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Knowing The Numbers – UK Electric Guitar and Bass Import Data

Knowing The Numbers – UK Electric Guitar and Bass Import Data

This is the Quarterly update of the Electric Guitar and Bass Import data hot on the heels of the Jan-Feb data from our partner Alan Greensall of Synergy Statistics. Significantly, the value of these imports has fallen from a positive of +8% up to Feb, to a negative -3% in March. This can mainly be […]

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SABIAN Expands the STRATUS Line with New STRATUS Dry Collection

SABIAN Expands the STRATUS Line with New STRATUS Dry Collection

SABIAN is proud to announce the release of the new STRATUS Dry Collection, a modern series of dark, dry, and controlled cymbals designed for players seeking clear articulation, lower-volume response, and a visually distinctive raw finish. Developed to expand the sonic palette of the STRATUS lineup, STRATUS Dry introduces a sound and feel that has […]

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Aim Audio Launches Major Summer Price Drop on ESSENCE Studio Condenser Microphone

Aim Audio Launches Major Summer Price Drop on ESSENCE Studio Condenser Microphone

For a limited time, the award-winning ESSENCE condenser microphone from Berlin is now available at a significantly lower price. Effective June 1st, 2026, the ESSENCE drops from its original $699 MAP (€629 Europe / £549 UK ERP) to just $499 MAP (€399 / £349). This isn’t just a discount. This is Aim Audio making one […]

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Vader Guitars Unleashes World’s First Officially Licensed NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Electric Guitar at AnimeCon UK 2026

Vader Guitars Unleashes World’s First Officially Licensed NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Electric Guitar at AnimeCon UK 2026

Anime fans, collectors and musicians prepare for battle as Vader Guitars announces the launch of the world’s first officially licensed NARUTO SHIPPUDEN electric guitar alongside a new range of musical accessories at AnimeCon UK, NEC Birmingham, 12–14 June 2026. Created in partnership with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, a licence owned by TV Tokyo, the groundbreaking collection fuses premium guitar […]

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DW Unveils All-New 9000X Series Hardware

DW Unveils All-New 9000X Series Hardware

Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) has re-imagined their flagship, industry-standard 9000 series drum hardware. The 9000XSeries is the most advanced complete line of stands in the company’s nearly 55-year history. Over the last decade, the existing 9000 hardware series has been redesigned, re-engineered, and transformed into the groundbreaking 9000X Series. DW listened to touring drummers and […]

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IK Multimedia Releases the TONEX Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection for TONEX

IK Multimedia Releases the TONEX Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection for TONEX

IK Multimedia releases the Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection for TONEX, a premium collection of Tone Models and presets that capture the sound of three museum-grade mid-’60s British 45-watt amplifiers that helped lay the foundation for classic rock guitar tone. Created with TONEX V2 AI Machine Modeling™ technology, Royal 45 Legends delivers the unmistakable character […]

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Knowing The Numbers – UK Acoustic Guitar Import Data – March (YTD 1st Qtr)

Knowing The Numbers – UK Acoustic Guitar Import Data – March (YTD 1st Qtr)

Synergy Statistics interpretation of your UK Acoustic Guitar Import Data-March 2026 (YTD 1st Qtr). This is a concise snapshot of how the acoustic‑guitar segment performed in the first quarter of 2026. Interpretation Summary Aspect Trend High‑Value American Imports Numbers Fell Sharply. Demand or availability for premium U.S. acoustic guitars dropped, driving overall value down. Maybe Market shifting away from high‑end imports. […]

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