Music & sound.

GALAXY AUDIO--601 East Pawnee, Wichita, Kansas 67211. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.galgaxyaudio.com. Contact: Brock Jabara.

Manufacturer of the original Hot Spot personal monitors, Powered Hot Spot, Micro Spot, Powered Micro Spot, Chameleon Micro Spot, Any Spot wireless in-ear monitor, and the Neolite five-inch drivers. The company also manufactures Check Mate SPL meters, Jack in the Box, and the Cricket Continuity Polarity test set.

GALLAGHER GUITAR COMPANY--7 Main Street, P.O. Box 128, Wartrace, Tennessee 37183. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Web: www.gallagherguitar.com. Contact: Don Gallagher.

The company makes 14 models of upper-end acoustic guitars.

GALLIEN TECHNOLOGIES--2234 Industrial Drive, Stockton, California 95206-4937. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gallien.com.

Designer and manufacturer of amplification equipment for the professional musician.

GARY CASTELLUCCIO & ASSOCIATES--57 Crooks Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07011. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free: 800-888-1899. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Gary Castelluccio.

A complete manufacturer's rep and marketing group representing various manufacturers of musical products in the United States.

GATCHELL VIOLINS COMPANY--1379 West New Haven Avenue, West Melbourne, Florida 32904. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Rya Gatchell.

GATOR CASES, INC.--3421 North Lakeview Drive, Tampa, Florida 33618. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gatorcases.com.

Gator Cases is a premier manufacturer of carrying cases designed to meet the rigors of the traveling musician. These include wooden, plastic molded, lightweights, and gig bags for guitars, pro-audio equipment, percussion, AV equipment, DJ, and band instruments. Gator takes great pride in the research and development that goes into every product to create the best cases on the market in both quality and usability. Every case goes through rigorous quality checks to ensure that all customers will be satisfied with their choice of using a Gator Case. In addition, Gator offers a limited lifetime warranty. Gator Cases also specializes in OEM manufacturing to meet the private label needs of distributors and instrument manufacturers.

GCI TECHNOLOGIES--120 Clover Place, Edison, New Jersey 08837. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]. Web: www.gcitechnologies.com. Contact: Alan Cabasso.

GCI Technologies is the corporate umbrella for Gemini, iKEY Audio, and Cortex. Previously known as Gemini Sound Products, the company is an international manufacturer of DJ mixers, turntables, amplifiers, speakers, road cases, wireless microphones, CD players, portable digital audio recorders, and digital music controllers. With sales offices around the globe, GCI has serviced the Professional Audio and DJ communities for over 34 years and continues to bring innovative and valuable tools to the market.

GEAR INK--715 Bordeaux Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gearink.com. Contact: Polly Godwin.

GECKO ENTERPRISES. INC.--544 East 11 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.geckobulbs.com. Contact: Dave Miller.

GEM SOUND CORP.--600 East 156th Street, Bronx, New York 10455. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.Gemsound.com.

Gem Sound manufactures a complete line of p.a., mobile DJ, club sound, and karaoke products, including speakers, amplifiers, wireless microphones, mixers, turntables, CD players, equalizeers, electronic crossovers, DJ accessories, road cases, speaker stands, woofers, tweeters, mid-range drivers, cables, adapters, and cabinet hardware.

For the latest information on Gem Sound DJ audio and lighting products, visit the web or call for a product guide.

GEMEINHARDT FLUTES AND PICCOLOS--57882 S.R. 19 South, Elkhart, Indiana 46517. Mailing address: P.O. Box 788, Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.gemeinhardt.com.

Gemeinhardt manufactures and distributes a complete line of flutes, piccolos, custom head-joints, and alto and bass flutes. Gemeinhardt is a division of Gemstone Musical Instruments.

GEMSTONE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS--57882 S.R. 19 South, Elkhart, Indiana 46517. Mailing address: P.O. Box 788, Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.gemstonemusical.com.

Gemstone manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide range of band and orchestral instruments and accessories under the brand names of Gemeinhardt, Roy Seaman, Artisan Strings, Stephanhouser Saxophones, Trevor James, and Sankyo Flutes.

GENELEC--7 Tech Circle, Natick, Massachusetts 01760. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: genelec.usa@.genelec.com. Web: www.genelec.com.

Manufacturer of studio reference monitors.

GENERALMUSIC--1164 Tower Lane, Bensenville, Illinois 60106. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.generalmusic.com.

GENEVA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION--29 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois 60090. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail] and [e-mail]. Earl Matzkin, president.

Exclusive U.S. distributor of: Lidl and Moselle string and bow instruments; Lidl custom-colored violins and violas; Jan Lorenz and Harold Lorenz handcrafted violins, violas, and cellos; Josef Lidl brass instruments; Amada classic nylon and steel-string fractional-sized guitars; and Delicia accordions. (Also exclusive U.S. distributor of Petrof pianos, Nordiska Pianos, and Weinbach pianos; see separate listings in the Pianos, Organs, & Keyboards section.)

GEORGE DENNIS, LTD.--Novostrasnicka 39, Prague CZ 100 00, Czech Republic Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.george-dennis.cz. Contact: George.

Manufacturer of all-tube aplifiers, professional effect pedals, and guitar picks.

GEORGE L'S MUSICAL PRODUCTS.--P.O. Box 238, Madison, Tennessee 37116. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.georgels.com.

George L's award-winning cables, available in warehouses, prepackaged, and custom gear. A full line of solderless plus, including 1/4" straight, stretch, right angle, audio, and mini. Ranging from plated, unplated, and gold plated. Cable comes in .155 and .225 diameter with a choice of colors and roll length. The speaker cables also come in warehouse or prepackaged.

The company makes a full line of guitar strings, from rock sets to steel guitar sets.

George L's pickups: the pop-in acoustic sound-holepickup, and ten-string or 12-string steel guitar pickups.

GEORGE SMITH GUITARS--1391 SW Broadway Drive, Portland, Oregon 97201. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.georgesmithluther.com. Contact: George Smith.

Classical guitars and Flamenco guitars.

GERMAN-AMERICAN TRADING COMPANY--P.O. Box 17789, Tampa, Florida 33684. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Manufacturer's representative for famous European manufacturers and their well known brands: Adler, Heinrich, Venus, Seydel, Silvetta, Rubner, Goldbrokat, Lenzner, Ratz & Pschera, Wilhelm Eberle, Musima, Moennig, Meinel, Hopf, August Forster, Bohemia, Seidl & Sohn, Discacciati, Fisoma, and Otto Jos. Klier.

The products are exhibited at the NAMM Shows and MIAC as well as at the Frankfurt Music Fair.

GET'M GET'M WEAR--8282 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90046. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www. getmgetm.com.

The company brings back the nostalgia of the '70s with the new and hip line of Germ Get'm Wear Corduroy guitar straps. New for 2006:--Striped Corduroy in Dark Blue and Green; Vintage Daisy Corduroy in Brown and Pink. Also featuring the Rocking Speedster line (available in Black, Blue, Red, and White) with cool buckles and articulated leather tips. Adjustable to 80" long. Partial proceeds go to animal rescue. Made in downtown Los Angeles, U.S.A. Visit the web to view the full selection. List prices: $24 to $77.

GETZEN COMPANY, THE--530 South Highway H, P.O. Box 440, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.qetzen.com. Thomas R. Getzen, owner and president; LouAnn Getzen, vice-president; Dave Surber, sales manager; Mary Rima, executive assistant and customer service; Raymond Moe, controller; Brett T. Getzen, special project manager; Bridget Linhart, purchasing manager; Thomas DeGrave, plant manager; Christan Griego, Edwards Instruments.

Founded in 1939, The Getzen Company, a family-owned company, manufactures at its facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.A., a complete line of brass wind instruments, including: trumpets in Bb, C, and piccolo Bb/A; cornets in Bb, and C, fluegel-horns; trombones, and valve trombones; French horns; euphoniums; and baritone horns. Brand names include: Genesis, Custom Series, Eterna, and Eterna 11-700 Series professional models; Capri and "700 Special" intermediate models; "300" and "400" series standard models; and Edwards trumpets and trombones. The company is also a distributor of Meinl-Weston tubas and euphoniums in the United States and Canada. Accessories include: brasswind care kits; Getzen and Edwards lubricants; Getzen mouthpieces; cases and covers; gig bags; and wearables.

G&G QUALITY CASE--2025 East 25th Street, Los Angeles, California 90058. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: case.com.

This company was founded by Ben Germain and Efren Guzman. It is currently guided and operated by Gerry Germain, vice-president of operations. G&G manufactures and distributes the highest-quality hard-shell cases in the U.S.A. The company manufactures for the most prestigious musical instrument companies in the industry. G&G cases can be seen in most vintage shops. Each case has 52 years of experience behind it. To blend the past with the present in an American-manufactured case, call G&G.

G&H INDUSTRIES--419 Eleanor Drive, Centreville, Michigan 49032. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.ghpluhd.com. Contact: Paul Haas.

Audio connectors, 1/4 phone plugs, dual and single banana plugs, 3.5mm, and TT plugs.

GHS CORPORATION--2813 Wilber Avenue, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: ghsstrings.com. Robert McFee, chairman; Russ McFee, president.

The GHS Corporation lineup emphasizes products for guitar players including GHS strings, Rocktron, Soundhole microphones, DiAngelico strings, and other guitar-related accessory items. GHS strings have been manufactured in the Battle Creek facility since 1964. Their wide range includes such brands as Boomers (electrics), Nickel Rockers (acoustics), and Infinity Bronze (extended performance acoustics). Rocktron products include guitar amplifiers (analog, digital, tube, and hybrid), guitar preamps and signal processing (rack mount and stomp box) with such brands as HUSH, Velocity, Rampage, and Xpression. GHS soundhole mics amplify the natural sound of acoustic instruments. GHS accessory items include GHS Fast Fret, GHS Guitar Gloss, GraphitAll, guitar straps, picks, and more. GHS also is a major supplier of OEM strings.

GIANNINI S/A--10166 NW 47th Street, Sunrise, Florida 33351. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gianniguitars.com. Contacts: Georges Firmignac, Renato DeMoraes. Gianini is a Brazilian manufacturer of guitars and strings founded in 1900.

Giannini products are distributed by Etros Music LLC. For more information refer to the Etros Music listing in this section.

GIARBINELLI--P.O. Box 4640, Medford, Oregaon 97501-4640. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.giardinelli.com.

Since 1947 Giardinelli has designed thousands of mouthpieces for professional musicians who visited or passed through New York, the center of the music world. The company continues the same unmistakable quality today. The superb workmanship of a Giardinelli mouthpiece is obvious, and players will experience the tonal superiority as they play each note. Giardinelli mouthpieces are distributed by American Way Marketing, G. Leblanc Corporation, Michael Thomas International, Musicorp, and Harris-Teller.

GIBSON U.S.A., A Division of Gibson Guitar Corp.--309 Plus Park Boulevard, Nashville, Tennessee 37217. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.gjbson.com.

Manufacturer of electric solid-body guitars: Les Pauls, SG, X-Facctor series, Chet Atkis SST, Pioneer, Thunderbird basses.

GIG-FX, INC.--1050 Winter Street #1000, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 866-78-GIG-FX. Email: [e-mail] (sales); susan.ivins@gig-fx (customer service); and [e-mail] (technical support).

Gig-fx specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative products and accessories designed to fill the unmet needs of the gigging musician and thestudio performer.

GIGMASTER SOFTWARE--Refer to Shubb in this section.

GILL STRING INSTRUMENTS--Heinrich Gill GmbH, Damaschkestrasse 76, 91088 Bubenreuth, Germany. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gill.de. Contact: Bernd Dimbath.

Manufacturer of instruments a flight cases. Worldwide distributor of high-quality instruments, bows, accessories, fittings, and strings.

For distribution of string instruments in the United States, refer to Taylor-USA in this section.

GITARY MAYONES S.C. HALINA DZIEWULSKA--Narwicka 10, Gdansk 80-557, Poland. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Dawid Dziewulski.

G&L MUSICAL PRODUCTS--5381 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, California 92649-1522. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. John C. McLaren, chairman.

G&L produces a line of solid-body electric guitars and basses. G&L is a product of BBE Sound, Inc.

GLAESEL STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, a division of Conn-Selmer, Inc.--P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-0310. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: jcreachbaum @conn-selmer.com. Web: www.glaesel.com. John Creachbaum, national sales manager.

Importer, manufacturer, finisher, and wholesaler of stringed instruments: violins, violas, cellos, basses, and string accessories under such names as Glaesel, A.R. Seidel, G. Herrmann, A. Hornsteiner, and O. A. Glaesel. Direct lineage to the Mittenwald School of Violin Making.

Musicians worldwide recognize the Stradivarius and Guarneri violins, products of 17th and 18th century Italian artisans. While the Italian schools have long since faded, the German tradition for craftsmanship continues in Glaesel orchestral instruments. The German tradition traces its origins to Jacob Stainer. One of his pupils, Matthias Klotz, became the first in a long line of luthiers. For the next 200 years members of the Klotz family refined and perfected their craft, contributing to the famous Mittenwald school.

The Glaesel family story begins in 1720 during the lifetime of Stradivari and Matthias Klotz. Since that time no fewer than 48 descendants have followed the calling. This span of over 250 years exceeds the entire Italian Cremona tradition that produced Stradivari. While the family seat has always been in Markneukirchen, a center for instrument craftsmanship, generations of Glaesels have studied at the famous Mittenwald school.

Kurt G. Glaesel (born 1926) studied at Mittenwald under the direction of Matthias Klotz (a direct descendant of the original). After working in a number of prominent shops in Europe, he came to the United States in 1953. Here he established "shop adjusting," the process by which imported instruments are assembled, finished, and tested for consistency and strict adherence to quality standards. Students greatly benefit from the availability of affordable instruments crafted in the Old World tradition. Glaesel was even invited by MENC (Music Educators National Conference) to write its standards for acceptable student instruments.

Glaesel instruments continue to be meticulously shop adjusted in Cleveland. Glaesel has become an industry leader in providing superior quality string instruments and accessories to players at every level.

GLASSER BOWS, INC.--4330 Bullard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.GlasserBows.com. Andrew Glasser, president.

The world's largest maker of bows for stringed instruments, Glasser invented the fiberglass violin bow in 1962. The company offers a complete line of fiberglass, composite, graphite, and braided carbon fiber bows for all stringed instruments in all sizes for every budget. Glasser Bows are made in the U.S.A. and are covered by a limited lifetime guarantee. Glasser is also the sole U.S. importer and distributor of Larsen strings from Denmark.

GLi SOUND SYSTEMS--2691 West 15th Street, Complex B, Brooklyn, New York 11224. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Webs: www.glipro.com and www.techgeardj.com.

Manufacturer of a full line of DJ equipment. GLIGA VASILE-INSTRUMENTE MUZICALE SRL--Luthier Vasile Gliga, 120 Pandurilor Street, Reghin 545300, Mures, Romania. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gliga.ro.

Manufacturer of handmade stringed musical instruments (violins, violas, cellos, and double basses) as well as accessories.

GMS DRUM CO., INC.--855-C Conklin Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gmsdrums.com.

GMW GUITARWORKS--220 North Glendora Avenue, Glendora, California 91741. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gmwguitars.com.

GODIN GUITARS--Refer to Godin Guitars in the Canadian section.

GODLYKE, INC.--46 Marlboro Road, Clifton, New Jersey 07012. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3076, Clifton, New Jersey 07012-0376. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 866-2GODLYKE. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.godlyke.com. Kevin Bolembach, president.

Godlyke is the exclusive North American distributor for the Guyatone brand of musical instruments, amplifiers, and accessories; Tokai guitars, Maxon brand electronic effects pedals; and the Bixonic Expandora distortion effect pedal.

The company offers a comprehensive product promotion and distribution program, consisting of pre-release press coverage, p-o-p materials design and production; advertising design and production, artist relations; product marketing; and customer service. For more on this program, write or call the company.

GOLD CREST LLC--Refer to Mighty Bright/Gold Crest in this section.

GOLD TONE--3700 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, Florida 32780-5737. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.nbbd.com/goldtone.

Manufacturer and distributor of: Gold Tone Banjos; Gold Tone Banjitars; The Travel Banjo; Banjo and Banjitar Kits; and The SLP (Sliding Mag Pickup). Also manufacturer of the Banjo Bass, the Mando Banjo, and the Club Bass.

GOLDEN GATE MUSICAL SUPPLIES--P.O. Box 2841, South San Francisco, California 94080. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contacts: Lilliana Urosevic, Aubrey Erfe.

One of the largest domestic, full-line distributors, servicing OEM manufacturers and luthiers, U.S. importers and distributors, and Canadian distributors with high-quality parts and accessories, as well as an extensive line of bowed and fretted musical instruments. Quality cases and bags have always been an integral part of the company's product offerings.

GOLDFISH GUITARS LLC--1300 Oceanside Lane, League City, Texas 77573. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Timothy Harrington.

GOODALL GUITARS, INC.--P.O. Box 3542, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745-3542. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.goodallguitars.com.

World-class maker of acoustic steel-string flattop guitars offered in Parlor, Grand Concert, Concert Jumbo, Standard Jumbo, and Baritone Jumbo.

GOODRICH SOUND CO.--8733 Silver Creek Road, Whitehall, Michigan 49461. Telephone: [phone]. Philip Goodrich, president.

Volume pedals and control boxes for steel guitar, electric guitar, electrified violin, bass, keyboard, and other electrified instruments.

GORG INTERNATIONAL--1 Solutions Way, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 800-GO-KM-USA. Fax: [phone]. Contact: George Traugutt. U.S. distributors of the K&M line of stands.

GORILLA SNOT PRODUCTS--4800 Rhodes Avenue #3, Valley Village, California 91607. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Contact: Daniel Ezso.

Manufacturer/distributor of Gorilla Snot, the super non-slip, non-gooey guitar pick and drumstick rosin that effectively extends playing time and reduces hand fatigue.

GOTZ--C.A. Gotz Jr., Landwuster Strasse 17, D08258 Wernitzgrun, Germany. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Supplier of fine violins, violas, celli, and basses, in all sizes. Bows, cases, accessories, tonewoods, and luthier's tools.

GR BASSES--295 Trade Street, San Marcos, California 92078. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Gregg Rupp.

GRACIE STANDS--7013 Pomelo Drive, West Hills, California 91307. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Manufacturer of performer stands, music stands, microphone stands, cymbal stands, and JJ holders; also, folding stands for guitar, mandolin, violin, viola, cello, Autoharp, and French horn.

GRAND GLOBE DRUM FACTORY--Refer to D.B. Musical Instruments Co., Ltd., in this section.

GRAPH TECH GUITAR LABS--#5-7551 Vantage Way, Delta, British Columbia V4G 1C9, Canada. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone (orders): 800-388-7011. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.graphtech.com. Tarina Dunwoodie, product manager, Acoustic Division; Lea Rawlings, product manager, Electric Division; Debbie Okrainetz, dealer and distributor service manager.

High-performance electric and acoustic guitar components. String Saver Saddles--instant relief for saddle-sore strings; virtually eliminate string breakage and increase sustain. TremNut--the self-lubricating nut with tone. Will keep guitars in tune longer than graphite, bone, plastic, or synthetic. TUSQ--man-made ivory nuts and saddles; acoustic guitars come alive with crystal-clear, bell-like highs, big, open lows, and an overall increase in sustain. Ferra-Glide--string-saving steel saddle system; dramatically reduces string breakage while retaining the look and sound of steel saddles.

Ghost--modular pickup system allowing guitarists to plug into a world of possibilities--acoustic, hexaphonic, virtual, and MIDI.

GREAT CENTURY--P.O. Box 1590, Taichung, Taiwan R.O.C. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Robert Hsiang.

Manufacturer and exporter of musical instruments and accessories.

GREG BENNETT CO.--313 Ann Crocket Court, Franklin, Tennessee 37064-6735. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

GRETSCH ENTERPRISES, FRED--P.O. Box 2468, Savannah, Georgia 31402. Telephone: [phone]. Web: www.gretsch.com.

Since 1883 the Gretsch Company has been making some of the world's greatest drums and guitars, which, when played by some of the world's greatest musicians, produce that "Great Gretsch Sound." With its emphasis on hand-craftsmanship and commitment to quality, Gretsch has won endorsement from some of the music industry's most respected artists.

Fred Gretsch Sr., grandfather of the company's current owner, introduced the multi-ply drum shell in 1927. This technique, which was quite the innovation at that time, has become the standard not only of Gretsch drums but also of drum-making around the world. Gretsch drums continue to be hand-made in South Carolina utilizing time-honored tooling, procedures, molds, and processes to exacting quality specifications. Gretsch drums are distributed by Kaman Music Corporation (KMC).

Gretsch produces several guitar lines featuring beautifully crafted hollow-body electrics, solid-body electrics, acoustics, acoustic/electrics, and Broadkaster basses. Left-handed versions of many of its popular guitars as well as double-neck models are available. Gretsch makes artist signature models as well as reissues of some of its classic models from the '50s and '60s. Gretsch guitars are distributed by Fender Musical Instruments (FMIC).

Bigsby guitars, Leedy drums, Bacon banjos, Ode banjos, Sho-Bud and EMCI pedal steel guitars, and accessories are additional Gretsch trademarked products. For details on each, see separate listings within this section.

GRETSCHGEAR.COM--P.O. Box 126, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gretschgear.om. Contact: Terry Dennis.

Official line of Gretsch Brand apparel and accessories. The new Gretsch Gear Catalog celebrates over 120 years of "That Great Gretsch Sound" with limited-edition collectibles, accessories, and original historic Gretsch Company catalogs, posters, and stickers. Also: exclusive merchandise for top brands, Bigsby vibratos, Leedy drums, and Sho-Bud pedal steel guitars.

GREYTSOUNDS--18543 Devonshire Street #440, Northridge, California 91324-1308. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.greytsounds.com.

Products include sounds for many major samplers and synthesizers in a variety of formats, including floppy disks, audio CDs and CD ROM, and electronic delivery of synthesizer patches.

GRIP GUITAR PICKS--1410 East Amity Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: picks.com. Web: www.grip-picks.com. Contact: Rollie Sielaff.

Manufactuer of a patented, ergonomic guitar pick. More control with increased speed, less fatigue, and more comfort. A pick the guitarist holds more correctly.

GRIP PEDDLER--1100 Calle Cordillera, San Clemente, California 92673. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.grippeddler.com. Contact: Steven Adams.

Ergonomic traction pads for bass drum and hihat pedals. Patent # 6,710,237. FunkBump MultiGrid, Funkbump SoleSmooth, MultiGrid, SoleSmooth, Bass Invaders, Stickenz. Distributed worldwide through Pro-Mark Drumsticks.

GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.--1203 Lycoming Mall, Muncy, Pennsylvania 17756. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.grizzly.com.

GROOVE TUBES, LLC--1543 Truman Street, San Fernando, California 91340-3118. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.Groovetubes.com. Contact: Aspen Pittman.

Manufacturer and distributor of tubes and tube-related musical merchandise.

GROSSMAN MUSIC CORPORATION--3800 Kelley Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.grotro.com. Richard I. Berger, president; Dann Skutt, vice-president; Chuck Kirschling, national sales manager.

Established in 1922, Grossman is one of the music industry's oldest and most prestigious wholesalers and importers. Division of Grover Musical Products.

GROVER MUSICAL PRODUCTS, INC.--3800 Kelley Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.grotro.com. Richard I. Berger, president; Dann Skutt, vice-president; Chuck Kirschling, national sales manager.

Manufacturer of musical instrument accessories for over 50 years. Maker of Grover guitar machines, the original enclosed gear machines. Exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Grover "self-lock" machine heads. Also, bass and mandolin machines; banjo, dulcimer, and violin pegs. Complete line of five-string and tenor banjo bridges. Around-the-clock phone service offers convenience for messages or orders. Divisions of Grover Musical Products are Trophy Music Company, Duplex Percussion accessories, Grossman Music Corp., and Clevelander Drum Company; see separate listings for each in this section.

GROVER PRO PERCUSSION, INC.--22 Prospect Street #7, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Webs: www.GroverPro.com, www.SilverFoxPercussion.com, and www.BestStick.com. Neil W. Grover, Founder & President.

Product lines/brands include: Grover; Grover Pro; Silver Fox hand-finished drumsticks and field mallets; Projection-Plus tambourines and concert snare drums; HSH Hammered triangles; Super-Overtone triangles; Bronze-Pro triangles; SV Series Percussion; Artist's Choice bamboo and maple timpani mallets; New England Rock Maple woodblocks; Performance Series snare drums and snare wires; and Spectrasound Mark Tree brand chimes.

GRUNDORF CORPORATION--721 Ninth Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501-6335. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.grundorf.com. Contact: Frank Grund.

Grundorf Corporation manufactures professional sound reinforcement enclosures under the GAD-Grund Audio Design brand and professional cases and racks under the Grundorf brand.

GRUVEN MUSIC PRODUCTS--Meadowridge Business Center #14, Elk City, Oklahoma 73644. (Mailing address: P.O. Box 104, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648-0104.) Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gruvenstands.com. Sam D. Grubbs, owner/president.

Quality American-made products for the music industry, including: guitar stands, sax stands, heavy-duty amp stands, violin/mandolin stands, guitar cables, guitar hangers.

GUANGZHOU BOURGADE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FACTORY CO., LTD.--No. 1 West Lane, 14 Xihuan Str., Longtan Village, Guangzhou 510315, China. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Prescilla Leung.

Prioduct range: acoustic and electric guitars; metal stands for musical instruments; hardshell cases and gig bags; drumsets; drum hardware and accessories; tambourines; strings; picks.

GUANGZHOU DVON PROFESSIONAL AUDIO CO.--Taishi Industrial Estate, Shinan Road, Yuwoto Town, Guangzhou Pan Yu 911475 China. Email: [e-mail].

GUANGZHOU HIGHWAY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.--Rm. 510-512, Jie Xin Gong Mao Da Sha, No. 73 Jian She San Ma Lu, Guangzhou, China. Telephones: 011-86-1382-8406-700 and 011-8620-3617-3093. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hihgwaynet.cn. Contact: Ms. Angel.

Pro audio products, home audio, home theater systems, car audio.

GUANGZHOU LIGHT HOLDINGS STATIONERY & SPORTING GOODS--No. 87 The Bund, Guangzhou City, China. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: ss@.gzli.com. Web: www.ss.gzli.com. Contact: Casper Tao Liu.

GUANGZHOU MAGNETIC ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.--Room 2808, Huaxin Center, 450 Huanshi Ro, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510075, China. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Richard Lin.

GUARDIAN BAGS AND CASES--P.O. Box 162, Brisbane, California 94005. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]. Web: www.guardiancases.com.

Guardian offers a full line of dependable instrument bags and cases. With over 150 different choices available, Guardian covers all sizes and shapes of instruments and gear, guarding musical equipment for protection, security, and transportability.

Guardian offers the best in durable nylon DuraGuard bags, featherweight, hardshell, and thermoplastic cases, all of which will keep any instrument safe and protected for years to come.

The Deluxe Hardshell series of Guardian cases come in over 16 different sizes, including thinline dreadnoughts, 000-style guitars, and parlor-style acoustics. From the arched tops of many of the cases to sturdy handles, Guardian pays attention to every detail for ultimate safety and security.

Guardian drum cases are strong, secure, and ready for transport. The cases are available in standard and fusion five-piece sets and feature 12mm of polytricot padding, a security strap, and a spin blade-style exterior pattern which interlocks the cases in a stackable form. Moving the cases becomes effortless with the four-wheel dolly that also has the spin blade pattern.

The DuraGuard bags are built with high-quality, rugged nylon that is strong, lightweight, and secure. Guardian bags also feature 600-denier lining on the outside of the cases and 70-denier lining on the inside.

Guardian cases are some of the most reputable cases in the industry. These cases are expertly built with premium materials for a secure fit that endures. Guardian's popular thermoplastic cases are built with AxeGuard technology, enabling them to withstand up to 200 pounds of pressure without cracking.

Guardian bags and cases are available for acoustic guitars, electric guitars, resonators, basses, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, drums, violins, violas, cellos, wind instruments, keyboards and more. Guardian products are available from The Music Link and can ship anywhere in the U.S. in three days or less.

GUILD GUITARS, A Division of Fender Musical Instruments--8860 East Chaparral Road #100, Scottsdale, Arizona 85250. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.guildguitars.com

Founded in 1952, Guild is a respected manufacturer of archtop jazz and acoustic guitars. Since 1995 Guild Guitars has also been a part of F.M.I.C., and the Guild line of American-made acoustic and archtop electric guitars includes Benedetto brand archtop jazz guitars, considered by many to be the finest jazz guitars being made today. Benedetto guitars are built alongside many custom and specialtyguitars at F.M.I.C.'s Guild Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. A line of Guild accessories is also available from Fender Strings, Picks, and Accessories.

Also refer to the listing for Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in this section.

GUITAR JONES, INC.--2300 South Reservoir Street #208, Pomona, California 91766. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.guitarjonesusa.com.

Manufacturer and distributor of Mega amplifiers and guitar ports.

GUITAR LIQUIDATORS, INC.--P.O. Box 8798, Newport Beach, California 92658. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Alex Folken.

Guitar Liquidators, associated with The Kay Guitar Company, liquidates musical instrument and related accessory seconds, rejects, closeouts, discontinued products, imperfects, and returns for Kay, Santa Rosa, Performance Plus, and Cable Corp products. All merchandise is sold on an "as is" basis and by the carton, pallet, lot run, or truckload. Most products are not for resale but can be used for parts, teaching luthier students, decorations, or props. Minimum purchases are required and are normally sold outside the music industry and off shore. All products are marked as returns, rejects, or seconds and are not for the general music market.

GUITARPLATES.COM--16135 New Avenue #11, Lemont, Illinois 60439. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

GUPTILL MUSIC--3621 West MacArthur Boulevard #119, Santa Ana, California 92704. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail]. Contact: David J. Guptill.

Exclusive distribution for ProPik finger and thumb picks, GM strings, and DG resonator guitars.

GUY HAWKINS--Refer to jj Babbitt Company, Inc., in this section.

GWW QUALITY CASES--P.O. Box 498, Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121. Telephone (outside the United States): [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.gwwcases.com.

GWW Quality Case, a brand of GWW Group, Inc., is a family-run business that has been meeting the case needs of its many satisfied customers since 1956. GWW Quality Cases is the "OEM Source for the World's Leading Products." Many of the world's leading brands--within and outside the music industry--choose GWW to custom-engineer the best carrying case solutions to protect and enhance their products. Large or small musical instrument manufacturers as well as other private label customers benefit from excellent design capabilities, production flexibility, and efficient network of raw material sourcing and highest level of quality control to obtain the best volume case value possible.

HAAGSTON-BRASSINSTRUMENTS--Stummerstrasse 3, Stadt Haag A3350, Austria. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.haagston.at. Contact: Alois Mayer.

HAFLER PROFESSIONAL--546 South Rockford Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85281. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Web: www.hafler.com. Contact: Richard Gentry.

HAGSTROM--5304 Derry Avenue #C, Agoura Hills, California 91304-6013. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.americanmusicandsound.com. Contact: Gabriel Whyel

Hagstrom guitars are highly revered for their quality, design, and, most notably, their fast-playing necks. The classic Hagstrom brand is manufactured and distributed by American Music and Sound under license from AB Albin Hagstrom. New innovations have dramatically enhanced the original Hagstrom designs while still integrating their legendary unique features.

HALL CRYSTAL FLUTES, INC.--17220 Sargent Road SW, Rochester, Washington 98579. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hallflutes.com. Contact: Jenny K. Hall.

Truly unique musical instruments. Hall Crystal Flutes, Hall Crystal Piccolos, Hall Panpipes, Hall Didjeridus, Hall Guitar Slides.

HAMILTON STANDS INCORPORATED--3415 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Middletown, Ohio 45044. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hamiltonstands.com. Bill Carpenter, president.

Founded in 1883, Hamilton Stands is one of the oldest music companies in the U.S. and a renowned manufacturer and importer of guitar, speaker, wind instrument, and sheet music stands, as well as guitar capos and slot wall and pegboard instrument hangers. The Hamilton KB400N folding music stand is ubiquitous in the industry and has been copied by many, while its KB 38 guitar stand is widely accepted as the hallmark of instrument support and product quality. Hamilton offers one of the most complete catalogs among stand manufacturers.

Its imported line of products, "Hamilton World Products," includes guitar, wind instrument, and sheet music stands and instrument hangers. These products carry a three-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Products manufactured at the company's headquarters in Middletown, Ohio, include guitar, speaker, wind instrument, and sheet music stands as well as guitar capos. All U.S.-made products carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

HAMMIG PICCOLOS/WESTWIND MUSICAL PRODUCTS--1214 Fifth Street, Coralville, Iowa 52241. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Webs: www.hammig.com and www.miyazawa.com.

Distributor of Philipp Hammig piccolos and Johannes Gerhard piccolos manufactured in Germany. Hammig piccolos are prized for their beautiful, sweet tone and ergonomic key scale. Several headjoint choices are available including the traditional Hammig Cut along with Modified Wave styles.

HANNABACH STRINGS--800 Greenwood Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.rebrune.com. R.E. Brune, luthier.

Exclusive importer and distributor of Hannabach strings for classical guitar. Maker of R.E. Brune classical guitars, lutes, and harpsichords.

HANSENFUTZ--273 Middle Park Drive, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hansenfutz.com. Contact: Mark Cubranich.

HANSER MUSIC GROUP--2395 Arbor Tech Drive, Hebron, Kentucky 41048. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hhimusic.com. Jack Hanser, chairman

Hanser Music Group is the parent company of B.C. Rich Guitars (see B.C. Rich in this section), Davitt & Hanser Distribution (see Davitt & Hanser in this section), Dawn Pro Audio (see Dawn in this section), Kustom amplification (see Kustom in this section), Michael Kelly Guitars (see Michael Kelly in this section), OLP guitars (see OLP in this section), Powerwerks AC conditioners (see Powerwerks in this section), and Traben Basses (see Traben in this section)

HAPPY NECKS LLC--652 Tularosa Drive, Los Angeles, California 90026. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Giovanni Loria.

HARDY'S MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY--30462 C.R. 12 West, Elkhart, Indiana 46514. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. John P. Hardy, president.

Piccolo specialist. Manufacturer of the highest grade piccolos for over half a century. Twelve models, including wood, metal, and plastic in cylindrical and conical bores. The pioneer of "The Poor Man's Flute." This flute is made of highest quality manmade material (Tril-Lite).

HARLAN HARP COMPANY, THE--512 Morningside Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78209. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Harlan McWillis, president.

The company builds a variety of small harps without pedal, encompassing a range of 27 to 36 strings.

HARMON MUTE COMPANY--See Carpenter Company in this section.

HARMONY GUITARS--215 Cold Spring Road, Barrington, Illinois 60010. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.harmonyguitars.com. Contact: Trish Smith.

HARP AND MUSICAL ARTS--340 Third Street, Solvang, California 93463-2723. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Contact: Marjorie Tayloe.

Harps, Irish harps, antique harps, music, harp tapes, and CDs.

HARRIS MUSICAL PRODUCTS, INC.--49 Rose Street, Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.harrismusical.com. Contacts: Marc Harris, Michael Harris. Manufacturer and distributor of proprietary lines of musical instruments and accessories. Brands include: U.S. Blues--guitars, amps, straps, harmonicas; Picks by the Pound--guitar picks, general accessories; Sticks by the Pound--drumsticks, spaghetti sticks, mallets, brushes; Narragansett--wind and sax reeds, recorders; Buckaroo--cymbal polish, tambourines, percussion; Famous #351--guitar strings, guitar pick packs; FeelnoFret-guitar capos, acoustic pickups, guitar accessories; Tour-Pix--coated guitar picks; Boston Creme--guitar polish; Smart Parts--guitar parts, tools.

Harris is the exclusive North American source for D'Orazio strings, made in Salle, Italy, since 1859. The reintroduced full line of D'Orazio strings features new graphics and vacuum-sealed packaging. Dealer and distributor opportunities available. Harris is the exclusive North American source for D'Orazio strings, made in Salle, Italy, since 1859. The reintroduced full line of D'Orazio strings features new graphics and vacuum-sealed packaging. Dealer and distributor opportunities available.

HARRIS-TELLER, INC.--7400 South Mason Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Full-line distributor of musical instruments, accessories, and printed music products.

HART DYNAMICS, INC.--500 Industrial Park Road #K4, Destin, Florida 32541. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hartdynamics.com. Contacts: Paul Andre and Adam Beachner.

Product line includes: Hart Professional and Acupad "mesh" electronic drums; Ecymbal electronic cymbals; Prodigy "mesh" electonic training drumset; Epedal, ADT, ADC, Multipad, and Hammer electronic accessories; and Hartware and Ultilite hardware and rack systems.

HARTKE SYSTEMS--c/o Samson Technologies Corp., 45 Gilpin Avenue, P.O. Box 18016, Happuauge, New York 11788-8816. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephones: 800-328-2882 and (Customer Care) 800-372-6766. Fax: [phone]. Jack Knight, vice-president/operations.

A highly innovative U.S. manufacturer of bass speaker, bass amplification systems, and bass guitars, Hartke initially made its reputation with a unique aluminum-cone speaker design that radically changed the sound of the electric bass guitar in the 1980s.

HARVEY CITRON ENTERPRISES--282 Chestnut Hill Road, Woodstock, New York 12498. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.citron-guitars.com.

HAYNES FLUTE COMPANY--12 Piedmont Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Manufacturer since 1888 of handmade flutes and piccolos in precious metals and exotic woods.

HEADWAY ELECTRONICS--Suite 5, Godswell House, Church Street, Bloxham near Banbury, Osfordshire OX15 4ES, England, U.K. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.headwayelectronics.com. Contact: John Littler.

HEFLEN CONCEPTIONS LLC--3404 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado 80205. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.heflenconceptions.com. Contact:Brian Heflen.

RC Design guitars. Electric guitars, basses, and mandolins.

HEP CAT AMPS/HEP CAT STRINGS--2518 Christina Avenue, Stockton, California 95204-1508. Telephone: (209) HOW-COOL (469-2665). Toll-free telephone: 888-HOT-TONE (468-8663). Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.stevehallblues.com. Steve Hall, proprietor.

Manufacturer of custom guitar and bass amplifiers and speaker cabinets. Hep Cat guitar and bass strings.

HERING HARMONICAS--c/o Hering U.S.A. Co., 210 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: (in U.S.A.) [e-mail]; (in Brazil) [e-mail]. Web: www.herinqusa.com or www.heringharmonicas.com.br.

Hering Harmonicas of Brazil introduced its complete line of harmonicas and related accessories to the U.S. and Canadian markets in 1998.

HERITAGE AMPLIFIERS--c/o Lasar Music, 500 Wilson Pike Circle, #204 & 204, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.heritageamplifiers.com.

Heritage amplifiers are hand-wired, all-tube amplifiers. Designed and built by musicians, made with dovetailed cabinet construction, point-to-point wiring, hand-selected tubes, and the highest quality components available today.

HERITAGE GUITAR, INC.--225 Parsons Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.heritageguitar.com. Jim Deurloo, Marv Lamb, J.P. Moats, and Bill Paige, principals.

The four principals have more than 100 years of guitar-making experience, and most craftsmen at Heritage have at least 20 years of experience. The company specializes in hand-crafted fretted instruments.

HERMES INTERNATIONAL--830 North Cage Boulevard, Pharr, Texas 78577. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hermesmusic.com.

H&F TECHNOLOGIES, INC./AUDIO2000'S--650 Flinn Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.audio2000s.com.

The high-quality Audio2000'S products include: All-in-One Singer's Power Series DVD/CDG/VCD/CD portable karaoke systems, wireless portable p.a. systems, mixers/d.j. mixers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers, key changers, digital recorders, UHF wireless systems, VHF wireless systems, infrared wireless systems, wireless systems for musical instruments, headphones, condenser microphones, dynamic microphones, DVD/CDG/VCD/CD players, loudspeakers, speaker stands, lighting stands, d.j. equipment, karaoke equipment, microphone stands, TV stands, connectors/adaptors, audio/video cables, pro-audio cables, snake cables, voice-canceling equipment, and accessories.

H.G. LEACH GUITARS--P.O. Box 1315, Cedar Ridge, California 95924. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Harvey Leach.

HIGH END SYSTEMS--2105 Gracy Farms Lane, Austin, Texas 78758. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.highend.com.

Lighting manufacturer.

HIGH SPIRITS FLUTES--P.O. Box 522, Patagonia, Arizona 85624. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.highspirits.com. Contact: Odell Borg.

HIGHLANDER MUSICAL AUDIO PRODUCTS--870 Capitolio Way #3, San Luis Obispo, California 93401. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.highlanderpickups.com. Contact: Holly Wolstein.

The Model IP-1 is a quality, affordable pickups and preamp for acoustic guitars and basses.

HILL GUITAR COMPANY--5905 Highway 9, Felton, California 95018. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Kenny Hill.

Hill Guitar Company builds and distributes fine handmade classical guitars.

HIPSHOT MUSIC PRODUCTS--8248 State Route 96, Interlaken, New York 14847. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Contact: Jason Ungleich.

Manufacturer of string bending systems, bass tuning machines, bass and guitar extender keys, TremSetters, Trilogy multiple tuning bridges, and Ultralite bass tuning machines.

HIWATT AMPLIFICATION--21020 Superior Street, Chatsworth, California 91311. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hiwatt.com.

Manufacturer of a complete line of amplifiers and effects. Models of note include the legendary hand-wired DR103 as part of the Classic Series, the Bulldog Series, Custom Tape Echo, EchoTheremin, and the Custom Wah pedal.

HOBGOBLIN MUSIC/STONEY END HARPS--920 Highway 19, Red Wing, Minnesota 55066. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.stoneyend.com. Contact: Gary Stone.

Harps, bodhrans, dulcimers, mandolins, bouzoukis, guitars, banjos, tin whistles, flageolets, bagpipes, melodeons, accordions, concertinas, cases, and accessories. Free catalog.

HOCKENBERRY, WILLIAM N., VIOLINS--408 Westinghouse Avenue, North Versailles, Pennsylvania 15137. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.violinsbywnh.com.

Manufacturer of artistic frogs mounted on Pernambuco bows, in Tourte and Savory styles in all sizes for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

HODGE PRODUCTS, INC.--5134 Cub Creek Road, Roseland, Virginia 22967. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hodgeproductsinc.com. Contacts: Ann Hodge, Alan Hodge.

Manufacturer of Hodge Silk Woodwind Swabs. Made from China silk, which is highly absorbent, compressible, and lint free. Manufacturer of Hodge woodwind reed cases designed especially for the student market.

HOFNER--Classic Musical Instruments (CMI), P.O. Box 58013, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 58158. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail].

A manufacturer of hand-crafted guitars and basses, Hofner achieved wide acclaim with the violin-body "Beatle" Bass. The company continues to make history with its line of archtop hollow-body and semi-hollow-body electric jazz guitars, which include the Verthin Classic, Jazzica Custom, New President, and Vice-President. In addition, Hofner manufactures finely crafted classical guitars.

HOHNER, INC.--Mailing address: P.O. Box 15035, Richmond, Virginia 23227-0435. Shipping address: 1000 Technology Park Drive, Glen Allen, Virginia 23059-4500. Telephone: [phone]. Faxes: [phone] [sales] or [phone] [marketing]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hohnerusa.com.

The world's largest producer of harmonicas, Hohner, Inc., was founded in 1857. Hohner is also known worldwide for manufacturing piano and diatonic accordions, melodicas, recorders, guitars, ukuleles, bluegrass instruments, digital pianos, musical instrument toys, musical imprinted products and stands/accessories. Hohner, Inc., is a distributor of Hohner acoustic, electric, and bass guitars; Hohner banjos and mandolins; Lanikai ukuleles; Rockwood by Hohner guitars and drums; Sonor drums and percussion; Sonor Orff instruments; Laney amps; Remo; Factory Metal; Hardcase; Playful Harmonies musical toys; Drumat by MAPA; Rolling Riser; and Vater, Vic Firth, and Pro-Mark drumsticks.

HOLLYWOOD WINDS--817 Vine Street #210, Hollywood, California 90038. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hollywoodwinds.com.

Pad Dryer Plus, the first pad dryer with a removable swab. Key clamps perfected; special spring steel makes them easier to attach and remove, protecting delicate keywork.

HOLTON COMPANY, FRANK, a division of Conn-Selmer, Inc.--P.O. Box 310, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-0310. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.holtonbrass.com. John Creachbaum, national sales manager; Tedd Waggoner, director of marketing for professional brass; Mike Kamphuis, director of marketing for student brass.

Frank Holton began his company in 1896 in Chicago after numerous engagements as a trombonist in many leading performing groups, including the famous Sousa band. An associate and friend of trombonist Arthur Pryor and cornetist Herbert L. Clarke, Holton enjoyed wide renown.

At age 40 Frank Holton created his own recipe for trombone slide oil. After several attempts, Holton produced a combination of animal and mineral oils to produce a fine oil that sold reasonably well. About 1898 Holton created his first successful instrument, the "Holton Special" trombone. By 1906 Holton had about 100 employees and was producing slide and valve trombones, cornets, and mellophones.

Many of Holton's friends in the theater and dance band circuits had made their way to top symphony jobs, bringing their Holton instruments to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and other highly respected orchestras. In 1917 Holton's factory was at capacity and needed to grow. One of his early customers, who was also a friend, suggested that Holton combine his love of Wisconsin farms with his work and set up a new factory in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The citizens of Elkhorn built him a factory of over 35,000 square feet.

During the 1920s the organization of school bands and the promise of "a playing band within 12 weeks" brought Holton strong sales results. The company introduced lower-priced outsourced instruments until it could introduce its own "Collegiate" line in the early 1930s. Still, the decline of vaudeville and theater orchestras reduced the market for professional-level instruments, where Holton held its primary market share.

Frank Holton died on April 16, 1942. Elliott Kehl, a long-time Holton employee, found war work to keep the factory open when all brass was directed to the war effort. Kehl also led a program of reengineering the line of instruments and revived work with key artists, including Phillip Farkas, first horn player of the Chicago Symphony. In 1956 the Holton Farkas model French horn was introduced to great acclaim.

In 1962 the decision was made to sell the Frank Holton Company to the G. Leblanc Corporation. Holton continued to produce student and professional brass instruments. Its work with international star Maynard Ferguson and his "Superbone" continued Frank Holton's commitment to working with the finest artists. Development with key educators such as Chicago's Ethel Merker keeps Holton French horn development moving even beyond what Phillip Farkas envisioned.

In 2005 the company introduced the new Holton Collegiate line of low brass instruments. This high-quality, lower-priced instrument line provides the ideal combination of performance and value for school music programs.

Today, as part of Steinway Musical Instruments and its Band and Orchestra Division, Conn-Selmer, Inc., Holton instruments continue to excite the musical mind and provide today's musicians with the finest instruments on which to experience the joy of music.

HOLZ LTD. DRUM SPECIALTIES--5438 Greenridge Road, Castro Valley, California 94552. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.holzinyourhead.com.

Manufacturer of the original, patented Holz Snapperz (U.S. Patent No. 4,742,753) for drummers, which improves acoustic performance, allows drummers to create a unique range of pure tones, protects expensive drumheads, and upgrades the onstage appearance. Available in chrome, black, white, and brass.

HOMEBREW ELECTRONICS, INC.--3607 West Campobello Drive, Glendale, Arizona 85308. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.homebrewelectronics.com. Contact: Charlie Turner.

Custom handbuilt guitar effects pedals.

HONDO GUITARS--P.O. Box 30819, Charleston, South Carolina 29417. (Shipping address: 620 Dobbin Road, Charleston, South Carolina 29414.) Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.musicorp.com. Dan Mahoney, CEO, MBT International.

Hondo is distributed through Musicorp; refer to the Musicorp listing in this section for more information.

HORA VIOLINS--3, Salcamilor Street, 545300 Reghin, Romania. Tel: + 40-265-512411, Fax: [phone], www.hora.ro Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Eng. Bazgan.

Founded in 1951, Hora offers a complete line of musical instruments with bows (violins, violas, cellos, d-bass), guitars and mandolins, accessories (bows, cases, bags).

HORIZON MUSIC, INC.--3581 Larch Lane, Jackson, Missouri 63755-7121. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone].

The company, formed in June 1990 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, manufactures and distributes over 27,000 products from its Audio Cable division and its Wire and Cable division worldwide. The Audio Cable division is recognized as the elite in the industry. Horizon is the only company that designs and manufactures its own audio cable, resulting in the finest product available. The company utilizes hand-soldering techniques on its wide product line, which includes: guitar, microphone, speaker, and MIDI cables; multi-track, audio, and power snakes; interface devices; and specialtycables. All are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the item.

HORNETS DRUMSTICKS, LCC--6635 North Baltimore Avenue #230, Portland, Oregon 97203. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]. Web: www.hornetsdrumsticks.com. Contact: Aaron Wilhelm.

The company successfully combines art with functional and ergonomic superiority in drumstick manufacturing. A contoured handle, o-rings that both reduce vibration and act as a grip, and an array of vibrant colors are the driving forces behind the innovative Hornets brand.

Hornets Drumsticks offers the most popular drumstick models along with its specialty line of Swarm Sticks.

HOSA TECHNOLOGY, INC.--6650 Caballero Boulevard, Buena Park, California 90620-1151. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hosatech.com. Rob Manning, national sales manager.

Hosa, as the number-one brand of pre-packaged cables and accessories, offers a single patch bays, distance extenders, splitters, format converters, and Firewire extenders, the company continues to support studio, A/V, and engineering professionals as well as performers and home recordists. The company's new Pro-Conex stage box snakes are in stock and ready to ship; more information is available from Hosa reps.

HOSHINO U.S.A. INC.--1726 Winchester Road, P.O. Box 886, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephones: 800-669-4226 and 800-669-8262. Fax: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Webs: www.ibanez.com and www.tama.com.

A subsidiary of Hoshino Gakki Co. of Japan, Hoshino U.S.A. is the exclusive distributor of Ibanez guitars, effects, and amplifiers and Tama drums and hardware for California and states east of the Rocky Mountains (west of the Rockies, please see Purchaser's Guide listing for Chesbro Music). Hoshino's prime location between New York and Philadelphia facilitates fast incoming and outgoing merchandise shipments. Constantly modernized operations and highly regarded inside sales, service, and credit personnel provide friendly and efficient service to its dealer network. Hoshino is highly regarded for its imaginative advertising, which features the high-visibility artists known to inspire consumer demand. A fully staffed artist relations office and Research and Design Studio is maintained in North Hollywood, California.

The Ibanez electric guitar line features both solid-body and semi and full acoustic models, including artist signature guitars by George Benson, Paul Gilbert, Pat Metheny, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, John Scofield, Head and Munky of Korn, and Noodles of The Offspring. Also well represented in the line are inexpensive electric guitars, including the Jumpstart all-in-one value packs that won the prestigious POPA OMA Bronze Award for effective display packaging.

Ibanez is one of the top bass lines in the world, with professional basses such as Soundgear, Roadgear, Ergodyne, and BTB as well as a large assortment of beginner and intermediate models. Signature basses include models by Fieldy of Korn, Gary Willis, and Doug Wimbish. In acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars, the extraordinarily diverse Ibanez line has everything from the totally traditional Artwood models to the completely untraditional Talman acoustic-electrics. All-in-one Jam Packs and eye-catching, constantly changing package graphics are the indisputable industry standard in acoustic value packs.

Every electric and acoustic guitar, whether the price is under $200 or over $3,000, is fully inspected and adjusted by Hoshino's skilled team of quality control personnel.

Electronic signal processors include the new aluminum cased Tone-Lock effects pedals as well as the famous Tubescreamer TS809, Tubesereamer TS9, Turbo Tubescreamer TS9DX, and other classic 1980s Nine Series reissue pedals. Ibanez amplifiers, which include everything from small ten-watt amps to powerful 100-watt stacks, are carefully voiced and designed by musicians for the tastes and styles of the younger player.

In 2005 Ibanez introduced two lines of hi-fidelity instrument cables, the premium Series 96 and the standard Series DS double-shielded.

The company that invented heavy-duty hardware and the multi-clamp, Tama, "The Strongest Name in Drums," is the drum of choice for artists such as Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Bill Bruford, Simon Phillips, Kenny Aronoff, David Silveria of Korn, and other luminaries too numerous to list.

Tama offers a completely comprehensive and innovative line of drums for anyone, from the serious beginning student to the full-time professional. Tama now offers Starclassic the high-end Starclassic Bubinga Omni-Tune and Starclassic Maple Series as well as the intermediate-priced Starclassic Performer, which features 100 percent birch shells. The new Superstar Custom, Superstar Custom EFX, and Superstar drums offer the Star-Cast Mounting System and other professional features at an affordable price. All three lines offer some of the largest selections of drum sizes and finishes in their class. For drummers on a budget, Tama's now fully comprehensive Swingstar line has received so many upgrades it rivals or surpasses many of the pro drums of the past in quality and performance. In 2003, Tama added the compact Stagestar drums.

Other special percussion lines include: the Star-Cast and Air-Ride Snare free-suspension mounting systems; Tama Octabans; Tama Gong bass drums; a complete line of professional and custom snare drums; and the Tama Tension Watch, the world's finest precision drumhead tuning instrument. Hardware lines include: Stagemaster lightweight and RoadpPro heavy-duty stands; Iron Cobra bass pedals; and Iron Cobra hi-hats. Tama's Signature Palette snare drum group now includes artist models by Kenny Aronoff, Bill Bruford, Stewart Copeland, Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, and Lars Ulrich.

For all its product lines, Hoshino maintains fully staffed R&D, quality control, and repair teams to assure the highest standards of product performance for dealer and player satisfaction.

HOSOKAWA & CO., LTD. (HOSCO)--81, Kawamura-cho, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya 463, Japan. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hosco.co.jp. Contacts: Tsutomu (Tom) Hosokawa, Shinji Hosokawa, Yoshi Sawada.

This company, established in 1983, has striven to provide distributors around the world with reasonably priced, high-quality instruments and accessories from Japan and China. The company opened a guitar and hardware factory in China, using Japanese expertise and high technology to further its aims of low prices and high quality. In 1996 it changed the company name to Hosokawa & Co., Ltd. (HOSCO); it was formerly known as Saga Japan.

The company provides the following products with better service and finer quality: steel-string and nylon-string guitars; violins; guitar bags and cases; guitar and other stands; Gotoh machine heads and hardware; electric and acoustic guitar parts and accessories; ukuleles; guitars; and violin kits.

HOTPICKSUSA--2111 Geer Road #212, Turlock, California 95382. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kpicks.com. Contact: Stephen Key.

Monster guitar picks, It's Alive guitar picks, Girls Rock guitar picks.

HOT STICKS MANUFACTURING CO.--P.O. Box 356, Waveland, Mississippi 39576. Telephones: [phone] and [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Kevin Pokallus, president.

Manufacturer of Hot Sticks, a unique line of brightly colored hickory drumsticks and producers of custom-labeled, clear-finished sticks for stores, distributors, and manufacturers. New products include the Macrolus line of foil-coated drumsticks and the Artisticks line of drumsticks, which feature high-quality graphic imprints.

HOUSTON MUSIC SUPPLY CO.--3646 Brier Gardens Drive, Houston, Texas 77082-3902. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone (for orders): 800-521-0642. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

A wholesale and distributing company established in 1979. Selling over 3,000 items

HOWARD CORE COMPANY, LLC--1821 McCall Drive, Anniston, Alabama 36207. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone (orders): 800-633-2302. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.howardcore.com.

Importer and wholesaler of stringed instruments, bows, cases, and all related accessories. Exclusive distributor of Johannes Kohr instruments and bows, including the popular K500 series of instruments; exclusive line of Core cases and instrument bags; exclusive distributor of Negri cases and Franz Sandner instruments; coming Fall 2006, exclusive distributor of GEWA instruments, cases, and accessories. The company also carries instruments by Semmlinger, Karl Hofner, Toussaud Lee, S.I.R., and Wilfer.

Bows from the finest bowmakers abroad, including Knoll, Schicker, Grunke & Son, Seifert, Dorfler, Johannes Kohr, and others; cases, both domestic and imported; strings from Jargar, Pirastro, Prim, Super-Sensitive, Thomastik, Larsen, D'Addario, La Bella, and Corelli; exclusive distributor of Crown Cello strings; Wittner metronomes and fine tuners; Glasser fiberglass and composite bows; Kun, Resonans, Playonair, and Poehland shoulder rests; all major rosins, including Pops, Bass, Hill, Salchow, Petz, Sherman, Pirastro, HC Deluxe, and Gold; all models of mutes, including Tourte, Sihon, Ultra, and Heifetz; all parts and accessories used in the violin business. Largest bow parts inventory in the U.S. Exclusive U.S.A. distributor for Herdim Tools.

First American stringed instrument wholesaler to provide catalog of all accessory, tool, book, and repair items with all-color photographs. Largest inventory of bridges, pegs, and tailpieces. All books, bow parts, tools, wood, and finishing products are now available for sale on line. Orders shipped within one business day.

Founded in 1976, the firm is dedicated to providing the finest possible service to the stringed instrument dealer.

HQ PERCUSSION--595 Smith Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.hqjpercussion.com.

A division of J. D'Addario & Company, Inc. HQ Percussion products are the most widely used and popular drum silencing products in the world. With the brand names RealFeel and SoundOff, HQ is the leader in silent drum practice products. Products include SoundOff drum mutes and RealFeel practice pads, which have a variety of feels, including gum rubber, neoprene, and brust-textured. Various sizes of both RealFeel and SoundOff products are available.

HUGHES DULCIMER CO., INC.--4419 West Colfax, Denver, Colorado 80204. Telephone: [phone]. Contact: Norman Roberts. Historical reproduction stringed instruments and kits.

HUGHES & KETTNER--(distributed in the U.S.A. by Pearl) 549 Metroplex Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37211-3140. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.pearldrum.com. Andy Strayer, director of sales and marketing. Web: www.hughes-and-kettner.com.

High-end guitar and bass amplification, tube-driven effects pedals, accessories.

HUMES & BERG MFG. CO., INC.--4801 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana 46312. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Irwin Berg, president; Mike Berg, vice-president.

Completing 71 years in the music industry. Manufacturer of Stonelined mutes for all brass; Fibre carrying cases; Enduro molded cases; EnduroPro molded cases; DrumSeeker padded instrument bags; Tuxedo padded instrument bags; Galaxy musical instrument bags; Colorfold orchestra stands; music room equipment; All-Steel music cabinets; E-Z Fold choir band and orchestra risers; piano benches; and Kardova wood music stands. Contract manufacturing.

HUMICASE--1455 19th Street, Santa Monica, California 90404. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.humicase.com.

Exclusively distributed by Tornavoz Music. HumiCase offers a complete line of humidity-controlled guitar cases that utilize a patent-pending dual humidification system that helps protect acoustic guitars from cracking in dry or extreme weather conditions. HumiCase products offer better humidification solutions than standard aftermarket guitar humidifiers by increasing the humidity inside the case by up to 20% over external humidity levels. HumiCase cases are available in classical and dreadnought sizes and feature a variety of case types, including the all-new Metro featuring a lightweight fiberglass construction with a variety of finish colors and options.

HUNTER ELECTRONICS LLC--7553 Lake Harbor Terrace, Lake Worth, Florida 33467. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hunterelectronicsllc.com. Contact: Robert Manzo.

Distributor of audio and video cables, connectors, signal processors, amplifiers, mixers, interface accessories, flexible gooseneck lamps, snake cables, cases, tools, and all related products.

HUNTER TRADING CORPORATION--P.O. Box 166, Westport, Connecticut 06881. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Stephan G. Taranko, vice-president and sales manager.

The company handles a complete line of exotic hardwoods for the musical instrument industry. U.S. representative of Theodor Nagel GmbH & Co., Hamburg, Germany.

HUSS AND DALTON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS--420 Bridge Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hussanddalton.com. Contact: Tim Nelson.

High-end, hand-crafted acoustic guitars and banjos.

H.W. PRODUCTS--2001 Peralta Street #C, Oakland, California 94607. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.padsaver.com.

Maker of the Original H.W. Pad-Saver de-moisturizer and the H.W. Brass-Saver set.

HYBRID CASES--1121-20 Lincoln Avenue, Holbrook, New York 11741. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Contact: Bruce Papa.

Manufacturer of: ATA flight cases; medium duty cases; 1000 denier cordura gig bags for keyboards and guitars; and drums and drum accessories.

HYER PERCUSSION PRODUCTS--354 North Franklin Street, P.O. Box 327, Delaware, Ohio 43015. Telephone: [phone]. Warren W. Hyer, president.

Manufacturer and importer of percussion instruments and a line of percussion accessories.

HYPERLABS--311 West Patrick Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.hyperlabs.com.

Product line includes the Magpie Practice Recorder.

IAG AMERICA (International Audio Group America)--8440 154th Avenue NE, Redmond, Washington 98052. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.iagpro.com.

IBANEZ GUITARS--Refer to Hoshino USA

ICON INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL LIMITED--c/o Intelix; 2222 Pleasant View Road, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Steve Cohen.

ICOUSTIC ENTERPRISES LLC--6549 Crestpoint Drive, Dallas, Texas 75240. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Bob Preece.

IDEAL MUSICAL MERCHANDISE CO.--150 West 22nd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10011-2421. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.bassesonline.com. Kate Loeb, president.

Importer and exporter of musical instruments and accessories, specializing in high-quality lines that are sold through recognized wholesalers.

A very large and diversified assortment of instruments and accessories is available for immediate delivery from Ideal's New York warehouses. Ideal offers the ever-popular Josef Lorenz and Jan Kulik violins and violas as well as Wenzel Kohler cellos and string basses; Suzuki violins and cellos are also stocked. Other products include: Amati brass and woodwind instruments; Meyer & Reidl clarinets, saxophones, and tubas; Bb trumpets by Musica from Austria; and button accordions from the Czech Republic.

Ideal maintains a very large inventory of Czechoslovakia Ernst Heinrich Roth violins, violas, and cellos, which augments the stringed instruments from popular makers such as Roman Teller, Helmut Mayer, Andreas Morelli, Hermann Lowendall, G.E Heberlein, G.A. Pfretzschner, Karl Hauser, T.G. Pfretzschner, C. Benker, and Eberle cellos and basses.

In addition, Ideal imports an exclusive line of stringed instruments from Romania that is being marketed under the names "Enesco" and "Roma." Particularly popular are the "Piccolino" 1/10-size and the "Piccolo" 1/8-size string basses that are made exclusively for Ideal and are perfect for the Suzuki program.

Ideal stocks bows from the workshops of Joseph Richter, Egid Dorfler, J. Finkel, Lothar Seifert, Herbert Wanka, Horst Schicker, Alfred Knoll, Otto Durrschmidt, Wilhelm Raum, and Jan Kulik. Ideal is also the worldwide exclusive distributor of the C.F. Durro carbon fiber bows.

Ideal distributes instrument cases by Gordge, Gewa, Jaeger, Winter, and BAM, and strings from Pirastro, Jargar, Prim, Kaplan, Dr. Thomastik, Larsen, and Super-Sensitive. Accessories include Wittner metronomes and tuning forks and music stands by Hamilton and Wittner, as well as a line of Ideal accessories for all stringed instruments, including rosin, cleaner, polish, bass string winders, bass and cello bibs, comfort covers, batons, and bass wheels.

On the premises of Ideal all stringed instruments are serviced by skilled luthiers before they are shipped from New York. This is an extra-special service that Ideal performs for the wholesaler.

IK MULTIMEDIA--1153 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, Sunrise, Florida 33323. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.ikmultimedia.com. Contact: Starr Ackerman.

IK Multimedia Production is an international music software company directly operating in four countries (Italy, U.S., U.K., and France), privately founded in 1996 for the purpose of developing a new generation of music software designed to take advantage of the fast-growing personal computer performance and revolutionize the way people compose and play music.

ILIO ENTERTAINMENTS--P.O. Box 6211, Malibu, California 90265. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.ilio.com.

IMPACT INDUSTRIES, INC.--A Division of Wausau Canvas Co., Inc., 801 Jefferson Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.impactind.com. Robert Eriksen, president.

Manufacturer of Impact drum outfits, marching percussion, molded cases, and carrying bags.

IMPERIAL CREATIONS INTERNATIONAL--P.O. Box 1177, Summerfield, 34491. Telephone and fax: [phone].

Exclusive distributor of Tiny Pocket Trumpets, only nine inches long. Big B-flat trumpet sound with a regular trumpet mouthpiece. Unique novelty.

INCASE--3218 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90016. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Tony Held.

INDEPENDENT AUDIO, INC.--43 Deerfield Road, Portland, Maine 04101. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.independent.com.

INGBER, MARC, INC.--11725 Gainsborough Road. Potomac, Maryland 20854. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Marc Ingber, principal.

This firm represents manufacturers of quality products who sell primarily through established wholesalers and manufacturers. It has a proven record of success in retail and wholesale, and as a factory representative. Marc Ingber was the founder and CEO of M&A Sales of Rockville, Maryland; he sold that company in 2003.

As a manufacturer's representative, the company has worked for large and small companies. Its experience has given it the know-how to help suppliers and customers in areas such as marketing, pricing, packaging, and the launching of new products. Companies represented include: Mel Bay Publications; Mollard Conducting Batons; Clarke Tinwhistles; Pro Co Sound cables and RAT pedals; Shubb Capos; Big nut sauce; Corriciadan slides; Long Hollow Leather guitar straps; Ruff-Rider callus developers; Boomwhacker percussion tubes; E-Pad practice pads; SuperBeater bass drum beaters; FingerStix; Alisyn oils and lubricants; Chopsaver lip balm; and the O-Tray mic stand accessory holder.

INNOVATIVE MUSIC SYSTEMS, INC.--11410 NW 56th Drive #115, Coral Springs, Florida 33076. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.intelliscore.net.

Maker of intelliScore Polyphonic music recognition software. Converts WAV, MP3, CD, and live audio to MIDI files containing the notes played, chord names, and overall key. Useful in transcription and works in realtime for live performance. Retains expressive elements such as pitch bend and portamento.

INNOVATIVE PERCUSSION, INC.--470 Metroplex Drive #214, Nashville, Tennessee 37211. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.innovativepercussion.com. Contact: George Barrett.

INSTRUMENTEXCHANGE.COM--6470 East Johns Crossing #390, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Andy Schechter.

INTER-AMERICAN TRADING--3342 South Tulare Circle, Denver, Colorado 80231. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.i-at.com.

INTER-M AMERICAS, INC.--317 East Redondo Beach Boulevard, Gardena, California 90248. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: info@ inter-m.net.

Living up to its slogan "We Make it Easy," Inter-M Americas is a manufacturer of a comprehensive line of commercial and professional audio products including mixer amps and sources, matrix systems, large and small mixers, digital and analog signal processing gear, amplifiers, and a number of specialty products.

INTERNATIONAL STRINGS--P.O. Box 2669, Westfield, New Jersey. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.feolds.com.

International Strings offers a superb collection of stringed instruments, carefully selected from some of the most renowned European and world luthiers. These meticulous reproductions of Stradivarius and Guanerius models are expertly hand crafted, producing an extraordinary tone and a superior finish. They are then play-tested to ensure their inherent quality and performance.

The full line of violins, violas, cellos, and basses include instruments ranging from affordable, fine-quality student models instruments up to exquisite master instruments sought after by professionals throughout the world. International Strings carry a lifetime limited warranty.

International Strings is distributed in North America by F.E. Olds and Son, Inc.

INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN CO. LTD.--1421 Clarkview Road #118, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. Telephone: [phone]. toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.internationalviolin.com. Lori S. Kirr, president.

Established 1933. Importer and distributor of violins, violas, cellos, string basses, bows, cases, accessories, parts, and strings. European tonewood, tools, books, videos, varnish, micro-mesh, and supplies for instrument makers and repairers.

INTERNATIONAL WOODWIND--817 Vine Street #212, Hollywood, California 90038. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.internationalwoodwind. Laksar Reese, owner.

The company is owned and operated by Laksar Reese, a professional musician and woodwind repair technician. He used his unique knowledge as a pro player and woodwind repair tech to assist in the design of the International Woodwind line of musical instruments. The company specializes in making high-quality woodwind instruments at affordable prices.

IORIO ACCORGANS & ACCORDIONS--P.O. Box 169, Cresskill, New Jersey 07626. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.syn cordion.com.

The company distributes Iorio Accorgans (accordion/organ units), Iorio accordions, Syn-Co cables, and Supernova amplifiers.

iPLAYMUSlC--144 South Whisman Road #H, Mountain View, California 94041. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Vesna Tomic.

ISP TECHNOLOGIES, LLC--5499 Perry Drive #C, Waterford, Michigan 48329. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.isptechnologies.com. Contact: Shelley Waller.

State-of-the-art sound reinforcement products. Active speakers including active subwoofers, active two-way, three-way, and four-way top boxes for fixed install and portable applications. Music equipment products including the Decimator noise reduction systems, Theta high-gain guitar amplifiers and the Vector series active guitar and bass subwoofer systems.

ITALIA GUITARS--A division of LPD Music International, 32575 Industrial Drive, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071-5004. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.lpdmusic.com.

Italia guitars feature '60s retro classic styling with modern technology, designed by world-renowned guitar designer Trev Wilkinson. Manufactured with high-quality Wilkinson components and featuring sparkle and pearloid finishes, these instruments are truly in a class of their own.

IZZO--Rua Hugo D'Antola 46, Sag Paulo 05038-090, Brazil. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Simone Storing.

J3 GUITARS--P.O. Box 269, Bethel, Connecticut 06801. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail] and [e-mail]. Web: www.j3guitars.com. Contact: John Coates.

J. REYNOLDS--Street address: 2456 Remount Road #305, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406. Mailing address: P.O. Box 63366, North Charleston, South Carolina 29419-3366. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephones: 800-845-1922 or 800-916-8946. Toll-free faxes: 800-874-5774 or 800-700-7006.

J. Reynolds was created in 2000 and manufactures quality-crafted acoustic, classical, and electric guitars, electric basses, banjos, and mandolins for musicians of all levels. Additionally, J. Reynolds makes student acoustic and electric guitars designed specifically for the younger or beginner musicians. J. Reynolds was named after Joe Reynolds, the legendary sales manager who spent 40 years in the music industry, known for his clever selling techniques. J. Reynolds is manufactured with quality materials, offering a variety of colors and styles that provide an excellent-sounding instrument for beginner, intermediate, and advanced musicians looking for a great deal.

JA MUSIK GMBH--Isaak-Eschenbach-Platz 1, D-08258 Markneukirchen, Germany. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.ja-musik.com.

Manufacturer of B&S Challenger trumpets, B&S Medusa saxophones, B&S tubas, VMI brasswinds, Hans Hoyer French horns, Scherzer rotary valve instruments, and F.A. Uebel German System clarinets.

Parent company of Wenzel Meinl (Meinl-Weston tubas and euphoniums), Antoine Courtois (Courtois trumpets, flugelhorns, trombones, and brass band instruments), and Marigaux (Marigaux oboes).

JA MUSIK USA--P.O. Box 1681, Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: bgibson@americanway-marketingcom.

Distributor of the following quality instruments: Challenger trumpets, cornets, flugelhorns, and trombones; Scherzer rotary valve trumpets; Hans Hoyer French horns; B&S saxophones; VMI euphoniums and tubas; and Meinl Weston tubas.

JACKSON/CHARVEL GUITAR COMPANY--A Division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation--8860 East Chaparral Road #100, Scottsdale, Arizona 85250. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone].. Web: www.jacksonguitars.com.

JACOBSON AMPLIFIERS--8429 Chaffee Street, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730-5009. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Manufacturer of all-tube guitar amplifiers. The amps are built by hand using point-to-point wiring and high-quality components.

JAMBARREY MUSIC PRODUCTS--2791 West Saint Tropaz Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85713 Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. James Reyes.

JAN-AL CASES, INC.--3339 Union Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90023. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone (from outside California): 800-735-2625. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail] Web: www.janalcase.com.

ATA cases for musical instruments, pro tools, and audio gear. Racks, Rhino Racers, etc.

JAN LORENZ--c/o Geneva International Corporation, 29 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois 60090. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Earl Matzkin, president.

The Jan Lorenz line of string instruments includes handcrafted violins, violas, and cellos from the town of Luby in the Czech Republic. Jan Lorenz Master Built instruments are well suited for the advanced student or professional musician. Each instrument is subject to a tone test, which is conducted by a panel of professors from the Prague Music Conservatory and members of the Dvorak Quartet.

JANGLEBOX LLC--11654 Plaza America Drive, PMB 723, Reston, Virginia 20190. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

JAN-MAR INDUSTRIES--P.O. Box 314, Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Mark Biddelman, president.

Product line includes Bottleneck Slides in six models of glass and steel, Chord Diagram Stamps for guitar and banjo, personalized imprinted wood instrument polishing cloths, and string polish and cleaning cloths.

JAY TURSER GUITARS--Exclusive distributor: American Music & Sound, 5304 Derry Avenue #C, Agoura Hills, California 91301. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.americanmusicandsound.com.

Great-looking and great-sounding, the Jay Turser line comes fully set up and ready to sell. Dealers experience terrific sell-through as they enjoy high profits.

J.B. PLAYER--Street address: 2456 Remount Road # 305, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406. Mailing address: P.O. Box 63366, North Charleston, South Carolina 29419-3366. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephones: 800-845-1922 or 800-916-8946. Toll-free faxes: 800-874-5774 or 800-700-7006. Web: www.jbplayer.com.

J.B. Player offers a full line of quality acoustic guitars, acoustic-electric basses, mandolins, and banjos at value price points for the intermediate to professional player. The brand has a strong reputation of high-quality, value-priced products using Barcus-Berry electronics to deliver a true acoustic sound. In 2001 J.B. Player was nominated for best new acoustic-electric bass for The Music & Sound Awards. J.B. Player has been used by professional musicians, including Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan), Bill Whitbeck (Robert Earl Keen), Terry Hale (George Strait), and Lincoln Schleifer (Donald Fagan and Roseanne Cash).

JBL PROFESSIONAL--8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200, Northridge California 91329. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jblprocom. John Carpanini, president.

A world leaderiln the design, manufacture, and marketing of professional loudspeakers for recording/broadcast, musician, cinema, touring, sound, commercial sound, and contracting applications. JBL Professional is part of the Harman International Network of professional and consumer audio companies.

J. CHANDLER COMPANY (PEDALTRAIN)--3508 Refuge Trail, Thompson Station, Tennessee 37179. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.pedaltrain.com. Contact: John Chandler

Manufacturer of the Pedaltrain brand of guitar effects, pedalboards and cases.

J&D MUSIC SERVICES, LTD.--P.O. Box 5488, Long Island City, NY 11105. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Rob Sulkow, president.

This is a music trade association management company. Currently it is the headquarters for: GAMA--The Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association; and NABIM--The International Band & Orchestral Products Association.

JEANNE, INC.--P.O. Box 49564, Blaine, Minnesota 55449. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone] (U.S. and Canada). Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact; Valarie Anderson.

Specializing in woodwind solo and chamber music publications; manufacturer of clarinet and oboe reed-making tools and accessories; manufacturer of high-quality clarinet and oboe instrument stands for maximum stability with no danger to the instrument.

JEFFERS HANDBELL SUPPLY--P.O. Box 1728, Irmo, South Carolina 29063-1728. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 800-JHS-BELL Fax: [phone]. Web: www.handbellworld.com. Contact: Jill Jeffers.

Founded in 1975, Jeffers Handbell Supply is the most comprehensive source of handbell-related products in the world. Focusing on serving handbell ringers, direcrors, and clinicians, Jeffers offers handbells and handchimes, handbell equipment and mallets, handbell gloves, handbell maintenance and repair, handbeil gifts, and a complete catalog of handbell music.

JELLIFISH INT'L CORP USA--P.O. Box 3481, Oak Brook Illinois 60522-3481. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 877-GET-JELLI. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jellifish.com. Ron Kovar, vice-president.

Manufacturer of unique guitar accessories, including the Jellifish and HotRods.

JEMM COMPANY, THE--c/o K&J Manufacturing, P.O. Box 596, Pine, Colorado 80470. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Contact: Matesh Patel.

Manufacturer of: practice drum pads (The "Practa-Pal") and Ken drum major and signal batons.

JET-TONE MUSICAL PRODUCTS--P.O. Box 1462, Elkhart, Indiana 46515. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jet-tone.com. Contact: Paulette Grier

Jet-Tone is recognized as a highly innovative American manufacturer of brass mouthpieces for trumpets, cornets, trombones, and flugelhorns. Jet-Tone mouthpieces offer a variety of sizes to meet the needs of players at all levels. Jet-Tone also offers the exclusive Merian series of professional-level trumpet mouthpieces, designed in consultation with trumpet virtuoso Leon Merian. Jet-Tone products are distributed by Harris-Teller and G. Leblanc Corp. For international distribution, contact Jet-Tone directly.

jj BABBITT COMPANY, INC.--2201 Industrial Parkway, P.O. Box 1264, Elkhart, Indiana 46516. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jjbabbitt.com. Eugene (Bud) Reglein, chariman; William (Bill) Reglein, president; Rocco (Rocky) Giglio, vice-president of operations.

jj Babbitt Company, Inc., was founded in 1919 by Jesse J. Babbitt and continues to manufacture hard rubber, sculptured plastic, metal, and gold-plated mouthpieces for saxophones and clarinets. Today jj Babbitt is still family-owned and is one of only a few companies in the world that handles hard-rubber molding and vulcanizing in-house for complete control of R&D, design, and quality. Mouthpieces are designed and produced for players of all levels, from student to professional, and include the following product lines: Guy Hawkins, Wolfe Tayne, Otto Link, Meyer, and jj Babbitt. In 1999, to commemorate jj Babbittis 80th anniversary, the Meyer New York Limited mouthpiece for alto saxophones was introduced. In honor of the year 2000 the company produced the Otto Link Millennium limited edition mouthpiece for tenor saxophones. jj Babbitt continues to grow, serving musicians throughout the world.

JJ GUITARS, INC.--Tower Farm, Little Wolford, Warwickshire CV36 5NR, England. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jjguitars.com.

Manufacturer of solid-body electric guitars. JJ Guitars currently represents the high point in English guitar-making.

JLCOOPER ELECTRONICS--142 Arena Street, El Segundo, California 90245-3901. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jlcoopper.com.

J.L. SMITH & CO.--901 Blairhill Road #400, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jIsmithco.com. Jeff Smith, president.

Manufacturer and distributor of a complete line of brass and woodwind tools, parts, and supplies that are used by repair technicians and factories.

The company's products include Valentino pads and repair supplies. Technicians and manufacturers favor the Valentino pads as an alternative to traditional pads. Valentinos seal perfectly, are very stable, reliable, and affordable. Valentino pads are not affected by moisture, weather, or pests. The company produces a line of stock pads and key silencers, tools and supplies, as well as custom made-to-order items.

In addition to the Valentino synthetic pads, the firm makes traditional leather saxophone pads. Smith also makes its own plastic and metal saxophone resonators such as the famed "Hollywood Boosters." The company manufactures numerous brass and woodwind replacement parts, including hard-to-find screws and braces.

The company's catalog is available on request, and may be viewed online at the web.

JODI HEAD CUSTOM GUITAR STRAPS--195 Chrystie Street #603C New York, New York 10002. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jodihead.com.

Custom guitar straps.

JODY JAZZ, INC.--35 White Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10013. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Jody Espina.

JOE MORRELL MUSIC DISTRIBUTING COMPANY--2306 West State Street, Bristol, Tennessee 37620. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Curtis Morrell, owner.

This full-service, combo-oriented distributing company carries many brand name products, as well as its own lines of Joe Morrell quality products, which include: Joe Morrell books; Joe Morrell strings; Rock Monster strings; Grand Video Productions--a full line of string instrument instruction video tapes (VHS); resonator and lap steel guitar stands; dulcimers; DVDs.

JOEMEEK--23775 Madison Street, Torrance, California 90505. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.joemeek.com.

JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO., LTD.--Salem House, Parkinson Approach, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2HR, England. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www..jhs.co.uk. Dennis J. Drumm, managing director; Adam Butterworth, export sales manager.

Vintage, Metal Axxe, Encore, Santos Martinez, Palma, and Falcon acoustic, electric, and classic guitars are the main export lines of Britain's No. 1 independent distributor.

The company also distributes worldwide: Kinsman bags and cases; JHS stands; Guitar Tech guitar accessories; Encore strings; BB Blaster amplifiers; GYC cables and headphones; Scanner Radio systems; JHS microphones; Performance Percussion kits, percussion, and accessories; Odyssey band instruments; and Antoni orchestral stringed instruments.

JOHN NORWOOD LEE--4100 South Michigan Avenue #1038, Chicago, Illinois 60605. Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]. Contact: John Guerin.

John Norwood Lee is a well known maker of fine bows for stringed instruments.

JOHNSON FRETTED INSTRUMENTS & AMPLIFIERS--P.O. Box 162, Brisbane, California 94005. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax [phone]. E-mail: [e-mail]. Web: johnsongtr.com.

Johnson guitars and amplifiers started manufacturing instruments in 1993 beginning with a stunning metal-body resonator and what would be one of the most successful brands of traditional instruments in the industry. Johnson instruments are created with a time-tested design to appeal to a broad group of beginning and professional musicians.

The Johnson Carolina Series acoustic guitars are the greatest addition to the Johnson acoustic family. These award-winning guitars were developed by product designer Greg Rich, bringing pristine workmanship with each model. These guitars are available in dreadnought and 000 style, in standard or all-solid models, featuring fully scalloped forward-x bracing, a solid Engelmann spruce top, mahogany or rosewood back and sides, hand-cut abalone/M.O.P. detailing, a beveled tortoise pickguard, classic butterbean tuners, and more.

Johnson also offers industry-leading price points on student model dreadnoughts and thinbody guitars. These instruments are made with meticulous attention to the cosmetics, neck set, and intonation to assure end-users an attractive, playable guitar years down the road. Most Johnson acoustic guitars are available with Fishman pickups and come with a lifetime warranty. They can also be ordered in a variety of color finishes including natural, black, sunburst, and blueburst.

Johnson makes a variety of folk and bluegrass instruments, including resonator guitars, banjos, and mandolins. With over 20 models of resonator guitars, including metal- and wood-body styles, there is a resonator for all playing styles. Metal-body resonators are made from bell brass and are available in a variety of engraved and painted styles. Most resonator guitars are modeled after their pre-WWII progenitors, but some models include modern features such as pickups and cutaway body shapes.

Johnson stays true to tradition with its mandolins and has developed a metal-body mandolin featuring a bell brass body, an aluminum resonator cone, and a solid maple neck. Other Johnson folk instruments include five-string banjos with planetary tuners, soprano and baritone ukuleles, lap dulcimers, chorded zithers, and concertinas.

Johnson electric guitars are one of the most affordable solid alder body guitars on the market. Almost all are available with EMG-designed pickups and a lifetime warranty offering a great deal for musicians looking for a reliable instrument. Johnson electric basses are available with split-pickup or single-blade configurations. Johnson hollow-body electric guitars are quickly becoming an industry favorite as well. Available with a book-matched flamed maple top, this guitar style also features mahogany back and sides and multiply body binding. All of these features combine to produce a guitar with a distinct custom look and feel.

JON KAMMERER GUITARS--222 Timea Street, Keokuk, Iowa 52632. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jonkammererguitars.com,

JONATHAN WILSON DESIGN--1107 Lucas Street, San Fernando, California 91340. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.bowedguitar.com. Contact: Jonathan Wilson.

TogaMan GuitarViols (Guitars playable with bow or plectrum). BOWD Horizon intonatable bowed string bridge pickup system. H-Wave bowed string pickups.

JONES DOUBLE REED PRODUCTS--P.O. Box 3888, Spokane, Washington 99220-3888. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Contacts: Wendal S. Jones and Bill Hogeboom.

Jones and Meason double reeds. The U.S. distributor of: Luciano Pisoni cane, tools, reedmaking supplies, and accessories for oboes and bassoons; and Lucien clarinet and saxophone reeds and mouthpieces.

JO-RAL MUTES--P.O. Box 597, Elkhart, Indiana 46515-0597. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]). Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jo-ral.com. Contact: Paulette Grier.

Manufacturer of the world's finest mutes for brass instruments, Jo-Ral offers a variety of professional-level aluminum-spun mutes for trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn, trombone and bass trombone. Jo-Ral products are distributed in North America by Conn-Selmer, Inc.; Harris Teller, Inc.; American Way Marketing; and U.S. Band & Orchestra. For international distribution, contact Jo-Ral directly.

JORDAN ELECTRIC VIOLINS--1173 Linden Drive, Concord, California 94520. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jordanmusic.com.

JOSEF LIDL BRASS INSTRUMENTS--c/o Geneva International Corporation, 29 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois 60090. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Earl R. Matzkin, president.

Since 1892 the Josef Lidl Company, located in Brno, Czech Republic, has been producing fine world-class brass instruments using only the finest quality materials. Each instrument features a rotary valve system for smooth and precision operation. The line of trumpets, flugelhorns, French horns, and tubas is handcrafted in the traditional style, utilizing modern technological advances.

J.R. MUSIC SUPPLY--93 Hazel Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895-0780. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone (orders): 800-333-EADG. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Specializing in student to master European violin family instruments and related accessories.

JSB WHOLESALE--1721 South Cherrybell Stravenue, Tucson, Arizona 85713-1935. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Toll-free fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jsbwholesale.com.

Importer and distributor of quality stringed instruments and accessories. Sole distributor of Klaus Mueller, Hans Kroger, and Franz Werner stringed instruments. Exclusive distributor of J. Copeland cases and instrument covers.

JTG OF NASHVILLE--P.O. Box 158116, Nashville, Tennessee 37215-8116. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. John S. Ellis, president; Tim Allen, sales manager.

U.S. distributor for Asturias and Horabe classical guitars. Manufacturer of the "My Play a Tune" series of keyboard books.

JUAN OROZCO CORPORATION--Refer to "Orozco" in this section.

JUICE GOOSE--7320 Ashcroft #104, Houston, Texas 77081. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.juicegoose.com.

The company makes AC power conditioning, distribution, and sequencing devices.

JUPITER BAND INSTRUMENTS, INC.--11310 Highway. 290 West, Austin, Texas 78737. (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90249, Austin, Texas 78709-0249). Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.jupitermusic.com.

Committed to providing dealers, school music programs, and players with high-value, world-class, quality instruments, Jupiter Band Instruments provides a full array of instruments offering advanced features and consistent playability. With its wholly-owned subsidiary Ross Mallet Instruments and the Majestic line of European percussion, Jupiter is able to address every aspect of the band instrument spectrum.

Specializing in providing the vast and growing school music education market with exceptional quality student-level instruments, Jupiter is able to offer industry-leading product and service at an industry-leading value. School music dealers carrying Jupiter become genuine heroes to the music programs they service by supplying them incomparable quality instruments at an extraordinary price. Additionally, Jupiter's value makes it easy to rent instruments from every category including student, harmony, low brass, and keyboard percussion, allowing schools to get the most for their money and giving dealers the advantage of a quick return on their investment.

In addition to its commitment to providing quality instruments to students, Jupiter is invested in providing the same service and value to intermediate and pro players. Its line of artist-level saxophones, trombones, and diMedici line of flutes deliver the features a discriminating player requires like fine materials, craftsmanship, quality tone, and aesthetic details. This coupled with Jupiter's cost advantage over other major brands is making it the brand of choice among a growing number of serious players.

As one of the world's largest musical instrument manufacturers, Jupiter and its parent company KHS International have a global strategy that enables them to continue their commitment to obtaining and utilizing the very best materials and components from around the world. Jupiter instruments are made from parts and components from Germany, China, Italy, Taiwan, France, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. State-of-the-art factories in Taiwan, Japan, Tainjin (China), and the United States comprise more than 1,200,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Each factory is equipped with advanced, computer-aided machinery and is held to strict ISO 9001 standards, ensuring consistent quality and playability.

New this year is Jupiter's revolutionary Purchase Planner. This program, which can be found on Jupiter's web, allows dealers, educators, and consumers to compare a wide variety of instruments, including percussion and low brass, with competitors' products. This allows users to plan to get the most out of their budget.

Also, the company pays significant attention to parts service, warranty, and customer satisfaction. A leader in providing quick and easy parts service, Jupiter maintains a complete inventory of replacement parts and offers 24-hour delivery service to its dealers and repair technicians throughout the U.S. Dealers also receive a chronological and pictorial parts reference guide detailing each generation of Jupiter's comprehensive product line. The parts reference guide is available on CD-ROM complete with computer-aided illustrations and printable shopping list.

Jupiter's commitment to quality, assurance of value, and dedication to progress is quickly making it a recommended choice of leading school music dealers, educators, and serious players.

KACES--c/o Ace Products Group, 11 Fifth Street #106, Petaluma, California 94952. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kaces.com. Alan Poster, president; Christian Holljes, COO.

A complete line of carrying gig bags, hardshell cases, and accessories tailored and designed for nearly every musical instrument and playing situation.

Band and Orchestra: Kaces polyfoam--amazingly light but strong enough to survive the travails of the road or the challenges of an instrument rental program. Available for clarinet, trumpet, flute trombone, alto sax, and violin. Kaces line also includes Symphony and University grade cello and bass bags, flute and clarinet case covers, a music stand carry bag, snare drumkit bags and porters, universal bell kit bags and porters, and a combination snare/bell kit bag with wheels.

Guitar: Kaces guitar bags are world respected; a wide range of designs and price levels. Styles include multi-pocketed gig bags, molded Structure Series bags, polyfoam, and wood hardshell cases. The "wow" factor with Grafix by Kaces: artist-designed, high-definition color printed cases.

Percussion: A comprehensive line of percussion products: drum gig bags, hardware porters, drum rugs, cymbal and stick bags, practice pads, djembe bags, and conga porters. Kaces continues its support for gigging drummers with the addition of an HD Series wheeled bass drum bag. The "wow" factor with Grafix by Kaces: artist designed, high-definition color printed drum, stick, and cymbal bags.

Electronic Gig Bags:--Getting the gig is hard enough, getting there does not have to be: keyboard bags, electronic equipment gig bgs (KEB), rack cases and porters, mic bags, LP bags, and CD cases. Kaces innovative line of keyboard porters marries the convenience of wheels to a practical and well-thought-out design.

Grafix by Kaces:--In an expressive, style-driven industry, Grafix gives customers another reason to buy. Take advantage of the "wow" factor and sell more cases and bags. Original, artist-commissioned designs and high-definition brilliant color printing increase impulse buys. More Choices = More Sales.

KAFKO INTERNATIONAL--3555 West Howard Street, Skokie, Illinois 60076-4012. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone].

Private label manufacturer of band and orchestra lubricants and accessories, including valve oil, slide oil, guitar polish, string care, violin rosin, polishing cloths, hankie swabs, and many more.

KAHLER INTERNATIONAL, INC.--2525 Jason Court #101, Oceanside, California 92056. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kahlerusa.com. Contact: Josh Vittek.

Kahler International, Inc., is a world leader in the manufacture of guitar and bass tremolo bridge systems. No other bridge can outperform a Kahler. The company provides retailers exclusively with the all-new Hybrid, with retail prices at $219.

KALA BRAND MUSIC CO.--P.O. Box 751149, Petaluma, California 94975-1149. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kalaukulele.com. Contact: Michael Upton.

Kala Ukulele offers the widest range of sizes, body shapes, features, and options. The company starts with the finest woods for its ukes, including mahogany, solid spruce, rosewood, and even genuine Hawaii Big Island-grown koa. The range of color options has expanded considerably, such as High-gloss Black, White, Transparent Red, Blue, and Aqua, and Plush Pink. A Shadow Electronics P3 Active Equalizer amplifies many of the ukuleles so the "uke" sounds as good as it looks.

KAMAN MUSIC CORPORATION--20 Old Windsor Road, Bloomfield, Connecticut 06002. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 877-KAMAN-MUSIC. Fax: [phone]. Toll-free fax: 877-KAMAN-FAX. Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]._ Webs: www.kamanmusic.com and, for online ordering, www.kmconline.com. Webs: www.kdn.kamanmusic.com (for dealer support materials) and www.cumulus.kamanmusic.com (imageserver). Bob Saunders, president; Ed Miller, executive vice-president and COO; Paul Damiano, vice-president, sales and marketing; Larry Dunn, vice-president, finance, and CFO; Bob Crescetelli, vice-president, operations; Chuck Bashaw, vice-president, purchasing and international logistics; David McAllister, senior vice-president, Latin Percussion; Frank Untermyer, vice-president and general manager, Ovation/Hamer.

Also: 1042A Fred White Boulevard, Portland, Tennessee 37148. Telephone: [phone] Jurupa Street, Ontario, California 91761. Telephone: [phone].

Kaman Music Corporation, headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is the largest independent U.S. distributor of musical instruments and accessories. Kaman's musical beginnings came with the development of the unique and famous Ovation guitar (roundback) in 1964 by Charles H. Kaman by adapting helicopter technology from Kaman Aerospace.

With three full-service warehouses strategically located in Bloomfield, Connecticut; Portland, Tennessee; and Ontario California, and Kaman'a commitment to high (98%) fill-rates, 99% of orders placed by 4 p.m. are shipped on the same day.

In August 2005 Kaman purchased MBT/Musicorp, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Musicorp is the second largest U.S. distributor of musical instruments and accessories after Kaman.

Kaman Culture--Kaman offers its dealers unmatched services from its sales team along with a well-established and respected sales culture. Known throughout the industry for its face-to-face communication and holding a strong presence in the field with visits from assigned district sales managers, Kaman has long proven that it is not a company without a face. Inside sales representatives support the district sales managers, and top-notch customer service representatives are on hand to assist with any need. Each and every Kaman dealer, no matter how large or small, can take comfort in knowing that they have at least three Kaman sales professionals that they can turn to for any need. From placing an order to resolving a billing dispute to handling warranty claims, Kaman "sales team handles dealers" calls professionally and efficiently with a "Customer First" attitude.

Business Partner--Kaman pays particular attention to its business partnerships with dealers. Whether a customer has been in business for decades or is a new face in the industry, Kaman's dedication to partnership is evident. Customers have commented, "Kaman was there to get me started, was there through the rough times, and was there to help me grow." Kaman's sales and marketing staff make a concerted effort to be sure its business partners are able to profitably turn the products they purchase from Kaman. District sales managers visit dealers to assist in merchandising and properly presenting the product--a benefit both to the retailer and to the product brand.

Technological Leader--Kaman strives to make business easy for any dealer at any level through many programs, incentives, and technological advancements. Through the years the company pioneered the industry with its dedicated efforts to technology and has prided itself in its efforts to assist dealers with managing their businesses effectively and reducing costs through "process improvement." KMCOnline allows dealers to order Kaman products via the internet. KMCOnline is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week; dealers can easily and efficiently check inventory and pricing, and they can place their orders online. Recently the company unveiled its newest dealer-focused internet application, the Kaman Dealer Network (KDN). Designed to meet the increasing need for immediate real time communication to a growing dealer base, KDN serves as an easily accessible document archive of all dealer support materials as well as a platform to deliver time-sensitive sales specials and closeout opportunities. Combined with KMCOnline, KDN provides an additional avenue for dealers to utilize technology solutions to increase sales.

Business Solution--Kaman Music has the ability to improve its customers' inventory management and ordering process, and it offers a technical solution for every business need and computer capability. It has the resources and expertise to help determine which solution is right for a dealer's business. No matter a dealer's capability and level of computer skills, Kaman has the business solution to fit a dealer's needs.

Product Development & Innovation--Kaman Music is committed to product development and innovation, and it strives to maintain market leadership through the artists that perform with the products, expanded product offerings, product clinics and training, and various product promotions. More than half of Kaman's business stems from its proprietary brands, proving dealers trust the quality they have come to expect from Kaman.

Total Percussion Source--Kaman's percussion offering is incomparable. What began with strong staple brands, including CB drums, Gibraltar hardware, and Toca percussion, has grown to include exclusive worldwide distribution of Gretsch drums and exclusive U.S. distribution of Dixon hardware. In 2002 the percussion product offering was elevated to new heights with the acquisition of Latin Percussion Inc. The company recently announced that Kaman Music and Musicorp would share exclusive distribution of Sabian Cymbals for the U.S. market.

Kaman has coupled the above brands into a preferred customer program (KPP) and has poised itself to be the dealer's "Total Percussion Source" by offering extra discounts and promotional considerations. Along with expertise to assist dealers in managing this important and profitable area of the business, Kaman has the ability to stock, merchandise, sell, and promote these products in a dealership.

"One Stop" for the Best Brands in the Business--Through the years Kaman's brand offerings have grown to include Ovation, Adamas, Takamine, Hamer, Applause, Jasmine, and Slammer guitars; Latin Percussion, Gretsch Drums, Toca Percussion, Gibraltar Hardware, CB Drums, CB Educational Percussion, Dixon Hardware, Genz Benz, TranzAmp, GHS Strings, Vic Firth Educational Percussion, Becker, Kessler, Academy, Schuster, Hercules Stands, Seiko, Cherub, Matrix, Lee Oskar, and Dean Markley, among many others. Kaman re-entered the amplification side of the business with the acquisition of Genz Benz amplifiers. Genz Benz products are internationally recognized and have grown to be a well respected name in amplification and sound reinforcement. Along with the brands above, Kaman Music distributes more than 15,000 items that ultimately reach music lovers of all capabilities and skill levels, whether they play at home, in a high-school auditorium, or on the concert stage.

KANGAROO AMP COVERS--P.O. Box 120593, Nashville, Tennessee 37212. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.KangarooAmpCovers.com. Contact: Steve or Pam Purcell.

Custom amp/speaker covers with patented side pockets to storegear. "The next best thing to having your own roadie." Protects new and vintage amps. Made in the U.S.A.

KANSAS CITY DRUM COMPANY--1827 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. Telephone and fax: [phone].

Manufacturer of custom drum sets, six-ply and ten-ply maple shells. Also: solid-shell snare drums. All drums available in gloss lacquer, wrapped, and satin dye finishes.

KANSAS GUITARS--3451 West Commercial Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Kansas guitars are exclusively distributed worldwide by Westheimer Corp.

Kansas Guitars strives to have unique fretted instruments that are carefully quality-controlled. The guitars are affordably prices. Quality has been an important feature of Kansas guitars since their beginning in 1927.

KANSTUL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.--1332 South Claudina, Anaheim, California 92805. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: 888-KANSTUL (888-526-7885). Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kanstul.com. Zigmant J. Kanstul, president; James New, plant superintendent; Charles Hargett, sales and marketing.

Since 1980 Kanstul Musical Instruments has been dedicated to the production of professional quality instruments. The modern 32,000-square-foot manufacturing complex and the sales-showroom are located in southern California, one mile east of Disneyland. The company's dedicated craftsmen combine the best of Old World craftsmanship with the latest in computer-assisted design to provide the world's finest musical instruments.

KASS, LARRY, MUSIC PRODUCTS--P.O. Box 1608, Novato, California 94948. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Manufacturer of fine quality violin chinrest in boxwood, ebony, and rosewood, as well as tailpieces, pegs, and fingerboards for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

KAY GUITAR COMPANY, THE--P.O. Box 8798, Newport Beach, California 92635. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kayguitar.com. Tony Blair, president.

Since 1890 Kay Guitar Company has been a recognized leader in the fretted instrument market. The company goal is to provide first-time buyers with the highest-quality instruments at a price they can afford. To meet the changing interest of its international market, Kay manufactures acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, banjos, electric bass guitars, and ukuleles. Kay makes amplifiers for electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electric bass guitars, vocal, and keyboard. It also carries a full line of accessories, including harmonicas, bags, strings, and many other popular items for beginning musicians. Music stores internationally know Kay Guitars as a reliable and profitable way to service the needs of their beginning guitar players as well as their professional players.

KAYLINE PROCESSING, INC.--31 Coates Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08611. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: (outside New Jersey): 800-367-5546. Fax: [phone]. Michael Lebwohl, president; Harley Hoffman, vice-president, sales/marketing.

This company has been in existence for over 35 years as a leading manufacturer of covering and lining vinyl materials. Its goals are to service the music industry with high quality, economical prices, a wide variety of vintage finishes, and immediate delivery of many stock materials.

KAYSOUND IMPORTS, INC.--5 Coton Lane, Champlain, New York 12919. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Mark Kalisky.

Distributor of: Sony, SMPro, Violet Audio, XP Sound, Hercules, SAC, Kaysound portable keyboards, ESI, and Jam Session.

KC MUSIC SUPPLY--1300 Quebec, North Kansas City, Missouri 64116. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1319, Liberty, Missouri 64069. Telephone and fax: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

Wholesale distributor of musical instruments and accessories, located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Fast service, competitive pricing.

KEELEY ELECTRONICS, INC.--6400 Industrial Boulevard, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Robert Keeley.

KEILWERTH J. (Buffet Crampon USA)--Buffet Crampon USA, Inc., 14125 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida, 32250-1543, Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Web: www.schreiber-keilwerth.com.

Julius Keilwerth has made saxophones since 1925, with an emphasis on quality that remains unchanged today. Keilwerth saxophones allow the musician to shape his own sound and style. Highly skilled craftsmen build a complete line of saxophones, ranging from soprano all the way up to bass saxophone, including special models made from nickel silver (SX90R nickel silver and SX90R "Shadow").

Julius Keilwerth saxophones are ideal for all music styles and playing levels, including student, intermediate, and professional.

KEITORA CONSERVATION STUDIO--720 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York 11743. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail].

The company serves professional musicians by offering handcrafted custom guitars to order.

KELHORN CORPORATION/KELISCHEK WORKSHOP--199 Waldroup Road, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.susato.com. Contact: Michael Kelischek.

KELLAR BASS SYSTEMS--101 First Street #231, Los Altos, California 94022-2792. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: wwwjambass.com. Contact: Brad Kellar.

Jam Bass neck-back MIDI controller for guitars.

KELLER PRODUCTS, INC.--41 Union Street, P.O. Box 4105, Manchester, New Hampshire 03108. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kellershells.com. James J. Decknick, vice-president of sales and marketing.

With nearly 50 years of experience in the music industry, Keller Products Inc. is well-known for providing precision-built, custom-molded plywood shells to leading high-end drum manufacturers.

KELLY MOUTHPIECES--674 South Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Jim Kelly.

Lexan Polycarbonate mouthpieces for trumpet, cornet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, and French horn. Available in 18 colors.

KEN-DEL PRODUCTIONS, INC.--1500 First State Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware 19804-3596. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.ken-del.com. Edwin Kennedy, purchase approval.

CD, CD-ROM, DVD, VCR, and ACR duplication/replication. Also, in-house graphic design, printing, packaging, and fulfillment. Serving the corporate, education, and music communities since 1950.

KEN SMITH BASSES, LTD.--P.O. Box 199, Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944-0199. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kensmithbasses.com. Ken Smith, president.

The only company of its kind wherein all products are designed for the specific professional needs of bass and guitar players by a professional musician, Ken Smith.

Product line includes: Electric bass strings--Slap Masters, Rock Masters, Metal Masters, Slick Rounds, Compressors, Taper Core, Bass Burners, Double Ball Ends, five-, and six-, and seven-string pre-packaged sets; Smith Burner electric guitar strings, Crystal Classic and Crystal Bronze classical and acoustic guitar strings; and Smith Electric Basses--100 percent handmade in the U.S.A., featuring Smith Handmade Pickups for four-, five-, six-, and seven-string basses, the Smith Quick String Release (QSR) Bass Bridges, and the Smith Three-Band EQ "B.M.T." circuit. Also, Smith Pro Formula and Classic Wax guitar polish, Smith guitar straps with sheepskin shoulder pads, Smith gig bags, and other state-of-the-art accessories.

The company's new web features a factory tour and a wood species section as well as many other interesting pages.

KENDRICK AMPLIFIERS--531 County Road 330, Kempner, Texas 78539-5755. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: kendrick-amplifiers.com. Contact: Gerald Weber.

Manufacturer and distributor of Kendrick guitar amplifiers, speakers, electric guitars, strings, and necessities. U.S. distributor for Klotz cables.

KERLY MUSIC CORPORATION--78 Logan Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Sean Kerry.

KEYSTRINGS--6604 Appleview Road, Yakima, Washington 98908. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Contact: Tim Reiersen.

Licensing patented arrangements of inlay position markers. KeyStrings position markers make it possible for players to quickly recognize notes throughout the fingerboard. For guitar, bass, mandolin, or any stringed instrument. Trial versions available.

KEYTAR, INC.--P.O. Box 11547, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72917. Telephone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.keytarinc.com. Contact: Ralph Taylor.

Manufacturer of Williams Keyboard Guitars, or Keytars, which are real, analog, electric guitars for keyboard players. Keyboard players can now double on the guitar, right now. It is super-easy to play, it sounds great, and it is made in the U.S.A. More information is available on the web.

K.H.S. MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO., LTD.--1F, No. 48, Cheng-ho Street, Lu-Chow City, Tapei Hsien, Taiwan 247, R.O.C. Telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.khs-music.com. Wu H. Hsieh, president.

KIMA MUSIC PRODUCTS CORPORATION--1230 Santa Anita Avenue #F, South El Monte, California 91733-3861. Telephone: [phone]. Toll-free telephone: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Web: www.kiammusic.com.