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8. Manuel Rodríguez Guitars is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 13, 2016

  Number 8 features Manuel Rodríguez Guitars as they introduce its new guitar model “MR Natural Finish” at Namm show.   The experience of over 110 years have carried to Manuel Rodriguez Guitars to create a new guitar model – MR Natural Finish – more sustainable and environmentally-friendly, achieving a unique sound.   A guitar 100% made in Spain, cradle of classical and flamenco guitars. Know-how and fineness shape every single instrument, turning them into one of a kind pieces.   The Manuel Rodríguez deep knowledge and passion for the Spanish guitar have led to the creation of this lighter and natural guitar. Beauty, sound, history, sustainability and environmentally-friendly converge within this guitar “MR Natural Finish”.   The first Manuel Rodríguez guitar started playing in 1905. Since then, thousands of hands and ears have enjoyed the sound of its classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. Generation after generation have preserved the essence of hand-crafted guitars, paying close attention to every detail. Thus, they have managed to spread the Spanish guitar to over 120 countries and to hundreds [Read More]

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13. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio partners with Schecter Guitar Research, featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 7, 2016

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Let’s get excited for a wonderful distribution partnership between Schecter Guitar Research and  Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio. Check out the news below: Schecter to Handle Distribution in 70 Countries as well as Fulfillment in U.S. (December 8, 2015, Sun Valley/Hollywood, CA) – Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio announce signing a world-wide distribution deal.   Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne), via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling fulfillment of the guitars in the USA. “€œWe are extremely proud to be working with Zakk and Wylde Audio on this endeavor,” states Schecter Guitar Research Executive Vice-president Marc LaCorte. €œZakk has been incredible in recognizing what he wanted in his own brand and bringing the best possible product to the market.€ The first offering from Wylde Audio, including the Odin, War Hammer and Viking models, are set to debut at the 2016 Winter NAMM.  Zakk has already been putting the prototypes through their paces at recent [Read More]

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14.ESP Guitars and Basses are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 7, 2016

    For number 14 we feature ESP Guitars and Basses for the 2016 Product Preview! Check out their post in it: We have a whole bunch of new ESP E-II models in our 2016 New Product Preview. Do you like the EC-BB, with its extra-wide silver painted binding? How about the MR Seven, which features Seymour Duncan Sentinent-7/Nazgul-7 pickups? Or perhaps the SV, with dual EMG 81 pickups and an Original Floyd Rose? See the whole 2016 Preview and decide for yourself. http://www.espguitars.com/pages/2016-product-preview   Head over to preview all the great products for 2016: http://www.espguitars.com/pages/2016-product-preview NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please [Read More]

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18. ESP Products are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

January 3, 2016

For number 18 we wanted to make sure you check out the new products from ESP on their 2016 Product Preview! Check it out below: New Artist Signature Series Models Let’s kick off this new product preview with an exciting announcement. The newest member of the ESP artist family is the legendary Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, and he has a Signature Series model being introduced for 2016. The LTD GT-600 is based on the ESP Viper shape, and includes 24 frets, two custom EMG Glenn Tipton 81 active pickups, a chrome pickguard and truss cover, and a Kahler tremolo. More info on Glenn’s exciting addition to the ESP family coming soon! Other new Signature Series artists include Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men), who has customized a TE Series guitar for the LTD AA-600. Mille Petrozza (Kreator) has put together a daring V-shaped model with Fishman Fluence pickups, a Floyd Rose, and glow-in-the-dark side dots with the E-II MK-1 and the LTD MK-600. Marco Mendoza (Dead Daisies) joins ESP’s lineup of Signature Series bass [Read More]

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Day 26. D’Addario Woodwind products are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 25, 2015

      D’Addario’s brand new woodwind products and accessories that will be showcased at this year’s NAMM, more info here: *Reserve Soprano and Tenor Saxophone Reeds: A completion of the Reserve Saxophone Reed Line, the Soprano and Tenor Saxophone reeds each feature seven strengths, ranging from 2.0 – 4.5, including a special 3.0+ (3.25) quarter strength. Each Reserve reed is made using D’Addario’s innovative Digital Vamping Process, which precisely measures and cuts every reed to the tightest tolerances. *Reeds Guards: D’Addario’s new Reed Guard is a stylish, effective way to keep reeds safe and secure. An innovation in protection, the new reed guards offer a convenient, affordable storage solution. The grooved surfaces prevent reed warping, and the soft elastomer cover is designed to securely yet gently hold an assortment of clarinet and saxophone reeds. *All-Natural Cork Grease: Made with a unique blend of natural and organic materials, this cork grease provides and retains ample, non-greasy lubrication to keep corks at their best and prevent them from breaking down. *Practice Grip: An instrumental hand exerciser [Read More]

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28. Cort Guitars are featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 23, 2015

  At number 28 we bring you Cort Guitars. “For 50 years now Cort has carefully crafted high quality guitars and basses. Our selection includes electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars. We are driven by the needs of players and excited about connecting with more musicians here.“ Cort Guitars has a lot of exciting new things for NAMM 2016 to include Frank Gambale Signature Acoustic guitar Brand new line of Grand Regal acoustics New Jeff Berlin 5 string bass Brand new C4 bass New Action basses Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Catch them at NAMM at Booth 4456 in Hall C.  Website: http://www.cortguitars.com/en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CortGuitarCo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cort_Guitars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cort_guitars/ NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016! Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 22 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, [Read More]

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30. 660 Guitars Patriot Model is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 22, 2015

On Number 30 of our countdown to NAMM 2016 we are excited to feature 660 Guitars new Patriot Model for 2016! The Patriot as well as 660 Guitars will be making their debut at the Winter 2016 NAMM. Check out the news below: 660 Guitars announced today the introduction of their new Patriot model guitar for 2016. The Patriot, as well as 660 Guitars, will make their debut at the 2016 NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show in Anaheim, California this January. Customers can place orders directly from the factory while they work to establish dealers and distributors worldwide. The Patriot launches 660 Guitars’ up and coming robust line of American-made instruments, featuring all-aluminum bodies. The 25.5” scale Patriot design captures bold engineering and modern playability, while maintaining the principle build features consistent in all 660 Guitars. Handcrafted with USA parts, the Patriot’s body is constructed from one piece of aircraft-grade aluminum, paired with a shallow-oval 16” radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck. The finish is a resilient powder coat, available in multi-color options. [Read More]