AM’s Greg Phillips chats to Fender’s Senior Product Manager Alan Abassi about the new American Original series. at NAMM Show 2018 Launched January 2018, the American Original Series is Fender’s new line of American-made electric basses and guitars inspired by Fender’s most-successful ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s models. Replacing the American…

Bringing to life the vision of one of the most respected guitarists in the world, the Eric Johnson Signature Stratocaster Thinline is the perfect marriage between a semi-hollow body and a traditional Stratocaster. Johnson is famous in guitar circles for questing for his ideal tone— liquid and articulate, it perfectly…

On media preview day we had a look at some of the new Gretsch guitar models. Celebrating their 135 year anniversary, there were some stunning instruments on display. We’ll catch up with Gretsch again soon in more detail but for now, take a look at these!

After over a year of development, the Guild Jetstar is back! Available in three exciting finishes (Black, White and Seafoam Green), the newly reintroduced Jetstar embodies the ultimate retro vibe with a unique body shape that’s been off the grid since the 1960s. In terms of style, this reissue remains…

FENDER® ANNOUNCES AMERICAN ORIGINAL SERIES – INSPIRED BY FENDER MODELS THROUGH THE DECADES American Original Series Electric Guitars and Basses Unite Classic 1950s, ’60s and ’70s Models with Distinct Modern Enhancements, Best of Fender Performance, Playability Ahead of the NAMM Show, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced the launch…

Yamaha Music had a commanding presence at this year’s Melbourne Guitar Show with 3 separate displays featuring Yamaha guitar and amp product, Line 6 gear and Vox amplification. They also generated big crowds for their endorsee sessions featuring Diesel, Stevic Mackay (Twelve Foot Ninja) and Opal Ocean. Yamaha Music has…

It’s Summer NAMM time in Nashville, Tennessee, which means new gear releases and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has been quick off the mark with the announcement of five new signature guitar models and a huge array of new ukuleles and travel instruments. FENDER® DEBUTS FIVE ARTIST SIGNATURE MODELS, NEW…

Zenith Music’s Dylan Stewart offers a quick look at Guild’s T-Bird ST at NAMM 2017 Guild distributed in Australia by www.zenithmusic.com.au

Schecter Guitars’ Jacob Handler shows us a few of the new Schecter models at NAMM 2017. Schecter distributed in Australia by daddario.com.au

Matt Walsham and Alex Hutchings present the prototype model of the innovative Boss & Strandberg Boden V Guitar at the Boss booth at NAMM 2017 www.rolandcorp.com.au