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Art Pro Audio’s New Pedals

Applied Research & Technology (ART) will debut new guitar solution pedals at the forthcoming NAMM Show, including the Patch-In, L-Switch and Loop Switch.

Gatchell’s New Instruments

Gatchell Violins’ newest specially formulated carbon fiber instruments are made by Gatchell Innovations, Inc., and distributed by Gatchell Violins Company, Inc. throughout the USA.

Allen & Heath's SQ Series Networking Cards

A Dante card for SQ Series mixers provides a 64x64 channel, 48/96 kHz interface to Dante-resident amplifiers, interfaces and other components for easy digital splits and multi-track recording…

At The NAMM Show: A Traffic Alert

On Thursday, January 24 from 5–7:00p.m., a demonstration by Local Union 11/Unite Here will take place at the corners of Harbor Blvd. and Katella.

Martin pre-NAMM Product Launch

Chris Martin of C.F. Martin & Co. speaks at the company's booth on Wednesday, the afternoon before Day One of the 2019 NAMM Show.

Sax Machine: The Saxophone Market in 2019

It’s the family of woodwind instruments that to the uninformed appears like it should be a brasswind; the instrument that calls attention to itself and drives melodic performances…

American Music & Sound’s Jeff Hawley

Before we dig in, I just want to touch upon some of the events in Thousand Oaks, California, where American Music & Sound is headquartered, that took place…

Obsolete? Hardly…

Many of you reading this editorial are either currently at or en route to the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California.

JHS Set for Strong NAMM Showing

UK MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show on stand 6404 with brands including Vintage, Fret-King and Odyssey…

Gibson Kicking Off New Era at NAMM

Gibson will showcase a new line-up and artist collaborations at NAMM and has promised its best-ever vintage re-issue plus a resurrection of the Epiphone brand.

Adam Hall Pushing US Plans at NAMM

During this year's NAMM Show the Adam Hall Group will be presenting various innovations at its booth in Hall A (11514).

Warwick Lines Up NAMM Bass Launches

Warwick will be presenting a number of bass launches at booth 4636 in Hall D at this year’s NAMM Show 2019.

Orange Ambassadors Pack NAMM Booth

Orange Amplification is hosting ambassadors Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser on its booth #4644, Hall D signing autographs during NAMM 2019.

ADJ Group Acquires Eliminator Lighting

ADJ Products LLC has announced that it has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaded even further its product range.

Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show

Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be…