16th January 2025: That’s right, it’s almost that time of year again. The biggest names in the world of musical instruments & gear are descending on the Anaheim Convention Centre to show off their latest releases for your 2025 wishlist. And if rumours are to be believed, this is going to be the biggest NAMM Show since 2020.
While you’re awaiting the start of the show, we’ve pulled together some info to keep you in the loop and whet your NAMM appetite…
NAMM 2025 Early Releases
At the time of writing, the 2025 NAMM Show hasn’t kicked off yet – but plenty of your favourite brands have delivered the goods early this year. From Ibanez launching their entire 2025 line-up to Stylophone sneaking in a drone synth, there’s loads to see already! Here’s our round-up of some of this year’s pre-NAMM highlights:
- Ibanez 2025: Discover new Artcore models, affordable AZ Standards, stunning Prestige additions, and more. Find out more
- PRS Guitars: Introducing the Swamp Ash Special & Standard 24 models – and that’s not all! Find out more
- Martin Standard Series: Martin have refreshed their iconic Standard Series with subtle tonal & aesthetic enhancements. The best just got better? Find out more
- Nord Organ 3 & Piano 6: Reimagined, redesigned and back! Nord’s whopper announcement features their new Organ 3 and refreshed Piano 6 models. Find out more
- ThorpyFX Sixzero: The ThorpyFX Six Zero is an all-analogue Fuzz & tremolo pedal, designed and hand-built to look back to the 1960s. Delish. Find out more
- Bad Cat Era Amps: Legendary amp designer Mark Sampson has returned to Bad Cat to deliver the pinnacle of iconic design with modern craftsmanship – and it sounds killer! Find out more
- Korg Kronos Is Back: KORG bring back their legendary Kronos workstation, AND revive their first ever synth, the legendary 700! Find out more
- Walrus Audio & Yvette Young: A lush all-in-one ambient pedal designed by Walrus Audio & the innovative Covet guitarist. Find out more
- Stylophone DS-2: The Stylophone folks are back with their anticipated drone synth, the DS-2! This is for you sound designers and ambient aficionados. Find out more
- IK Multimedia Tonex FRFR Cab: IK enter the FRFR arena with punchy DSP that takes the full-range concept to new heights. Find out more
- Mesa Boogie: The punishing valve head that defined the 90s and 00s, back in all its chrome-adorned glory. Find out more
- Alesis Crimson III: A 9-piece mesh electronic kit packed with tons of useful performance & practice features! Find out more
Want to see all the NAMM 2025 releases as they happen? Check out All NAMM 2025 Releases right here!
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