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General views of the Hollywood Rock Walk at the Guitar Center on the Sunset Strip after the announcement of rock legend Eddie Van Halen's death on October 06, 2020 in Hollywood, California

Guitar Center launches initiative to replace music gear destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

MusiCares, the NAMM Foundation and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund are among other organizations providing financial assistance to impacted L.A.-based musicians and music industry professionals

Music Industry
General view of the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on January 27, 2024 in Anaheim, California

NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires

By Janelle Borg published

The CEO has confirmed that the annual trade show will go ahead as planned, with a few adjustments

Events & Trade Shows
Behringer 69 Vibe

Behringer blasts critics and announces return to NAMM after 10 years

By Matt Owen published

The German firm hit back at those who called it a “vaporware company” and shed light on its innovative mindset shortly after unveiling a clone of the original Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe

Events & Trade Shows
Marshall Studio JTM45 head

Marshall is returning to NAMM for the first time in 5 years – and has teased some blockbuster launches

By Matt Owen published

After previously hinting that digital amps, modeling software and other advancements were in the works, Marshall is now set to embark on an all-new chapter when NAMM 2025 kicks off

Events & Trade Shows
Fender Telecaster, Stratocaster and Jazzmaster

Nobody expected Fender to return to NAMM – but it will return to the gear trade show in 2025

By Matt Owen published

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

Events & Trade Shows
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

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

Events & Trade Shows
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

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

Effects & Pedals
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

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

Events & Trade Shows
Fender headstock

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

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

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

By Jonathan Horsley last updated

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

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