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“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

By Matt Owen published 25 June 24

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

Composite image of Bill Kelliher, Ibanez acoustic guitars and Laney guitar amps

NAMM 2024: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions from the greatest gear show on Earth

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 28 January 24

The guitar, amp and pedal news you need to know about, all in one place

Randy Rhoads and his chip pan pedalboard

“Hang tight everyone. It’s gonna be epic!” MXR’s Randy Rhoads signature Distortion+ pedal has finally been revealed – but it won’t be ready for NAMM

By Phil Weller published 8 January 24

Kathy Rhoads has shared a first look at the pedal’s design after the late guitarist's legendary “chip pan” pedalboard was examined in detail for the first time in four decades

General view of the atmosphere at 2022 NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on June 05, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

NAMM 2023 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 15 April 23

Everything launched this year at the world’s biggest guitar gear show

NAMM 2020: Gibson makes Custom Shop clone of Tony Iommi's "Monkey" 1964 SG Special

By Jonathan Horsley last updated 28 October 22

The limited edition Artist Series model is a replica of the Black Sabbath guitarist's iconic doublecut

NAMM 2020: Charvel unveils fresh signature models for Joe Duplantier, Angel Vivaldi and Satchel

By Jonathan Horsley last updated 28 October 22

Plus plenty more stunning high-spec'd and hot-rodded electrics in the Pro Mod series

General view of the atmosphere at The NAMM Show 2020 - Day 1 at Anaheim Convention Center on January 16, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

NAMM 2022 news: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions

By Michael Astley-Brown published 4 June 22

Everything we know so far from the world’s biggest guitar gear show

Summer NAMM 2021 is happening – and it’s in person

By Richard Bienstock published 19 March 21

The convention is set to take place – with new safety implementations – in July

Register today, and for free, for NAMM’s Believe in Music Week online extravaganza

By Richard Bienstock published 14 January 21

The global virtual event begins January 18

Nancy Wilson to be honored at the She Rocks Awards 2021

By Matt Owen published 11 January 21

Wilson joins previously announced honorees The Go-Go's, Cherie Currie and Cindy Blackman Santana on list of recipients

NAMM’s Believe in Music unites the music industry in a virtual convention and marketplace

By Richard Bienstock published 22 December 20

The online experience begins January 18

Fender releases George Harrison ‘Rocky’ Stratocaster replica

By Michael Astley-Brown published 29 September 20

$25,000 Custom Shop model recreates the Beatle’s hand-painted Magical Mystery Tour guitar

Fender releases 5 new short-scale offset Player Series models

By Amit Sharma published 14 July 20

The Mustang, Mustang 90, Duo-Sonic, Duo-Sonic HS and Mustang Bass PJ officially join the Player line-up, complete with fresh finishes

A general view of atmosphere during day three of Summer NAMM at Music City Convention Center on July 11, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee

Summer NAMM 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 April 20

"The harsh realities of this crisis make it impossible," says Nashville gear convention

Fender promises an "undeniable Strat playing experience" and innovative sonics with the American Acoustasonic Stratocaster

By Sam Roche published 3 March 20

The American guitar giant officially releases the follow-up to last year's Acoustasonic Tele

NAMM 2020 video: Check out the all-in-one Torpedo Captor X by Two Notes Audio Engineering

By Sam Roche published 24 January 20

We chatted with the guitar cab emulation experts about their latest comprehensive device

NAMM 2020 video: Watch the compact 20W Orange Terror Stamp in action

By Sam Roche published 24 January 20

We spoke with the British company's technical director, Adrian Emsley about the new pocket-sized powerhouse

Mission Engineering unveils the 529m - the world's smallest variable voltage power supply

By Sam Roche published 23 January 20

The size of an AA battery and able to deliver up to 3000mA of power for effects pedals

NAMM 2020 video: Watch how easy it is to swap pickups in the new Relish Trinity electric guitar

By Sam Roche published 23 January 20

We chat with the innovative Swiss brand about their most affordable guitar yet

GW live at NAMM 2020: Mogami shows off its durable new cables

By Jackson Maxwell published 22 January 20

Mogami details its impressive new cables on the NAMM show floor

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