Latest about NAMM 2024
Darkglass heads deep into low end territory with its new Infinity 500 and Microtubes 500 digital and analog bass combo amps
New models are loaded with 500 watts of power, custom-made Eminence speakers, multiple distortion options and much more
“It’s like an artifact from an ancient technological civilization”: Tosin Abasi and Music Man unveil two new eye-catching finishes for the Kaizen and tease some “exciting and progressive” updates in the near future
Demoing the new model at NAMM 2024, Abasi praised Music Man’s desire to push the envelope with the guitar’s design, adding that he’s “never seen anything like” its new distressed metallic finish
NAMM 2024: “We like to build special basses just for NAMM that show off what we're capable of. What we love to do”: Spector’s USA Custom Shop is here to inspire your own custom bass build – and, as they tell us, “we love new challenges”
Check out some of the Custom Shop candy available from Spector’s top US luthiers
“Effortlessly stylish”: Rapier’s latest madcap model blends elements of Les Paul and Strat builds into a single-cut, set-neck hybrid beast
The Alan Entwistle designs feature his signature mad-scientist wiring on okoume wood builds that nod to the past without breaking the bank
NAMM 2024: “Sing through it and get your killer guitar sounds… and run an acoustic guitar, or a bass, or even keyboards”: Up-close with the Positive Grid Spark LIVE – the smart amp that can handle your whole band
The new 150-watt combo has four independent channels, is packed with smart tech and is shaping up to be the ultimate grab-and-go jam hub
NAMM 2024: the 10 biggest things we discovered at this year's show
From a new wave of star-studded semi-hollow signature guitars, to the AI invasion, these are the things we saw, heard, and thought at the music-making event of the year
NAMM 2024: “A pedal that can withstand the crushing boot of metal’s most relentless lead guitarist”: Dunlop reissues Zakk Wylde's Cry Baby wah as they celebrate 20 years of partnership
The “thick, cutting wah” pedal follows the reissue of Zakk Wylde Rotovibe and five Wylde Audio/MXR pedals as Dunlop polishes up the guitarist’s pedalboard mainstays
NAMM 2024: “I’ve never played any other guitars like that”: Jack White’s Fender Low Rider is one of the wildest Telecasters ever created – take an exclusive tour of its absurd spec sheet with his guitar tech
The heavily modded workhorse was transported from tour to the NAMM show floor, where Guitar World caught up with Dan Mancini to get the Low Rider lowdown
NAMM 2024: “It’s going to make you think different, play different and make new music”: Explore Cream Guitars’ range of aesthetically innovative and high-spec’d guitars – complete with a finish that literally changes color
Top notch hardware, wholly fresh body shapes and utterly wild visuals – feast your eyes on Cream Guitars' catalog of irresistible instruments
NAMM 2024: Returning archtops, elegant updates and a model designed in collaboration with a jazz legend – explore D’Angelico’s latest lineup of luxury electric guitars
Meet four of the most elegant and ornate models currently on D'Angelico's books, from the Art Deco-inspired Style B to the updated Premier DC
