Summer NAMM Show 2012

[Ted Eschliman]

The Summer NAMM Show isn't what it used to be in the glory days, certainly nothing compared to the winter show in scope and volume. Still, a day to cruise Gruhns and hook up with old friends was fun. Here's a more mandocentric pictorial from my last 3 days here in Nashville, TN. Keep in mind, you really can't hear anything when you play an instrument, so I didn't even bother.



Phil from Long Hollow Leathers, home of the Big Softy strap.



Vinni Smith from V-picks

[Ted Eschliman]

AirTurn Bluetooth iPad page turner. I use one of these to perform with, myself.



Alchemy Musical. No idea...

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Nice little practice toy, Boss JS10 Guitar effects practice player



Mezzo Forte carbon fibre violins. From Germany.

[Ted Eschliman]

Not actually on display at NAMM, but in the Renaissance lounge, this interesting charango.



Eastman Grisman signature models. Didn't get a picture of it, but their new 300 series F (list $825) was on display, too.

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Long time Cafe friend Gordon Roberts at the Headway Music Audio booth.



Interesting multiple angle "guitar dock." Attaches guitar to stands and amps.

[Ted Eschliman]

New from Korg, HK Audio Nano 300 sound system. At a MAP price of $699, this will be the perfect solution for the small solo/duo coffee house ensemble. Better than a good acoustic amp, and not much more of an investment.



JBovier booth.

[Ted Eschliman]

These were introduced at Winter NAMM, Kala "Ukadelics."



The usually display of Kentucky/Trinity College mandolin family at the Saga booth.

[Kevin K]

thanks for the pictures, anything from Gibson?
strings?
picks?
Hoffee?

[Ted Eschliman]

For the ladies (or the guys), from Grip Hands, "Lady Grip Hands." These will work for mandolins.



<Insert your own punchline here>

[Ted Eschliman]

The aforementioned pre-show trip to Gruhns Guitars down the street from the convention.

[Ed Goist]

...snip...



<Insert your own punchline here>

I'd love to make a joke about this, but doing so would just be trolling.

[UsuallyPickin]

Thanks Mr. "E" I dropped by Gruhns yesterday too with an attempt to play an Oliver Apitus "F" that was in stock. Some lucky NAMM visitor beat me to it and bought it... C'est la Vie...

[JGWoods]

There's no pix...? The only one is the picture of Ted at the bottom post. Odd, I can always see the pix.

[Don Grieser]

Bussmann should sue the maker of the fish guitar for stealing his design.

[Mark Seale]

<Insert your own punchline here>

This is what happens when you hire a bass player via e-mail instead of picking up the phone.

[oldwave maker]

Well. I'm not gonna carp on it, but my fretboard inlays are fishy too. Thanks for the pix,Ted!

[UsuallyPickin]

If he builds a Bass what will it look like?

[MikeEdgerton]

Captain Obvious here, you can tuna guitar but you can't tuna fish.

[Charlieshafer]

Captain Obvious here, you can tuna guitar but you can't tuna fish.

Isn't it illegal to say things like this?

[CelticDude]

Isn't it illegal to say things like this?

Yes, but encouraged nevertheless...

[mrmando]

"You call that a lead break? Dude, it sounds like you're just playing scales."

[Charlieshafer]

"You call that a lead break? Dude, it sounds like you're just playing scales."

It only gets worse.....

[Don Grieser]

Are you OK? You've been kinda floundering through the set tonight.

[Ivan Kelsall]

This is no Plaice for puns !. I too can't see any pics. or links to pics.as per JGWoods ???,
Ivan

[mrmando]

This show is streaming on the net, isn't it?

This is the instrument I reach for when the chips are down.

What was the name of that jig? Or was it a reel? Whatever, it was really catchy. Full of hooks.