Best NAMM release coverage

markjohnson

Where are people getting all their NAMM news? 

And what are people loving so far?

As a bit of an ambient nerd the hands-on-ness of the new EHX 95000 Loop Lab pedal is very appealing. And of course, I'm contractually obliged to follow the excellent NAMM coverage of my employer

One thing I've always found with NAMM coverage, even the really good ones like Andertons etc is just the overwhelming amount of videos coming out in quick succession. Having been involved for the last 5 years in doing NAMM coverage I've always felt like as a consumer it was all a bit overwhelming at the time, but there's more long-term value in doing a couple hundred videos in a weekend than in doing a few good round ups. Would NAMM coverage be better if it included some good round ups (like all the best guitar releases in one video, or all the cool new little guys in one video etc) 

Bit of a weird ramble there. But yeah - let's have it out - who does it well.

Dopesick

Many other forums and gear sites covering this in detail - bit surprised there hasn't been one thread on here about it yet.

Nothing really jumping out at me at the moment. That new Chase Bliss synth/pitch pedal looks good but...yeah, I can't afford that. I'm still curious as to what Orange are up to. Looks like they are releasing a Brent Hinds Tiny Terror or something similar. I just want them to bring the OR50 back!

The Red Panda Tensor looks like it may finally get a release and the new Alexander Quadrant delay is pretty cool.

I'm quite happy how the coverage is presented at the moment tbh. There is such a glut of guitar gear channels out there that finding information on what's going on is easy and without fuss. The majority seem to identify new products by going from company to company which is easier to digest.

EricTheWeary

Weve had a few Discussions about announced products, just not one NAMM one.
MusicRadar ( sorry to mention them on here...) seem to be pretty up to date with the releases. 
There do seem to be a plethora of badly made videos that come out over the course of NAMM so I think I'll probably just wait for the proper demoes this year ( some of which are already out).  I'm not rushing to the shops for anything, just curiosity. 

MattFGBI

If anyone has any questions about specific products etc let me know and I'll see what I can find out.  That's everything, not just Fender obviously. 

guitars4you

www.premierguitar.com is pretty good - Peach and Andertons are useful but tend to show what they stock/interested in - Yes FB picks up some good info via various members who trawl through various sites gathering info

Strat54

I'm getting mine from Wunjo and Coda......you get it much earlier that way 
Hey Mr Reverb....who said you could move the ' My Feed ' button to the top right of the website??  

Shark_Eyes

I like the premier guitar daily round ups. Mostly because it's pictures with a small description. That's all I need really.

John_A

MattFGBI said:

If anyone has any questions about specific products etc let me know and I'll see what I can find out.  That's everything, not just Fender obviously. 

Would love to know what Line 6 are up to, their answer to the Amplifire box would be perfect!

digitalscream

John_A said:

MattFGBI said:

If anyone has any questions about specific products etc let me know and I'll see what I can find out.  That's everything, not just Fender obviously. 

Would love to know what Line 6 are up to, their answer to the Amplifire box would be perfect!

I've got a feeling we might see a replacement for the M9 and M13 based on the Helix modelling tech. Not long to see if I'm right now...

Jack_

No coverage is the best coverage.

If it's truly worth knowing about you'll find out through here or somewhere else without going looking for it.

That's my ethos anyway.

John_A

digitalscream said:

John_A said:

MattFGBI said:

If anyone has any questions about specific products etc let me know and I'll see what I can find out.  That's everything, not just Fender obviously. 

Would love to know what Line 6 are up to, their answer to the Amplifire box would be perfect!

I've got a feeling we might see a replacement for the M9 and M13 based on the Helix modelling tech. Not long to see if I'm right now...

An M9 sized device with helix amp models and effects would have me reaching for the credit card immediately even with a single path. Love my helix, but something more compact would suit me better. 

Legionreturns

I'm going there's a next gen helix so I can get a second hand old one cheaper. 

digitalscream

Legionreturns said:

I'm going there's a next gen helix so I can get a second hand old one cheaper. 

You'll be waiting a while, then...from everything they've said, the current-generation Helix Core is going to stay with us for a very, very long time. It's extensible, though, so I'd imagine the hardware will stay largely similar while the firmware goes on in leaps and bounds.

Teetonetal

I wonder if Line 6 will release an amp / speaker with helix built in...

rossyamaha

Teetonetal said:

I wonder if Line 6 will release an amp / speaker with helix built in...

Not as far as I know. I do know whats coming though and I'm really excited. ;-)

As far as Namm coverage goes, the Andertons channel does everything I need it to do. With a mix of Thatpedalshow covering some of the more obscure stuff, I find the rest of the info I'm interested in here. Reverb do great videos so will be keeping an eye on them this year. 

guitars4you

Shark_Eyes said:

I like the premier guitar daily round ups. Mostly because it's pictures with a small description. That's all I need really.

plus plenty of video clips as well

John_A

rossyamaha said:

Teetonetal said:

I wonder if Line 6 will release an amp / speaker with helix built in...

Not as far as I know. I do know whats coming though and I'm really excited. ;-)
 

You tease!

rossyamaha

It's all embargoed till 5pm next Thursday. I might be naughty and post a picture at 4.59. ;-)

John_A

rossyamaha said:

It's all embargoed till 5pm next Thursday. I might be naughty and post a picture at 4.59. ;-)

5pm who's time?  

rossyamaha

John_A said:

rossyamaha said:

It's all embargoed till 5pm next Thursday. I might be naughty and post a picture at 4.59. ;-)

5pm who's time?  

Ours. 

John_A

rossyamaha said:

John_A said:

rossyamaha said:

It's all embargoed till 5pm next Thursday. I might be naughty and post a picture at 4.59. ;-)

5pm who's time?  

Ours. 

Thought as much   Look forward to the announcement, The Helix has saved me so much money on Amps and effects, I need to spend something so hope it's good