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GALLERY: Summer NAMM 2014 Day 1

Check out the latest and greatest gear from the first day of the 2014 Summer NAMM show.

Western swing legend Ray Benson told us his new signature Eastman Thinline 486 is the dream guitar he's been seeking for 40 years. No shiny things for this Texan: He opted for a red matte finish on his double-cutaway deluxe laminate maple axe with a Lollar El Rayo in the neck and a Lollar Low Wind Imperial in the bridge.

With advanced controls, full MIDI integration, and expression pedal compatibility, the Elipse is designed for guitars, bass, synthesizers, vocals, and vintage keyboards.

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Leveraging 3D printing technology, the new Floyd Rose Original locking nuts are designed to deliver unmatched precision and consistency, replacing the traditional ā€œlost waxā€ casting method that dominated for decades.

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With flexible voltage adjustments, precise control, customizable protection, compact design, and affordable pricing at $299, the Brownie is the ultimate solution for optimizing tone and safeguarding your gear.

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Designed by Obeid Khan, this amp is designed to offer versatile tone control for classic amp sounds.

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