SNAGG News

January 2012
SNAGG present at the 2012 NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, January 19th to 22nd. The "who's who" in the music business will be at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show. Come meet us the SNAGG team at booth #1580!

December 2011
Snagg is now available in Memonimee MI!
Cycle Path in Menimonee MI is your newest outlet to get Snagg installed in your valuables. Thank you to Bill for donating a SNAGG scanner to the Menominee PD
SNAGG is pleased to announce a partnership with Fleet Farm.
Snagg is now available at the Appleton Fleet Farm in their hunting and outdoor department. Look for us at the hunting counter.

November 2011
SNAGG partners with local vendors to donate SNAGG RFID scanners.
Snagg has partnered with three local dealers to donate Snagg scanners to three local police departments. Checkout our News Coverage from NBC26. Check out our Dealer Locator page to find local installation centers and retail outlets.

September 2011
SNAGG launches its new web site.
The all-new SNAGG web site features a much-improved "look & feel" and has been designed to be even easier to use. SNAGG is now also offering its tried and true SNAGG technology to protect bicycles, firearms and other weapons, laptops, computers and other electronic devices as well as tools.

While continuing to be the largest, most secure and most successful theft prevention and recovery system for musical instruments, we are looking forward to providing theft protection and recovery services in new marketplaces and to help as many stolen items as possible finding their way back to their rightful owners.

March 2011
LindaWest.Com integrates SNAGG technology in its cello products.
LindaWest.com is the passion of Linda West, cello enthusiast. Over the past few years, a simple desire to make her own cellos sound great has ballooned into a business buying, fixing up, and reselling used cellos. She has also become an expert at setting up new and used cellos, making repairs, advising clients on cello purchases, and rehairing bows.
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October 2010
David Nordschow Amplification, LLC to use SNAGG technology in all products.
David Nordschow Amplification, LLC (DNA) announced that it will incorporate anti-theft technology into every product it builds. Partnering with Snagg Technology, DNA is the first bass amplification company to offer RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology as a standard feature."Theft is a serious concern for players of every level," said David Nordschow, founder, CEO and Chief Engineer, "even for those who don’t take their gear out of the home. With the Snagg chip installed, the chances for recovery are dramatically improved." Additionally, insurance rates for RFID equipment are much lower than for non-equipped gear.
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February 2010
Sacramento Homicide detectives use SNAGG to arrest murder suspects!
Crime news is always sad news, but in this case, SNAGG is proud to having played a small part in bringing hardened criminals to justice. Thanks to SNAGG-equipped guitars, ownership of stolen items was established, which also allowed police to track the stolen property back to the perpetrators.
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October 2008
SNAGG Online Store Opens!
SNAGG is now selling its security products directly from this site.Remember, Christmas is just around the corner: For all of you shoppers with a "musician-that-has-everything" on your mind, a SNAGG RFID Microchip kit makes a "bull-eye" stocking stuffer! SNAGG is also offering its RFID Microchip scanner online and plans to introduce lots of additional products and accessories very soon.
Check out the SNAGG Online Store!

September 2008
Acoustic Music Chooses SNAGG
Acoustic Music, "Seller of Fine Fretted Instruments", a company specialized in distinguished guitars, mandolins and banjos, will be installing Snagg Microchips in all the instruments they sell. SNAGG is pleased of its new partnership with Acoustic Music, a reputable company leading the pack with its wide selection of distinctive acoustic instruments.

May 2007
Baden Guitars Chooses SNAGG
Baden Guitars Chooses, a new American entry into the high-end, handmade acoustic guitar market is SNAGG's newest customer. SNAGG is proud to be associated with Baden, a company that is surely destined to become one of the most admired and sought after producers of handmade acoustic instruments in the world.

November 2006
Snagg innovative solutions is recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine
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June 2006
Baker Guitars - a manufacturer of high-end, custom electric guitars - has agreed to deploy SNAGG technology in its new line of guitars. Please see Baker Guitars for more about Baker's exciting line of guitars.
Stewart-MacDonald has agreed to distribute SNAGG technology; distribution will begin in June with placement of SNAGG's Microchip Retrofit Kit in the Stewart-MacDonald print and web catalogues. Stewart-MacDonald is the premier supplier of high quality building materials, instructional materials, and tools to custom luthiers and instrument builders, worldwide. For more about Stewart-MacDonald, please link to http://www.stewmac.com

SNAGG In The Press
SNAGG pioneered RFID technology in the musical instrument sector. Since its beginnings in the early 2000s, the SNAGG Microchip technology has been the subject of many articles in the musical press.
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