Washington Depot, Connecticut - (November 17, 2009) – Janet Marlow, master teacher of the six and ten-string guitar for technique and contemporary composition, announces today the release of her book Guitar Practice Tips and Techniques: What Every Great Guitarist Knows About Practicing. In her book, Marlow offers a holistic approach to understanding yourself as a student of the guitar. By providing shortcut training methods, Janet cuts to the core of your practice problems and creates an enjoyable solution to master your guitar skills.

Los Angeles, CA, November 11, 2009 — EDIROL® by Roland is pleased to release Version 2.0 operating system for the popular EDIROL R-09HR portable digital recorder. This free, user-installable upgrade adds a suite of new music applications and on-board editing functions, making the R-09HR the all-in-one solution for musicians and recording enthusiasts.

San Francisco, CA Nov 11, 2009 – StageTrix Products releases the Pedal Fastener, an adhesive-backed, hook and loop fastener designed specifically to attach pedals to pedalboards. This heavy-duty fastener is built to withstand high temperatures and provide rock solid grip. Now customers can move beyond the over-sized rolls of low-quality generic fasteners that have been the standard and securely attach their pedals with confidence.

BERKELEY, CA, November 9, 2009 — The first battery tester for musicians, Batt-O-Meter, is now available for purchase through many popular retailers. Frequently described as ‘indispensable’, Batt-O-Meter saves musicians from that dreaded moment when a battery dies during a gig by telling you the hours of life remaining in your batteries without removing them from your gear. Retailers are excited to now be shipping this necessary and useful device to their customers at an affordable price.

"It's a great time saver. It gives you an accurate reading of the voltage (which varies greatly between batteries even in the same batch) and the time remaining until empty, so you can be prepared for a session and not interrupt the creative process by having to change batteries in the middle of it. Great little box. Very well built."
- Michael Wagener, music producer, mixer, and engineer of Motley Crue & Metallica

HAYWARD, CA— For dealers, parents and players looking for one-stop-shopping this holiday season, AXL introduces an all-new PlayerPac with everything beginner players need to get started, all packaged in a great-looking point-of-purchase box.

November 10, 2009 Chicago , IL – Souldier Straps unveil a new line of signature limited edition guitar straps and drumstick bags with members of the band Wilco. The straps and bags are only available through Wilco’s online store at wilcoworld.net or at the band’s merchandise booth on select tour stops.

HAYWARD, CA— The Loar proudly reintroduces the vintage-inspired LH-200 guitar for players looking for an affordable classic blues guitar design. Carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop where the best-selling LM-600 and LM-700 hand-carved mandolins are built, The Loar LH-200 has a classic pre-war body style, outstanding features, and the warmth and projection typical of a much-larger guitar.

HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 9, 2009) – Come rock-out with your favorite artists at the world famous Whiskey A-Go-Go, as they perform with our graduating campers for 2009. Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will showcase their campers in a BATTLE OF THE BANDS night after each camp session ends. The first camp is a three-day camp running November 12-15 and a five-day camp running November 17-22 – still time to join!

STOW, OH, November 2, 2009 — Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 45 years, is proud to be an integral part of the stage setup of rockers Daughtry, led by frontman Chris Daughtry. The group’s 2006 self-titled RCA debut was the fastest selling debut rock album in Soundscan history, and their 2009 follow-up Leave This Town debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in its first week in the U.S., scoring Daughtry two consecutive #1 albums. The band’s muscular mix of modern rock, hard rock, alternative and post-grunge has been delighting their millions of fans on concert stages around the world.

Albany , Ca November 05, 2009 – Guitar accessory manufacturer, The Guitar Hanger has just confirmed an agreement with D’Addario Canada. This agreement will grant D’Addario exclusive distribution of the product line throughout Canada beginning immediately. The first shipment is en route and is scheduled to be on retail shelves in time for the Holiday season.