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PRS Guitars Introduces "Sunflower" Finish for Mark Lettieri’s Signature Fiore ModelAt the end of March, Mark Lettieri took to the stage with his signature Fiore to put on a show for visiting dealers at PRS Guitars headquarters in Stevensville, MD. There, attendees got the first look at the new "Sunflower" burst finish. This classic new color option is a departure from the previous solid colors available for the Fiore, adding an extra touch of style to an already impressive instrument.

The Fiore, a signature bolt-on guitar model designed in collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Mark Lettieri, has quickly gained popularity among players for its swamp ash body, 25.5” scale length maple neck, and versatile pickup and electronics arrangement. The Sunflower finish not only adds a new aesthetic to the guitar but also embodies the spirit of artistic exploration that Lettieri and PRS Guitars have cultivated in the Fiore.

The Sunflower finish was named in the tradition of all Fiore model colors, reinforcing the model’s name (Fiore means flower in Italian) and the model’s signature truss rod cover design (designed by Lettieri’s very own mother).

The Fiore Sunflower, along with the other color options in the series, is available for purchase through PRS Guitars authorized dealers and distributors. For more information about the Fiore guitar and the full PRS Guitars lineup, visit the company's official website and YouTube channel, where you can find detailed product demos and updates.

About PRS Guitars:

Paul Reed Smith Guitars is a leading manufacturer of high-quality instruments in Stevensville, Maryland and has provided some of the world’s most renowned musicians with instruments since 1985. The PRS team of highly skilled craftspeople design and build a wide variety of musical instruments and gear for worldwide distribution, including electric, acoustic, and bass guitars as well as boutique-style guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. The PRS SE Series complements the Maryland-made PRS line by offering highly approachable and more affordable electric, acoustic, and bass guitars. Carlos Santana, Mark Tremonti, John Mayer, Jimmy Herring, Myles Kennedy, Zach Myers, Mark Holcomb, Tim Pierce, Orianthi, David Grissom, Mark Lettieri, and Rhonda Smith are among the artists currently playing PRS instruments and/or amplifiers.

PRS Guitars Info: www.prsguitars.com

PRS Guitars YouTube: www.youtube.com/@prsguitars

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The MLC Seeking Suggestions for Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Candidates The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is accepting suggestions of Publisher candidates for its Board of Directors and Unclaimed Royalties Oversight, Dispute Resolution and Operations Advisory committees. 

Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (MMA), certain governance positions at The MLC are reserved for representatives of Publishers. The terms of several Publisher seats on the Board and the organization’s advisory committees are slated to end later this year.  

The MLC will submit all recommendations it receives to the Board’s Publisher Nominating Committee for consideration. Elections to determine who will fill the open Board seats will be held this summer. Board and committee members sit for three-year terms and may be re-elected. Seats are filled pursuant to The MLC’s Bylaws. 

There is an opening on the Board of Directors for one (1) Publisher representative. Under The MLC’s Bylaws, a  

“Publisher” means a music publisher to which songwriters have assigned exclusive rights of reproduction and distribution of musical works with respect to Covered Activities.  

“Covered Activities” means the making of digital phonorecord deliveries of musical works, including in the form of permanent downloads, limited downloads, or interactive streams, where such activity qualifies for a compulsory license under Section 115 of the U.S. Copyright Act. 

The openings on The MLC’s advisory committees are as follows: 

One (1) Publisher seat on the Unclaimed Royalties Oversight Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to The MLC’s Board related to the distribution of unclaimed accrued royalties; 

Two (2) Publisher seats on the Dispute Resolution Committee, which recommends policies and procedures to the Board for the processing of royalties related to works that are subject to disputes over ownership; and 

Two (2) Publisher seats on the Operations Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the Board concerning the operations of The MLC, including the efficient investment in and deployment of information technology and data resources. 

The MLC’s Board of Directors and committees meet regularly, and all meetings allow for virtual participation such that travel is not generally required. Members are expected to devote sufficient time to prepare for and participate fully in all meetings. More information on The MLC’s Board of Directors and advisory committees can be found here. 

Suggestions should be made no later than May 24, 2023. To suggest a candidate for a Publisher representative seat to The MLC’s Board or committees, please complete the suggestion form available here. 

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About The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC)  

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) was designated by the U.S. Register of Copyrights in July 2019 pursuant to the Music Modernization Act of 2018. The MLC is responsible for administering the new blanket compulsory license for the use of musical works by digital music services. As of January 2021, mechanical royalties from streaming in the U.S. will be processed and paid out by The MLC at no cost to songwriters or music publishers.  

  The MLC is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of songwriters and representatives of music publishers. For more background on The MLC and its Board and Committee members, go to www.TheMLC.com. 

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