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Articles in May, 2005 issue of Music Trades

• Peavey distributes new Trace Elliot amp line.(NEWS FLASH)
• Sound systems power U.K. BMX competition.(Gemini)
• Piano Gallery moves into even hotter Florida market.(RETAILER UPDATE)
• Phat Foot keeps bass drums and high hats from sliding.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• Baik Lee named vice-chairman & CEO.(SMC)
• Tama Starclassic Exotix "Red Viking" set.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Selling small: retailers share ways they've boosted accessory sales.(ACCESSORIES)
• IRS cracks down on eBay gains.(Industry Briefings)
• NAMM persuades stars to sing out for school music.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Co-sponsorship of John Lennon Tour Bus.(Roland)
• How should you price accessories? An analysis of pricing trends on top-selling small goods.(ACCESSORIES)(Cover Story)
• CD Sheet Music: new collection offers vast library of classics in cost-effective digital format.(SHORT TAKE)
• Exclusive distribution for S-Hoops.(Big Bang)
• Rewards for independent "brick & mortars".(Pintech USA)
• Quarterly retail sales data.(Market Intelligence)
• Young Chang inventory returned to A N D: dispute over U.S. distribution continues with Samick.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Santana plays PRS during Oscar telecast.(Paul Reed Smith)
• Cooper Music donates piano to riding program for disabled.(FLASH)
• Wedgie's countertop P-O-P.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• Keith Wood named vp-marketing.(MBT International)
• Gypsy Q mandolin for jazz players.(Rigel Instruments)
• Change of the guard at Fender: Mendello succeeds Schultz as CEO in seamless transition.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• New powder coating facility opened.(Konig & Meyer)
• New Meridian Music store wins Indianapolis architecture prize.(RETAILER UPDATE)
• Ritter RCG300 series gig bags are hot sellers.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• Heywood heads international affairs.(NAMM)
• Eagle Mountain's HR Series straps.(Bob Bryan)
• New Mb20 series cymbals.(Meinl)
• The Samick/Young Chang controversy ... an inside perspective.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
  by Dunmire, Jeffrey
• 10th anniversary for manufacturer.(Coffin Case)
• Schott Musik signs distribution deal with Hal Leonard Corp.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Fourth location opened in Broomfield, CO.(Makkin Music)
• Graph Tech's new string saver saddle for locking tremolos.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• Jim Presley to head Disklavier marketing.(Yamaha)
• New flute miking system unveiled.(Audix)
• Of Big Macs and guitar strings.(EDITORIAL)
  by Majeski, Brian T.
• Expanded headquarters for Dean guitars.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Share prices of publicly traded industry firms.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Can EDI spell profits for your business? How Electronic Data Interchange can slash the labor costs associated with ordering and managing an accessory department.(ACCESSORIES)
• Dan & Tanaka promoted in Roland Japan reorganization.(PEOPLE)
• Johnson Suncoast electric bass.(The Music Link)
• Jimmy Thompson.(DEATHS)
• Britain bucks trend in recorded music.(Industry Briefings)
• Korg sponsors Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.(NEWS FLASH)
• Summer session looking hotter than ever.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• New institute for students of all ages.(Axis Music)
• Delacole metal mouthpieces.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• VOX AC30 custom classic now shipping.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Pad/book/CD value pack.(E-Pad)
• Guitar Center and Music & Arts.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)
  by Fletcher, Dave
• 12 electrics on display at Hard Rock Casino.(Ed Roman's Guitars)
• Steinway selects Pearl River to build Essex piano line.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• New supplier of straps & gig bags.(Onori Accessories)
• Kramer & Hogarth present recording clinic.(West L.A. Music)
• Rhythm Tech Lap Top the teacher's choice.(Standout Small Stuff: A Sampling Of Some Innovative New Accessory Products)
• Mark Engebretson named V.P./R&D.(QSC Audio)
• New models for 2005.(Baker Guitars)
• Berklee College offers online guitar instruction.(Industry Briefings)
• $15 mil. for renaming Universal Amphitheatre.(Gibson)
• Guitar Center cut from dealer roster.(Rickenbacker)
• Music teachers--nicety or necessity? If you don't have a teaching program in your store, you may by overlooking a major promotional opportunity, not to mention a clear-cut way to separate yourself from the major chains.(BOB POPYK ON SELLING)
  by Popyk, Bob
• NASMD sessions spark ideas and discussion.(NASMD AT THE ALAMO)
• BBE's Acousticmax preamp.(PRODUCT NEWS)
• Catherine Float Performer mallets.(Pro-Mark)
• Adapting to a new world: school music dealers remain optimistic as they adjust to new competition, changing rental programs, and a more austere budgetary landscape.(NASMD AT THE ALAMO)
• Violin collecting philanthropist gets jail time.(Industry Briefings)
• D'Addario & President Clinton share dais in New York awards presentation.(INDUSTRY FOREFRONT)
• Jack Bruce chooses Hartke for reunion.(Hartke)
• What's wrong with Europe? Record Frankfurt Fair offers a window on the slow-growing European market.(REPORT FROM FRANKFURT)
• Meet NASMD president Mark Goff.(NASMD AT THE ALAMO)
• Free power drill with stand purchase.(The Music People)
• New P-O-P displays introduced.(Gretschgear)