Music Inc Magazine January 2026

HAL LEONARD BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN PUBLICATIONS

Hal Leonard is now the exclusive publisher of Bruce Springsteen sheet music, through a new agreement with Sony Music Pub- lishing. As part of this deal, Hal Leonard is working directly with Springsteen’s management to develop new products featuring fresh transcriptions and engravings. The first releases include:

“Bruce Springsteen Sheet Music Collection,” 30 iconic songs arranged for piano and voice with guitar chords, and “Bruce Springsteen Really Easy Guitar,” 22 easy-to-follow charts with lyrics, chords and basic tab, ideal for players at any level. {halleonard.com}

FENDER AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL CLASSIC Fender has launched the American Professional Classic, the latest model in its American Profes- sional series. The guitar features an enhanced Modern-‘C’ neck profile, new Coastline pickups, upgraded hardware and classic finishes designed for consistent perfor- mance in studio or on stage. The American Professional Classic is engineered for reliability, tonal clarity, and adapt- ability, meeting the de- mands of contemporary musicians. {fender.com}

D’ADDARIO JOHN LENNON ART SERIES SIGNATURE COLLECTION D’Addario’s John Lennon Art Series Signature Collection is a limited-edition lineup of instru- ment straps and picks honoring the imagination of John Lennon. The series features two unique strap designs and two pick as- sortments showcasing Lennon’s original animal illustrations and art- work inspired by his life with Yoko Ono.

Each piece blends playful designs, including a special Imagine Animals strap for kid-sized instruments, ukuleles and mandolins. Made with durable leather ends and premium celluloid, these collectible items deliver reliable perfor- mance, warm tone, and timeless artistry for players and fans alike . {daddario.com}

POSITIVE GRID SPARK NEO CORE

Positive Grid has announced the Spark Neo Core, the newest member of the Spark Neo family of smart guitar headphones. These wired headphones integrate a Spark guitar amp in a lightweight, ergonomic design that offers plug-in simplic- ity for electric, acoustic and bass players. Users can also enjoy onboard guitar tone presets, access to dozens of amps and effects, plus AI-powered tone generation. Just like the original wireless Spark Neo, the new Spark Neo Core doubles as pre- mium Bluetooth headphones that deliver rich, detailed sound for listening to music or streaming podcasts. Designed for total immersion without distraction, Spark Neo Core makes it possible to experience premium tone anywhere . {positivegrid.com}

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