NAMM 2024

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Rabea Massaad with his new Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre
NAMM 2024: “The aim was to be as tonally versatile as possible”: Rabea Massaad on the origins of his long-awaited Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre design – and the crucial refinement that took the most tweaking

By Matt Owen Published

An newly-contoured Sabre body and a set of Bare Knuckle Silos headline the eagerly anticipated instrument, which made its official debut at NAMM 2024

Electric Guitars
Vox Hand-Wired Series AC30 head and cabinet
“We found the perfect 1963 AC30 and we took it apart and figured out what made it tick”: Vox is making ‘classic’ amps and pedals again, as its Hand-Wired AC Series and Vintage wahs put the firm’s most iconic builds under the microscope

By Guitar World Staff Published

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We headed to Vox's NAMM booth to hear the results of its most ambitious reproduction process yet

Guitar Amps
KMA Machines Endgame
“One of the most intuitive, efficient and convenient devices ever”: KMA Machines’ expansive Endgame pedal might just be the ultimate pedalboard problem solver, with an AI-informed double-track effect

By Phil Weller Published

Packed with an effects loop, Celestion-fuelled dual cabinet simulation, and plenty more, the Endgame sets out to be “the final stage of your pedalboard”

Effects & Pedals
Palmer Supreme Soaker
NAMM 2024: “It’ll raise the tonal game of guitarists the world over”: Palmer’s Supreme Soaker is an all-in-one loadbox, speaker simulator and connection hub that could solve all sorts of problems

By Matt Parker Published

Want an effects loop or headphone output for your old tube amp? Palmer’s got you covered...

Studio & Recording Equipment
Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone 2
NAMM 2024: “This pedal facilitates an alchemical dance”: Pigtronix’s Philosopher’s Tone 2 is the sequel that looks set to top the original – adding footswitchable grit to the world-class compressor pedal

By Matt Parker Published

A new Grit channel and a choice of Germanium or Silicone clipping add the magical final touch to the firm’s revamped compressor

Guitar Pedals
Way Huge Smalls Geisha Drive overdrive
NAMM 2024: “From buttery goodness to gnarly thunder and lightning distortion”: The limited edition Way Huge Smalls Geisha Drive packs tumultuous tones into a seemingly peaceful package

By Phil Weller Published

Featuring colorful artwork and Japanese katakana writing, the limited edition overdrive sets out to deliver “dynamic, touch sensitive tones” and look great on your pedalboard in the process

Effects & Pedals
Four of Dean's new-for-2024 guitars, pictured at the 2024 NAMM show
NAMM 2024: Dean Guitars is preparing to come back fighting – and we got an exclusive preview of its killer 2024 line-up, including its new affordable Kerry King signature, Slime Green finishes, and serious mid-price metal guitar contenders

By Matt Parker Published

It's set to be a big year for Dean, and Guitar World has been given a sneak preview of the firm’s extensive new 2024 range from president Patrick Schuleit

Electric Guitars
Takamine GD34CE and GD38CE Acoustic guitars
NAMM 2024: “A lower cost option that’s pure Takamine in its voice”: An affordable take on Takamine’s all-black Legacy Series has been in demand “for decades” – with its latest G Series acoustics, the Japanese luthier has finally obliged

By Phil Weller Published

Complete with gig-ready TP-3G electronics, the builds offer budget-conscious alternatives to its Legacy Series EF341SC and EF381SC models

Acoustic Guitars
Celestion 100
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

By Matt Owen Published

A potential collaboration with Marshall – details of which are set to arrive in Spring – has also been teased

Events & Trade Shows
MXR Gran Torino
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

By Matt Owen Published

The new-look Gran Torino revamps and revives the Il Torino template, but only as part of a limited release

Events & Trade Shows
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