Endorsements

Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been an American icon for over 50 years. In that time, Fender’s contribution to the evolving sound of contemporary music has been global and continuous. By introducing the first commercially viable solidbody electric guitar, the first electric bass and countless classic amplifiers, Fender musical instruments have left their mark on jazz, blues, country, rock and many other styles of popular music.

As ever, Ashdown Amplification has been at the very heart of backline rigs on some of the most memorable albums and tours of recent years.

At Drum Workshop, The Drummer’s Choice® is more than a slogan, it’s a fact. After more than thirty years of innovation and tireless dedication to improving the way drum products are made, DW drums, pedals and hardware are the standard by which all others are measured.

The Taye Manufacturing Company, family owned, was established in 1975 to make drums and hardware, behind the scenes, for other musical instrument manufacturers. By 1999, Taye had become a key supplier to the music industry. We felt strongly that it was time to develop our own line of drums. At this critical juncture, the Taye Drums brand emerged in 2000 under the stewardship of Ray Ayotte.

On a sunny afternoon in 1968, a Stanford University educated engineer, walked into his local music store, carrying an amplifier he had made in his garage. It had a unique design that impressed the storeowner, as well as a local club musician named Carlos Santana, who bought it the next day and took it to Woodstock. Over three decades and thousands of amplifiers later, Bob Gallien is still designing some of the most innovative and highly sought after products on the market. His creations enjoy a heritage of recording and stage performances with the world’s most discriminating artists.

Established in 1960, the Yamaha Corporation of America, offers a full line of musical instruments, audio/visual, and computer-related products to the U.S. market. Also, YCA owns a subsidiary named Yamaha Exporting, Inc., which is engaged in exporting many products and materials to overseas markets including Japan.

Countless musicians are thankful Hartley Peavey was not a more successful guitar player. If he had been, the world would have been deprived of the Peavey Electronics, Inc. amplifier and all that has followed. Instead, the top quality, yet affordable amps played by everyone from beginners up to Eddie Van Halen grace bedrooms and concert halls the world over. With electronic innovation and an eye for design, Hartley Peavey has created a line of amplifiers for the musician's musician.

Korg USA, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Korg musical instruments and accessories within the United States. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, the Korg company also has a network of distributors who operate in countries around the world.