NAMM 2024 is lastly right here – the world’s largest guitar, amp and results present is again in its conventional January slot and with it has come an inevitable deluge of thrilling new product launches – even from manufacturers that don’t have a bodily presence on the present.
NAMM kicked off at 10am on 25 January and runs by way of till the twenty eighth, and Guitar.com is dwell on the present ground to convey you all the most recent information and coolest new gear we’ve discovered.
Guild launches all-new “next-generation” Polara platform
Constructing on the success of the Kim Thayil Artist Version S-100 Polara, Guild has launched the model new Polara platform. Comprising a slew of latest fashions – together with a extra inexpensive Thayil-approved mannequin, in addition to three new guitars, the Polara, Polara Deluxe and Polara Evening, the vary presents a bunch of choices and value factors for each participant.
Learn extra about Guild’s new Polara platform
Alex Lifeson’s Lerxst launches its first-ever guitar, the Limelight, in collaboration with Godin
Alex Lifeson’s Lerxst model has, till now, solely made amplifiers, and one overdrive pedal, the By-Tor. However the firm has now joined forces with Godin Guitars for its first-ever six-string mannequin, the Limelight.
Impressed by Lifeson’s iconic Hentor Sportscaster guitars of the mid-’80s, the Limelight reimagines that unique idea with “trendy half choice and craftsmanship to create a high-quality, forward-thinking instrument designed for right this moment’s gamers”.
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Electro-Harmonix launches limited-edition Massive Muff Pi – nevertheless it sells out in simply over an hour
Electro-Harmonix is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the Ram’s Head circuit and legendary Massive Muff in fashion.
To mark the Ram’s Head turning 50, in addition to the Massive Muff’s fifty fifth birthday, EHX has splashed out and created a golden Massive Muff pedal. It was restricted to 555 items, nonetheless we’re sorry to say that the pedal bought out in solely 69 minutes.
You may learn extra although and marvel what may have been
Victory launches The Deputy in collaboration with Pete Honore, plus new MK Collection amps
Victory has introduced three new amp fashions for NAMM 2024: the Deputy – which was developed in partnership with guitarist and Andertons YouTube channel presenter Pete Honore – and two new additions to its MK Collection.
Touted as a “testomony to simplicity”, the Deputy is alleged to ship a “pure and highly effective basic rock expertise whereas sustaining Victory’s core values of simplicity in design and sound”.
In the meantime, the MK Clear and MK Overdrive are two hand-made valve guitar amps marking the “end result of all the pieces [lead designer] Martin Kidd has learnt throughout his illustrious profession.
Learn extra about Victory’s new amp choices
Donner companions with Jack White’s Third Man {Hardware} for brand new 3-in-1 multi-effects pedal, the Triple Menace
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After initially being teased earlier this month, the Triple Menace – a brand new multi-effects pedal designed collaboratively with each funds model Donner and Jack White’s Third Man {Hardware} – has formally arrived.
Learn extra in regards to the Donner x Third Man {Hardware} Triple Menace
Taylor’s fiftieth anniversary restricted version collection to function the model’s best-selling guitar fashions over time
Taylor has been within the enterprise a formidable 50 years, and it’s celebrating in fashion with its new fiftieth Anniversary Restricted Version collection.
This assortment, rolling out all through 2024, will function commemorative variations of iconic best-selling Taylor fashions that replicate the various tastes and types of Taylor guitar gamers over time.
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Yamaha launches 4 new high-end Pacifica fashions
In one of many largest bulletins from the present, Yamaha has launched 4 new high-end Pacifica fashions. You’ll remember that the Pacifica has lengthy been thought to be an entry-level mannequin – till now…
The guitars had been designed to “serve the wants of up to date guitarists performing all types of music”, from critical gamers to touring musicians, and recording professionals. Yamaha says they’ve been crafted in Japan by grasp luthiers.
Learn extra about Yamaha’s new Pacifica Skilled and Normal Plus guitars
Gibson launches “artfully recreated” Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Customized
Gibson has unveiled its newest axe in collaboration with Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, this time an “artfully recreated” model of his 1989 Les Paul Customized.
Hammett’s unique ‘89 Les Paul Customized was the primary Les Paul mannequin he ever performed dwell on stage. The “blacked-out” axe accompanied him on the …And Justice For All Tour, and went on for use by the rocker for many years.
Learn extra in regards to the Gibson Kirk Hammett 1989 Les Paul Customized
Constructive Grid launches Spark LINK and Spark LIVE
Constructive Grid has introduced the launch of two new Spark merchandise – the LINK wi-fi system and LIVE Good amp and PA system – each ultimate for gamers taking to the stage.
Spark LIVE is a transportable, multi-channel, “all-in-one” sensible amp and PA system, whereas Spark LINK is a wi-fi guitar system designed to work with any amp, guitar or gear.
Learn extra in regards to the Constructive Grid Spark LIVE and Spark Hyperlink
Vox launches recreations of the first-ever wah pedals
Vox has jumped on board the nostalgia prepare with the trustworthy recreation of its first two manufacturing wah pedals. The VRM-1 Actual McCoy and the V846 Classic, set to be showcased at this 12 months’s NAMM present, provide a glimpse into the enduring soundscapes of the ’60s.
Learn extra about Vox’s new wah pedals
Gary Holt, Invoice Kelliher and George Lynch signature guitars function in ESP’s eight-strong Signature Collection lineup
Whereas ESP has introduced a plethora of latest merchandise – together with new LTD Deluxe fashions and its 2024 Exhibition Collection lineup – we’re notably intrigued by some new additions to its Signature Collection.
They embrace new guitars for Exodus’s Gary Holt, George Lynch, Kreator’s Mille Petrozza, Mastodon’s Invoice Kelliher, Dying Angel’s Ted Aguilar and Rancid’s Lars Frederiksen, and two new basses for Kreator’s Fred Leclercq and Soulfly’s Mike Leon.
Learn extra about ESP’s 2024 Signature Collection fashions
Blackstar upgrades its ID:CORE vary with V4 amps for each specialists and novices
Blackstar has formally launched a brand new line up of its award-winning ID:CORE amps – the ID:CORE V4 vary. These newly upgraded amplifiers are compact and “versatile” for each novices and skilled gamers alike.
The V4 vary consists of three new amps – a 40 watt, 20 watt, and 10 watt – with every carrying over options from the previous V3 vary, plus additional enhancements for “an aspiring or skilled guitarist’s practise and recording wants”.
Learn extra about Blackstar’s V4 ID:CORE amps
Gretsch launches limited-edition Pristine Electromatics
Gretsch is kicking off the brand new 12 months with a bang with the discharge of some swanky-looking single-cut and double-cut fashions as a part of its Pristine LTD collection.
Impressed by the basic sounds of the ’50s and ’60s, these no-nonsense devices embody fashion and playability like no different, says Gretsch. The collection options two fashions: The Jet Single-Reduce and the Middle Block Double-Reduce, each of which function Bigsby tremolo tailpieces and gold {hardware}.
Learn extra about Gretsch’s new Pristine Electromatics
Martin launches remastered X Collection guitars
Martin has launched a remastered lineup of its X Collection guitars, providing new playability enhancements and distinctive high-pressure laminate design patterns.
The X Collection was initially launched again in 1998, providing a extra inexpensive lineup suited to aspiring musicians and seasoned gamers. With this remastered assortment, Martin Guitar “goals to redefine the expectations of what an inexpensive acoustic guitar can and must be”.
Learn extra about Martin’s remastered X Collection
Charvel provides “cutting-edge” and “grin-inducing” Tremendous-Inventory DKA22
Within the Charvel division, probably the most alluring announcement comes within the type of a brand-new mannequin, the Tremendous-Inventory DKA22, which pairs “cutting-edge” excessive efficiency at a (fairly) inexpensive price ticket. With its no-frills aesthetic, a neck constructed for pace and a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers, we will see Jim Root followers taking a liking to this one…
Learn extra in regards to the Charvel Tremendous-Inventory DKA22
Fender launches its personal loop switcher, the Switchboard
Amongst Fender’s whole pre-NAMM drop, there’s just one results providing: the Switchboard Results Operator. And, whereas it’s not likely an impact, it’s maybe probably the most intriguing product in the entire launch.
The Switchboard presents comparable performance to issues like TheGigRiguit’s G3 Atom or Boss’ ES vary. It options 5 stereo, true-bypass results loops which you could toggle and rearrange into any order. As soon as a patch has been made, it can save you it right into a financial institution for fast recall. Presents are made through a small LCD display and a rotary encoder.
Learn extra in regards to the Fender Switchboard
Squier declares 4 Restricted Version Basic Vibe fashions
Fender may not be attending NAMM itself, however that hasn’t stopped the guitar big from unveiling a plethora of latest merchandise, each below the Fender identify and below its owned manufacturers, Squier, Jackson, Gretsch, Charvel and EVH.
By way of Squier, there’s three new inexpensive six-strings and one bass – all boasting vintage-style appointments and aesthetics, however with a contemporary twist. And the most effective half? All of them clock in below £500…
Learn extra about Squier’s new Basic Vibe choices
Walrus Audio Silt harmonic fuzz pedal
Walrus Audio has lifted the lid on the Silt, a two-in-one harmonic fuzz pedal designed in collaboration with tube skilled Jim Hagerman of Hagerman Amplification.
Promising a “distinctive and wild sonic panorama”, the Silt is loaded with a 12AU7 preamp tube which delivers “heat, bone-rattling fuzz”. Not solely does the function provide the standard grit and growl anticipated from a fuzz pedal, it additionally provides a layer of harmonic complexity that’s distinctive to tube-driven results.
Learn extra in regards to the Walrus Audio Silt
Gibson launches its first amps since 1967
It’s been practically 60 years since Gibson stopped producing its personal amps, however because of the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie again in 2021, the guitar big is again within the sport.
Handcrafted in Petaluma, California and paying homage to the unique Gibson Falcons – the very first amps out there with reverb – the Falcon 5 and Falcon 20 function Jensen Blackbird audio system, multi-watt settings, 6V6 energy tubes, which might be substituted with 6L6s, and an alluringly classic aesthetic.
Learn extra in regards to the Gibson Falcon 5 and Falcon 20
Is Walrus Audio about to launch an amplifier?
Is Walrus Audio releasing an amplifier? That is the query that has plagued followers of the boutique pedal producer after it lately shared a cryptic photograph of a vacuum tube to its social media accounts, and teased with the caption “A clue? Yeah it’s a clue.” We haven’t heard the rest to verify such an announcement but, however we’ll preserve you posted.
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