Knight Sound & Light, London, Stagebeat, Farnham, Nevada Music, Portsmouth, Music Station, Inverness, CC Music, Glasgow, George’s Music, Walsall, EMSL, Grantham, Electro Music, Doncaster and PMT in Birmingham and Manchester. PEAVEY: 01536 461234
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Rose, Patrick Eggle Guitars and Rotosound, rubbed shoulders with the Headline distributed PRS Guitars, Musicman (from Strings & Things), TC Electronic and Jet City amps – courtesy of the Source Distribution stand. "It's been a good show," said
Source's Howard Jones. "We're here to promote Jet City and we have seen just the sort of people
THE NAMM Show has announced the introduction of a new pavilion at its annual show and is inviting games and app developers to take advantage of a special introductory fee at the world's biggest trade-only MI and pro audio event. The new App and Gaming
Pavilion at the NAMM Show, which takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in
California from January 13th to 16th 2011 is looking to connect this growing market of hi tech companies with the music products industry. Just as other important groups have merged with MI, this special exhibit is set to create new strategic relationships within the industy and help build more buzz around the show. NAMM is saying that
exhibitors at the new pavilion
have the potential to build a new fan-base within the music community, find a unique brand position, develop new business relationships and capitalise on the marketing and promotional activities. First-time developers will
receive individual kiosk space, an electrical supply, carpet and a stool, as well as four complimentary show badges for just $950.
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