The PG Editors pick their favorite gear from Ernie Ball, Martin, Huss & Dalton, Seymour Duncan, and more from the first day of NAMM.
Ted Drozdowski - Editorial Director
Huss & Dalton Trey Hensley Acoustic
The adventurous bluegrass burner Trey Hensley & acoustic stalwarts Huss & Dalton combined to release a delightful dread that a thermo-cured Adirondack red spruce, wavy east Indian Rosewood for back, sides & peghead, Honduran mahogany with diamond volute, herringbone purfling, and Gotoh SXB510V open-back nickel tuners.
Jason Shadrick - Managing Editor
Collings 71 Model
Collings brought a brand-new solidbody model to this year’s show. The 71 model introduces not only a new offset body shape, but their first 6-in-a-line headstock. The neck feels smooth and fast and can be customized with T-style pickups from Lollar, Throbak, or Ron Ellis. There’s even a push-pull tone control for series/parallel switching.