The NAMM Show is always an overwhelming week of music, parties, old friends, new friends, performances …oh, and GEAR!
So much gear.
With that said, there are always highlights. The diamonds in the rough. The groundbreaking, beautifully designed and amazing-sounding products that you’re unable to forget.
Some might assume that in 2015, after decades of guitar-making, that we’ve capped out on innovation. That there is no more ground to cover. But that’s simply not the case.
The industry is led by those who can combine technology and tradition to create something timeless, expressive and, of course, musical. After attending NAMM, I’m happy to say there are many such leaders forging new ground, and the future of acoustic guitar is looking good.
Below is a photo gallery of some my favorite gear found at the 2015 NAMM Show.
“It may be loosely inspired by the ES-335, but that’s where any similarity ends… An almost timeless design from the hands and ears of one of the greats”: Lowden GL-J review
“People usually assume it’s a Rickenbacker, Telecaster or Jaguar. It’s often been this Les Paul”: Gibson and Johnny Marr have recreated the 1984 Les Paul that underpinned The Smiths legend’s entire career
