Dates

    9–11 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Nuremberg, DE

    Venue

    Messe Nürnberg

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    Overview

    Akustika 2027 is the premier international trade fair for music, focusing on handcrafted instruments. Taking place at Messe Nürnberg, it features over 250 exhibitors showcasing string, brass, woodwind, and keyboard instruments, along with percussion and accessories.

    The event includes a free concert program, workshops, and seminars, making it a unique platform for networking and learning in the music industry. Akustika takes place in Nuremberg, DE.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Akustika 2027 runs from April 9 to 11, 2027 at Messe Nürnberg.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: The fair showcases over 250 exhibitors from 24 countries, focusing on handcrafted musical instruments.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include professional musicians, music educators, and instrument makers.
    5. 5Entry: Registration is available online for VIP buyers and exhibitors.

    Why visit

    For anyone who sells, teaches, repairs or plays musical instruments, Akustika Nürnberg is a working fair rather than a showcase: instrument makers, distributors and accessory suppliers set up at Messe Nürnberg from 9-11 April 2027, and much of the value comes from handling the products yourself. Attendees include professional musicians, music educators, and instrument makers.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors gain visibility among a targeted audience of musicians and educators, access to networking opportunities, and the chance to showcase their products in a dedicated environment. The fair showcases over 250 exhibitors from 24 countries, focusing on handcrafted musical instruments. Attendees include professional musicians, music educators, and instrument makers. Registration is available online for VIP buyers and exhibitors.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Professional musicians including orchestral musicians and soloists
    Music educators and teachers
    Music students and aspiring musicians
    Instrument retailers and dealers
    Instrument makers and craftsmen
    Hobby musicians and enthusiasts

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of string instruments
    Producers of brass and woodwind instruments
    Suppliers of percussion instruments
    Retailers of musical accessories
    Music schools and educational institutions
    Publishers of sheet music and instructional materials

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Handcrafted acoustic instruments
    Brass and woodwind instruments
    String instruments including violins and guitars
    Keyboard instruments including pianos and organs
    Percussion instruments and accessories
    Sheet music and educational resources

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Messe Nürnberg

    Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg

    Facilities

    Parking

    Messe Nürnberg in Nuremberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Food options

    On-site catering

    On-site dining

    Parking: Messe Nürnberg in Nuremberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.

    Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Messe Nürnberg for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    the North Bavarian Music Association (NBMB) in cooperation with Alexandra Link from the br

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    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Nuremberg, DE

    Why it matters

    On 2027-04-09 to 2027-04-11, Akustika in Nuremberg covering Handcrafted acoustic instruments, Brass and woodwind instruments, String instruments including violins and guitars, Keyb gives energy buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.

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    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    NUE

    Nuremberg Airport

    The closest airport to Messe Nürnberg. U2 runs from the airport terminal into the city; change at Hauptbahnhof or Plärrer for U1 towards Langwasser Süd and alight at Messe station, which is a short walk from the halls. Approximate taxi fare EUR 26-32; confirm current timetables and fares

    TBA

    to venue

    Approx. 15-20 minutes by taxi; approx. 30-35 minutes by U2 plus U1 with one change

    by car

    MUC

    Munich Airport

    Useful when NUE connections are thin. Munich to Nuremberg is a frequent ICE corridor, then U1 from Hauptbahnhof to Messe station. Allow extra time if you are carrying instruments that need special handling

    TBA

    to venue

    Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by car

    by car

    FRA

    Frankfurt Airport

    The main long-haul gateway for this part of Germany, with direct ICE services to Nuremberg. Book a saver fare in advance and leave a buffer for the U1 connection to Messe station

    TBA

    to venue

    Approx. 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes by car

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Congress Hotel Mercure Nuernberg an der Messe

    Upscale / near fairground
    Messe Nürnberg

    4.1

    USD 105–130 / night

    The only listed option within walking distance of the halls, with spa and pet-friendly policy. Nightly band for the 9-11 April 2027 window, converted from INR pricing captured on Google Hotels; treat as an estimate and re-check live rates.

    Hotel NH Collection Nürnberg City

    Upscale
    Nuremberg city centre

    4.5

    USD 148–180 / night

    Highest-rated of the city-centre options captured, with parking; pair it with the U1 ride from Hauptbahnhof to Messe station, roughly 10-15 minutes door to hall. Rate band converted from INR capture, estimate only.

    Hotel Motel One Nürnberg-City

    Midscale
    Nuremberg city centre

    4.4

    USD 94–115 / night

    Compact midscale chain with parking and pet-friendly policy, good value if you plan to be at the fair all day and only need a bed near the centre. Converted nightly band, estimate only.

    Hampton by Hilton Nuremberg City Centre

    Midscale
    Nuremberg city centre

    4.2

    USD 115–140 / night

    City-centre chain hotel with parking and pet-friendly policy; breakfast included is often the deciding factor for early starts at the halls. Converted nightly band, estimate only.

    Leonardo Hotel Nürnberg City Center

    Midscale
    Nuremberg city centre

    4.0

    USD 113–135 / night

    City-centre hotel with free Wi-Fi, workable for a two-night buying trip with an evening in the old town. Converted nightly band from the INR capture, estimate only.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    U-Bahn (U1 to Messe station)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forNuremberg Hauptbahnhof / city centre to Messe Nürnberg

    U1 towards Langwasser Süd stops at Messe, a short walk from the hall entrances, with roughly 10-12 minutes from Hauptbahnhof. Buy at the machine, in the VGN app, or use the Nürnberg Card if you are combining transport with sightseeing.

    VGN day ticket (zones A, U-Bahn / tram / bus)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forUnlimited local travel around Nuremberg for one day, including Messe station

    Worth it if you make more than two or three journeys in a day, for example hotel to halls plus an evening in the old town. Zone coverage and group variants are listed on the VGN site.

    Taxi (city centre to fairground)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forNuremberg Hauptbahnhof / old town hotels to Messe Nürnberg

    Fastest option when you are carrying instruments or cases and do not want to change platforms; ranks operate at the main station and at the fairground entrances.

    Taxi (airport transfer)

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forNuremberg Airport (NUE) to Messe Nürnberg

    Useful on arrival with a guitar or cello in a hard case, when the U2 to U1 change is awkward. Journey time is usually 15-20 minutes outside peak traffic.

    Car parking at the venue

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forMesse Nürnberg car parks, self-drive arrival

    Parking areas surround the halls and fill earlier on busy days; allow 10 minutes to walk to your hall and keep the ticket with you for exit payment.

    Intercity rail (ICE) plus U1

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forMunich Hbf / Frankfurt Hbf to Nuremberg Hbf, then U1 to Messe station

    Rail avoids airport transfers and drops you at Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof with a same-station U1 connection to Messe. Book saver fares early and reserve a seat if you carry large instrument cases.

    taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forMunich Airport (MUC) to Messe Nürnberg

    Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by car; Useful when NUE connections are thin. Munich to Nuremberg is a frequent ICE corridor, then U1 from Hauptbahnhof to Messe station. Allow extra time

    taxi

    Estimated costCost TBA
    Best forFrankfurt Airport (FRA) to Messe Nürnberg

    Approx. 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes by car; The main long-haul gateway for this part of Germany, with direct ICE services to Nuremberg. Book a saver fare in advance and leave a

    Weather

    Nuremberg in mid-April is changeable mid-spring: typical overnight lows of 2-5 °C and daytime highs of 13-16 °C, with alternating sun and showers and a real chance of a cold snap. These are climatological bands rather than a forecast - check a five-day forecast before departure. Halls are indoor and climate-controlled, but the walk between U1 Messe station and the entrances is uncovered, so a rain shell is worth carrying.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Germany has dense LTE and 5G coverage; EU and EEA roamers can use their home allowance at no extra cost. Visitors from outside the EU can buy a prepaid data SIM or an eSIM from a German operator, usually with passport identification required in store. Power is 230 V at 50 Hz on Type F (Schuko) sockets, so UK, US and other plug types need an adapter; instruments with mains-powered amplifiers or keyboards should be checked for voltage compatibility. Wi-Fi in the halls and at individual stands varies, so confirm access with Messe Nürnberg or your exhibitor if you need to run card payments or live demos.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business etiquette on the stand

    German trade-fair conversations move quickly to specifications, delivery dates and price. Address counterparts with Herr or Frau plus surname until invited otherwise, arrive on time for appointments, and bring printed specification sheets rather than relying on a verbal pitch. Small talk about the weather is short; detailed questions about setup, action and tonewoods are welcome.

    Nuremberg's instrument heritage

    Nuremberg's Germanisches Nationalmuseum holds one of Europe's most important collections of historical musical instruments, and the surrounding Franconian and Saxon regions have a long instrument-making tradition. If you have a spare half-day, the museum collection is a useful context for the historic instrument styles you will see reproduced at the fair.

    Language in practice

    German dominates stand signage and stage content, and English is widely spoken in a trade setting. Learning a few phrases - Guten Tag, vielen Dank, and a request to repeat in English - smooths introductions, and printed prices are normally clear enough to avoid misunderstandings.

    Food, drink and the working day

    Franconian beer culture and the Nuremberg bratwurst are part of local identity, and a stand invitation to lunch or an after-show drink is a normal part of doing business. Hall catering is quick but busy at midday; the old town around the Hauptmarkt has more choice if you finish early enough.

    Sunday and public holiday rhythm

    Shops in Nuremberg close on Sundays and public holidays, with exceptions around the main station. Check the 2027 calendar before arrival, plan cash and supplies in advance, and confirm whether the fair's own opening days include a weekend.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: NUE

    Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is the closest gateway, roughly 12 km from Messe Nürnberg, but its long-haul network is thin: most intercontinental visitors connect through Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC) and continue by short flight or ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof, then U1 to Messe station. Munich to Nuremberg is about 1 hour 10 minutes by ICE and Frankfurt about 2 hours 10 minutes, so a rail leg is often faster than a short-haul connection once transfer time is counted. Fare rows for the 9-11 April 2027 window were not captured in the sources for this listing, so set a fare alert, compare NUE against FRA or MUC plus rail, and check the airline's rules for carrying instruments in the cabin or as checked baggage before booking.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Nuremberg Airport (NUE): Approx. 15-20 minutes by taxi; approx. 30-35 minutes by U2 plus U1 with one change; Munich Airport (MUC): Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by car; Frankfurt Airport (FRA): Approx. 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes by ICE to Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof plus U1; approx. 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Allow road or rail time to Messe Nürnberg; on-

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Messe Nürnberg: Messe Nürnberg: Congress Hotel Mercure Nuernberg an der Messe; Nuremberg city centre: Hotel NH Collection Nürnberg City; Nuremberg city centre: Hotel Motel One Nürnberg-City.

    Ride-hail: Nuremberg works on a taxi-first model rather than a dense ride-hail market. Ranks operate at Nuremberg Airport (NUE), Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof and at the Messe Nürnberg entrances, and hotel receptions will call a car. Check whether your preferred ride-hail app is active in Nuremberg before relying on it, especially for an early departure to the airport; otherwise book a taxi by phone or at the rank the evening before.

    Public transit: Nuremberg's U-Bahn, tram and bus network runs under the VAG operator inside the VGN fare system. For Akustika, the key line is U1 towards Langwasser Süd, which stops at Messe station a short walk from the halls; U2 links Nuremberg Airport with the city centre for a same-network change to U1. A single zone A journey costs an approximate EUR 3.30-3.70 and a day ticket around EUR 8-10, so a day ticket usually wins if you make more than a couple of trips. Mobile tickets are available in the VGN app, and the Nürnberg Card bundles local transport with museum entry if you are staying longer. Confirm current timetables and tariffs on vgn.de before travelling.

    Parking: Messe Nürnberg is a car-accessible site with parking areas around the halls, which fill earlier on busy show days; budget an approximate EUR 8-12 per day and confirm the current rate and opening times with the venue. Keep your parking ticket with you for exit payment, allow around 10 minutes to walk to your hall, and note that the U1 Messe station is the better option if you are staying in the city centre. For loading and unloading instrument cases, use the designated short-stay areas rather than the hall forecourt.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027 (mid-spring in Franconia, Nuremberg)

    Temperature: Typically 2-5 °C overnight and 13-16 °C in the afternoon, with a real chance of a cold snap in early April. These are climatological ranges, not a forecast - check a five-day forecast before packing.

    Seasonality: April is one of the more changeable months in Bavaria: sun and showers alternate through the day, with moderate winds and no extreme season to plan around. Rain is frequent enough that an umbrella or rain shell is worth having for the uncovered walk between U1 Messe station and the hall entrances.

    Packing: Pack layers: a light mid-layer for warm, crowded halls and a warmer outer layer for cool mornings and evenings. Bring a compact rain shell or umbrella, water-resistant shoes for the station-to-hall walk, and a notebook plus soft measuring tape if you are checking instrument or case dimensions. If you plan to test instruments, bring your own mouthpiece, reed, rosin, strap or pick so comparisons stay like for like.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)

    Mid-show days at Akustika usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Day 1 · morning

    Registration and hall orientation at Messe Nürnberg

    Day 2 · core sessions

    Supplier meetings and product demos

    Day 3 · wrap-up

    Final negotiations and follow-up

    Networking spots

    2

    Akustika registration concourse

    Messe Nürnberg

    Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.

    Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)

    Messe Nürnberg

    Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
    • Per diem × 2€150.00
    Estimated total€340.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Use this quick check to decide whether Akustika fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.

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    For Akustika, what is your primary role on the show floor?

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    visit

    Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.

    Best for

    Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Handcrafted acoustic instruments and Brass and woodwind instruments solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Akustika in Nuremberg.

    Min. budget

    $473.00

    Timeline

    4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.

    Risks

    Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.

    Best for

    Brands and manufacturers launching Handcrafted acoustic instruments and Brass and woodwind instruments products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.

    Min. budget

    $2,128.00

    Timeline

    3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.

    Risks

    Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.

    skip

    Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.

    Best for

    Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Nuremberg show week.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    When and where is Akustika Nürnberg 2027 taking place?
    The 2027 edition is scheduled for 9-11 April 2027 at Messe Nürnberg in Nuremberg, Germany. Nuremberg is in northern Bavaria and is served by Nuremberg Airport (NUE), Nuremberg Hauptbahnhof for ICE rail connections, and the U1 U-Bahn, which stops at Messe station next to the fairground.
    Who should attend Akustika Nürnberg?
    The mix suits music retailers and distributors, instrument makers and workshop technicians, music-school and conservatoire buyers, peripatetic teachers, and active players buying a serious instrument. Retailers come to compare supplier lines and discuss wholesale terms; teachers and schools come to test student-line instruments and durable accessories in person.
    What can I actually see and try at the fair?
    The exhibition centres on musical instruments and accessories: guitars, bowed strings, brass and woodwind, keyboards, percussion, plus strings, reeds, cases, stands, pickups and workshop supplies. Demonstrations and hands-on testing are a core part of the format, so bring your own mouthpiece, reed, rosin or strap if you want a like-for-like comparison, and ask each exhibitor about their try-out arrangements.
    Does the fair include sheet music and teaching material?
    The core of the exhibition is instruments and accessories. Whether music publishers and printed music or teaching material are represented in the 2027 edition should be checked against the exhibitor list on akustika-nuernberg.de before you travel, especially if printed music is your main buying category.
    How do I get from Nuremberg Airport to Messe Nürnberg?
    Take U2 from the airport into the city, change at Hauptbahnhof or Plärrer to U1 towards Langwasser Süd, and get off at Messe station. Allow approximately 30-35 minutes including the change. A taxi covers the roughly 12 km to the fairground in about 15-20 minutes, with an approximate metered fare of EUR 26-32; confirm live fares and timetables before travelling.
    Do I need to register in advance, and are tickets sold on the door?
    Registration and badge arrangements are published on akustika-nuernberg.de, and trade visitors are normally asked to register with company details in advance. No ticket price or registration deadline was visible in the sources captured for this listing, so confirm both on the organiser site before booking travel.
    Are there trade-only days or public opening hours?
    Trade-focused opening hours and any public access arrangements for the 2027 edition are set by the organiser and were not confirmed in the captured sources. Check the opening-hours and visitor-information pages on akustika-nuernberg.de before planning which day to attend, since concerts and workshops can follow different schedules from the exhibition halls.
    What language is used at the fair?
    German is the working language of most stands and stage content, and exhibitors generally handle English-language enquiries as well. If you need detailed technical discussion about instrument setup or wholesale terms, booking a slot with the exhibitor in advance and confirming the language is the safest approach.
    Is Messe Nürnberg accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
    Messe Nürnberg is a modern exhibition complex with step-free hall access and lift connections, and U1 Messe station is the closest public transport stop to the entrances. For specific requirements such as wheelchair loan, assistance or accessible parking bays, contact the organiser or the venue before the show.
    Where should I stay for Akustika Nürnberg?
    Two practical clusters: the Congress Hotel Mercure Nuremberg an der Messe at the fairground for walking distance to the halls, or city-centre hotels around Hauptbahnhof and the old town for restaurants and evening concerts, linked to Messe station by U1 in roughly 10-15 minutes. April is a normal business month in Nuremberg, but booking with free cancellation is still sensible.
    What is the weather like in Nuremberg in April?
    April is changeable mid-spring weather: typical nights of 2-5 °C, daytime highs of 13-16 °C, alternating sun and showers, and a real chance of a cold snap. Pack layers, a rain shell and comfortable shoes for the walk between the U1 Messe station and the hall entrances.

    Glossary

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    Akustika (event name)
    The Nuremberg music trade fair covered by this listing, focused on musical instruments and accessories, held at Messe Nürnberg. The 2027 edition runs 9-11 April 2027.
    2
    Luthier
    A maker or repairer of stringed instruments such as violins, violas, cellos, guitars and lutes. At the fair, luthiers are the exhibitors to speak to about handmade instruments, repairs, neck resets and custom builds.
    3
    Tonewood
    The species used for instrument tops, backs, necks and fingerboards, for example spruce, maple, mahogany, rosewood and ebony. Tonewood choice drives both the sound character and the price of an instrument, and some species are subject to trade permit rules.
    4
    Action (string height)
    The distance between the strings and the fingerboard or frets on guitars and bowed instruments. Low action plays easily but can buzz; high action projects more. Ask exhibitors to show the action measurement of any instrument you plan to stock.
    5
    Intonation
    How accurately an instrument plays in tune along its whole range. On fretted instruments it depends on nut, saddle and bridge placement; on bowed instruments, on bridge position and string condition. Test it with a tuner at the stand rather than by ear alone.
    6
    Soundpost
    The slim spruce dowel inside a violin-family instrument that couples the top and back plates. Its fit and position strongly affect tone and response, and it is a routine adjustment for a luthier.
    7
    Setup
    The final adjustment of a new instrument before sale: action, nut height, bridge and saddle, truss rod, string choice and tuning stability. Retailers buying in volume should confirm what setup is included at the price quoted.
    8
    Rosin
    The resin block bowed-string players apply to bow hair to create grip on the string. It is a fast-moving accessory line with strong seasonal demand from school and amateur players.
    9
    Bow rehair
    Replacement of the horsehair on a bow, a standard workshop service. Horsehair quality, hair quantity and bow weight are the variables worth comparing with suppliers.
    10
    Transposing instrument
    An instrument written at a pitch different from its sounding pitch, such as clarinet in B flat, French horn in F or double bass. It matters when matching instruments to school ensembles and teaching material.
    11
    Piezo pickup
    A contact pickup that senses the vibration of the instrument body rather than the air, commonly fitted to acoustic guitars, violins and cellos for amplified stage use. Useful for retailers serving gigging players.
    12
    Urtext edition
    A printed music edition prepared from the composer's sources without editorial additions, valued by teachers and performers. Relevant if you are checking what printed music and teaching material ranges the fair covers.
    13
    Masterclass
    A small-group teaching session led by a performing player or maker. Fair masterclasses are worth checking in the programme if you buy on behalf of a music school or conservatoire.
    14
    Fachmesse
    German for a trade fair aimed at a professional sector. It signals that exhibitors expect trade conversations about wholesale terms, minimum order quantities and delivery schedules, not only retail sales.

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    • Nuremberg DE
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