Articles from Music Trades (January 1, 2008)

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Title	Author	Type	Words
"Learn to play ..." DVD titles released: Mel Bay.			201
"Nashville" capo to launch at NAMM: G7th.			172
"Spotlight Select" series introduced: Sound Choice.			128
100 years ago.			22
15% sales gain drives MakeMusic profits.		Financial report	558
18" crash-ride and crash-ride combo pack: TRX Cymbals.			202
50 years ago.			37
A proven way to grow the market.	Majeski, Brian T.		644
A remarkable record of resilience: how Samick has managed to sustain a heady growth trajectory by consistently adapting in the face of adversity, overcoming everything along the way from domestic market turmoil to currency crises.		Company overview	2440
A whole new way to make music: the radical harpejji marries the logic of a keyboard with the expressive capability of a fretted instrument in an effort to push the creative envelope.			1368
All-in-one Roland HD-1 drumkit creates new product category.			307
Amadeus flutes: "made by us, not for us!" When Eastman Music set out to offer a step-up flute, the couldn't find a factory in China that could meet their quality standards. So, they set up their own factory.			990
Anaheim to host PTG Convention: Piano Technicians' Guild.			111
Anthem Music Group ... A business plan built on retail profits: David Kilkenny's new band instrument venture offers a full line of high-value instruments, plus a marketing program that places retail profits first.			1871
Arrest for obscene rap music.			230
Auditors quantify success of GAMA guitar workshops.			159
Bari sax mouthpiece completes DV series: Jody Jazz.			123
Beast headphone amp, new Ministar models: Codel Enterprises.			325
Bob Jones signs on as consultant: QRS.			209
Bourgeois Guitars at Vietnam vets memorial.			98
Bruce Mariano and Ric Forero promoted: C.F. Martin & Co.			120
C.F. Martin & Co. marks 175 anniversary.		Company overview	522
CAD Pro unveils signature Mic packs at NAMM.			419
CD raises funds for children's hospital: Sweetwater.			460
Century Standard bass to launch at NAMM: Roscoe.			139
Creating new customers one at a time: for the past five decades, a vibrant education operation has been central to Falcetti Music's success. At their five stores, teaching creates store traffic, improves sales, and best of all, contributes to the bottom line.			2287
David Fournier to head product development: Fishman.			223
Dealer service hours extended permanently: Conn-Selmer.			128
Denis Wick heritage trombone mouthpiece: DANSR.			133
Don Rhodes new E.M. Winston president.			100
DrummerFest showcases world-class talent: Cascio Interstate Music.			386
E.U. Wurlitzer files Chapt. 11.			70
Eastwood issues replica of Buzzcock Pete Shelley's "Starway guitar".			301
Easy all-audio guitar instruction: Play-It-Now Tunes.			180
Electric strings return to NAMM: Wood Violins.			203
End of a tough year.			53
Ethan Farmer joins EMG endorsers list.			68
Fender opens high-end Tokyo guitar showroom.			314
Fender VG Strat gets rave reviews, expands electronic guitar market.			332
Fishman acoustic effects pedals open new market opportunities.			369
France's Algam music: economic reality forces focusing on the high-end.			609
Frank Huffman.			161
Fury Electric with QTX: Hutchins Guitars.			247
Gemstone expands W. Nirschl line.			158
Get ready for NAMM.			31
Going where your competition isn't! The key to profitability is finding untapped market niches where you don't have to compete with everyone on price. A few thoughts on how to find them.	Popyk, Bob		1094
Guitar Center's Laguna guitar line now in stores.			364
Guitar line makes U.S. debut at NAMM: Rollins/Magnetics USA.			197
Guitar Wheel featured in Tommy Bolan clinic: Music Master Publishing.			107
Guitar/bass protection better than a stand: GrabAxe.			319
Henry Steinway & Les Paul received arts medal in White House ceremony.			339
Hohner offers new Rockstart guitar pack.			93
Industry veteran Mike Belitz relaunches Ultimate Support.			502
Innovative new titles from Hal Leonard create sales opportunities.			423
International dealer program introduced: Graph Tech.			169
It's not the economy, stupid!	Thiel, Doug	Letter to the editor	92
Kaman sales up in third quarter.		Financial report	114
Kentucky boy gets piano of his dreams: Hailun.			412
Latest data points to winners and losers.			1385
Levy's Leathers offers Platinum Collection.			114
Limited-edition Gibson robot guitar: Bill's Music.			90
LJ Hutchen upgrades flute and alto sax.			198
Lomascola performs on Million Dollar Piano: Piano Gallery.			273
M-300 bass amp: Phil Jones Bass.			90
Mapex world record pursuits benefit charities.			457
Marathon Pro flight-ready console cases.			153
Memphis Drum Shop marks 20th with blowout party and sale.			213
Metal Guitar series features Rizzo: Rock House.			315
Musicians, DJs, engineers fuel growth: Spyn Audio.			253
New Arbor guitars to launch at NAMM: Musicorp.			340
New guitars feature Stress-A-Way Bridge: Century Guitars.			295
New stick bags with practice pad: Pro-Mark.			93
New website launched: Musicorp.		Website overview	146
New Yamaha CVP 400 combines tone with accompaniment features.			482
New York to tax Internet sales.			226
Official NAMM exhibitor list.			5267
Paisley pattern guitar straps: Get'm Get'm Wear.			68
Phantom power acoustic pickup: Schatten Design.			171
Phaser PH9 effects pedal: Behringer.			74
Phil Glenn new Young Chang service mgr.			149
Pok to be introduced at winter Namm: X-Tempo Designs.			207
Poor quality hurts industry.			83
Professional legends at Conn-Selmer display.			211
Pushy salespeople and other urban legends: maybe what customers perceive as a lack of aggressiveness is actually finely honed skill.	Houston, Michael; Billings, Grant	Letter to the editor	538
Racking program, truck service available: Charles Dumont & Son.			209
Red Witch introduces Empress Chorus: Dana B. Goods.			133
Retail up! Website service improves dealer sell-through.		Website overview	513
Reunion Blues creates new retail profit opportunities; pioneering gig bag maker celebrates 30th anniversary with stepped-up sales and marketing effort, helping dealers effectively merchandise high-end leather goods with an opportunity to "sell the best!".		Company overview	951
Rock House hosts 2nd Annual "Wimbash".			238
Roland Meinl.			375
Running a teaching studio.			60
Sabian honors three percussion icons at PASIC.			370
Sales decline causes third-quarter loss: Loud Technologies.		Financial report	318
SHS Olinda classical guitars.			90
Small package huge potential! M-Audio's MicroTrack portable recorder will appeal to anyone who needs to capture high-quality audio, in the studio or in the field, creating great market opportunities for retailers.			1470
Specially designed fan keeps musicians cool: Personal Cooling Concepts.			178
Stand-alone brand broadens selection: On-Stage Gear.			195
Stars will shine at Roland exhibit.			268
Steinway of Naples hosts physicians talent showcase.		Sound recording review	231
Steinway sales & net up, members vote on decertifying union.			1060