NEW Martin Acoustics for 2026! (First Look at NAMM 2026)
Molly Tuttle performs live at NAMM 2026 as Martin Guitar unveils two brand-new Molly Tuttle signature models during their…
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Hotone’s Most Portable Rig Yet (NAMM 2026)
Nick Jennison and Thinking About Guitar hit the Hotone booth at NAMM 2026 to explore space-saving, gig-ready gear—from compact multi-effects and tiny amps with big sounds to brand-new pedals, including a convolution reverb and an unreleased pitch shifter aimed at modern, portable rigs.
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Faith’s Torrefied Acoustics Sound Like 15–20 Year Old Guitars?! (NAMM 2026)
Jonathan Graham heads to the Faith Guitars booth at NAMM 2026 with Rob to explore new 2026 releases and upgraded series features. Highlights include the PJE Legacy FG4 Earth Satin Sunburst with a torrefied Sitka spruce top and African Khaya mahogany back and sides, the updated FX Series built from Java mango wood with a new contour bevel for comfort, and a refreshed Nexus range with updated finishes and premium appointments—plus a look at why Fishman electronics remain a natural match for Faith acoustics.
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Is This the Best Budget Amp-Capture Rig? Valeton GP200 (NAMM 2026)
Nick Jennison stops by the Valeton booth at NAMM 2026 to explore the GP series with Neural Capture technology. The chat highlights why the GP200 is a dependable, gig-ready unit built around great sound and real-world usability—plus how to capture your own amp tones and load community-made captures without getting lost in touchscreen gimmicks.
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We found the best affordable guitars at the NAMM show
Nick Jennison visits the Jet and Spira Guitars booth at NAMM 2026 with Lee for a hands-on look at new affordable electrics that don’t feel “budget.” The walkthrough covers updated JT models, a JJ350 with an anodised pickguard, a baritone with P90 plus humbucker, and a brand-new Spira SR420 star-shaped guitar—along with player-friendly specs like roasted maple necks, coil-splits, locking tuners, trem options and standout finishes.
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The Wildest Boutique Guitar Ever Made?
Nick Jennison meets Filippo from Paoletti Guitars at NAMM 2026 to reveal a breathtaking limited-edition prototype inspired by the stained glass of the Florence Duomo. Only eight instruments will be made, featuring around 6,000 pieces of Venetian mother-of-pearl, official Duomo approval, and an inlaid piece of cathedral marble—collector-grade art with a planned 2026 unveiling event in Italy.
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Ibanez NAMM 2026 New Guitars Tested! Vision Series, Alpha 8-String & RGD
Nick Jennison and Jonathan Graham visit Ibanez UK for a sneak peek at the NAMM 2026 lineup—ranging from a money-no-object Vision Series RG showpiece (around £7,000) to the futuristic Alpha Series (including an 8-string) and a metal-ready RGD built for low tunings. Along the way, they dig into J-Craft/J.Custom-style craftsmanship, Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, multiscale ergonomics and monorail bridges—then take a quick look at Laney Black Country Customs’ Billy Corgan Supergroup “Loudpedal.”
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Tech 21 Just LEVELED UP the SansAmp… Meet the Bass Driver ELITE (NAMM 2026)
Thinking About Guitar’s Nick Jennison visits Tech 21 at NAMM 2026 to check out two big new releases: the SansAmp Bass Driver ELITE and the Geddy Lee Signature Amalgamation Chorus. Tim from Tech 21 walks through the ELITE’s next-gen feature set—128 presets, MIDI, app editing, built-in effects and IR loading—before switching to the all-analog Amalgamation Chorus, including Geddy’s subtle movement approach and the Deviate function for bigger, more animated modulation.
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Martin Guitars Best NAMM 2026 New Releases Tested!
At NAMM 2026 media preview day, Thinking About Guitar’s Jonathan Graham and Nick Jennison go hands-on with Martin’s latest Road Series releases, including the D-10 and D-12 dreadnoughts, a modern SC-style model and a more premium Retro Plus option. The walkthrough explains the Retro vs Modern concept, highlights the key differences between D-10 and D-12, and looks at what you gain stepping up to Retro Plus—including a torrefied top—while keeping that unmistakable “Martin sounds like a record” vibe at a gig-friendly price.
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Incredible New Range from CORT GUITARS (NAMM 2026)
Thinking About Guitar heads to the Cort booth at NAMM 2026 to explore the new Space Series travel-ready electrics, a subtle multiscale model designed to feel natural fast, the Seymour Duncan-equipped G290 workhorse, and the neck-through KX600 with Fishman Fluence dual-voice pickups.
