Sadly, I couldn’t attend NAMM this year. But friends shared some pix for me. I love the ESP Guitar wall at their exhibit. The 1987 Series are great, since they are very similar to many of my KISS Horizon model guitars.
Category: NAMM
Gus G:
Unboxing the new Jackson Rhoads Concept Series
Epiphone is proud to partner with Joe Bonamassa on a very special guitar based on his 1962 Gibson ES-335 featured on his first solo album.
An Old Friend Comes Home
Some guitars are more special than others, even when that guitar is owned by a world-famous guitarist and guitar collector like Joe Bonamassa. In 1996, he purchased a red 1962 Gibson ES-335 and used it on his first solo album, A New Day Yesterday. In 2001, he regrettably sold the guitar to help fund his move from New York to LA.
As the 20th anniversary of Joe’s first record approached, a strange twist of fate and an unexpected phone call resulted in Joe being reunited with his old friend, the red ES-335 that propelled him through his first solo effort and launched him into a new life on the West Coast. Feeling fortunate to get his old guitar back, Joe promised that this important instrument would stay with him for the rest of his days.
The Epiphone Joe Bonamassa 1962 ES-335 is a tribute to a legendary guitarist and one of his cherished instruments. It features a one-piece mahogany neck with an Indian laurel fretboard and a comfortable Rounded C profile, Gibson BurstBucker™ 2 and 3 pickups wired to CTS® potentiometers and Mallory™ capacitors, a Switchcraft™ pickup selector toggle switch and output jack, and a Maestro™ Vibrola™.
A custom hardshell case with Epiphone and Joe Bonamassa graphics and a certificate of authenticity are also included.
A little jazz odyssey on the brand new @Epiphone JB 1962 ES-335. 😎👍 pic.twitter.com/iuRsngQJI6
— Joe Bonamassa (Official) (@JBONAMASSA) October 7, 2022
Steve Vai: Surprise! Say hello to the new Blue Powder PIA! In the never-ending pursuit of excellence and quirky cool, we have been working on this new color for quite some time. Now it’s ready and on display at NAMM! There’s something calming and comfortable about this color on a PIA.
Gibson: Gibson’s legendary former president Theodore ‘Ted’ McCarty helped develop some of the most iconic electric guitars ever during the 1950s and early 1960s, including the Les Paul™, ES-335, Flying V™, Explorer™, SG™, and Firebird™ models. He enjoyed sketching new instrument ideas during meetings, and the height of his creative output was in 1957 when he sought to modernize Gibson’s electric guitar designs significantly.
On March 18th, 1957, Ted detailed and signed his drawing for a new solid body instrument which was never produced…until now. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present the “Theodore,” inspired by Ted McCarty’s original drawing and notes. Its unique features include an alder body, scimitar headstock, double Florentine cutaways, and a walnut center strip. The lightweight, balanced construction is extremely comfortable, and the powerful P-90 pickups produce effortless sustain and a rich diversity of tones.
This very special Archive Collection run is limited to just 318 total instruments offered in three colors: Natural, Cherry, and Ebony. Each includes a Historic-style brown/pink case, a premium leather strap, a print of the original signed drawing, a 1957-style catalog page print, and a deluxe Certificate of Authenticity booklet.
Accept: The official 
Paul Bostaph: I finally got a chance to start working with my new Yamaha FP9 pedals. I’m loving ‘em! Yamaha really stepped up their pedal game with this model in my opinion. As I get more work in with them, I’ll post an update. These are the long boards by the way.
Gary Holt: So this just arrived via fedex! I’m speechless!! Wasn’t expecting this!!! I had inquired about cost of a red widow and THIS arrives!!! I am stunned!!! SO KILLER!!!
Billy Sheehan: I hope I don’t get in trouble for announcing too early, but here is one version of my brand new signature DiMarzio Pickups! (Installed on a P bass). Look at those babies shine! A whole bunch of new and unique features! Details coming soon!
Steve Vai: Stallion White.
Stallion White.
Photo by Larry DiMarzio / @DiMarzioInc. pic.twitter.com/N73PFCrQLC— Steve Vai (@stevevai) January 17, 2020
Envy Green @ibanezofficial @dimarzioinc pic.twitter.com/8zgD7vpNRz
— Steve Vai (@stevevai) January 17, 2020
Panther Pink.
Photo by Larry DiMarzio / @DiMarzioInc. pic.twitter.com/VDsrZRMTnx— Steve Vai (@stevevai) January 19, 2020
Brian Slagel: Here we go @ The NAMM Show #namm
Universal Audio: Introducing the LUNA Recording System — featuring Deep Apollo Integration, Built-In Neve Summing, Integrated Multitrack Tape, and All-New LUNA Instruments.
Coming spring 2020 as a free download to all Mac Thunderbolt Apollo interface owners, LUNA transforms industry-standard UA Audio Interfaces into the most inspiring, fully integrated recording systems available.
Glenn Hughes: I’ll be at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA on Friday, January 17th @ 2:00PM & Saturday, January 18th @ 12:00PM Orange Amps Booth 4644 Hall D ? Look forward to meeting you there ✌️ ?
Friday, January 17th:
– Orange Amps : Booth 4644 Hall D – 2:00PM
– Saturday, January 18th:
– Orange Amps : Booth 4644 Hall D – 12:00PM
The NAMM Show
Anaheim Convention Center
800 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
I’ll be @NAMMShow in Anaheim, CA on Friday, January 17th @ 2:00PM & Saturday, January 18th @ 12:00PM @OrangeAmps Booth 4644 Hall D ? Look forward to meeting you there ✌️ ? https://t.co/FN2n7n2kB8 Photography: @EricDuvet pic.twitter.com/HlhcgAV2aD
— Glenn Hughes (@glenn_hughes) January 6, 2020
Dave Lombardo: Hey all, it’s come to my attention that there is some buzz about me performing at another event at this years NAMM. That is 100% NOT accurate. My only appearance will be Metal Allegiance. See you there!
Dave Lombardo: If you’re attending NAMM, this is where you can find me! Thursday, January 16 House of Blues Anaheim. I’ll be performing with my talented friends Metal Allegiance! Going to be a insane night of brutal music. See you there!!
Gus G: I’m happy to announce that I’ll return to the NAMM Show in 2020 to present my new Jackson Guitars models! I’ll be signing on Saturday Jan 18 at 2pm w/ fellow shredders Corey Beaulieu, Chris Broderick & Angel Vivaldi????
