<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Events-trade-shows ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:05:37 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “The crowd started chanting ‘Angus’ just like on the live recording, and it hit me – this is what it feels like to be a rock star”: The Air Guitar world champion on how he conquered an ‘air-off’ to claim his crown ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/the-air-guitar-world-champion-on-how-he-conquered-an-air-off-to-claim-his-crown bVYFMhP4KCkr4grDTsJMCi Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:05:37 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:56:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An unforgettable night of iconic guitars”: Join Guitarist and Gibson for an evening celebrating ‘Holy Grail’ guitars with ‘The ’Burst Experience’ – and get up close with Les Paul Standards owned by Gary Moore and Gary Grainger ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/gibson-guitarist-the-burst-experience njY3rLsEAJwvYhZDHGjNQ6 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:04:40 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:01:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ From Paul McCartney’s Höfner to Dave Grohl’s Trini Lopez and Joan Jett’s Melody Maker –a 1:1 scale photography exhibition of famous guitars is heading to London ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/scale-guitar-photography-exhibition YkVVazgykytdpcYXtWcb2Y Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:41:36 +0000 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:37:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The guitar is the instrument of the people”: The IGF Summer School celebrates 30 years of levelling up guitar players with a bumper Bath event ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/igf-summer-school-2025 yqg5w8afzkfeNUGRmD3aXR Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:34:41 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:10:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the gear trends that will shape your guitar buying in 2025: we explored every inch of NAMM to discover what brands are plotting for the next 12 months – and how the guitar gear world at large is changing ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/namm-2025-trends tiLTV63ix2JkfEhUgykKNj Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:29:46 +0000 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2025 live! The biggest guitar news as it happened ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/live/namm-2025-live y7ew8UDHWaTC7a3dNQHvY4 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:39:13 +0000 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:25:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ “After witnessing the terrible destruction caused by the Los Angeles fires, it seems like the wrong time for a party”: DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/dimarzio-pulls-out-of-namm-2025 cCBbKd4Ae6AgY9kWyxkHeD Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:58:40 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:58:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We believe it is not the right time to gather for an event of this nature when so many are facing hardship”: Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/boutique-guitar-brand-pulls-out-of-namm-2025-in-the-face-of-la-wildfires wj8tdcnLPewL9eQxQE4tWh Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:48:39 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:01:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “One of the premier events during the NAMM Show”: Jennifer Batten, Samantha Fish, Lindsey Stirling, and more to feature at 2025 She Rocks Awards ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/2025-she-rocks-awards pQ4TCiVKoBzZWdGHDR7iKo Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:11:41 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:08:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We’re going back, but we’re going back for one reason only”: Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why the firm’s return to NAMM 2025 won’t be business as usual ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/fender-andy-mooney-namm-return-details grNdDQkVrnFaYvJY5NT7XV Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:45:24 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:09:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We are closely monitoring the wildfires in Los Angeles”: NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/namm-ceo-statement-following-la-wildfires wTtxwqvpuPeRNVzULpEjEb Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:02:17 +0000 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:31:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “No other company delivers as many innovative and affordable products as we do”: Behringer blasts critics and announces return to NAMM after 10 years away ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/behringer-69-vibe-namm-return v6tbEkEVoNShRb6TFwKAQE Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:28:51 +0000 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:53:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This is why we want to show up at NAMM”: Marshall is returning to NAMM for the first time in 5 years – and has teased some blockbuster launches ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/marshall-returns-to-namm-2025 LkjX7oy4pejdaTa44ztA27 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:17:32 +0000 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:56:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If I hadn't met Randy Rhoads, I wouldn't be sat here right now”: Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony pays tribute to the guitar icon – as Wolfgang Van Halen taps through the Crazy Train solo ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/events-trade-shows/ozzy-osbourne-inducted-into-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame QtBcV8oTzkHHkc7BaKVFL7 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:56:30 +0000 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We were just looking for the right time to come back”: Nobody expected Fender to return to NAMM – but the guitar giant is finally coming home to the world’s biggest gear trade show ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-namm-return-2025 5Wpoy3S5GmT5HYgdxEeGzj Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:15 +0000 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:36:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “An unforgettable experience”: George Benson is leading a four-day concert and workshop event featuring some of the world’s brightest guitar talents –and Rick Beato is hosting ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/george-benson-breezin-with-the-stars-event-2025 T7TJrf2FDS4cDuvehVGrnh Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:48:45 +0000 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:30:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Leave with lifelong memories and skills to elevate your musical journey”: Green Day, The Killers, and Jane’s Addiction members confirmed for 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/rock-n-roll-fantasy-camp-october-24 dAGFgwn22RPFrDJmWEf3NS Fri, 31 May 2024 13:58:33 +0000 Fri, 31 May 2024 13:58:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It always hurts to see the poor instrument face the wrath of these wannabes”: After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/coachella-guitar-smashing rrnvbMTMseCpAHjAEB4GLM Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:44:36 +0000 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:01:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We were all delusional enough as kids to think this might happen to us”: boygenius, Metallica, Paramore, Larkin Poe, Jason Isbell and Joni Mitchell win big at the Grammys 2024 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/grammy-2024-winners N4D3tVmYsXVrJPfcCz6RNZ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:29:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: the 10 biggest things we discovered at this year's show ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/namm-2024-trends kZ7Ry9revysZGPXm5dBLe5 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:00:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A true vintage classic based on the first loudspeakers designed specifically for the electric guitar”: Celestion celebrates its 100th anniversary with a speaker that pays homage to its earliest innovations ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/celestion-100-2024 ZpHeqpEU36CxMnhGJ5bbMK Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:41:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Organic boosting that you can tweak to match any rig”: MXR has brought back its Torino overdrive with a flash new chassis – but you'll have to be quick off the line to bag one ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mxr-gran-torino MnrQWndGhCk5cFn6tGYnUX Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:49:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Unique air cell core technology” in... a strap? Through modern engineering, Ernie Ball’s new Comfort Cloud line looks to provide “optimal cushioning” for prolonged playing ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ernie-ball-comfort-cloud-strap szPA7doBwKUseZ574PQL8 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:35:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “The same design as the one Jimi Hendrix wore when he stole the show at a 1967 music festival”: Vintage reissue straps are now a thing: check-out this Dunlop x Authentic Hendrix reproduction of Jimi’s Monterey Pop strap ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dunlop-authentic-hendrix-monterey-pop-festival-strap CM4qbTQmVKCbfKipdzcen4 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 17:04:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A core component of Zakk's sound since 1988”: Dunlop has reissued Zakk Wylde’s go-to Rotovibe pedal to celebrate 20 years of partnership – and it’s got a sleek new look ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dunlop-zakk-wylde-rotovibe-pedal-2024 hf6uGo9PbhJvwQENNGAtQL Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:26:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Some people were like, ‘That's the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen!’ It turns out it was the most successful instrument we ever could have imagined”: John Petrucci on the wild ride of his signature guitar, the Music Man Majesty ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/namm-2024-john-petrucci-interview HzE53kCPFLbnpswsg8U5qE Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:41:56 +0000 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:39:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “This cutting-edge design ushers in an unprecedented era of sustainable audio engineering”: This amp cabinet is absurdly slim and so light it can be worn with a guitar strap – meet Eminent Technology's latest innovation, the Model Twenty-Two ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eminent-technology-model-twenty-two 9Y43JXgHKdbrHuv3KLQWi Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:32:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “One of the most unique and spectacular LTD models that Takamine has ever created”: Takamine's master luthiers celebrate once more around the sun with this spectacular solar system-themed acoustic guitar build ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/takamine-ltd2024-solar-system-acoustic-guitar rPQXV7va2rVDBgBe2yNCLa Sat, 27 Jan 2024 17:14:05 +0000 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:50:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “From classic 1970s to contemporary modern”: Following the success of its Kim Thayil signature model, Guild’s expanded range hopes to find a Polara for every player ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/guild-polara-deluxe-night-edition WQTHi3jTQWayhtR2mJZ7qb Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:54:45 +0000 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Angular, cubist and aggressive”: Kauer’s divisive Gripen guitar does away with all curvature for an early contender for ‘boldest guitar of 2024’ ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/namm-2024-kauer-gripen-guitar bHVYzBP8NvLTAHXmGKbNrH Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:21:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “No limits, no compromises”: Victory’s new MK Series is the culmination of influential amp designer Martin Kidd’s illustrious 30 year career – and were built to be the best amps he’s “ever made” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/victory-amps-mk-clean-mk-overdrive- JWqWNrPAhtjsr583N8d5uM Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:14:20 +0000 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:16:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “The most coveted guitar of the '80s is back, blending nostalgia and modern precision”: Adrian Vandenberg’s cult classic Peavey signature model has officially returned – and it’s received something of a glow-up ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/peavey-vandenberg-signature-2024 2zH6zsKBMSd5w6UbXbVGoY Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:36:41 +0000 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:22:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “It does everything a Strandberg can do but redefines accessibility for all levels of players”: Strandberg reveals the Boden Essential, its most affordable guitar yet ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/strandberg-boden-essential Ks7pKWrYkUwv3dbpJCMUfB Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:11:27 +0000 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:12:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “The D'Ambrosio Series represents our thoughts on the future of solid body electric guitars”: Eastman Guitars has dropped yet another range of inexplicably gorgeous instruments ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eastman-dambrosio 548RXWt5s7wdkDx35WUMz9 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:33:12 +0000 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:26:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “The amp that’s been missing from the Victory catalog”: Victory Amps keeps it compact with The Deputy – a new boutique amp head built in collaboration with Pete Honoré ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/victory-amps-the-deputy sYbHe4JR7STeUgH4Vrm5JG Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:24:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: Can a Yamaha Pacifica ever be worth $2,000? We played the new Pacifica Professional to find out ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/yamaha-pacifica-professional-hands-on 7ki7q6H3fUCjcAyqcRp6yL Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:50:48 +0000 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “An in-the-box ecosystem poised to become the beating heart of your rig”: Five years in the making, Two Notes' monstrous Genome software is finally here – and promises to be the ultimate virtual backline ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/two-notes-genome-software L77a3MU5w3V3mAYb6EawDN Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:59:48 +0000 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:12:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “The chance to succeed at building a classic sounding fuzz pedal”: Jack White’s Third Man Hardware just hopped on the DIY pedal train with the Fuzz-a-Tron – and it’s even cheaper than the JHS Notaklön ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/jack-white-third-man-hardware-fuzz-a-tron TKoSJM7a6dEEfZk6TsDqK8 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:59:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A sonic odyssey for drop tunings”: Reverend unveils its latest Billy Corgan signature guitar – and it’s precision-engineered for aggressive drop-tuned riffage ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/reverend-guitars-billy-corgan-drop-z rMsGmekwh9K2TTD26G5UPP Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:54 +0000 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:19:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A distinctive instrument in form and function”: Reverend adds Hot Mulligan’s Chris Freeman to its roster with a new signature guitar that will take you into “emo overlord territory” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/reverend-guitars-chris-freeman-signature WuUSS4sTJuydyoGLyyd5rM Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:00:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: Mooer makes its latest play to disrupt the multi-FX market with the GE1000 Li – and it’s equipped with an AI-driven EQ section ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mooer-ge-1000 LsMQhc2hHoWVcy4kAgHhVJ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:59:35 +0000 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024 live: this year’s biggest guitar news as it happens ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/live/namm-2024-live YGBNwQaEjrpUVzsZmYE8UW Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:55:03 +0000 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:24:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: With the $2,199 Pacifica Professional, Yamaha is hoping to prove the beginner workhorse has thoroughbred potential. Can it persuade players to pay a higher price for an entry-level name? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/yamaha-pacifica-professional-standard-plus sUCKDsp73NY3GRgnsR4vfj Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:59:43 +0000 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:38:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “I don't have anything in my sonic world that's anything like it”: Keeley Electronics has released a new signature overdrive for Andy Timmons – and it’s left the virtuoso in “tone heaven” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/keeley-electronics-andy-timmons-muse-driver QUyuwnvaErSvKmt4v7AvyZ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:44:46 +0000 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:53:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “We want to do for the guitar community what Fulltone has always done – make amazing products for working class guitar players”: Fulltone has been resurrected by Jackson Audio – and the OCD is coming back ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fulltone-relaunchess-as-fulltone-usa 58QqpKhN4fEYNi2B5gq6Rn Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:57:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A new era in acoustic guitar amplification”: L.R. Baggs innovates the acoustic pickup again with the HiFi Duet – a non-invasive pickup-and-mic system that mounts to your guitar using a sticker ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/l-r-baggs-hifi-duet 354BPSvCsjHovSF4Axjxrd Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:47:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “For all of the original mojo and magic craved by the true believers”: EHX’s Double Anniversary Big Muff Pi delivers its first ‘big box’ Ramshead circuit since the 1970s –and sells-out in hours. Will there be more big boxes on the way? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/electro-harmonix-double-anniversary-big-muff-pi TscS9UUaR3oVUnRm2Dnawc Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:43:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “A tribute to all the players who have made Taylor a part of their musical journey over the past half-century”: Taylor celebrates its 50th birthday in style with 3 elegant Anniversary Collection models ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/taylor-guitars-50th-anniversary-collection vKqCjwaXbWEqy6KQBCRkTG Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:09:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Finally, an acoustic amp you can leave in your living room when company comes over”: Taylor debuts its own amp brand, Circa ’74 – complete with mid-century modern design, mahogany cabinets, and looks to kill ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/taylor-circa-74-acoustic-amp-brand jwSfWSUsdLnu8uCcu3snbH Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:10:54 +0000 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:59:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2024: “Hands-free control for the entire Spark family of smart amps” – Positive Grid’s colorful new Control X footswitch gives us expression pedal inputs – and serious Helix vibes. Could a Spark floor unit be in the offing? ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/positive-grid-spark-control-x-footswitch BFrPaffuM6CJWXu6C5Ed5f Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:33:33 +0000 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:33:11 +0000