Summer NAMM 2019

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D'Addario's XT strings are its most advanced yet

By Sponsored published 2 December 19

New series combines high carbon steel cores and the company's most popular alloys with an extended life treatment on every string in the set

Fender Tone Master guitar amps

Fender's Tone Master Deluxe and Twin Reverb digital amps have arrived

By Richard Bienstock published 24 September 19

New combos promise the tube tone of the originals with modern features and half the weight

Squier Starcaster electric guitars

Squier's revived Starcaster models have arrived

By Richard Bienstock published 20 September 19

Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series feature trademark offset, semi-hollow designs

Gibson Shows Off New Johnny Winter Firebird V, Other Custom Shop Models at Summer NAMM

By Richard Bienstock published 31 July 19

Take a video tour of the company’s 2019 offerings.

Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Announces New Limited Edition Streamliner Electric and Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustic Guitars

By Richard Bienstock published 22 July 19

Models boast striking Candy Apple Red and Midnight Sapphire finishes.

Kemper Announces New Profiler Stage Floorboard

By Guitar World Staff published 22 July 19

Amp modeler combines the acclaimed Profiler Head and Remote for an all-in-one, powerhouse stage unit.

Summer NAMM 2019: Line 6 Announces New Spider V MkII Amplifier Series

By Richard Bienstock published 22 July 19

“The best sounding Spider amps we’ve ever made,” according to the company.

Summer NAMM 2019: Fender Custom Shop Introduces Four New Limited Edition Guitars

By Richard Bienstock published 22 July 19

Models include Roasted Poblano Strat and Paisley Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Yamaha

By Guitar World Staff published 22 July 19

Check out the latest offerings from Yamaha.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Marshall

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Hear the iconic company's updated, more compact JCM 800 Series amplifier in action.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—TRV with Tim Rockmore

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Tim Rockmore sits down with GW.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Option Knob

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Option Knob's Danger Zone is one of the coolest-looking pedals you'll see all year. See it in action.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—SIT

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Freddy Demarco takes SIT's new Power Groove Pure Nickel strings for a spin in this new demo.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Enki

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Take a closer look at Enki's formidable new AMG2XL hardshell case.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Boss

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Watch as the company's impressive new SY-1 pedal gets put through its paces.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—SoundBrenner

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

A smartwatch for musicians? SoundBrenner is making it happen.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Epiphone

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

GW sits down with "Dr. Epiphone" himself!

Summer NAMM 2019: Dunlop Introduces Four New Jimi Hendrix Mini Pedals, Dimebag Darrell and Gary Clark Jr. Wahs

By Richard Bienstock published 19 July 19

Authentic Hendrix offerings include Fuzz Face, Octavio, Uni-Vibe and Band of Gypsys Fuzz stompboxes.

Charvel Announces New Super Stock Model 2 and Super Stock SC1 Guitars

By Richard Bienstock published 19 July 19

New offerings boast San Dimas- and So Cal-style bodies, EVH and Duncan pickups and eye-popping finishes.

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Breedlove

By Guitar World Staff published 19 July 19

Hear about what's new and exciting at Breedlove.