A very intense second day at NAMM 2019 with 5 interviews mainly in the field of gear because those interviews are about of Friedman amps, Wampler and Drybell pedals and Martin guitars. And to finish one of the three animators of the excellent Guitar Wank podcast. Interviews of the day Dave Friedman Kruno and Tom

Very good start for the first day of the NAMM show with 4 interviews recorded on Thursday. Interviews of the day Andy Powers - Taylor Guitars Juha Ruokangas Sylvestre Etienne Oz Noy Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Winter NAMM 2019 - The Guitar Channel debrief
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Winter NAMM 2019 – The Guitar Channel debrief

This year again the Winter NAMM has proved to be a unique opportunity to make reports and interviews impossible to do elsewhere. Thus, it is more than 30 videos that The Guitar Channel has realized on site to make you live from inside this American show which is the major point of the entire musical

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NAMM 2019 - Day 4 - Last day of the show
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Vlog NAMM 2019 – Day 4 – Last day of the show

Sunday is the last day of the Winter NAMM. Here's the full video report of the quieter day with only 3 interviews. 2 in French for La Chaîne Guitare and 1 in English with Ola Strandberg from Strandberg Guitars NAMM 2019 - Day 4 Photo album reserved for subscribers More than 100 photos were posted for

NAMM 2019 - Day 3 - Saturday, the big day of the show

Saturday is usually the busiest day of the Winter NAMM, this year it was no exception. Here's the full video report with more people, more noise, more stars, more of everything! Interviews of the day Tim Pierce - Youtuber and session musician Curtis Fornadley - Tone Wizards author Rhonda Smith Paul Reed Smith Hendrik Muller -

NAMM 2019 - Day 2 - Warm and sunny in Anaheim
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Vlog NAMM 2019 – Day 2 – Warm and sunny in Anaheim

Here's the video report for the second day of the 2019 Winter NAMM. Watch 20min of video to immerse yourself in the biggest guitar show on earth. Today you will have a full visit of the huge Gibson booth who is back after a 1 year break. Interviews of the day Dave Friedman Kruno and

Here's the video report for the official first day of the 2019 Winter NAMM. Watch 20min of video to immerse yourself in the biggest guitar show on earth. Interviews of the day Andy Powers from Taylor Guitars Juha Ruokangas Oz Noy NAMM 2019 - Day 1 Photo album reserved for subscribers More than 170 photos were posted

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NAMM 2019 - Day 0 - Fender Custom Shop event

Here's the beginning of the video blogging of the 2019 Winter NAMM. It will officially start on Thursday January 24th but usually the show kicks off with the Fender Custom Shop event. The Guitar Channel was invited to show you the beautiful guitars exhibited. Guitar Porn Alert! NAMM 2019 - Day 0 Photo album reserved

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2019 Winter NAMM: 5th California trip for The Guitar Channel

For the fifth year, The Guitar Channel will be present at the Winter NAMM which is held like every year in Los Angeles in Anaheim. The archives of previous years are in this list of articles. For reminder or info, the Winter NAMM is the trade show that brings together each year in January the

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Carl Verheyen interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Carl Verheyen interview during the Winter NAMM

Here is an interview done with the amazing Carl Verheyen during the Winter NAMM. Carl Verheyen interview during the Winter NAMM Until the next interview or gear review, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel. For more info:NAMM ReportsGuitar in Hand Interviews

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Tom Quayle interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Tom Quayle interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Interview of the musician Tom Quayle on the Ibanez booth during the 2018 Winter NAMM. Tom Quayle interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

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Carl Verheyen interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Carl Verheyen interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Interview with Carl Verheyen during the 2018 Winter NAMM. Carl has been a full member of Supertramp for a while now. Carl Verheyen interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

NAMM 2018 - Relive the show as if you were onsite

The NAMM is above all for The Guitar Channel a unique opportunity in the year to approach world-famous guitarists in one place and to do interviews. Here is the list of NAMM 2018 musician interviews of artists to discover: Muriel Anderson Adam Levy Scott Henderson Sean Ashe Carl Verheyen Tom Quayle NAMM 2018 Musician interviews

Suhr Guitars took advantage of NAMM 2018 to launch his solid-body guitar model inspired by the Les Paul, the model Aura (the name of the John Suhr's wife). The Guitar Channel went to the Suhr booth to learn all about Suhr Aura! One of the highlight of the NAMM was to do a selfie with

Boutique Guitar Showcase report - NAMM 2018
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Boutique Guitar Showcase report – NAMM 2018

For the second year, the NAMM offered a section dedicated to luthiers under the banner of the Boutique Guitar Showcase created and organized by Jamie Gale. There were 31 luthiers from all over the world who presented incredible guitars, whether acoustic or electric. The level was super high! Here's a selection of interviews done in

Sean Ashe interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Sean Ashe interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Video interview recorded with the musician and guitar player Sean Ashe on the Tom Anderson Guitars booth during the 2018 Winter NAMM. Sean Ashe interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Scott Henderson interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Scott Henderson interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Here's an interview recorded with Scott Henderson during the 2018 Winter NAMM on the Suhr Guitars booth. Scott Henderson interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Napoli brothers interview - @AnalogAlien - NAMM 2018

Jack and Joe Napoli are the two brothers behind the American boutique pedal builder Analog Alien. They were exhibiting as usual at the Winter NAMM, a perfect opportunity to catch up with them and get a few stories from them, straight from the show floor. www.analogalien.com Napoli brothers interview - Analog Alien Analog Alien is

Adam Levy interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Adam Levy interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Video interview recorded during the 2018 Winter NAMM of the great musician and guitar player Adam Levy. Adam Levy interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

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Andy Powers, master builder @TaylorGuitars: V-Class bracing
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Andy Powers interview – Taylor V-Class bracing

One of the great novelties of the NAMM 2018 was the great announcement of Taylor Guitars, the new V-Class bracing system developed by Andy Powers, the master builder of the Californian manufacturer. The Guitar Channel went to meet the luthier to know everything! Andy Powers interview Podcast Audio version of the interview available in the

Norman's Rare Guitars - Interviews and visit - Legendary Vintage guitar store in Los Angeles

The Norman's Rare Guitars store is a real institution in Los Angeles (among the guitarists at least!). This is where the stars come to provide themselves in Vintage instrument by choosing from the fabulous choice proposed, in both electric or acoustic instruments. This store was founded by Norman Harris who is still the boss and

Muriel Anderson interview - 2018 Winter NAMM
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Muriel Anderson interview – 2018 Winter NAMM

Here's a video interview recorded with Muriel Anderson during the 2018 Winter NAMM. Muriel Anderson interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

Luthiers Beyond Limits: Alquier, Beauregard, Klein, Matsuda, Pagelli, Tao - NAMM 2018

In the wake of last year's Boutique Guitar Showcase, six luthiers have come together to present their instruments under the Luthiers Beyond Limits banner at NAMM 2018: Jean-Yves Alquier (see this article for the full report) Mario Beauregard Steve Klein Michihiro Matsuda Claudia and Claudio Pagelli Serge and John from Tao Guitars Since the NAMM

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Leonardo Buendia luthier interview at the 2018 Winter NAMM

At the very end of Winter NAMM 2018 I had the pleasure to record a quick interview with Leonardo Buendia who is one of the very best high end acoustic guitar builder. Leo has been an apprentice for 3 years with the legendary guitar builder Ervin Somogyi, so needless to say, he knows how to

Alquier Guitars project - Launching at the NAMM 2018

The NAMM 2018 was the occasion of the launch of the largest guitar project in France for years, the Alquier Guitars project led by three partners Jean-Yves Alquier (luthier), Jean-François Azam and Nicolas Mercadal. Indeed, it was the official presentation of the prototype guitars that will be manufactured in the factory, an ultra-modern facility equipped

NAMM 2018 - Relive the show as if you were onsite
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NAMM 2018 – Relive the show as if you were onsite

There is nothing better to really understand the NAMM than to live it from the inside, that's what The Guitar Channel offers you this year through these videos recorded with the ultra wide angle Snapchat Spectacles. Day 1 - Thursday 24/01/18 There, the NAMM has just opened its doors, it is still relatively calm: Day

Adriano Sergio (Ergon Guitars) interview - NAMM 2018

Adriano Sergio is one of the luthiers who was part of the NAMM 2018 Boutique Guitar Showcase. Jamie Gale's Boutique Guitar Showcase was an entire section of the show floor where you could find high end luthiers from around the world. Previously interviewed in 2015 at the Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin, here is

Jamie Gale is the curator of the Boutique Guitar Showcase section of the 2018 Winter NAMM, here is an interview with him. Jamie Gale interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.

2019 Winter NAMM: 5th California trip for The Guitar Channel
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2018 Winter NAMM: an exciting and promising edition

For the fourth time, The Guitar Channel will be present at the Winter NAMM which is held every year in Los Angeles in Anaheim. The archives of the two preceding years are in this list. This edition promises to be particularly exciting because of the state of the market: the big brands are in danger, Gibson

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Bill Asher interview - Ben Harper's luthier
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Bill Asher interview – Ben Harper’s luthier

Bill Asher is one of those luthiers who make instruments for stars like Ben Harper and many others. Through the luthier Isaac Jang I was able to meet Bill in his studio in Los Angeles to conduct this interview. Bill Asher interview Until the next interview, keep on playing the guitar! Pierre Journel.