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What Was NAMM 2026, Really?

As the dust settles and suitcases are finally unpacked after NAMM 2026, one question lingers for those who went — and those who didn’t:...

Yamaha Drums Expand Recording Custom Series

The Yamaha Recording Custom Series is an industry benchmark, renowned for its uncompromising consistency, precision engineering, and unmistakably balanced tone. Designed to deliver exceptional...

CONN-SELMER Introduce New CONN Saxophone Series

The CONN legacy began in the 1880s, when the company became the first saxophone manufacturer in the United States. Renowned for superior quality and...

Yamaha Announce Roy Haynes Centennial Snare Drum

Roy Haynes' career and contribution to music was one of historic length and depth.His style foundational enough to earn him a lifelong nickname -...

Drumeo and Yamaha Partner to Give You The Ultimate Drumming Experience

Get a Drumeo 90-day trial membership with qualifying Yamaha purchase. What is Drumeo? Drumeo is the world’s largest online drum education platform, offering structured lessons, courses,...

Magnatone Announce Lil’ Viper to The Slash Collection

Magnatone is thrilled to announce the Lil’ Viper – the latest member of the Slash Collection. It’s a lightweight amp designed to deliver a...

Magnatone Announce New Point-to-Point Collection

Magnatone is excited to announce its new Point-to-Point Collection, a limited-edition of hand-built amplifiers, made in the USA, featuring vintage-styling and point-to-point hand wiring...

Magnatone Introduce Starlite Reverb 10

Magnatone is truly proud to introduce the Starlite Reverb 10, a sweet-sounding, much-in-demand update of the original “grab and go Starlite. This new evolution features...

YAMAHA DRUMS Expands EAD-Series with New Flagship Model EAD50.

Following the success of the EAD10 series, Yamaha Drums will launch the new flagship EAD50 in March 2026. The unique system promises a true...

The Kingston Joins Magnatone’s Traditional Collection

Magnatone is proud to debut the Kingston, a brand new, yet familiar voice, to the Traditional Collection. It’s a boutique amp hand-built and made...

Faith Guitars’ Updated FX Series to Make International Debut at NAMM 2026

Faith Guitars is delighted to announce the international debut of its newly updated FX Series at Booth #7007, Hall C during the 2026 NAMM...

Faith Guitars Launches Upgraded Nexus Series for 2026

Faith Guitars is delighted to announce the international debut of its upgraded Nexus Series guitars at Booth #7007, Hall C at the 2026 NAMM...

New MortalCoil 3-Voice Active Humbuckers from Seymour Duncan

MortalCoil is a new multi‑voice active humbucker system from Seymour Duncan, designed for players who want more than a single fixed tone. With three...

Ashdown Engineering Announces Major UK Manufacturing Return at NAMM 2026

At NAMM 2026, Ashdown Engineering proudly announces Phase 2 of its return to UK manufacturing, following the successful September 2025 launch of the UK-built...

The New Standard in Bass Amplification, Made Portable The Laney DB-EAST-PRE

Nathan East has played on more hit records than any other bass player in history. Over 50 years, his tone has shaped the sound...

J. Thibouville-Lamy Announces International Debut of Violin Range at NAMM Show 2026

J. Thibouville-Lamy (J.T.L) is proud to announce the international debut of its violin range at Booth #7007, Hall C during the 2026 NAMM Show....

Own the Sound of Legends: The Laney SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL

Laney Amplification are pleased to announce the release of the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL being launched at the NAMM Show 2026. "Welcome to what happens when you...

Faith Guitars Unveils New PJE Legacy FG4 Earth Satin Sunburst at NAMM 2026

Faith Guitars is delighted to announce the international debut of the new PJE Legacy FG4 Earth Satin Sunburst model, to be showcased at Faith’s...

50th Anniversary JB/Jazz Humbucker Sets from Seymour Duncan

Half a century of legendary tone starts here. In 1976, Seymour Duncan officially launched the company that would revolutionise electric guitar sound, but the...

beyerdynamic Introduces HEADPHONE LAB at NAMM 2026

beyerdynamic, the preferred audio brand for musicians, creators, and studio professionals around the world, today introduces HEADPHONE LAB, a free studio plug-in debuting at...

Roland Announces the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honouring Prince Paul

Celebrating Artists Who Redefined Music, Innovation, and Sound. (NAMM, Room 202, Level 2) Roland announces the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Prince Paul, recognizing a...

Roland and DJ Jazzy Jeff Debut the PLAYLIST Retreat Experience at NAMM 2026

Creative Voices Join Together for Conversation, Collaboration, and Live Performances on the NAMM Show Floor. Roland Corporation (NAMM Room 202) and DJ Jazzy Jeff are...

Roland Showcases V-Drums 3 and 5 Series

Roland showcases the V-Drums 3 and 5 Series, two all-new electronic drum kit lineups based around the powerful V31 and V51 sound modules during...

Roland Showcases TR-1000 Rhythm Creator

Roland showcases the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, during The NAMM 2026 Show (Room 202, Level 2), a groundbreaking new drum machine built with and for...

Drum Workshop Honour Josh Freese with Lifetime Achievement Award

Awards recognise individuals for invaluable contributions to the music industry Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) honors the musical achievements of legendary drummer Josh Freese by presenting...

Karl Perazzo Honoured by Latin Percussion with Lifetime Achievement Award

Latin Percussion (LP®) presents Karl Perazzo with a Lifetime achievement Award to honour his outstanding contribution to music and percussion at the NAMM Show...

Martin Guitar Unveils Four All-New Models Ahead of The 2026 NAMM Show

C. F. Martin & Co.® today announced four new instruments debuting ahead of The 2026 NAMM Show: the Super D-18, Super HD-28, Martin O’ahu K-42 Hibiscus, and Custom Shop M Paisley Ember Burst. Following the recent...

BOSS Announces 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

(NAMM, Room 202, Level 2) BOSS announces Adam Granduciel as the recipient of the BOSS 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Roland and BOSS Lifetime...

NAMM Announces Comprehensive Session Schedule for The 2026 NAMM Show

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organisation, will feature more than 200 educational sessions for its member communities...

Vader Sound Officially Launch for the UK & European MI Sector

Vader Sound, run by Father-and-Son duo Paul and Billy Smith, aim to connect musicians with the brands and gear they love, amidst the ever-changing...

IK Multimedia Announces ReSing AI-Powered Voice Modelling for Professionals

IK Multimedia proudly announces ReSing, a groundbreaking plug-in and standalone app that enables professional voice modelling for desktop workflows. Powered by advanced AI technology,...

NAMM Celebrates 125 Years at The 2026 NAMM Show

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global non-profit music trade organisation, announced today that The 2026 NAMM Show will celebrate NAMM’s...

JHS Launch Vintage Performer Series of Acoustic Guitars

Vintage Performer Series of acoustic guitars launched at Winter NAMM 2025, now available worldwide. Whilst celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary and the 30th of its...

Aurora Music Works To Distribute Australian Guitar Brand – Fenech

Aurora Music Works (AMW) is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Australian acoustic guitar brand “Fenech Guitars” to distribute these amazing instruments...

The 2025 NAMM Show Unites the Global Music Industry with World’s Largest Global Gathering

The 2025 NAMM Show Unites the Global Music Industry with World’s Largest Global Gathering  NAMM STATEMENT  From January 21-25, NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the...

NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members Joining in 2025

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today at the 2025 Show during its annual meeting...

Marshall Announces Exciting New Launches at NAMM

Marshall makes a powerful return to NAMM with the launch of three exciting new products — Modified Series, Studio 900 and Overdrive Pedals —...

Tsakalis Audioworks releases the PHONKIFY X – Envelope Filter and Octave

Audio Distribution Group are happy to announce that Tsakalis AudioWorks is releasing a new product. Expanding the features of the esteemed original PHONKIFY, PHONKIFY X brings new...

Faith Guitars’ Eclipse Series to Make International Debut at NAMM 2025

Faith Guitars are delighted to announce the USA and International debut of the new upgraded Eclipse Series – to be showcased at Faith’s booth...

NAMM: New Strings from La Bella

NEW Preferita® Classical Guitar Strings Inspired by the rich, vintage tones of early 20th-century classical guitars, Preferita® strings feature premium nylon trebles and tarnish-resistant alloy-wound...

Roland Hosts Bandcamp Sessions Artist Showcase at The NAMM 2025

Roland Corporation and Bandcamp are excited to announce the Bandcamp Sessions Artist Showcase as part of its “NAMM All Access from the Roland Studio”...

Gibson Returns to NAMM for 2025

Gibson is proud to return to NAMM 2025 this week to showcase a handful of the new 2025 line-up during NAMM Global Media Day,...

Taylor Guitars Debuts Gold Label Collection

Taylor Guitars Debuts Gold Label Collection: "The Company’s New Guitar Line Boasts TOTALLY New Design and A sound UNLIKE ANYTHING IT'S EVER PRODUCED." The New...

Musical Instrument Industry Unites to Support Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires

Gibson Gives and The Guitar Center Music Foundation bring together over 20 manufacturers to raise funds and help rebuild the lives of those in...

Fano Guitars and Novo Guitars Begin a New Chapter Under Dennis Fano

Iconic American guitar brands, Fano Guitars and Novo Guitars, have announced a merger under a new British-based parent company, Psonic Design Lab. Since their...

Jensen Speakers presents the Blackbird 15/100 Signature Edition

Jensen Speakers is proud to introduce a new and unique guitar speaker in the Blackbird family. The Blackbird 15/100 is the culmination of more than...

Martin Guitar Refreshes Standard Series, Debuts New Models Ahead of 2025 NAMM Show

C. F. Martin & Co.® is unveiling an exciting lineup of new guitars ahead of The 2025 NAMM Show, including refinements to its trusted...

The 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund

The NAMM Foundation has created The 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, committing $50,000 and they are accepting additional contributions. Including the link below to the...

Compression Driver Trilogy from Lavoce at NAMM 2025

Lavoce Italiana, the premium transducer company with a heritage of over 35 years designing and manufacturing high performance HF and LF loudspeaker components, are...

Jack White to Receive 2025 NAMM Innovation Award, Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter to Host

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organisation, has announced 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and one...