Namm 2025 predictions

[Eagle]

Or more accurately, "Another potential hardware product that utilizes a vast array of wildly successful IP that's consistently expanded and improved upon every year for a decade, including complete engine rehauls and all new technologies?"

What about a Variaxe pickup or Strat pick guard? Something that fits existing guitars without woodwork. I think that would be a hit.

 

[HomespunEffects]

I predict refrigerator sized rack gear will make a comeback.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Or more accurately, "Another potential hardware product that utilizes a vast array of wildly successful IP that's consistently expanded and improved upon every year for a decade, including complete engine rehauls and all new technologies?"

 

[Enchilada Jones]

What about a Variaxe pickup or Strat pick guard? Something that fits existing guitars without woodwork. I think that would be a hit.

It is much more than a special pick up, I recall peeking at the guts of a Tyler Variax and abandoning that same line of thought once I saw the bulk of what is under the hood. There will be woodworking needed with any guitar I’ve ever had, Strats included.

 

[Eagle]

It is much more than a special pick up, I recall peeking at the guts of a Tyler Variax and abandoning that same line of thought once I saw the bulk of what is under the hood. There will be woodworking needed with any guitar I’ve ever had, Strats included.

I’m well aware of that but in order to make the Variaxe idea work it needs to be able to retrofit onto existing systems.

 

[James Freeman]

Or more accurately, "Another potential hardware product that utilizes a vast array of wildly successful IP that's consistently expanded and improved upon every year for a decade, including complete engine rehauls and all new technologies?"

Riddles in the dark...

 

[jellodog]

Friedman is working on just that, and has partnered with his Jose's family to make it happen.

I doubt it will be this year. Dave seemed to suggest it was a couple of years out, but will be
happening.

For someone that claims he doesn't like Friedman amps, you seem to know an awful lot about his business plans

 

[ragingplatypi]

Or more accurately, "Another potential hardware product that utilizes a vast array of wildly successful IP that's consistently expanded and improved upon every year for a decade, including complete engine rehauls and all new technologies?"

Yeah. I’ll probably buy that too.

 

[la szum]

A large “Soon” sign in an empty booth?

I love Gear, but man a Trolling Booth at NAMM would be fucking epic!

 

[la szum]

For someone that claims he doesn't like Friedman amps, you seem to know an awful lot about his business plans

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.

I actually love Dave. He's great. Just some quibbles with his ear.

 

[la szum]

Renting space at NAMM and bringing a fucking Hot Tub. Can we crowdsource this??

Can throw in some free Psychic Readings from Lady Marmalade, too.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Timbuk has a hottub

 

[Jambi]

I love Gear, but man a Trolling Booth at NAMM would be fucking epic!

 

[Dave Lewis]

Probably the most boring event of 2024.
A shed load of the usual all expenses payed to go / review YouTubers
Then the usual big online Retailers doing there thing to make it look more exciting than a caravan site or a dead ant
Probably get YET another Rob Chapman BIG REVEAL
Let’s face it he hasn’t done many this year and nothing about the USA guitar company he bought a while back

 

[la szum]

I just want someone to get video of the inevitable YT Influencer Circle Jerk that will happen.

 

[the-trooper]

Fender will come out with a Strat and a Tele, and Gibson will come out with LP.
Guitars will love them.

 

[molul]

The only thing I want to spend money on right now is some goldilocks ""FRFR"" that isn’t much bigger than a 1x12 powered speaker and moves air like a 2x12

I'm on the same boat. I'm holding myself on getting a fender fr12 because I'm still not convinced of the size and weight change. A smaller and lighter solution that still sounds awesome and doesn't have a risk of having an annoying hiss volume, I would buy it on day 1.

 

[the swede]

Whatever L6 does it will be an interesting and good and useful product even if it seems like the same same.
Just look at that “One” thingy… I admit to not liking it all, not interested at all… but its def selling and it’s there on boards everywhere.

At least L6 is doing the “same” thing waaaaaay better than Headrush.

 

[Eagle]

Whatever L6 does it will be an interesting and good and useful product even if it seems like the same same.
Just look at that “One” thingy… I admit to not liking it all, not interested at all… but its def selling and it’s there on boards everywhere.

At least L6 is doing the “same” thing waaaaaay better than Headrush.

Headflush are complete garbage though so that’s not much of a compliment. Line 6’s best product ever is HX stomp but it’s because of form factor and price.

 

[ragingplatypi]

NAMM might stay relevant if they move it September or October. It would set everything up for the holiday season.