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NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Luke Audio Y56 Tube Condenser Microphone

The Luke Audio Y56 is a large diaphragm, tube condenser, "bottle" microphone with three distinctly voiced, interchangeable, hand-built capsules.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Empirical Labs Arousor Ver. 1.0

Empirical Labs (ELI) introduced their Arousor Plug-in last year with a soft release.  The company has announced the official 1.0 releases. (MSRP $349).  

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Hal Leonard Piano Super Easy

Hal Leonard Super Easy songbook series features accessible arrangements for piano, with simple right-hand melody, letter names inside each note, and basic left-hand chord diagrams. Books also include…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

HeadRush Pedalboard

The HeadRush Pedalboard features a quad-core processor. Powered by its Eleven HD Expanded DSP software, the HeadRush Pedalboard is designed to deliver versatile, realistic-sounding and responsive amplifier, cabinet,…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

The Cavern Club Ukulele Outfits

The Cavern Club Ukulele outfits come in three different artwork designs - ‘The Wall’ (CVUK1) featuring the names of the many, many bands that have graced that hallowed…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Elixir Strings Optiweb Coating

Elixir Strings Optiweb Coating is a lightweight coating designed to sound indistinguishable from uncoated strings, but with a long lasting tone life.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

D’Addario Nickel Bronze Strings for Mandolin

D'Addario Nickel Bronze is a result of the combination of phosphor bronze and nickel designed to produce a warm sound and reveal the unique tonal characteristics of a…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

D’Addario Accessories Beatles Straps and Picks

The D’Addario Accessories Beatles-licensed guitar straps and picks feature vegan straps (leather strap style adjuster) with designs from “Meet the Beatles,”“Yellow Submarine,” “Sgt. Pepper,”and “Revolver.”

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Henry Heller Embroidered Balance Series

Henry Heller Balance embroidered series are custom guitar straps available in six woven cotton colors including: purple, fuchsia, green, sky, black, or blue.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

On-Stage Ukulele Strap

The On-Stage Ukulele Strap is designed for any ukulele with a standard sound hole. 

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

On-Stage Guitarist Stool

The On-Stage all-in-one guitarist stool and instrument stand collapses for easy storage and transportation.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

ADJ Hires Turner as Regional Sales Manager

The ADJ Group of Companies has announced that experienced technical salesman Mike Turner has joined the company this week. Mike will take on the role of regional sales…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Kluson 8-String Lap Steel Tuners

Kluson has revived the four per plate tuners and the steel mounting tray used on the 8-string Fender “Stringmaster” lap steels. 

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Schaller M6 and M6 Mini

Schaller M6 and M6 Mini tuning machine series feature 18:1 Velvet-Tec™ and LX6-Lube™ for tuning precision and comfort. 

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

EMG Retro Active Series

With a brand new preamp and a classic open coil design, EMG has introduced the Retro Active humbucker pickup sets.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 16, 2017

Beard Guitars Belle Beard and Copper Mountain

Based on Paul Beard's original open body E-Model shape, the Beard Guitars Belle Beard body design features a secondary hand spun aluminum passive radiator cone, which is suspended…