The TC Electronic PolyTune Mini may be one of my favorite new products from NAMM so far: We introduced polyphonic tuning to the world and since then guitarists everywhere have welcomed this next-generation way of tuning with open arms. PolyTune® Mini is the world’s smallest polyphonic tuner and it will fit on any pedal board. Sometimes size actually does matter and in such … [Read more...]
NAMM 2012: Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face
I first started hearing rumblings of an Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face several months ago, and then Johnson later confirmed it in several interviews. Now that NAMM is upon us, official information about the pedal has been released: When you think about Eric Johnson, you think tone, and the tone he's best known for is his sweet, singing, lead tone. His choice for getting … [Read more...]
Epiphone ES-339
During this year's Summer NAMM show, Gibson/Epiphone announced the new Epiphone ES-339, which is modeled after the Gibson version of the same guitar. As you may know if you follow my Twitter feed, I've been looking for a small-bodied semi-hollow guitar for a while. I've been looking at the Gibson ES-339, but I couldn't justify the price. This Epiphone may suit my needs very … [Read more...]
NAMM 2011: Harmony Central Interview with Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz
Below is a video of a Harmony Central interview with Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz at the NAMM show. In the interview, Juszkiewicz discusses the Firebird X, the flooding in Nashville last year that affected the Gibson plant, and a little bit about what the future holds for Gibson: … [Read more...]
NAMM 2011: Matt Schofield and Eric Gales at the Two Rock Booth
Matt Schofield and Eric Gales are both great blues guitarists and both play Two Rock amplifiers. Below is a video of Schofield and Gales jamming together at the Two Rock booth at the NAMM show: Eric Gales already has a signature model Two Rock amplifier, and I've heard that Matt Schofield is also working with Two Rock on a signature amplifier. (via Mark McGuigan) … [Read more...]