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A brand-new guitar shape from one of the world’s oldest guitar companies. Will wonders never cease? 10 things we learned at NAMM 2026

NAMM 2026: So, there we are. Another NAMM in the bag. 2026’s show further cemented 2025’s new normal: smaller booths, not quite as much product, but still a packed-out Anaheim Convention Center. After ...
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“His original designs set a benchmark for tone, craftsmanship, and reliability”: Bad Cat's legendary boutique amp designer Mark Sampson has died

One of the great pioneers of US high-end tube amps, Sampson co-founded Matchless and had recently returned to Bad Cat after a two-decade absence When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...
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“The SYN-20IR is the world’s most flexible, convenient, and tonally versatile all-tube amplifier head”: Steve Vai’s favourite amp brand Synergy unveils a 20W “preamp ...

Swap preamp modules in and out and pair them with onboard American-style clean channel for a compact three-channel powerhouse for stage and studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...