February 2012 Issue READ IT NOW!

Tribute: John F. Majeski, Longtime Music Trades Editor (1921-2011)

Breaking NAMM Show News

Sabian Cymbals Turns 30

Bedell Guitars Promotes School Guitar Programs

Guitar Center's New Approach To MAP Policies

TAMA Takes To The Field: Top drumset maker enters marching percussion market

QSC’s New Direction: A new mixer, an expanded speaker line, and a new management team at top audio firm

Zildjian Redefines Tradition: Electronic cymbals add new dimension for drummers

Alfred Publishing At 90: The evolution of a print music publisher

Ernie Ball Strings At 50: A look at string pioneer Ernie Ball’s contribution to guitarists everywhere

The Behringer/Midas Marriage: Two years later, acquisition delivers benefits for both companies

GAMA Data Proves Power Of School Guitar

Solich Piano: Unlikely Retailer Thrives In Tough Market

British Invasion: Saga Brings Back Burns Guitar

Hohner’s Second John Lennon Harmonica

Unsung Hero: Mapes Wire At 100

Backun Elevates Clarinet Performance

Forefront
• KMC & Musicorp Align Marketing & Sales
• Grover Jackson’s New Guitars
• NAMM Readies Moscow Trade Show
• Mad Cow Fears Threaten String Business
• Honors For Orange Amp Founder
• Knaggs Guitars Makes NAMM Debut
• New Headquarters For Young Chang
• SKB Case Opens European Arm
• SLM Distributes BG Woodwind Products
• Fender Teams With Hard Rock Hotels
• Mapex Offers New Custom Options
• 15th Anniversary For Get’m Get’m Straps
• Fishman Prepares For Major Product Launch
• RCF Speakers Power Major Hip Hop Event
• Brazil’s Giannini Guitars Honors Heritage
• You Rock MIDI Guitar Gets Patent
• Steinway Unveils Billy Joel Portrait
• Dean Guitars Anniversary Bash At NAMM
• Shopatron Generates Online Sales Growth

Retailing
• Hermes Music Opens Three Stores
• West Music Hosts Mayer Drum Clinic
• Portland Shops Stage Drum Fair
• Dun & Bradstreet Honors Full Compass
• Gist Piano Marks 40th Year
• Best Buy Profit Falls
• iMSO Strings For Food Promo
• Guitar Center Opens Two Stores
• Sweetwater Expands Sales Staff