Articles from Music Trades (October 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
100 years ago virtuoso pianist and Steinway artist Ignaz Jan Paderewski made musical history by selling out the 8,800 seat Coliseum in St. Louis.			41
25 years ago Peavey Electronics led the industry with an investment in a CALMA computer aided design system.			31
A kit to supercharge any guitar--and sales! Graph Tech offers the ideal antidote to cash strapped consumers: complete upgrade kits that make a $400 guitar play like a $1,000 guitar.			1332
Access Brandit gig bag with removable pocket.			163
AER introduces Compact XL amp.			91
Aguilar Octamizer analog octave pedal.			168
Audix adds MicroBoom models: lightweight portable solutions for all live audio needs.			273
Band directors honor Amro Music.			175
Bell to head Loud Communications.			48
Bill Lawrence teams with Lace pickups.			209
Campbell & Rust lead new Tycoon efforts.			254
Canada's JAM Industries acquires U.S. music: top Canadian distributor expands U.S. presence and pledges to invest in Washburn, Parker, Eden, Randall, & Oscar Schmidt brands.			972
Capitalize on the guitar boom.			51
Cascio Summerfest showcases 93 bands.			194
Casio Privia Piano in PX-330.			219
Cherub Technology intros WST-900 tuner.			87
Chuck Levin's Washington Music sponsors NASCAR car.			120
Connolly/K&M guitar mounting system.			127
Cordoba introduces affordable C9 and C10.			238
DiPinto Guitars welcomes new artists.			168
Eastwood Joey Leone Limited Edition guitars.			86
Erikson Music to distribute MTD Kingston.			271
Everly's Red Brand copper bronze strings.			79
Ex-Baldwin CEO Hendricks on trial for misleading board: in Ohio courtroom, shareholders and unsecured creditors allege Hendricks breached her fiduciary responsibilities.			1335
Fishman rebrands Solo Performance System.			213
Flaxwood carving niche in guitar market.			161
Galaxy introduces new wireless monitors.			193
GC to evaluate MAP guidelines: CEO Albertson says, "No deviation from how we conduct business".			277
Gig-fx SubWah pedal follows up MegaWah.			204
Godin's Richmond line wins artist following.			246
Godlyke/Guyatone Mighty Micro effects.			198
Grabbit Guitar stand from Hamilton Stands.			124
Greasy Groove guitar parts.			81
Gretsch supports arts camp for kids.			312
Guitar pro endorses Strum N Comfort gear.			271
Half-naked musical instruments.			110
Hohner now offering holiday POP displays.			221
Hohner's "game changing" essential series: with "Frequency Matching" and a proprietary tuning system, Hohner's new guitar line combines exceptional playability and an entry-level price. A guitar for the new economy?			645
Ibanez reissues Gilbert models after fan vote.			124
Jeffrey A. Phillips.			90
Jim Mayer joins Kala endorsers roster.			169
KAM Instruments offers new studio mics.			212
Kanstul upgrades website.		Website overview	127
Kawai taps Love for expanded roles.			142
Kona adds to dummies line with bass pack.			141
Les Paul and how he shaped the industry: best known for the iconic Les Paul guitar, the "Wizard of Waukesha" was also the creator of multi-track recording, phase shifting, and along list of other innovations. Herewith, a look at the career of the last of the great electric guitar pioneers.			1998
Les Paul's special role.	Majeski, Brian T.		608
Letters.	Hines, George; Welker, Rich; Hasselberger, Jeff; Cranley, Kevin; Goodman, Scott; Young, Rick; Mussel	Letter to the editor	1166
Levy's skull design screened cotton guitar straps.			35
Line 6 makes Inc. magazine fastest growth roster.			78
Lonnie Jones joins Los Cabos sticks.			72
Looking back to understand the future: current challenges closely mirror the problems of past recessions. They also suggest that great times are around the corner.	Popyk, Bob		966
Lowrey Magic upgrades recreational course.			158
Lucien Wulsin III.			338
Mel Bay presents easy guitar Christmas book.			144
Mic manufacturer rebrand as CAD Audio.			154
Michael Kelly Nostalgia guitars.			339
Moog Guitar gets TEC Award nomination.			167
Muse announces new name, new ownership.			125
Musical Distributors Group: customized approach to marketing and service enables firm to service a growing product porfolio that includes Eko guitars, Olympus recorders, and much more.			1125
Neotech enhances Slimline Strap series.			178
New Packaging helps Evans sell through.			236
New realities for guitar retailers: a cross section of retailers assess how the recession has affected their guitar business, what steps they have taken to adjust, and what opportunities they see on the horizon.		Cover story	3531
Percussion Center on Houston "Top 50 list".			231
Pick guy presents Family Guy series.			91
Pick-Smith's new Jam Kat Pick-Holster.			206
Product shortages a possibility.			1351
Recession resistant instruments.			139
Redesigned Route 7 Music website drives sales: making use of social networking, new site attracts students, builds store traffic, and aids visibility.			1057
Rhinestone necklaces new from AIM Gifts.			37
Rickenbacker electric debuts.			94
Roland's new flagship TD-20SX V-Drums.			168
Rovner Star Series ligatures.			93
Sam Ash showrooms get Auralex makeover.			335
Samick marks 25th year.			49
Sennheiser's evolution E 965 goes wireless.			166
Shakespeare was right--let's kill all the lawyers!			289
Share prices of publicly traded industry firms.			309
SKB offers Universal Euphonium case.			174
Splash added to Sabian X-Plosion series.			78
Sputnik and music education.			50
St. Blues expands workshop series.			158
St. Louis Music revamps Austin brand.			216
Sweetwater's biggest ever GearFest expo.			288
Take my ukulele seriously! Kala founder Michael Upton sees the humble ukulele as a gateway to more music makers, more guitar sales, and more prosperous retailers.			1397
The most popular pianist.			97
The Music People to distribute the GripClip.			301
The source of Canada's resilience: in its 38th year, the Canadian music industry's trade organization confronts a tough market, a trimmed convention, and a period of promising transition.			2195
Tom Bedell's long strange journey back to the guitar business: after building a $500 million fishing tackle business, this self-described "old hippie" is returning to his first love as he restarts the guitar company he launched 40 years ago, promising retail profits and satisfied customers along with peace, love, and rock 'n' roll.		Company overview	2058
Tradition guitars sponsors world record: 1,859 gather in Texas for a performance of the Luckenbach Texas song.			205
Unethical wholesalers!			74
VocoPro's DVD-Soundman mini P.A. system.			128
Weber's e-commerce website goes live.			200
Whirlwind Rochester series effects pedals: how a hot knife "soldering iron," a surreal Beatle meeting, and a standing ovation brought a landmark line back from the past.			1224
Willis Music hosts Michael Angelo Batio.			116
Woodwind & Brasswind facility expanded.			78
Yamaha promotes Gilman and Oba.			223
Yamaha's forty years of progress: from a modest Woodstock debut in 1969, Yamaha guitars have emerged as worldwide market favorites thanks to continual investments in product design, production methods, and marketing.		Industry overview	1085
Zach Frederick named NAYMM president.			189