5 COOL THINGS I SAW AT NAMM 2023 |
By Bruce Adolph |
By Mitch Bohannon |
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MICHAEL HODGE • BRUCE ADOLPH • MITCH BOHANNON • ERIC DAHL • KENT MORRIS |
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dB TECHNOLOGIES VIO W10 ULTRA-SLIM STAGE |
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By Michael Hodge |
MONITOR SYSTEM
MSRP $ 2500
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At first glance , I wanted these for our platform |
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BOVEDA 2-WAY HUMIDITY CONTROL
Keeping our guitars in good shape depends
a lot on keeping them in an ideal moisture
environment . Too much or not enough moisture
can cause havoc especially with the neck . This
unique and affordable 2-way humidity control
controls both moisture and dryness in one
package . It can work in or out of a case . The
Boveda products line start at about $ 9.00 . A
directional control starter kit sells for $ 20.00 .
For more info go to :
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FREQPORT ’ S FT-1 FREQTUBE ANALOG INSERT
Freqtube is a 4-channel piece of audio
hardware with four tubes . With a USB-C
connector it allows seamless integration with
your DAW . It shows up as an insert and is
perfect for warming up your audio in real-time .
Great for 2-Mix , or for any instrument needing
warmth and complexity . Freqtube sells for
$ 920.00 USD . For more info go to :
www . freqport . com
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RETUNE WELLNESS PRODUCTS
Whether you are an instrumentalist or singer ,
Retune products has a solution to sore muscles
and tired voices . ROCK N ’ ROLL-ON is for
before you play , PERFORMANCE RECOVERY
CREAM is for after your big performance , and
SINGERS LIFE VOCAL SPRAY is for bringing
down inflammation and irritation . Retune
Wellness products run from $ 39.00 to $ 59.00 .
For more information go to :
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THE REVV DYNAMIS D25 COMBO AMP
$ 1,899.00
The first amp from our REVV ’ s newlyrelaunched
vintage-voiced Dynamis Series of
amps . It ’ s a combo version of their reactive load
and IR-loading D20 tube amplifier with some
big updates and a Celestion Vintage 30 .
revvamplification . com
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OVATION ULTRA E 1516 MID DEPTH ACOUSTIC-
ELECTRIC GUITAR
$ 799.00
OK , I am a sucker for blue guitars and this
Dusk Till Dawn color was a winner ! The Ultra
is a 6-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar with a
solid Spruce top , composite fiberglass back
and sides , Khaya neck and a Indian Laurel
fingerboard .
ovationguitars . com
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DEERING GOODTIME SIX-R
$ 1,149
Crowder and other guitarists love a good six
string banjo that tunes like your own guitar .
Deering upped their Goodtime series game
by adding a resonator to their popular
6-string . Also features a radiused Pau
Ferro fingerboard , offering the player a
striking contrast to the blonde of the hard
rock maple neck .
deeringbanjos . com
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just from the sleek look of them . With a more
in-depth look , they are as striking in function
as they are in appearance . Powered with 400w
onboard , there are four presets for sound
processing , and this can be more customized
via app control for a variable acoustic focus
( direction of the sound ).
www . dbtechnologies . com
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BLACK MOUNTAIN OVERDRIVE PEDAL
MSRP $ 250
Such a well-thought design from the makers
of the Black Mountain Picks . The “ freewheel ”
on the overdrive pedal will keep players from
dropping to their pedal board to make fine
adjustments . You can easily adjust the drive
with your foot !
blackmountainpicks . com
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XVIVE U4T9 WIRELESS IEM SYSTEM WITH
EARPHONES
MSRP : $ 420
I ’ m a fan of affordable products . I ’ m a fan of
sleek products . XVive hit both with this U4T9 .
They ’ ve had the U4 ( and we have some at
church now ) and just added the T9 to the
system . If you ’ re needing wireless IEM for
church or a portable situation , this is a great
system to consider .
www . sweetwater . com
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re-tune . com |
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ROK-LOK QUICK CHANGE STRAP LOCK
If you ’ ve ever had a strap come free while
playing , you quickly find out just how fast your
reflexes are ! Rok-Lok is a simple cost-effective
solution . It attaches to your strap , fits any guitar
peg and since it ’ s on the strap , you can use it on
multiple guitars . Pricing yet to be determined .
For more info go to :
www . theroklok . com
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SYNTHOLOGY IVORY 3 GERMAN D VIRTUAL PIANO
Ivory Virtual Piano has been a staple in modern
worship for a number of years . The new Version
3 is the most expressive and realistic piano
you ’ ve ever played . With the new RGB engine ,
and Continuous Velocity technology , Ivory 3
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German Steinway D Concert Grand looks to be
a game changer in virtual pianos . Suggested
retail price : $ 279 . For more info go to :
www . synthogy . com
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YAMAHA YH-WL500 WIRELESS HEADPHONES
$ 349.99
Semi-open Circumaural Headphones for
Instruments with 40mm Dynamic Drivers ,
Wireless Transmitter , and Stereo Mini Cable .
Roam free in your studio or rehearsal space
with these wireless wonders . Comes with a
cool docking station .
yamaha . com
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FISHMAN AFX MINI ACOUSTIC PEDALS
$ 89.00 - $ 119.00
These guys won a “ Best of Show ” Award at
NAMM . Tailored specifically for acoustic guitars ,
Fishman AFX Mini Acoustic Pedals allow you
to explore new textures , rhythms , and spaces
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without sacrificing your tone . Reverb , Looper ,
Pre / EQ and Blender / DI
fishman . com
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GOPHER WOOD GUITARS T-CLASSIC V ELECTRIC
GUITAR
MSRP $ 799
Gopher Wood just entered the electric guitar
game . This guitar is loaded with TESLA Alnico
5 ’ s and has a beautiful classic look , feel , and
sound . It ’ s super playable and designed by the
brilliant mind behind Gopher Wood Guitars .
gopherwoodguitar . com
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at Kyser . It ’ s honestly hard to “ up ” the game
with capos . The new Abalone look ( created by
sublimation ) is beautifully unique and perfectly
fitting on your acoustic guitar … even if you
don ’ t have abalone inlay !
kysermusical . com
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By Eric Dahl |
prewired bridge plate transducers and runs |
By Kent Morris |
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on a 9-volt battery . The battery is designed to |
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velcro to the internal neckplate of the guitar |
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and provide 700 hours of play time . Cost is |
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$ 199 per full system , and the are High-Fidelity |
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Acoustic Bridge Plate Pickup system by LR |
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Baggs is available for order now . It ’ s affordable , |
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has all the desired features , easy to install and |
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sounds amazing ! |
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www . lrbaggs . com |
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SPARK GO BY POSITIVE GRID |
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Positive Grid has single handedly elevated the |
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sound , quality and look of at-home practice |
ROK-LOK |
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amps with their Spark series . At the show I |
Part of the joy of the NAMM show is discovering |
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got to see and hear the Spark GO . It is about
the size of a vintage Kodak 35mm camera
and smaller in width than your average smart
phone . Your guitar plugs into the top . Other
top mounted controls are minimal , but you can
Bluetooth stream your music and jam tracks
through it like the other Sparks . It also pairs
with the Spark App to access your pedals and
amps . The internal battery is rechargeable and
the demo models at the show sounded great .
Pre-order pricing is currently $ 109 for the Spark
GO and the regular price will be $ 149 .
Compatible with iOS or Android devices like its
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KYSER ABALONE ACOUSTIC CAPO
When you use and have a lot of capos it is
fun to have ones that match the inlays of your
fretboard . Thanks to Kyser we can now match
our abalone neck inlays , binding and headstock
inlays with their new Abalone Acoustic 6-string
Quick Change capo . Street price is $ 21.99 and
it ’ s always a good idea to carry extra capos .
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new and innovative products . On my final day
at the show , I stopped by the booth for Rok-
Lok . These are easy to install plastic strap locks
that will accommodate almost any size of strap
button and attach to your guitar strap . They are
so new that they haven ’ t posted the price or
release date on their website yet . But I liked the
simplicity of the product and the enthusiasm of
the inventor . Also compared to other strap locks
you won ’ t need to change the strap button out
to accommodate the Rok-Lok . Check out their
website for the release date and more details !
www . theroklok . com
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AUDIX PDX720
This broadcast / podcast oriented large
diaphragm dynamic end-address microphone
represents the next generation of the genre
populated by the classic Shure SM7B and EV
RE-20 . The PDX720 has a more modern tonal
palette with an open , strong output which
eliminates the need for lifters and add-on
devices along with a great form factor designed
for on-camera appearances .
AudixUSA . com
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SONY MDR--MV1 HEADPHONES
Almost everyone remembers Sony ’ s MDR-7506
headphones and their ubiquity in studios for
decades . Now , Sony adds the MV1 for listening
beyond stereo . With an ultra-wide frequency
response and compatibility with Sony ’ s virtual
mixing system , the MV1 are set to become the
new standard in studios everywhere . $ 399.99 .
pro . Sony
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IK MULTIMEDIA AXE I / O ONE is an interface with
an impedance control plus a JFET input to
provide warmth while including both Amplitude
and Tone-X software for $ 129 .
IKMultimedia . com
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This one is spring loaded so you can easily |
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www . positivegrid . com |
attach it to your headstock when not in use ! |
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www . kysermusical . com |
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The YAMAHA DM3 digital mixing console is |
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an easy choice because almost everyone at |
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LR BAGGS HIFI PICKUP SYSTEM
The new High-Fidelity Acoustic Bridge Plate
Pickup System by LR Baggs was on full
display at the NAMM show and the sound was
impressive . It is a non-invasive acoustic pickup
system where the dual bridge plate sensors
are attached with an included placement jig .
It includes a sound hole mounted tone and
volume control , high-fidelity endpin preamp ,
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NORD STAGE 4 88 KEYBOARD
Nord keyboards have carved out a unique
niche for themselves in the realm of electronic
keys . The demo I received at the NAMM show
delivered more than promised . The new Nord
Stage 4 , available in 88 key , 73 key , or compact
has added major advancements to an already
popular line . These include dedicated LED
faders , assignable effects per section , a more
intuitive panel layout , physical draw bars , three
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independent layers for the synth section and an
expanded preset library of sounds . The piano ,
organ and synth sounds were all incredible
and Nord is constantly updating them .
Unfortunately , the Nord Stage 4 keyboards are
currently on back order , but you can pre-order
them and the prices start at $ 4899 .
www . nordkeyboards . com
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BEYERDYNAMIC M SERIES
Speaking of mics , the new Beyerdynamic M
Series is quite an improved update to the classic
M ’ s from the last century . Every model from the
101 to the 280 has been updated visually and
mechanically but retains the original timbre of
the previous mics .
BeyerDynamic . com
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NAMM saw its and loved it . Looking like the
cute baby of a Rivage and a TF5 , the DM3
is already massively backordered and will
become a staple in churches , studios , and
stages . $ 1,699.99
usa . Yamaha . com
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NAMM 2023 // MY BEST ONE YET !
By Bruce Adolph
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