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Dunlop NAMM 2025 releases!
Get ready to dive into Dunlop’s latest lineup for NAMM! From revolutionary pedals and picks to stunning straps and innovative care products, 2025 is packed with new gear to elevate your playing.
STERLING BY MUSIC MAN: NEW NAMM RELEASES!
Sterling by Music Man is introducing an incredible lineup of new models at NAMM 2025, including the Axis AX50QM, Cutlass CT30HSS, Luke LK100, StingRay Plus SR50X, JP150DFM, JP157DFM, Majesty MAJ200XFM, Majesty MAJ270XFM, DarkRay 5, and SB14.
Namm RELEASE - Martin & Co part 1: Standard Series Refresh + Retro Plus Mahogany Models
Martin has released some exciting new products this year, as is customary around NAMM. Among the biggest updates are the Standard Series Refresh and the new Retro Plus Mahogany models.
THE LÂG HYVIBE EXPLAINED!
The Lâg HyVibe is a groundbreaking smart guitar that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology!
The Vandoren family is growing!
Meet the VK reeds: durable, cane-like performance with zero fuss!
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 & 700
Designed for the discerning bassists, the Tone Hammer series offers a lightweight yet powerful solution inspired by the soulful warmth of tube amplifiers.
GATOR’S CASE FINDER TOOL OFFERS THE PERFECT FIT, EVERY TIME
Gator launched its popular Case Finder Tool a few years ago to help customers answer the common question: “Which case is best for my instrument?” With so many unique instruments on the market and a wide variety of Gator products available, the company saw the need for a custom solution to simplify the selection process
ELIXIR: HOW TO SET UP YOUR ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO MATCH YOUR PLAYING STYLE
Your preferred playing style - whether strumming with a pick or fingerstyle - has an impact on how your acoustic guitar needs to be set up. There's no "one size fits all" approach, just as no single string gauge suits everyone. In this video, master luthier Ron Ruggiero (who apprenticed under Roger Sadowsky and now operates Ruggiero’s Guitar Workshop in Yardley, PA.) shows the steps necessary to get your instrument playing exactly as you needed.
Spec'ing Out a Custom Bass with Wil DeYoung of the Spector Custom Shop
Explore the art of custom bass building with Wil DeYoung, Shop Manager at the Spector Custom Shop, as he shares his expertise, while Aguilar’s own Jordan Cortese brings his dream Spector bass to life—start to finish!