Ibanez Announces New RG653DX Prestige
New for 2026, Ibanez just announced one of the latest additions to its esteemed Prestige line for 2026: the RG653DX. The RG653DX blends classic RG visuals with modern performance. This…
Allen & Heath Brings A-List Engineer Workshops and Hands-On Demos to NAMM 2026
Allen & Heath is set to deliver its most expansive presence yet at The NAMM Show 2026 in Anaheim, California - bringing attendees more ways than ever to experience the…
Ibanez Announces New AEWC and Altstar Acoustics with Art Grain Tops
Ibanez has announced two distinctive new acoustic models for 2026, both featuring eye-catching Art Grain tops beneath dynamic transparent burst finishes. Leading the release is the AEWC16QA. This model showcases…
Reflections on the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit 2025
by Beverly Fowler, Director of Artist & Community Relations, PRS Guitars In October 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit—a gathering dedicated to fostering…
Taylor Guitars Kicks Off 2026 with Two Major Launches
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, has announced its most ambitious tonal expansion to date with two key launches: a Next Generation evolution of its flagship…
Algam Ashdown Appointed as Exclusive UK Distributor for OLLO Audio
Algam Ashdown is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with OLLO Audio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor for a brand’s premium professional-audio headphones. This agreement brings OLLO Audio’s acclaimed…
D’Addario Introduces the XPND Pedal Pry Bar
D’Addario announces the launch of the XPND Pedal Pry Bar: a compact, XPND-branded tool designed to make pedal removal faster and easier than ever for musicians. Say goodbye to screwdrivers…
ACT Entertainment Showcases RAT Sterling Vermin Pedal at NAMM 2026
ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand brings its latest creation, the Sterling Vermin, to the 2026 NAMM Show (Booth 5227). With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, this boutique distortion…
Getting the Most Out of The NAMM 2026 Show
by John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM The NAMM Show 2026 is rapidly approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors to the Anaheim Convention Center for our 125th…
DPA Showcases Enhanced 4099 CORE+ Instrument Mic and Clip System at the 2026 NAMM Show
DPA Microphones will present its 4099 CORE+ Instrument Microphone and redesigned instrument clip solutions to 2026 NAMM Show audiences at Booth 16102. As the next generation of the brand’s renowned…
Fender Names Edward 'Bud' Cole as CEO
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as Chief Executive Officer and member of the FMIC Board of Directors. Cole…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of Vittek PR
Josh Vittek has spent his career helping MI brands cut through the noise. As the founder of Vittek PR, he works closely with musical instrument and pro audio companies to…