NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
NAMM Show 2022: ESP Guitars Pumps Up the Bass with 16 New LTD & Signature Series Basses
ESP Guitars is bringing the low end to the 2022 NAMM Show with 16 new basses making their debut.
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
NAMM Breakfast of Champions - The Most Important Meal of the Day!
NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond greets the crowd at Friday (June 3) morning's Breakfast of Champions gathering.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
This All Feels Strangely Familiar...
Setting up for the 2022 NAMM Show on June 2, inside the Anaheim Convention Center.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
2022 Top 100 Dealers Announced
On June 2, at The 2022 NAMM Show, MI retailers were celebrated at the annual Top 100 Dealer Awards.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
Casio to Showcase Pop Art-Inspired CT-S1 Keyboard, 'Music Tapestry' Technology at NAMM 2022
Casio America, Inc., the world’s leading provider of powerful and affordable musical instruments, will showcase several inspiring keyboards and artistic projects at the 2022 NAMM Show (booth 9103),…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
Rapier Saffire 6 and 12 String Solid-bodied Electric Guitars
With a career legacy like Alan Entwistle, a genius guitar designer responsible for a host of successful guitar lines and accessories, who better to redesign the new generation…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
The Fret-King Collection - NAMM Reveal
Since 1993, and the naissance of Fret-King® in California, the folks at Fret-King® have been listening to guitarists of all stripes, from the internationally renowned and famous, to…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2022
British-made, W.E.Hill & Sons Premium Rosins Now Available
W.E.Hill & Sons and Barnes & Mullins are proud to announce the launch of the new range of W. E. Hill’s Premium Rosin.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2022
C.F. Martin & Co. Press Preview in Anaheim
The Martin Guitars team at the company's Press Preview event held on June 2 - the day before "Day 1" of the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2022
Music & Arts Expands in Texas with New Musical Instrument & Lessons Retail Location in Rockwall
Music & Arts announces the recent opening of a brand-new store location in Rockwall, Texas.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2022
Stream Stand Series from Gator Frameworks
Gator Frameworks is thrilled to introduce the durable and convenient Stream Stand series at The NAMM Show this June.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2022
Martin Guitar to Unveil Several Special Edition Guitars at NAMM
C. F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) announces the release of seven special edition models: DSS Hops and Barley, CS-SC-2022, Custom Major Kealakai, D-Robert Goetzl 2, D-Robert Goetzl…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2022
Kawai Adds New Model to the 'ES' Series
Kawai America debuted a new model in their award-winning ‘ES’ series of portable digital pianos at the recent NAMM show in Anaheim.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2022
Kawai Releases Two New Digital Pianos
Kawai America debuted two new models in their award-winning series of digital pianos at the June NAMM show in Anaheim.
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Donner to Unveil New Instruments with New Materials at NAMM 2022
Donner Music, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that overdeliver on tone, value and innovation, announced they will be showcasing their all-star lineup of best-selling…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Introduces Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele at the 2022 NAMM Show
Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar unveils its all-new Solid Cedar and Rosewood Ukulele in standard as well as Pineapple styles at the 2022 NAMM Show.
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2022
Martin Guitar Debuts Three New Ukuleles at NAMM
Since 1915 C.F. Martin & Co. has been building the world’s most sought-after ukuleles.
NAMM Coverage · May 25, 2022
Godin Guitars Launches the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 Guitar
Godin Guitars has announced the launch of the Derry Grehan Signature Tread 1 as part of its high quality guitar lineup.
NAMM Coverage · May 19, 2022
Solid State Logic to Showcase ORIGIN, SSL Live L550 Plus and Range of Hybrid Production Tools including THE BUS+ and BiG SiX
Solid State Logic [Booth 18205] looks forward to presenting its latest solutions for music and audio professionals at the 2022 NAMM Show, scheduled to take place at the…
NAMM Coverage · May 17, 2022
Blackstar introduces St. James Series: The Lightest All-tube Amp in the Market
Blackstar introduces its new St. James Amplifiers, created to meet market demand for truly lightweight and portable valve amplifiers.
NAMM Coverage · May 15, 2022
Trade Regrets: Emerson DeFord
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino recently shared the following sad news: Emerson DeFord passed away on Monday, May 9th. He was 93 years old and one of our industry’s leading…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2022
Carol Kaye and Peter Asher to be Honored at 37th Annual TEC Awards
The NAMM TEC Committee is pleased to announce pioneer and bassist extraordinaire Carol Kaye as the recipient of this year’s Les Paul Innovation Award alongside top hitmaker, producer, and performer, Peter…
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2022
Trade Regrets: Mark Dronge
MI industry veteran Mark Dronge passed away at the age of 83 on May 11.
NAMM Coverage · May 11, 2022
Allen & Heath Announces New Semester of Award-Winning Mini Masterclass Series
Fresh off their SCN (Systems Contractor News) Platinum Award for Best Online Training, Allen & Heath USA is announcing the seventh semester of their weekly Mini Masterclass series.