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Acoustic Guitar a major hit new products and attend sessions and performances
my stand are of a good quality, then I judge it to be a good show," explained Dennis Drumm, JHS' MD. "This was certainly the case on the Saturday and the Sunday is looking good, too." Guitar & Bass magazine,
fresh-faced and beaming under its new Anthem Publishing ownership, was one of the sponsors and saw Guitar Nation as a real positive. "If the punters come, then
you have to say it is a success," said John Callaghan, the title's editor. "They certainly have come – especially on the Saturday, so I'm really pleased. I think shows such as these are very much the
way the industry is going – small regional shows. I don't think people are willing to travel hundreds of miles any more, so you have to take the shows to them." The next Guitar Nation show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham on May 7th and 8th. MUSIC NATION: 01572 757775
Yamaha goes Off the Record
YAMAHA AND digital radio station Planet Rock have announced a long term partnership, which will see listeners participate in a series of Off The Record sessions with leading artists, aimed at inspiring them to take up an instrument and encouraging lapsed players to return. The first event was held at
Ronnie Scott's on November 17th. It was hosted by Mr Big's bassist Billy Sheehan and vocalist Eric Martin and the two were playing acoustic versions of some of their hits and revealed the secrets behind their sound, as well as taking questions about their eventful careers. Each gig will be filmed and
made available online following the events. "The idea behind Off the
Record is to provide music fans with a unique opportunity to experience and learn from world class rock artists in an intimate setting," explained Richard Hodgson, Yamaha Music UK's director of the pro music division. "We
Mr Big’s Billy Sheehan
know Planet Rock listeners are passionate about their music and many of them would like to be able to play. This combination makes for a great opportunity for Yamaha's artist roster to better connect with fans." YAMAHA: 01908 366700
LR Baggs plugs into Strings & Things
STRINGS & THINGS has been appointed the exclusive distributor for the acoustic pickup and preamp specialist, LR Baggs in the UK and Ireland. The UK supplier and manufacturer has enjoyed a long standing relationship with LR Baggs and, despite the US manufacturer being well established in the global market, the company believes the brand still has a huge amount of further potential in the British Isles. LR Baggs is a big
player in the OEM markets and has a long list of artists using them in the studio and on the road, including Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Tom Petty – among many others. Strings & Things is currently appointing a number of
Show announced Following the success of the London Drum Show back in early September, Oyster House Media has revealed it is organising another sector specific MI event for next year: the Acoustic Guitar Show, which will also be held at London’s Olympia venue on September 10th and 11th 2011.
Marshall branded
headphones Zound Industries has started shipping The Major, a new set of headphones named after the iconic British amplifier brand, Marshall Amplification. These cans use the same vinyl used in the manufacturer’s products, as well as the original Marshall texture.
Musikmesse online
ticket service Musikmesse’s online ticket system is now up and running, allowing visitors to take advantage of lower-priced admission to the show, which takes place at Frankfurt Messe from April 6th to 9th, 2011. Tickets can be purchased easily and printed out on the spot, so visitors can avoid queuing at the box office. These tickets also gives access to the public transport services to and from the venue.
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offers and the supplier has some 'exciting plans' to promote and support the
preferred dealers in the UK and Ireland to showcase the full range of products that LR Baggs
brand. Any dealer with recognised acoustic expertise and feels it would like to be part
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