NAMM 2023
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NAMM 2023: Strandberg launches new RESQ:D range that’s cheaper and greener but no less desirable
By Matt Parker published
The headless-focused firm’s latest series offers a more sustainable take on guitar builds, with the first batch finished in a dazzling Coral Pink
NAMM 2023: Joe Bonamassa and Seymour Duncan release ‘63 Cradle Rock Strat signature pickup set, based on the blues-rocker's prized sunburst Fender
By Matt Owen published
The three single coils, crafted in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, were deemed by JoBo to be "spot on" recreations of those found in his original '63 Strat
Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why Fender isn’t at this year’s NAMM – and what needs to change before it returns
By Matt Owen published
The company's head honcho said he'll “never say never” about returning to the trade show, but it doesn't look likely any time soon
NAMM 2023: Blackstar launches the Amped 3 pedal amp – featuring “one of the highest gain circuits Blackstar has ever developed”
By Matt Owen published
Could this 100W triple-channel stompbox be the ultimate pedal amp for heavy players?
NAMM 2023: Hagstrom overhauls its flagship Swede and Super Swede guitars with “special recipe” pickups
By Matt Parker published
The Scandinavian guitar builder reveals the latest modifications to an enduring single-cut design that offers far more than first meets the eye
NAMM 2023: Martin's CEO 10 – the first guitar designed by CEO Thomas Ripsam – headlines lavish limited-edition acoustic drop
By Matt Owen published
A five-figure Bitcoin guitar, three instruments hand-painted by Robert Goetzl and an acoustic that doubles as a “call to action on climate change” also feature on Martin's latest special edition collection
NAMM 2023: Is this the ultimate Klon clone? J. Rockett’s Archer Select offers a choice of seven clipping diodes
By Matt Parker published
The much-loved take on the Klon overdrive allows you to choose from a range of Germanium clipping diodes
NAMM 2023: Catalinbread writes a “love letter to the flanger” with STS-88 Flanger/Reverb pedal
By Matt Owen published
The result of a late-night frenzy of pedal swapping – involving the Boss HF-2, EHX Electric Mistress among others – the stompbox promises pristine musical flanger/reverb tones
NAMM 2023: Josh Smith and Seymour Duncan release the Flat V pickup set – an unorthodox blend of Tele-style single coils
By Matt Owen published
The pickups – which first arrived in the blues titan's Ibanez signature model – feature a unique combination of Alnico 2, 3 and 4 magnets in order to facilitate dynamic, expressive playing
NAMM 2023: Ampeg gives bassists “an entire rig in a single stompbox” with the SGT-DI preamp and DI pedal
By Matt Owen published
Featuring the brand's first IR Loader, SVT and B15 tube amp emulation modes and a built-in Super Grit Technology overdrive circuit, the SGT-DI ranks as one of the most comprehensive bass boxes out there
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