Anaheim, CA (January 21, 2012) -- We're 3/4 of the way through NAMM (woah!), but there's still new gear around every corner. Of course, you can see everything we shot today in our photo gallery from the floor and watch all the video demos we've completed so far. But here's the gear that particularly caught our editors' eyes on the third day of the show.
M-tone Guitars
Portland, Oregon's M-tone Guitars has some very thoughtful designs on display. The newest, the Slipstream is built around super comfortable contours, a great-feeling Pao Ferro neck that recalls '60s Fender shapes and Lollar P-90s.
Jackson Ampworks NewCastle
Jackson Ampworks' NewCastle is a bare bones and beautiful 18 watt, 2 X EL84 hot rod, and the newest in a line of very impressive compact heads. Pretty slick looking cab' too, no?
Vox Delay Lab
Vox's new Delay Lab is new for 2012. There's 30 delay voices, from vintage emulations to more modern types, a 20 second stereo looper, and an optional expression pedal that enables you to tweak parameters in the fly.
Jack Deville Deuce Coupe
The Deuce Coupe is Jack Deville's new dual-mode overdrive pedal. You can double tap the click-less true bypass switch to activate between 4 and 16dB of boost. Street price is $195 and is shipping now.
Morley Buffer Boost
Morley announced their new Buffer Boost pedal at NAMM. It gives you 20dB of clean boost and maintains signal strength. Expected to start shipping in February.
Ibanez George Benson
George Benson announced his new signature Ibanez model, the LGB300VYS. It has a 3-piece maple neck, spruce top, and Super 58 pickups. List price is $5,999.
Framus Vintage 5/150 Star Bass
Framus introduced the Vintage 5/150 Star Bass Bill Wyman model. With a laminated maple top and sides, the back of the 5/150 is constructed of laminated, AAA flamed maple. This 30"-scale bass features Framus Vintage pickups, Framus Vintage machine heads, and a chrome-plated, metal pickguard.
Red Witch Synthotron
Red
Witch introduced the shape-shifting Synthotron pedal at the 2012 NAMM
show. Offering up a wild and ginormous variety of psychedelic tones,
guitarists can get
their Dr. Who on with the Synthotron's analog synth sounds.
TC Electronic PolyTune Mini
In addition to being adorably tiny, the new TC Electronic PolyTune Mini has Drop D and Capo modes.
Carvin Steve Vai Legacy III
Carvin's new Steve Vai Legacy III head is a 100-watt, EL34 powered amp that can be switched down to 50 or 15 watts. It has three channels that incorporate Legacy I circuitry, a footswitchable master boost, and channel-assignable reverb.
