NAMM 2022

The Kaizen, Abasi tells us, takes cues from the entirety of EBMM's signature lineup, including the company's Albert Lee models

Brand-new Ibanez signature model in hand, Quayle demonstrates the patch he created for the pedal, which lets users combine various eras of delay to create new sounds

Prepare yourself for epic Quayle as the UK fusion whiz demos his new TQMS1-CTB

The Animals As Leaders mastermind takes us through three new designs, including a Strat-inspired single-coil model – and offers an update on his game-changing nylon-string prototype

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

The guitars in the drop sport either P-90s, single coils or humbuckers, with some even boasting acoustic pickups, too

The desktop-friendly unit promises vintage warmth and punch thanks to its ECC81, ECC82 and ECC83 tube configuration

Based on the “Tread” guitar Grehan has used for years with Honeymoon Suite, the Tread 1 features a slew of rock-worthy appointments, including a pair of EMG humbuckers and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo

The offset V will be available in three finishes – Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle and Metallic Gold – and is set to arrive in 2023

Also on exhibition was a special-made Hydra preamp, which features inputs for each of the wild guitar's pickup systems

The hand-built Hawaiian Koa model will be limited to just 60 pieces and has a diamond embedded in the headstock

Both amps sport an array of features for crafting a tailored bass tone

The flexible Fuzz Face-inspired stompbox sports a pair of BC183 transistors and a voltage variable knob that supplies power between 5 and 15VDC for a diverse range of consistent fuzz tones

The 18 Japanese-built, one-of-a-kind instruments sport coveted wood stocks, special wood processing, experimental painting techniques and more

Five six-strings – with shorter scale lengths for improved playability – and a sole 12-string head up the drop, with each acoustic sporting Takamine's TP-3G electronics

The new bass and guitar-focussed software promises “the ultimate ecosystem for hybrid- and plugin-based rigs”

The OG desktop amp might be a decade old, but it's now available in fresh, alluring Black and White colorways

All but one of these HSS-equipped beginner guitars bear sub-$200 price tags

The new acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars all feature mahogany back and sides and spruce tops at entry-level price points

New models for Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Kiko Loureiro and George Benson have also been unveiled