Another Summer NAMM introduction by Fender is the new Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster: It's been 50 years since Jimi Hendrix took the world by storm with his incredible Monterey Pop Festival performance, which he concluded with the sacrificial burning of his now-iconic hand-painted Stratocaster. Destroyed during the fiery culmination of his set, this one-of-a-kind guitar … [Read more...]
DigiTech SDRUM
DigiTech has announced a new drum machine pedal for guitarists and bassists called SDRUM: SDRUM is the world’s first intelligent drum machine for guitarists and bassists. By simply scratching across your guitar strings, you teach the SDRUM a kick and snare pattern that forms the foundation of the beat you want to hear. Based on this pattern, the SDRUM supplies a professional … [Read more...]
Peterson StroboClip HD
Peterson has announced an upgraded version of their StroboClip tuner, which they're calling the StroboClip HD: This summer, Peterson Strobe Tuners will roll out its latest innovation, the StroboClip HD - a powerful, upgraded version of its revolutionary StroboClip clip-on tuner, released in 2009. The StroboClip HD features an ultra high-definition, real-time tuning display … [Read more...]
Fender Brad Paisley Signature Road Worn Telecaster
Ahead of the NAMM show this week, Fender has announced their new Brad Paisley Signature Road Worn Telecaster. It has a number of interesting features. Most noticeable is the silver sparkle relic'd finish with the paisley pick guard. This finish sits on a Paulownia core body with spruce top and back. This wood combination is an interesting choice. Fender says this … [Read more...]
Summer NAMM Music Industry Day
The 2017 Summer NAMM show will be held here in Nashville in just a few weeks, from July 13 to July 15. The final day, July 15, will be open to all music enthusiasts to visit vendor booths and demo new gear: NASHVILLE – May 2, 2017 – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will welcome music industry professionals to its annual Summer NAMM Show on Saturday, July 15. … [Read more...]