Fender Pays Record $5M Fine For Price Fixing

Fender’s European business arm has been fined a record $5 million for price-fixing as part of a broader inquiry into the musical instrument business. The EU’s CMA hit Fender with. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Air Travel • Acoustic Guitars • Eat, Sleep, Write • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, contributors weighed in on the FAA's new ruling for musicians traveling by air,  how to pick your first guitar, five fantastic songwriting apps, and more!

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Guitar Performance • Spotify Is A Win • Programmed Drums • More

On MusicThinkTank this week, contributors shared articles on how to prepare for a performance, why the much maligned Spotify is a win for artists and listeners, how to make programmed. Continue reading

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Bankrupt Gibson Guitars Gets A $135 Million Lifeline

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware yesterday entered an order granting Gibson Brands Inc. the authority to access the full amount of its $135 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing and use of. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Spotify Ends Hate Policy, Explores Data Plan • Tuma Bass To YouTube • $135M Gibson Lifeline • More

MONDAY 6.4.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Gibson’s Credit Downgraded, Bankruptcy Predicted

Gibson Guitars and its related music companies got more bad news last week as top credit agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the companies already poor credit rating, making it even. Continue reading

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Gibson Guitars Responds To Bankruptcy Rumors

After multiple reports that Gibson was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, the iconic guitar and musical instrument manufacturer has issued a statement designed to calm the nerves of the. Continue reading

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What Is the Best Way to Clean an Acoustic Guitar?

If you want to get the best performance from your guitar, it is important to maintain your instrument. The best way you can boost the appearance of your guitar is. Continue reading

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