At Winter NAMM 2016, Washburn Guitars released their new Woodline Series and Apprentice Series of acoustic guitars, and introduced us to some models that have been redesigned in their existing Heritage Series, Comfort Series, and Festival Series. Washburn has been making guitars since 1883, and their current models have been re-imagined…

At Winter NAMM 2016, H Jimenez Guitars talks its latest line, H Jimenez, which was developed for the Latin market and taps into Mariachi and Norteño styles. Rock Clouser demonstrates on a 10-string bajo quinto. Watch the video for more info from Jimenez.

Sariyah Idan stopped by the Acoustic Guitar booth at NAMM 2016 to perform on her Cordoba Fusion. Check out the LA-based actress and singer-songwriter as she performs “Why You Do” off her EP, Deeper Than Skin.

At NAMM 2016, Universal Audio introduced an addition to its digital offerings: the Apollo next generation, a computer audio interface that delivers the sound, feel, and flow of analog recording. Watch Gannon Kashiwa explain the how the company, which has been making analog gear for 50 years, creates products with extremely detailed and open sound in mind.  

At Winter NAMM 2016, Faith Guitars released three new models, one in their Neptune line, and two in their Nomad line. Watch the video for more info from Faith Guitars.

At Winter NAMM 2016, LR Baggs promoted its banjo pickup, which will be available for purchase later this year. Watch the video for more info from Mike Newsom, with a demonstration by Caleb Elling.

Designer and builder Stephen Marchione of Marchione Guitars in Houston, Texas, discusses two of his handcrafted instruments: a 16-inch archtop (with high-grade Engelmann spruce top, European maple back and sides, ebony fretboard, and handwound pickup) and a classical model. “My Classical design combines the ease of playability and tonal accuracy…

Toney Rocks stopped by the Acoustic Guitar booth at NAMM 2016 to perform a song, “Don’t Look Back,” on his Teton 5th anniversary dreadnought.

Jeff Schroeder, guitarist for the Smashing Pumpkins, and frequent Ukulele magazine contributor Daniel Ho stopped by the Acoustic Guitar booth at Winter NAMM 2016 to perform “Allure of the Islands.” Each on Yamaha guitars, their performance will transport you to a warm sunny day at the beach.

At Winter NAMM 2016, Alvarez Guitars released 12 new guitars in its “Jazz & Blues” series. The company’s head of acoustic guitar development, Chris Meikle, shows off the hollow- and  semihollow body electrics in the Jazz series and the acoustic Blues series. To get a more vintage sound, Meikle says that the…

Dave Coram of RainSong was at NAMM showing the company’s striking Smokey line of carbon fiber and hybrid carbon-and-glass-fiber guitars. Dave gives us a close-up look at the Smokey SMH, which has a WS-size body, all-graphite neck, satin finish, DR Black Beauty strings, and L.R. Baggs StagePro Element electronics. Definitely…

The innovative folks at Ernie Ball have been hard at work developing a new set of strings for acoustic players called “Never Rust.” Watch above as Brian Ball explains at Winter NAMM 2016 how the nickel-plasma plating eliminates rust and string corrosion. He adds that their research has determined it…

Thomas Claxton stopped by the Acoustic Guitar booth at NAMM 2016 to perform on his Taylor 514 Fall Limited guitar, with the aid of a Lewitt Audio Microphone. Watch the passionate singer-songwriter play his song “Strange.”

At Winter NAMM 2016, Seagull released its rebranded lineup with several new models. Watch the video for more info from Seagull.

Lauren Alexander and Richie Kindle stopped by the Acoustic Guitar booth at NAMM 2016 to perform “Hit & Run” from her latest album Smoke Signals. Kindle accompanies Alexander on his Takamine guitar.

At Winter NAMM 2016, Luna Guitars expanded their Vista series and showcased a wide range of affordable acoustics. Watch the video for more info from Luna.

“Our main focus this year is on sustainability.” Lloyd Speigel shows us the unique Australian woods Cole Clark uses for their guitars. Check out the Queensland maple, Australian blackwood, and Bunya woods in the video above.