The Winter NAMM Show had some stunning guitars on show - here are our Coolest New Guitars picks from the billions of new models announced. Some of these had us phoning our bank managers....
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Gimmick or game-changer? A prototype of a new pedal spied at NAMM is the result of a collaboration between Gamechanger Audio and Bigsby - could this be a better Whammy?
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The big news at Winter NAMM this weekend was that two new high profile artists had joined Gibson's official roster. Which means that the US guitar giant could be in for a big year for 2020.
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Stripped down and simple to operate, yet still extremely powerful. The new Pigtronix Infinity 2 Double Looper shows how it's done with style.
Old Blood Noise Endeavours' Visitor pedal was inspired by the unique complexities of running modulations in parallel. This effect sounds like it could be blast, but you'll have to wait to get one.
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The Death By Audio ROOMS stereo digital reverb pedal has been teased on Instagram and was seen on display at Winter NAMM. But when will it actually be released?
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Abasi Guitars has a new Japanese production line of 7 and 8-string models for 2020 launching, along with Custom Shop models built in California to Tosin Abasi's high specifications.
Novo Guitars has just launched possibly two of the greatest looking boutique single pickup, offset models of the year during Winter NAMM. But which one should you buy? The Solus F1 or M1?
Even owners of the V2 version will want to check out the new updated Earthquaker Devices Afterneath V3, because it comes with an EXP input with 9 different modes for the drag parameters.
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Friedman has revealed the new Small Box in a pedal, based on the 50-watt amp of the same name format he boutique USA company. This pedal looks like it will be full of classic rock tones.
Nektar has brought the MIDIFLEX4 USB MIDI interface to NAMM 2020. With four ports and flexible routing, merging and splitting, it seems to be a versatile little box.
Nektar has unveiled the Impact GXP88 USB/MIDI keyboard controller at NAMM 2020. With 88 semi-weighted keys in a slim, lightweight package, the Impact GXP88 is aimed at performers and players.
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The new Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH has leaked online. Bringing you a mini offset with twin humbuckers in three colours, it might even fit inside your rucksack?
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The new Suhr Hombre is an all tube boutique 20-watt power combo based on a classic brown-face style vintage amp. With a super simple control layout, this amp is all about tone.
If you love Charvel guitars, but aren't a fan of locking Floyd Rose trem systems, then these are the guitars for you. These new 2020 Pro-Mod DK22 and DK24 both feature 2 point bridges instead.
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Brighton guitar builder Ben Court runs Joe Doe guitars, making limited edition one-off guitars. He has teamed up with Vintage to offer his unique designs for less and each with a cool backstory.
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Eastman has just announced two new SB55 models based on that classic student guitar from the 1950s. Lightweight Okoume mahogany bodies finished in Antique Varnish, plus a Lollar P90 = tasty!
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This year Thorpy FX recreates two highly sought after '90s Lovetone boutique pedals, with his new Field Marshal and Bunker effects. Hand built in the UK this brand just keeps getting better
The new Vintage ProShop Unique Series, have wear and tear patterns applied to them at the factory to emulate a guitar that has been owned and played for decades.
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Yes, yet another Mooer GE series amp simulation and effects floor unit. Surely, the world has enough variations of this unit already? The new Mooer GE 300 Lite suggests that, no it does not.
Fender's Corona facility in California makes the American Originals range and this year they have added the new 60s Telecaster Thinline and 70s Telecaster Custom models.
Fender has two new pedals called the Treadlite Wah and Volume/Expression. Each one has a bit of a '70s retro vibe to it with the wooden panels, but has modern day features for working musicians.
The new AmpX from the German amp manufacturer Thomas Blug is in the tradition of its Amp1 - but has really interesting features that make the amp even more useful and versatile
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Laney has just announced a new all tube Laney Cub-Super amp and combo range. Utilising an onboard digital spring reverb from their Black Country Customs line of pedals to good effect.
