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NAMM 2024: “A new era in acoustic guitar amplification”: L.R. Baggs innovates the acoustic pickup again with the HiFi Duet – a non-invasive pickup-and-mic system that mounts to your guitar using a sticker

The Duet adds a Silo mic to the foundations of the flagship HiFi system and promises to deliver “unparalleled sonic excellence”

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NAMM 2024: Is this the end of the Pioneer DJ name? Parent company says that new products will be “launching as AlphaTheta”

“We’ve created a brand that will propel us into the future, while also maintaining the quality and innovation that you’ve come to expect from us”

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NAMM 2024: “Finally, an acoustic amp you can leave in your living room when company comes over”: Taylor debuts its own amp brand, Circa ’74 – complete with mid-century modern design, mahogany cabinets, and looks to kill

The brand's debut solid-state combo hides a modern feature set behind its beautifully retro form

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NAMM 2024: Martin's 2024 limited-edition collection brings Bitcoin back, drops a $50K anniversary guitar and partners with a prestigious watchmaker – to celebrate a train

Behold Martin's latest lineup of ultra-limited and one-of-a-kind creations

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NAMM 2024: The world’s only pro-level foldable guitar range just got bigger as Ciari unveils P-90 Ascender models

The brand extends its unique Ascender lineup with new pickup and finish options

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NAMM 2024: “Pairing technology with timeless style and tone”: Martin expands its revolutionary SC acoustic-electric line with new, top-of-the-line models

The new SC-18E and SC-28E feature some serious tonewood and electronics upgrades

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NAMM 2024: “These effects will bring your amp to the next level”: Vox has issued its first Valvenergy pedals in 4 years – and they’re said to be unlike any other stompboxes on the market

Vox doubles down on the amp-like overdrives of the original drop while increasing the range's versatility and appeal with some pedalboard problem solvers

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NAMM 2024: PRS reveals new John Mayer Silver Sky finishes, pickup specs and… tuning buttons that go back to the future!

Two of our favourite Silver Sky colours so far have arrived

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NAMM 2024: Korg opens "a new chapter in synth history" with the microKorg 2, the long-awaited successor to one of the world's best-selling synthesizers

Korg unveils the sequel to one of the 21st century's most iconic instruments and a 'first synth' for a whole generation of music-makers

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NAMM 2024: Korg’s Poetry, a ‘Chopin piano’, could be the most unexpected signature instrument ever

Surely it should have been called the ‘Chopiano’, though?

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NAMM 2024: Yamaha's Seqtrak is an all-in-one synth, drum machine, sampler and sequencer that could be an affordable rival to Teenage Engineering's OP-1

Could this be the coolest piece of music-making gear to be unveiled at NAMM 2024?

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NAMM 2024: “I truly believe it’s a game changer”: Laney go big with the world’s most powerful FRFR cabinet, a 2,600W 4x12 that’s almost as loud as a jetplane taking off

The British amp builders have teamed up with prog metal mastermind Devin Townsend for the LFR-412, the world’s first 4x12 dedicated FRFR guitar cabinet – and your neighbors will hate it…

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NAMM 2024: “If ’80s hair metal on a Gretsch Country Gentleman is your thing, who are we to stop you?” DiMarzio supercharges the Filter’Tron format with 3 new humbuckers – including a Super Distor’Tron

The legendary pickup firm’s New’Tron, PAF® Tron, and Super Distor’Tron aim to deliver a sound in between an ES-335 and a Telecaster while increasing their compatibility with modern amps

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NAMM 2024: Prince’s stunning custom Yamaha grand piano, the last instrument he played on stage, to go on display

"He played chopsticks first, then a few minutes of classical music without singing. He finished with the piano and did not play again publicly”

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NAMM 2024: Ibanez gives one of 2023’s best-selling acoustics – the Tim Henson-inspired FRH10N – a sleek new makeover

The Japanese brand shows its commitment to growing the progressive nylon-string platform first developed by the Polyphia virtuoso with some eye-popping finishes

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It looks like Gibson Amps will be making a comeback very soon

NAMM 2024: The company's new reveal confirms the return of a cult classic model and some spec details

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NAMM 2024: “Sustainably taking the art of guitar manufacturing to new heights and new sounds”: Martin ushers in a new era of acoustic guitar innovation with the GPCE Inception – and the results could be game-changing

Martin's latest sustainable model is a uniquely engineered instrument with an all-new skeletonized bracing design that debuts “a new innovative approach to building acoustic guitars”

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NAMM 2024: What we want to see PLUS news and rumours on all the latest hi-tech, recording gear and software releases at the greatest music equipment show on earth

NAMM is back this January and is showcasing all the best music gear of 2024 – here's what you need to know

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“A true master at work”: Visionary luthier turns AI-generated design into reality with NAMM 2024 showpiece

Complete with an ornamental, plant-adorned base, OD Guitars’ latest build bridges the gap between AI and luthiery

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“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

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

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NAMM 2024: “Something cool this way comes”: Jack White is teasing his most affordable Third Man guitar gear yet – a collaboration with budget brand Donner

Having already worked up pedals with MXR and Gamechanger Audio, it looks like Donner will be the next brand to collaborate with the White Stripes guitarist and fuzz lover

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NAMM 2024: all the latest guitar news, rumors and predictions from the greatest gear show on Earth

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

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“Guitars were no longer the priority”: Fender had $100 million worth of retail sales canceled in 2022

The guitar giant’s CFO Matt Janopaul says the figure equates to roughly 600,000 guitars and 200,000 amps

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Not Too Cool for School

Universities, associations, and integrators are working together to train the next generation of Pro AV professionals.

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Abasi Concepts finally launches the Emi 6 – an ergonomic reinvention of the classic Stratocaster design

The futuristic model made its debut at NAMM 2022. Now, almost a year later, it’s received its long-awaited official release

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