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Martin 2025 special edition acoustics

Martin dazzles with its 3 millionth masterpiece – and a double-neck debut that has been 100 years in the making

By Matt Parker published

The double neck acoustic-electric Grand J-28E DN might grab the headlines, but there’s plenty to catch your eye in the firm’s special edition announcements

Acoustic Guitars
Detail of the headstock and tuners on a Gibson Les Paul 70s Deluxe electric guitar with a 70s Cherry Sunburst finish, taken on July 22, 2021

Gibson has pledged an initial $250,000 to L.A. wildfires relief

By Janelle Borg published

Gibson and its philanthropic division Gibson Gives are also joining forces with Guitar Center, the NAMM Foundation and MusiCares – as well as numerous humanitarian aid organizations – to support impacted communities

Music Industry
Boss guitar cables inspired by pedals

Boss has launched a range of guitar cables inspired by its classic pedals

By Janelle Borg published

New multi-FX carrying cases are also amongst the pedal giant's new accessory lineup

Guitar Cables
The DiMarzio bridge pickup of a Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal electric guitar. During a studio shoot for Total Guitar Magazine/Future via Getty Images, January 6, 2011

DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

The pickup firm has joined Maybach Guitars in publicly announcing they won't be attending the annual trade show

Events & Trade Shows
General view of the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on January 27, 2024 in Anaheim, California

Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

In an updated statement, the CEO of NAMM confirmed that plans are solidly in place for the event to still go ahead

Events & Trade Shows
General views of the Hollywood Rock Walk at the Guitar Center on the Sunset Strip after the announcement of rock legend Eddie Van Halen's death on October 06, 2020 in Hollywood, California

Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

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

Music Industry
General view of the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on January 27, 2024 in Anaheim, California

NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

The CEO has confirmed that the annual trade show will go ahead as planned, with a few adjustments

Events & Trade Shows
Behringer 69 Vibe

Behringer blasts critics and announces return to NAMM after 10 years

By Matt Owen published

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

Events & Trade Shows
Marshall Studio JTM45 head

Marshall is returning to NAMM for the first time in 5 years – and has teased some blockbuster launches

By Matt Owen published

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

Events & Trade Shows
Fender Telecaster, Stratocaster and Jazzmaster

Nobody expected Fender to return to NAMM – but it will return to the gear trade show in 2025

By Matt Owen published

Fender last attended NAMM in 2020, and as recently as 2023 the firm's CEO Andy Mooney said a return looked unlikely

Events & Trade Shows
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