NAMM 2023: Strandberg launches new RESQ:D range that’s cheaper and greener but no less desirable By Matt Parker published 5 April 23 The headless-focused firm’s latest series offers a more sustainable take on guitar builds, with the first batch finished in a dazzling Coral Pink
NAMM 2023: Joe Bonamassa and Seymour Duncan release ‘63 Cradle Rock Strat signature pickup set, based on the blues-rocker's prized sunburst Fender By Matt Owen published 5 April 23 The three single coils, crafted in the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, were deemed by JoBo to be "spot on" recreations of those found in his original '63 Strat
Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why Fender isn’t at this year’s NAMM – and what needs to change before it returns By Matt Owen published 4 April 23 The company's head honcho said he'll “never say never” about returning to the trade show, but it doesn't look likely any time soon
NAMM 2023: Blackstar launches the Amped 3 pedal amp – featuring “one of the highest gain circuits Blackstar has ever developed” By Matt Owen published 4 April 23 Could this 100W triple-channel stompbox be the ultimate pedal amp for heavy players?
NAMM 2023: Hagstrom overhauls its flagship Swede and Super Swede guitars with “special recipe” pickups By Matt Parker published 4 April 23 The Scandinavian guitar builder reveals the latest modifications to an enduring single-cut design that offers far more than first meets the eye
NAMM 2023: Martin's CEO 10 – the first guitar designed by CEO Thomas Ripsam – headlines lavish limited-edition acoustic drop By Matt Owen published 3 April 23 A five-figure Bitcoin guitar, three instruments hand-painted by Robert Goetzl and an acoustic that doubles as a “call to action on climate change” also feature on Martin's latest special edition collection
NAMM 2023: Is this the ultimate Klon clone? J. Rockett’s Archer Select offers a choice of seven clipping diodes By Matt Parker published 31 March 23 The much-loved take on the Klon overdrive allows you to choose from a range of Germanium clipping diodes
NAMM 2023: Catalinbread writes a “love letter to the flanger” with STS-88 Flanger/Reverb pedal By Matt Owen published 31 March 23 The result of a late-night frenzy of pedal swapping – involving the Boss HF-2, EHX Electric Mistress among others – the stompbox promises pristine musical flanger/reverb tones
NAMM 2023: Josh Smith and Seymour Duncan release the Flat V pickup set – an unorthodox blend of Tele-style single coils By Matt Owen published 31 March 23 The pickups – which first arrived in the blues titan's Ibanez signature model – feature a unique combination of Alnico 2, 3 and 4 magnets in order to facilitate dynamic, expressive playing
NAMM 2023: Ampeg gives bassists “an entire rig in a single stompbox” with the SGT-DI preamp and DI pedal By Matt Owen published 29 March 23 Featuring the brand's first IR Loader, SVT and B15 tube amp emulation modes and a built-in Super Grit Technology overdrive circuit, the SGT-DI ranks as one of the most comprehensive bass boxes out there
NAMM 2023: Walrus Audio confirms its new slider-equipped Fundamental pedal series is real By Matt Owen published 29 March 23 The effects specialist has come clean on the existence of its upcoming no-frills pedal lineup after images leaked online following a shipping mishap
NAMM 2023: Martin debuts spotlight-stealing StreetLegend series, recreating historic models from the brand’s museum By Matt Owen published 27 March 23 Check out the new series, plus a wealth of D-18s and D-28s in new Satin, Amberburst and Authentic finishes – all on the way from the acoustic giant this year
NAMM 2023: Laney unveils the Ironheart Loudpedal, a surprisingly affordable, two-channel 60W amp in a stompbox By Michael Astley-Brown published 24 March 23 Could this be the new pedal amp du jour?
NAMM 2023: Fishman debuts signature Fluence pickup sets for Polyphia’s Tim Henson and Scott LePage – complete with an onboard nylon-string substitute setting By Jonathan Horsley published 22 March 23 The Polyphia boys land the big Fishman, with each pickup featuring three voices, including the ridiculously tantalizing “nylon-string surrogate” mode on Henson’s neck humbucker
NAMM 2023: Positive Grid unveils the Spark Go, a 5-watt modeling amp that fits in your pocket By Matt Parker published 22 March 23 The “ultra-portable”, battery-powered Bluetooth guitar amp offers access to Spark’s full ToneCloud library and practice features
NAMM 2023: Darkglass seeks to shake up the noise gate market with mysterious and “cutting-edge” new NSG pedal By Michael Astley-Brown published 21 March 23 It’s got one giant knob, it works with guitar and bass – and that’s about all we know
NAMM 2023: The holy grail of saturated tones? Crazy Tube Circuits’ Motherload combines Big Muff and Rat sounds in one pedal By Michael Astley-Brown published 21 March 23 A host of onboard EQ and voice options promise to take the classic fuzz/distortion circuits into new sonic territory
NAMM 2023: Blackstar unveils its most powerful entry-level amp yet, the Debut 50R By Matt Owen published 21 March 23 The $249 combo seeks to cover all practice and gigging needs
NAMM 2023: Danelectro's new '59 Triple Divine guitar adds a pickup to one of the company's classic designs By Jackson Maxwell published 17 March 23 The new Dano boasts an extra-hot bridge pickup, and comes in four smart finishes
NAMM 2023: Taylor adds new dreadnought model, cosmetic updates to 400 series in 2023 update By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 23 Taylor head honcho Andy Powers says the updates elevate "the visual character of the series to better match its stage-worthy sound”