The International Musical Instrument Registry & Database, recognized formally by their acronym: IMIRAD, is an International non-governmental organization founded in Washington, DC, United States in 1999. The organization provides musicians with low-cost or free evaluations, registrations and theft-log reports for musical instruments. IMIRAD was founded by an international team of musical experts, educators & historians with a stated universal mission: "The preservation & embodiment of Musical Instruments, Musical Art, History & Antiquities".
Theft prevention
To deter theft and reunite musicians with lost or stolen gear, IMIRAD offers a dedicated section that allows users to report missing instruments. As of 2020, IMIRAD does not charge for the service, which is provided to the public along with traditional musical instrument registrations.
International collaboration
In 2016 IMIRAD partnered with Hong Kong Luxury Retailer
Luxify
Luxify is a Hong Kong-based company, providing an online marketplace for new, vintage and used luxury goods. The company manages an online marketplace website in which members buy and sell a variety of luxury goods. It was Hong Kong's first online ...
in providing registry services for all instruments showcased by the retailer.
United States collaboration
On July 4, 2020, Weymann Guitars announced that all past and future instruments will be automatically registered with IMIRAD registration service.
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International nongovernmental organizations
1999 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Organizations based in Washington, D.C.
Musical instruments
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