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…

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.

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…

At Summer NAMM 2017, the French company BAM released some of its new cases, including three new models for acoustic guitar — OM, Grand Concert, and 000 sizes. Cases come with injected foam cushions on the inside, which give the guitar added suspension, and a removable accessory pouch. The outside is a tripleply structure made of…

At Summer NAMM 2017, TKL released some of its new cases, (all handmade in Virginia) one of which was a Concept Dreadnought Case, a lightweight, durable hardshell that comes in a multitude of sizes (Double 0, Triple 0, Small Jumbo, and Jumbo were all mentioned) and colors (black, white, gold, slate blue, and silver). Also demoed was a…

The fine Danish company T-Rex Engineering made a splash a the 2017 Summer NAMM in Nashville by spotlighting their new SoulMate Acoustic multi-effects pedal, which, as the name implies, is aimed squarely at acoustic guitarists. Like all of the company’s products, the SoulMate Acoustic is designed to be both compact…

At Summer NAMM 2017, Eastman introduced some of its new guitars, including a few ThermoCured flattops, a new variation on Eastman’s E20D and and E20 OM models. Eastman is working with a new pickguard manufacturer, so the guitars demoed feature new, more authentic-looking pickguards. Also introduced was Eastman’s Custom Edition, a new series of USA-modified instruments. Featured…

At the 2017 Summer NAMM show, Composite Acoustics, the maker of rugged carbon fiber guitars, displayed some of the results of its recent finishing updates. Instead of the standard gloss, each Composite Acoustics guitar now has a satin-finished back, which is both more durable and easier to maintain. The company’s red and blue finishes…

At the 2017 Summer NAMM show, in Nashville, Connolly Music Company introduced the new Faith Naked Series dreadnought, a minimally appointed, oil-finished workhorse with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. At $599, this instrument offers a great value for an all-solid-wood guitar. Connolly also showcased a new amplifier, the Genzler Acoustic…

At Summer NAMM 2017, Bedell Guitars introduced its new Revolution Series, which featured a dreadnought with a red spruce top, cocobolo back and sides, and a compound tapered dovetail neck joint. In addition to dreadnoughts, the Revolution Series also comes in orchestra and parlor body shapes. Watch more videos from Summer NAMM…

At Summer NAMM 2017, Breezy Ridge introduced the new Musica Pro, a chair with flexible adjustment possibilities that can accommodate players of all heights and instrument types. The legs offer a 15-cm height adjustability, and the depth, height of the backrest, and tilt are also similarly modifiable. Watch the video for more info on the Musica…