2020/11/19

• 【80th Anniversary of Nagaoka】New release of "JT-80LB" MM type cartridge from JEWELTONE brand

  

  2020/11/19

  ■NAGAOKA 「MM type cartridge JEWELTONE JT-80LB 」
  ■NAGAOKA 「JTS-80LB (Replacement needle for JT-80LB)」
  
  In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of its founding, Nagaoka will release the "JT-80LB" MM type cartridge for records.
  Positioned as an entry-level item in the JEWELTONE series, this is the second item in the series following the "JT-80BK" released in October. U-shaped cutting is applied to the stylus knob to improve the visibility of the needle tip.
  
  Launch: Scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2020

• Special Black Friday Sale Page released!

  

  2020/11/19

  It's time for the great Black Friday sale again this year! Lots of specials and limited editions! The special page introduces bargain sale information centering on DTM software, as well as other products such as monitor speakers and microphones. The page will be updated from time to time, so check it often!
  
  Special Black Friday Sale 2020!!

• Largest US musical instrument chain retailer Guitar Center declares Chapter 11

  

  2020/11/19

  After months of speculation, Guitar Center, the largest musical instrument retailer in the United States, declared "Chapter 11" on November 13. Guitar Center negotiated with creditors to reduce approximately $800 million debt toward solvency. Additionally, $165 million in equity capital will be invested by private equity firms Ares Management, Brigade Capital Management and Carlyle Group, and it is expected that Guitar Center will pay their suppliers in full.
  CEO Ron Japinga notes that Guitar Center was steadily growing sales before the COVID pandemic hit. Though independent retailers may disagree, the survival of Guitar Center, with their nationwide promotional activities raising awareness of music products, will be a plus for the US music industry.
  
  Music Trades Article