The Music & Sound Retailer has exclusively learned that Korg USA will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of Dean Markley’s line of guitar strings, pickups, picks and polishing accessories. Dean Markey joins Korg’s family of brands in a partnership that is in line with Korg’s strategic plan to provide dealers with a full spectrum of quality products at various price points. The full line of Dean Markley products slated for distribution will be on display at the NAMM show at Booth #6440 in Hall A.
“We are proud to have the opportunity to represent Dean Markley. It has a great heritage, and we are looking forward to helping them reenergize the brand,” stated Korg USA’s President, Joe Castronovo.
“Having a premier company like Korg USA manage the sales and distribution of Dean Markley products is the best way for us to ensure our dealers are taken care of. Korg USA will improve our product availability and delivery time at the industry’s most competitive prices,” stated Lori McCallian, CEO of Dean Markley USA.
Korg USA will begin offering the Dean Markley products in the U.S. starting January 1, 2015. The Retailer will provide additional details as they are available.