In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Richard Hoover, founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, explains their uniquely designed Parabolic Tension Strings. Watch it now for more.
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Stephen Marchione of Marchione Guitars showcases his latest handmade instruments, while fingerstyle guitarists John Storie and Michael Mandrell demo the OM and OMC models, respectively. Check out AG‘s August 2017 review of the Marchione 14-fret OMC here: Video Review: Stephen Marchione’s 14-fret OMC…
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At the Winter 2018 NAMM show, Tom Bedell discusses the range of Breedlove body sizes, presents a Legacy with beautiful cocobolo back and sides, and explains how the company uses sound optimization to create the best tone in each guitar. He also shows a new Bedell guitar with an Adirondack soundboard and Brazilian rosewood back and…
At the 2018 NAMM show in Anaheim, California, Collings Guitars showed off some expansions to its Traditional line. They added the Single-0 line, which includes 14-fret and 12-fret models, made with light builds, thin nitrocellulose finishes, animal protein glue, and different appointments (wood purfling and tortoise-style bridge pins). Mark Althans from Collings shows off…
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, guitarists Calum Graham, Mike Dawes, Thomas Leeb, and Andy McKee discuss the ToneWoodAmp and its effect on their music, performances, and creativity. Read AG‘s October 2016 review of the ToneWoodAmp here: Gear Review: The Truly Acoustic, Acoustic Guitar ToneWoodAmp [VIDEO]
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L.R. Baggs showed off their new Align Series acoustic pedals at Winter NAMM 2018. This new series, designed specifically for acoustic instruments, allows players to tailor this board set-up for their specific needs. Guitarist Justin Weaver demonstrates what each new pedal does featuring the Session, Equalizer, Reverb, and Active DI.…
Peter Henriksen showcases the Henriksen product line. Watch the video for more, including the latest model, which weighs just 12 pounds and is designed with the working musician in mind.
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, G7th demonstrates its stainless steel, yoke-style, Heritage capo with “adaptive radius technology.” This capo provides maximum tuning stability with the minimum tension required. Watch the video for more details.
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At Winter NAMM 2018, Mark Althans of Collings Guitars plays some tasteful chords and lines on two all-mahogany Waterloos—the WL-12 Mh, with a 12th-fret neck junction, and its 14-fret counterpart. Also, check out the new soundhole label, shown below, on all Waterloo guitars. It depicts the late Bill Collings at work—a loving tribute…
Fender had plenty of new acoustic guitars on display at the 2018 Winter NAMM Show. Billy Martinez walked us through Fender’s California lines featuring the Redondo, the concert/auditorium hybrid Newporter, and the small-body Malibu, all of which are made with playability and aesthetic at the forefront. Tons of guitars; California…
This week at Winter NAMM 2018, Eastman showed off an exciting range of new guitars. Starting of with their Traditional Series, Dan shows us the E1D (spruce) and E2D (sapele) that have open pore sides and back, glossed top, and Eastman’s new pick guard material (RV $575). The exciting new Gypsy Series, an…
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In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Yamaha shows off their new TransAcoustic Series, featuring the FG820. New technology, which allows for chorus and reverb regulation, makes playing in different environments easier to control without sacrificing sound. Retails at $599. See more of the latest from Yamaha on their website.
Steve from D’Addario introduces its new Acoustic Series Nickel-Bronze strings and Cradle Capo at Winter NAMM 2018. These strings are made of nickel-plated phosphor bronze and designed to last longer, stay in tune better, and bring out the true tone of your guitar. The Cradle Capo features aircraft-grade aluminum construction and provides even tension on all strings.…
In this video from Winter NAMM 2018, Cordoba announces their partnership with Disney for their new Coco–themed guitars and showcases these unique instruments. Included are spruce- and mahogany-topped models as well as a limited-edition, exact replica of the guitar in the movie. Watch the video for more details.
By Greg Olwell On the first day of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Taylor Guitars introduced its new V-Class bracing system. While the outside of the guitar remains nearly identical, the company’s luthier Andy Powers has developed a unique interior architecture that seems to transform how the guitar sounds.…
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Here’s Chris F Martin IV at the Martin Guitars booth at Winter NAMM 2018, talking about the genesis of their new line of ‘Reimagined’ Standard Series guitars. MORE MARTIN GUITARS Review: Martin’s 0-18 Is a Small-Bodied Classic Video Review: The D-1 Authentic 1931 Is a Note-Perfect Replica of a Rare Martin…
Here’s our first look at Guild Guitars jumbo F-55. The F-55 has a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, it is the first jumbo body size made in Guild’s California factory. Watch the video for more info. MORE FROM GUILD GUITARS: Gear Review: Guild…
At Summer NAMM 2017, Cole Clark introduced new guitars from its Angel and Fat Lady series. On display was an all Australian Blackwood guitar with a satin box (a very light rosewood) fingerboard and cutaway. Models are also available in redwood and bunya tops, and come in grand auditorium (the…
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At Summer NAMM 2017, Peterson Tuners released the next generation of its StroboClip tuner — the new StroboClip HD, a high-definition clip-on strobe tuner that tunes your guitar with a resolution of .01 cent (1/1000th of a semitone). The StroboClip HD works on any stringed instrument (also woodwind and brass)…
At Summer NAMM 2017, Strap Jack introduced its new strap lock, a system designed to keep your strap securely in place while you play your acoustic-electric guitar unplugged. Strap Jack was invented because Glen, the founder, was frustrated by poorly fitting endpin jacks, which are bigger than the strap hole…
At Summer NAMM 2017, Gator Cases introduced its new Journeyman Deluxe Wood Case for dreadnought acoustic guitars (GW-JM DREAD), featuring heavy-duty plywood panels, a crushed velvet interior, antique brass hardware, pebble weave burlap exterior, and brown espresso trim. Watch more videos from Summer NAMM 2017 here.
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At Summer NAMM 2017, Martin released its new Custom Signature Edition D-18 RG, featuring imprinted original artwork by Robert Goetzl. The guitar is a tribute to the Lakota Sioux tribe and features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a single arrowhead inlay on the headplate, and four arrowheads on the fingerboard to…
At Summer NAMM 2017, Boss introduced its new Rhythm Partner, the DR-01S, a virtual percussion machine designed for acoustic musicians. It comes equipped with organic percussion sounds, including acoustic drum, congas, cowbells, tambourines, shakers, standard metronome, and bongos, as well as other simple, versatile grooves, plus a footswitch, and the ability to layer patterns from…
At Summer NAMM 2017, Levy’s Leathers introduced its new guitar straps, which included sublimation printed guitar straps with picturesque designs and garment leather ends; distressed flag straps (American, Japanese, Canadian, and British); cotton straps (for heavier weight guitars); metal mesh straps (“to make you look tough”); and multiple leather straps with suede…
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At Summer NAMM 2017, Epiphone introduced some of its new acoustic guitar models, including the AJ-210CE, a dreadnought guitar featuring a select spruce top with classic cutaway, Shadow Performer Tuner Preamp and NanoFlex under saddle pickup system; the AJ-45 ME, a Masterbilt Series Advanced Jumbo with solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides; the…
