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Guitar Sales See Record Highs in 2025: Acoustic Models Leading the Charge

After a brief dip in 2023, the guitar industry is surging back—especially in the acoustic category. Recent data from NAMM shows a 14% year-over-year increase in acoustic guitar sales, driven by younger players and social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube. “Fingerstyle and open tuning tutorials are exploding online,” said one retailer. “Teenagers are gravitating […]

Gibson Partners with Slash for New Signature Les Paul Line

Gibson and Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash have teamed up again for a refreshed series of Les Pauls designed with touring players in mind. This new Slash Signature Collection features a lighter body, a unique “Slash Burst” finish, and upgraded electronics including coil-splitting for added tonal flexibility. According to Slash, “These guitars are built to […]

Fender Launches Limited Edition Stratocaster Honoring Guitar Legends

Fender has unveiled a new limited-run Stratocaster series paying tribute to iconic guitarists who shaped modern music. The new “Legends Series” includes custom finishes, tonewood selections, and hand-wound pickups inspired by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Only 500 of each model will be produced globally. “We wanted to celebrate the […]

The NAMM Show 2025: A Celebration of Innovation and Tradition

The NAMM Show 2025 took place from January 21 to 25 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, continuing its legacy as the world’s premier music industry event. This year’s show brought together top brands, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts to witness groundbreaking innovations and iconic releases that are set to shape the future of music gear. Gibson: A […]

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