NAMM 2026 a.k.a. the NAMM Show in Anaheim (near Los Angeles) will take place as usual in January. The response to the 2025 edition was phenomenal again. And we have seen this across the board, from viewers, our readers and participating exhibitors. The event has always been very important for all manufacturers, distributors and users worldwide.
Soon you can look forward to what we hope will be as many exciting product launches, rumours and news from the world of music as ever. And it is again extended to five days in a row. That means even more music industry news and gossip. Of course, we will be collecting all the news, results, leaks and announcements for you – see below in this article.
The world’s biggest and most important trade fair for guitars, basses, effects, recording, DJ, music technology and synthesizer equipment opens on 20 January 2026 in Anaheim, USA, and closes a few days later on 24 January 2026 – again over five days. And under the yearly motto ‘the music begins here’. We are very excited to see what new products will be unveiled and will keep you up to date! We will also keep you up to date with the first rumours and announcements from the big companies. There will be a lot to see – just like every year!
The GEARNEWS.com team will be gathering all the relevant topics for you here, scouring all the online videos, live streams, new releases via YouTube video and of course keeping our eyes and ears open. This is the only way we can bring you the latest rumours, facts and information from NAMM 2026. New articles will be added from now, just before the show begins and throughout the main event – sometimes by the minute.
A colourful mix covering everything from guitar/bass, studio/recording, synthesizers, DJ, live, drums and tech! So check back regularly – this list will be constantly updated at the bottom of this article. In addition, members of our Musikernetzwerk will be roaming the show floor, capturing all the glimpses of never-before-seen hardware and software for you. Do you have any questions for the on-site staff or have you discovered something? If so, write them in the comments!
For more information about NAMM 2026, including links, schedules, online events and live streams, please visit the show’s official website.
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Several websites are listing new Fender Vintera II “Icon” Series.
I only found a few Strats listed but this series seem to be “signature-ish” models.
They come with new colors, some with roasted necks and equipped Fender Custom Shop FAT50s/60s pickups.
Models i’ve found so far :
– Gary Moore/Mark Knoppfler Fiesta Red/rosewood 60s strat
– Mary Kaye White Blonde 50s strat
– David Gilmour Black 50s strat
– Hank Marvin Fiesta red 50s strat