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ToNic i SHoWS
TONIC Presents at
Summer NAMM
The Tonal Innovation Center (TONIC) will be hosting a discussion on
the use of sustainable materials for musical instruments at 2011 Sum-
mer NAMM in Nashville, Tenn. The two-hour seminar will take place from
8–10 a.m. on July 22 on the second floor of the Nashville Convention
Center. TONIC advocates the use of environmentally friendly, recyclable
tone material for use in musical instrument manufacturing. {tonal.fi} GiBSoN i oNliNE
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28 I MUSIC INC. I MAY 2011
Gibson Guitar has launched its official
Spanish-language website.
Gibsonguitar.es provides a fully integrated
experience for Spanish-speaking fans and
musicians that support the Gibson brand.
The site offers daily music news and features,
music videos, contests, guitar lessons,
and other related information. It also
includes Spanish-language product pages
describing the features and specs for Gibson,
Epiphone and Kramer guitars, as well as
other gear and accessories.
Fans can participate in the site’s exclusive
interviews by submitting questions to their
favorite Latin and international artists via
Facebook and Twitter. {gibsonguitar.es}
TRIBuTE
Thank you for your contributions to the
music industry. You will be missed.
Tsutomu Katoh
Korg Chairman Tsutomu Katoh
passed away on March 15 after
a long battle with cancer.
“Since he founded Korg Inc. in
1963, Katoh has led our company
with great talent, vision and leadership,”
said Seiki Kato, Korg’s president.
“He was loved and respected
by all the employees and Korg family
members, and he made a huge
contribution to the lives of countless
musicians around the world.”
Richard Ash, CEO of Sam Ash
Music, remembered Katoh as “one
of this industry’s true visionaries.”
“Mr. Katoh’s Korg products have
inspired hundreds of thousands of
musicians over the years,” he said.
“His legacy will live on for many
years to come.” {korg.com}