February/March 2026
34 I FROM THE TOP ACT Entertainment’s Darius Seabaugh discusses the company’s acquisition strategy.
ON THE COVER ... Clockwise from left: PDP’s Concept Acrylic Kit; Fender’s Masterbuilt Dave Murray Stratocaster; Arturia’s AstroLab 37; QSC’s CB10; and Roland’s Aerophone Brisa.
39 I THE 2026 GEAR GUIDE The hottest new gear showcased at The 2026 NAMM Show — and beyond. Plus: Retailers share what’s flying off the shelves of their dealerships right now.
28 I IN THE TRENCHES X Cyph Shah offers his thoughts on how AI will disrupt the future of creativity. 30 I VIEW FROM THE REPAIR BENCH X Steve France shares why store owners should bring their techs to The NAMM Show next year. 32 I WOMEN OF NAMM X Bonnie Gallanter celebrates women in music during International Women’s Month.
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
16 I NEWS X Sweetwater-Presented Event Gives Guitars to Fire Victims X MoMM Becomes Certified Autism Center X D’Addario, TerraCycle Hit a Decade of Recycling X NAMM Foundation Starts Long-Term Endowment X Sennheiser, Neumann Sponsor 2025 SoundGirls X John Packer Musical Instruments Receives Royal Visit X Industry Veteran Ken Dattmore Passes Away 14 I INDUSTRY PROFILE X Post strategic-reset, Hanser Music Group discusses how it’s relaunching the Kustom Amplification brand.
RETAILER ASK THE 74 I ASK THE RETAILER
X Dealers share the aspects of their business they’re looking to improve upon most in 2026.
Steve France
Cyph Shah
Bonnie Gallanter
8 I MUSIC INC. I FEBRUARY/MARCH 2026
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