February/March 2025
34 I FROM THE TOP Peavey Electronics COO Courtland Gray discusses what the 60-year mark means to him and the company.
ON THE COVER ... Clockwise from left: Samson’s FM1 Dynamic Flat Mic; Yamaha’s PSR-SX920 keyboard; Guild’s DS-240 Wine Red and DS-240E Black Memoir series models; Tama’s S.L.P. Mod Bubinga Snare; and Cameo’s ORON H2.
39 I THE 2025 GEAR GUIDE The latest and greatest gear showcased at The 2025 NAMM Show — and beyond. Plus: Retailers discuss what the hot-sellers at their dealerships are right now.
28 I IN THE TRENCHES X Cyph Shah advocates for dealers’ input in product R&D. 30 I MY TURN X Music Shop 360’s Taylor Harnois offers his MI retail predictions for 2025. 32 I WOMEN OF NAMM X Julie Tan shares her thoughts on DEI in MI as a woman of color.
40 I GUITARS, AMPS & ACCESSORIES 52 I AUDIO & RECORDING 58 I DRUMS & PERCUSSION 62 I PIANOS, KEYBOARDS & SYNTHS 66 I BAND & ORCHESTRA 70 I DJ & LIGHTING RETAILER ASK THE 74 I ASK THE RETAILER X Retailers share what aspect of their business they’re looking forward to improving in 2025.
14 I NEWS X Connolly, Blustream Strike Deal X Yorkville Teams with KHS in Canada X Hal Leonard Expands Distribution Catalog X Sweetwater Rakes in 10 Comparably Awards for 2024 X Roland Sets CO2 Emissions Goals X Algam Establishes Algam USA Distribution X AWM Acquires Herco Instrument Care Products X Magnatone Names New Director of Global Sales X Founder of Fort Bend Music Center Passes Away 12 I INDUSTRY PROFILE X How Elixir Strings’ research-driven rebranding incorporates the needs and values of its customers.
Taylor Harnois
Cyph Shah
Julie Tan
6 I MUSIC INC. I FEBRUARY/MARCH 2025
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