NAMM 2025 as it happened: rolling news from the world's biggest music-making gear show All the hottest new guitars, synths, drums and other gear from Anaheim 2025 MusicRadar · Jan 22, 2025
“Creamy fat tones and complex sound architecture”: Magneto takes its Sonnet six-string to new heights and launches its first-ever bass The one-two release is set to be rolled out in May, with its upgraded Strat-a-like and short-scale bass set to be showcased at NAMM 2025 Guitar World · Jan 21, 2025
NAMM 2025: Roland makes a cheeky bid for performance keyboard supremacy with the new V-Stage 76 and 88 Red end panels? We’re sure we’ve seen those somewhere before… MusicRadar · Jan 21, 2025
“A new take on a classic”: Marshall teases the release of a modded JCM, as a new era for the legendary amp brand beckons The British gear firm is preparing for its first NAMM in five years – and it looks like a new range of effects pedals is on the cards, too Guitar World · Jan 20, 2025
NAMM 2025: Melbourne Instruments teases new MIDI controller with motorized knobs The Australian manufacturer looks set to release a controller that features the specially developed, self-rotating knobs from its Nina and Delia synths MusicRadar · Jan 17, 2025
“DIY shell stickers included”: Behringer be warned – Donner’s $29 Embark series is changing the ultra-cheap pedal game with metal enclosures and customizable designs The Chinese firm is looking to stir up the budget Amazon pedal market with its ultra-affordable entry-level series Guitar World · Jan 15, 2025
“Los Angeles musicians and artists, we’re with you, and we’re here to help”: Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by L.A. wildfires MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals Guitar World · Jan 13, 2025
NAMM 2025: Latest news, rumours and updates as the show gets ready to open its doors LA wildfires threatened the world’s biggest musical instrument expo, but it's got the green light and the product announcements are coming in thick and fast MusicRadar · Jan 10, 2025
“After having been involved with Chapman for some time I realized we had a shared vision”: Chapman Guitars brings major industry player onboard as part of company restructure – and teases first-ever amp The guitar company, founded by YouTuber Rob Chapman, has undergone a string of changes in recent months Guitar World · Jan 10, 2025
NAMM 2025: Nord announces Organ 3 with improved organ engine, new modulation effects and rotary speaker emulation Nord says Organ 3 offers an "unsurpassed level of detail and realism" thanks to redesigned Hammond B3, Farfisa and Vox emulations MusicRadar · Jan 10, 2025
NAMM 2025: New MIDI-integrated Rhodes pianos merge old-school craft with extended expression via polyphonic aftertouch At NAMM Rhodes will unveil the new MIDI-capable version of its MK8 Piano, alongside a glimpse at its new 61-key stage piano MusicRadar · Jan 9, 2025
“We’ve never met, but I’m most impressed with Jack. He’s fearless and certainly innovative”: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter to perform at NAMM 2025 and present TEC Innovation Award to Jack White The legendary Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist will host NAMM’s 40thannual TEC Awards and appear at seminars on song structure, music marketing, and sound therapy MusicRadar · Jan 7, 2025
“We’re thrilled to be back”: Why 2024 marked a major milestone for Fender – and saw a surprising turnaround for 2025 2024 Year in Review: The Stratocaster celebrated 70 years as the world’s most iconic guitar shape this year Guitar World · Dec 27, 2024
NAMM 2025: rumors, predictions and breaking news from the world’s biggest guitar gear show With the likes of Fender, Gibson and Marshall returning to Anaheim at long last, this year’s event is set to be the biggest in five years – with secrets and surprises to match Guitar World · Dec 12, 2024
MusicRadar · Dec 9, 2024 Behringer hits back at critics accusing the company of only making "vaporware" in defensive social media post: "No other company delivers as many innovative and affordable products as we do" The synth and effects manufacturer says it will be returning to NAMM after ten years away and plans to launch "another 6 to 8 groundbreaking products" before the end of the year
Guitar World · Dec 4, 2024 “No other company delivers as many innovative and affordable products as we do”: Behringer blasts critics and announces return to NAMM after 10 years away The German firm hit back at those who called it a “vaporware company” and shed light on its innovative mindset shortly after unveiling a clone of the original Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe
Guitar World · Nov 11, 2024 “This is why we want to show up at NAMM”: Marshall is returning to NAMM for the first time in 5 years – and has teased some blockbuster launches After previously hinting that digital amps, modeling software and other advancements were in the works, Marshall is now set to embark on an all-new chapter when NAMM 2025 kicks off
Guitar World · Sep 17, 2024 “If you’re making music that’s got guitar on it, and not reaching the masses, you might be like, ‘Wow, people just hate guitar music.’ Well, I don’t think we can blame the guitar...” FINNEAS on bringing guitar back to pop and revamping the Acoustasonic The producer and guitarist shares his recording insight, his new Fender signature model, plus the playing discussions he has with Billie Eilish
MusicRadar · Aug 16, 2024 The NAMM Show will return in 2025 with an expanded five-day program: "The show continues to evolve based on our members’ needs" The beefed-up program taking in more workshops, talks, educational events and networking opportunitie
Guitar World · Aug 9, 2024 “We are looking at getting this up and running as soon as possible. I am very, very excited”: Rabea Massaad confirms an affordable Sterling by Music Man version of his refined signature Sabre is officially on the way The guitarist has revealed a scaled-back signature is in the works, and it might arrive in time for NAMM 2025
MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024 “With any luck we’ll be able to launch these at NAMM but I can’t promise anything yet”: Rabea Massaad says Sterling By Music Man is developing a more affordable version of his signature EBMM Sabre Massaad says he has already submitted colour finish options and says new pickups are being developed specifically for the model
MusicRadar · Jun 25, 2024 “We missed being there, and I’m excited to see everyone again back in Anaheim”: NAMM receives massive boost as Fender announces return Fender CEO Andy Mooney announces surprise U-turn in a show of faith for the National Association of Music Merchants' mammoth gear expo
Guitar World · Jun 25, 2024 “We were just looking for the right time to come back”: Nobody expected Fender to return to NAMM – but the guitar giant is finally coming home to the world’s biggest gear trade show Fender last attended NAMM in 2020, and as recently as 2023 the firm's CEO Andy Mooney said a return looked unlikely
Guitar World · Jun 24, 2024 “The amp that’s one in a hundred”: Marshall is celebrating 100 years of iconic British speaker firm Celestion with this stunning, limited-edition hand-built head and cab The UK amp maker has teamed-up with its collaborators at Celestion for a special run of handmade Studio JTMs
MusicRadar · Mar 26, 2024 The 15 most exciting new hardware synths of 2024: analogue and digital instruments from Korg, Behringer and more GEAR EXPO 2024: The must-have new monster synths you need to audition this year