Namm 2009

[tot_Ou_tard]

It's time for the annual what will/has been released at NAMM thread.

This new reverb unit is supposed to make its debut at this year's show:

http://www.t-rex-engineering.com/Default.aspx?ID=2&ProductID=PROD177&VariantID=

 

[just strum]

Unfortunately it is also the "We postponed its release" show. It is fun to see all the new stuff.

 

[syo]

Will any fretters out there be attending NAMM this year? Although I must say I usually find the place rather exhausting, I'm particularly looking forward to it this year as my GAS has become chronic of late.

 

[just strum]

Will any fretters out there be attending NAMM this year? Although I must say I usually find the place rather exhausting, I'm particularly looking forward to it this year as my GAS has become chronic of late.

I've never been to one, but it would be cool to go one day just to see what it is like.

 

[syo]

I've never been to one, but it would be cool to go one day just to see what it is like.

Well, it's crowded, tough to park and far to walk. On the plus side there's nowhere on the planet (except maybe Frankfurt Messe in the spring) with so much gear in one place at the same time. And some of them will sell what they are exhibiting at great prices rather than ship back after the show.

 

[wingsdad]

... .some of them will sell what they are exhibiting at great prices rather than ship back after the show....

True. My Local GAS Station (we're 90 miles from Anaheim) has been buying his pick of the US Music booth stuff (Washburn, Oscar Schmidt, Randall Amps, etc) every year for about 12 years, and the past couple, has made the same kind of deals with Hoshino (Ibanez, Cort, etc) and Kaman (Ovation, Takamine, LP and TOCA percussion, etc).

And most manufacturers have their 'NAMM Show Special Pricing' deals, as they seek more dealers. Last year, with Fender acquiring Kaman around this time, and already owning Gretsch (Guitars, not drums), he became a Gretsch dealer with what he scored from thier booth to open inventory. He also scored a Schecter dealership, same way.

Before he goes, he takes a 'wish list' from his 'regular' customers (moths drawn to the flame like me who stop in at least once a week) and will try to score. He also gets a few guest passes and doles them out.

Rents a truck and hauls it all back, then has his annual NAMM 50% Off sale. Regular customers know it's coming, like a GAS-O-Mania extension to Christmas. Before he opens the sale to the public, he does a 'preview' for the regulars and tells them what's coming, even calls or e-mails.

And so, I love/hate Winter NAMM.

 

[Andy]

They consistently host NAMM and other shows Nashville and I've never taken the 10 minutes to drive into downtown and attend one. talk about lazy..!

next chance comes up and I will be there !

 

[cherokee747]

Looking forward to the new Fender offerings. Mike

 

[Rocket]

FYI... NAMM is for manufacturers & dealers... public cannot just stroll in for a look-see.

 

[just strum]

FYI... NAMM is for manufacturers & dealers... public cannot just stroll in for a look-see.

If you get an invite, you get in.

 

[syo]

FYI... NAMM is for manufacturers & dealers... public cannot just stroll in for a look-see.

This is true. Members have to pay around $200 a year and are then entitled to a certain number of free passes. It really is a business oriented event and not a gear superstore. Still, if you have a friend in the business you could always be someone's "employee" for a few days.

 

[just strum]

This is true. Members have to pay around $200 a year and are then entitled to a certain number of free passes. It really is a business oriented event and not a gear superstore. Still, if you have a friend in the business you could always be someone's "employee" for a few days.

That's the invite I was referring to.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Godin's offerings according to Harmony Central

http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM09/Content/Godin/PR/Godin-NAMM-January-2009.html

Funny I thought that the Kingpin (5th Ave with P90), the Richmond Belmont, & the Richmond Dorchester were all revealed at last year's NAMM.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

For all you Brian Seltzer/Beatles wanna-bes this looks mighty sweet indeed

Reverend Pete Anderson hollowbody with 2 90s & a Bigsby!

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2008/Reverend-Pete-Anderson-Signature-Guitar.html

http://www.reverendguitars.com/reverend/guitars/set_neck_series/pete_anderson.html

It's got a laminated spruce top & laminated maple sides. Reverend raves about the virtue of their new Unibrace, but I didn't quite understand the description.
It's even got a hidden nitrous tank for you jamphans.

List is $1429 however. I think that is the most expensive Rev so far.

 

[syo]

tOt, I was going to put a link up on that Pete Anderson model last night myself. That one looks special...

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

tOt, I was going to put a link up on that Pete Anderson model last night myself. That one looks special...

Yeah, it's got my GAS going & I just got a hollowbody with a P90.

 

[syo]

Yeah, it's got my GAS going & I just got a hollowbody with a P90.

That's the Godin right? I' m looking forward to trying the Godin and Reverend out in a couple of weeks. Both of them look great. How are you liking your new 5th Ave?

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

That's the Godin right? I' m looking forward to trying the Godin and Reverend out in a couple of weeks. Both of them look great. How are you liking your new 5th Ave?

I think it's the berries.

But you should know that I haven't been playing long so all my statements are suspect.

I do love it!

 

[syo]

I think it's the berries.

But you should know that I haven't been playing long so all my statements are suspect.

I do love it!

Well tOt, if you say it's the berries, that's good enough for me. I'll place my order tonight.
But really, I thank you for putting up the info on the Godin. It is such a striking looking guitar and one that I can't wait to try out.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Well tOt, if you say it's the berries, that's good enough for me. I'll place my order tonight.
But really, I thank you for putting up the info on the Godin. It is such a striking looking guitar and one that I can't wait to try out.

I am always hesitant to recommend something just because I like it. It may be because I come from another planet & I'm used to people not understanding my ways. As a barbarian in Japan you should be able to relate.

I'm looking forward to hearing your reactions to the 5th Ave.

 

[Robert]

Anyone going there? Mark Wein?

Don from www.Mackamps.com will be there with all his cool Mack amps. If you are there, be sure to go there and try them. I'm curious to see what others think of the Mack amps.

I'd love to go to NAMM sometime. Seems like there would be a lot of drooling to do. Might be worth bringing a bib or apron to drool on.
ancake:

 

[syo]

Yes, I'll be there. In fact, taking a break from packing right now. I'll check out the Mack Amps. They must be good because when I clicked on their link,
their "virtuoso tone" nearly blew my head off. Guess my speakers were a tad high maybe...
Frankly I am already tired thinking about the 24 hours it will take me to get to So. California but once there, NAMM is definitely drool worthy.
That reminds me...pack bib...
Thanks Robert

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

New RP multi-effects pedals from Digitech:

http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM09/Content/DigiTech/PR/Digitech-RP-Series-Pedals.html

More info on the Digitech site:

http://www.digitech.com/

& as posted in another thread the oddball Monolith from Eastwood

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=10005&highlight=monolith

 

[Robert]

Sorry, I messed up and posted a redundant 2nd thread about this topic, so I just merged the two...

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Radial Engineering has an analog chorus pedal

http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNA.../PR/Radial-Vienna-Chorus-Dual-Mode-Pedal.html

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Here is a list of pedals introduced at NAMM


http://filters.muziq.be/news/namm/2009/winter

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Reverend booth:

& for Robert & Lainey Suhr's booth

& more Suhrs

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

VOX AC4

http://namm.harmony-central.com/WNAMM09/Content/Vox/PR/Vox-Amplification-AC4TV-Guitar-Amplifier.html

I've started a thread on this cool $400 amph.

http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?p=117033#post117033

 

[Lev]

New Boss ME-70

http://www.roland.co.uk/guitar_room_catdet.asp?id=ME70

 

[Robert]

Oooh, look at dat Suhr amph! It's a drool-maker!