FEATURES
-It’s in the Cards ! You need to have PCI DSS-compliant terminals to handle credit card transactions by July 1. What are we talking about? Don’t worry, we’ll explain.
-Unplugged Acoustic guitar sales grew dramatically in 2009 and the beginning of 2010. Is this the beginning of a new trend?
-Head of the Class! We shine the spotlight on many of the new companies that launched at NAMM.
-Musicorp Mourns Mike Murphy We honor the sale rep’s life that ended way too soon.
-Is a New Healthcare Plan Just Snake Oil? We take a thorough look at how a new public healthcare plan can affect you and your employees. ?
-Bonanza! Behringer Buys Bosch Brands Behringer’s parent company added the Midas and Klark Teknik brands to its stable.
-The Stars Will Come Out…This Weekend We highlight a few of the celebrity appearances at NAMM.
-What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been!!! We reminisce as we close out the first decade of the new millennium. It was a tough 10 years for many. How about for the music industry though? What’s ahead?
-It’s Voting Time! Here are your nominees for the 24th annual Music & Sound Awards.
-Here We Come to Save the Day!!We provide a plethora of accessories that manufacturers assure you will provide excellent margins.
-For Those Who Make Lesser Publicized Instruments, We Salute You!!For the first time, we pay tribute to instruments and products that get little press coverage. We provide a well-deserved spotlight for these products!
-And the Bombs Keep Coming!Another big lawsuit is filed
against the industry.
This time, there are many
more defendants.
-Drumming to Their Own BeatHow well is the drum industry holding up during these difficult times? We call on three industry experts.
-Guitar Center, Fender, and NAMM Sued
-The Health of the Independent Dealer M&SR’s fourth annual independent retailer roundtable features a new twist. For the first time, manufacturers, hand-selected by the retailers, contribute to the story..

-Linda Arink is one of the very few female executives at a DJ company. Learn how she became involved and why she hopes we won’t even need to have a column about top industry females in the future.
-Debbe Stephenson stumbled upon MI shortly after college, but is sure glad she did. She’s now president and COO of Pro Co Sound.
-Mary Peavey Being president at Peavey Electronics is no small feat. But that is not even close to knowing the whole story about her. She is Ivy League educated, founded a commercial real estate business, is involved with numerous worthy charities, and much more.
-Jennifer Tabor found a missing market niche and is growing her business by leaps and bounds. That, and she’s only 32 years old.
-Tarina Dunwoodie got to see the moment Graph Tech was born and has served the company since she was 17. She has moved up the ladder quite a bit since then.
-• Stacey Montgomery-Clark.
-• Cathy Duncan
-• Bee Bantug
-• Dale Krevens
-• Melanie Ripley
-• Susan Grund
-• Toby Nady
-• Shawna von Behren.
-• Berenice Chauvet
-• Sue Kincade
-• Tish Ciravolo
-• Vikki Hayward
-• Roxana Ramirez
-• Susan Lipp

Best Cabled Microphone of 2008:

Electro-Voice PL80

Sennheiser e 965

Audio-Technica AT2020USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone
“Audio-Technica is honored to receive these nominations for 2008. These products were created in response to customer requests and input, and we are pleased with the support and recognition the Music & Sound Retailer readers have shown. These nominations mean a lot to us because they come from those on the frontline of the music industry.”—Gary Boss, marketing director, retail, live sound & studio

Neumann TLM 67

Audix M1255
“When we finished the design of the M1255 high-output miniature condenser, we knew we had come up with a great product that would be a great problem-solver for a wide variety of distance mic’ing applications. To be recognized for this accomplishment by the dealers in our industry is indeed a pleasant surprise and a great honor.” 
—Cliff Castle

Best Wireless System of 2008:

Audio-Technica M3 Wireless In-Ear Monitor System

Shure UR1M Micro-Bodypack

Line 6 X2 XDR955
“Line 6 is honored to receive this nomination. Through our products and technology, including digital wireless microphones, we work very hard to make a positive contribution to music creation. This nomination is very much appreciated.”—Jamie Scott, national sales manager-wireless.

Best Drum Set of 2008:

Percussion Plus PP3350
“We are thrilled to be nominated in this category.  We truly appreciate music dealers’ recognition of our commitment to provide a quality and dependable drum set.”—Craig Toporek

Yamaha DTXTREME III

Gretsch 125th Anniversary Limited Edition Progressive Jazz Drumset

Tama Stewart Copeland Limited Edition

Best Cymbal of 2008:

Zildjian’s K Light Series

Meinl Generation X China Crashes
“Everyone at Meinl would like you to know how truly honored we are to have our Generation X China Crash nominated for Best Cymbal. It is particularly gratifying to be recognized for our commitment to innovation, which has always been at the core of the Meinl tradition.”—Mitch McMichen, president

Sabian Vault Fierce Hats
“Our Vault collection highlights SABIAN innovation and the ability of our Vault Team to shape ideas into cymbal sounds. The Vault Fierce Hats—like the Fierce Crash and Fierce Ride—were our response to the sensational Jojo Mayer’s request to ‘reverse engineer’ to create dry, dark and dirty… really fierce new sounds. It’s great to see such a uniquely eclectic—though highly relevant—choice being made by M&SR readers. Thank you, readers!”—Wayne Blanchard, senior marketing manager.

Paiste Signature Reflector Bell Ride

Best Percussion Accessory of 2008:

Evans G Plus Drumheads
“Evans is honored to be nominated by Music and Sound Retailer for our G Plus tom and snare heads. The product is a result of several years of effort in order to design a better single-ply head that players could rely on to hold up in more aggressive playing situations, yet still maintain the feel, tone, and resonance of a single-ply head. We’re glad that these design intentions are now being reflected in the experiences and comments from players.”—Michael Robinson, senior product manager

Gibraltar Stealth Vertical Mounting System (VMS)

Lenny White Signature Stick
“Thank you for the distinction. We’re very proud to be nominated. Lenny White is one of today’s greatest drummers. I hope we’ve made him a musical tool that meets his artistical standards.”
—Vic Firth

Peterson BodyBeat Metronome

Best Instructional Book/Video of 2008

Rock House Metal Guitar: Melodic Speed, Shred, and Heavy Riffs

Sony Creative Software Parthenon Huxley and Matt Fink Series

Alfred 5-String Bass
“This totally rocks!! We’re very happy to hear about the nomination of Alfred’s American Idol Presents: Sing Like an American Idol! for “Best Music Software/Multimedia” and 5-String Bass—a joint effort with our partner, National Guitar Workshop—for “Best Instructional Book/Video.” Alfred strives to give dealers and consumers quality materials that allow all musicians to learn, teach, and play music. It is an awesome feeling to know the Music & Sound Retailer and its readers have taken notice of these products and our efforts to create materials which will continue the evolution of music education. Right on!”—Ron Manus, executive vice president

eMedia Guitar Master Play Guitar For Real
“eMedia is proud to be recognized for our continued efforts to further guitar instruction and music technology.”—Dave Kurtiak, educational and music channel sales manager

PreSonus Cubase LE 4: Demystified

Best Floor Effect of 2008:

The Moog Multi-Pedal

Ibanez JEMINI Steve Vai Signature Distortion Pedal

Vox Satchurator Distortion Pedal

Digitech Vocalist Live

Best Music Software/ Multimedia of 2008:

Vox Jam Vox

Steinberg CUBASE 4.5

Alfred American Idol Presents: Sing Like an American Idol

IK Multimedia Composer Trio

Best Bag/Case of 2008

Gator’s G-Cobra Series Guitar Gig Bags

Road Ready 2008 Gigskinz Series
“We are honored to be nominated for the best bag/case of 2008. Making tough, good looking and functional gig bags is our passion. We’ve always followed our gut and broke the mold by creating innovative stylish gig bags that people actually want to show off and be seen carrying. Our new 2008 Gigskinz series holds true to our values.”
—Agatha Gerutto

Namba Gear Kava Laptop Studio Bag
“It is gratifying for Namba Gear to be nominated for creating high-performance transport solutions for laptop musicians, remixers and DJs. As our retailers have told us, it is so rewarding that simply showing a musician or DJ a quality bag for their gear actually connects-the-dots for a mobile laptop studio or performance application; which can often lead to even more sales, enabling the customer to exploit the advantages of making their computer-based controllers and audio gear portable.”—Woody Moran

Access Bags and Cases FatBoy 1

Prudencio Saez USA Universal Guitar Cover
“We at Prudencio Saez USA feel honored to have readers at the Music and Sound Retailer select our product. the Music & Sound Retailer has presented the item in such a way that several dealers have contacted us and inquired about this hot-selling item. Thank you.”
—Eduardo Macadar

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