NAMM 2012: Washburn Axes on Display
Washburn Guitars have been around since the late 1800s, as a Divison on the early guitar makers, Lyon and Healy, in Chicago, Illinois.
Washburn Guitars have been around since the late 1800s, as a Divison on the early guitar makers, Lyon and Healy, in Chicago, Illinois.
Originally Charvel Guitars were produced by Wayne Charvel during the 1970s, but the company would be sold and the brand would continue with a series of highly regarded guitars.
C.F. Martin and Co. have their best foot forward at NAMM 2012 and have been displaying their 15 new models at their booth, which is always packed with merchants eager to get their hands on the new guitars. Check out the details of Martin’s 2012 class here, and check out the photos below!
Fender’s little brother brand, Squier, just announced the debut of the revamped, all-new Vintage Modified Series of guitars at NAMM 2012 (exclusive pics below). The new series introduces new model types fully outfitted in retro-inspired, chop-shop looks, along with rich, roaring tone. The new series includes two new models and three that have been updated:
Squier is introducing three new artist signature models at NAMM 2012, the Avril Lavigne Telecaster®, the Jim Root Telecaster® and the Mikey Way Mustang® Bass. These three signature models promise star-like vibe and tone at the expected incredible Squier value.
The amp guys over at Fender are proudly introducing the brand new Machete combo amp at NAMM 2012 (exclusive pics below). With tremendous versatility and performance-oriented features, the Machete is a high-end, sonically powerful combo and is designed to be an essential companion for the discerning musician.
From its early guitars from the 1930s to the current line-up of electrics today, Gibson Guitars has been innovative and a formidable competitor in the music industry.
Hailing out of Tampa, Florida, Dean Guitars has set the pace for metal guitars and have been used by high-end musicians, including: Dimebag Darrell, Dave Mustaine, Bret Michaels, Michael Schenker, Leslie West and Michael Angelo Batio. Along with Dean Guitars, the parent company, Armadillo Enterprises. also produces those fine Luna guitars and Ddrums. One of the coolest things about Dean Guitars is the fact that the head honcho there, Elliott Rubinson, is an excellent bass player and has been known to get the groove going for the Michael Schenker Group, as well as many more kick-ass groups.
We all know by now that Van Halen is heading out on tour this year and as guitarists, we’re pumped about seeing Eddie Van Halen back on the street riffing, bending and tapping in his legendary ways! So, when we were at NAMM yesterday we had to stop and check out the EVH Wolfgang axes designed by the master flash guitarist and patent holder.
Heavy-hitters PRS Guitars arrived at NAMM with a full force gale of axes to drool over, as well as their remarkable line-up of stunning amps. Over the years we’ve come to admire this guitar company that keeps punching out new product lines to meet the needs of musicians at all levels. Whether you’re looking for an acoustic or electric guitar or a boutique styled amp, PRS always seems to pull out the stops and bring us something – or many things – quite magical.
