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Alesis

Alesis Offers Combo Pedal Board (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)

Alvarez Yairi

Alvarez Unveils Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
New MD60, MD65, and MD70 Acoustics from Alvarez (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Three New Alvarez Yairi Guitars Announced at NAMM (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

Ampeg

Ampeg Debuts BA500 Bass Combo (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ampeg Introduces BSE115 Speaker Enclosure (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ampeg Introduces New B-Series Enclosure Designed by Wooten and Bailey (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ampeg Intros New Tube Bass Preamp (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
New BSE410HS Enclosure from Ampeg (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
New PB800 PortaBass Head from Ampeg (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
New SVT412HE High Output Bass Enclosure from Ampeg (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Power Amp Joins Ampeg's SVT4PRO Series (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)

Anderson

Tom Anderson Debuts M-Series Cobra GuitarS (Jan 30, 2004 at 12:00am)

Ashdown

Ashdown Labs Debuts New Mark King Signature Bass Amp Line (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Avalon Guitars

Avalon Guitars Brings Silver Series to America (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Legacy Series Guitars from Avalon (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)

B.C. Rich

BC Rich Announces Tripp Eisen Guitar Pack (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
BC Rich Introduces Second Kerry King Guitar Pack (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Bridge Designs Accompany BC Rich's Body Art Models (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Special Edition Guitars from BC Rich (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Virgo Model Joins BC Rich Virgin Guitar (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

Boss

NAMM: Boss ME-50B Multi-FX for Bassists (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
New TU-80 Tuner and Metronome from Boss (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Burns

Burns Shows New Models and Colors at Winter NAMM (Jan 27, 2004 at 12:00am)

Crafter

Crafter Debuts Tree of Life Guitars (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)

Crate

Crate Introduces GT3500H Lead Guitar Head (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Crate Unviles Limited Edition GLX 3-Pack for 2004 (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Crate Updates BT Series, Adds New BT220 Combo (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
Redesigned Series of Acoustic Amps from Crate (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

D'Addario

Six New Electric and Acoustic String Sets from D'Addario (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)

Daisy Rock Guitars

Classical Acoustic/Electrics Joins Daisy Rock's Pixie Series (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Daisy Rock Expands Stardust Series with Acoustic/Electric Guitars (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Butterfly Series from Daisy Rock (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Rock Candy Series from Daisy Rock (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

DigiTech

BP80 Joins DigiTech's Bass Processor Lineup (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
DigiTech Creates The Weapon for Disturbed's Dan Donegan (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: DigiTech GNX4 Guitar Workstation (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
New RP80 Guitar Processor Debuts at Winter NAMM (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

ESP

ESP Adds New MH Series Models and Black Diamond Plate Guitar (Feb 1, 2004 at 12:00am)
ESP Unleashes New 400 Level Guitars and Basses (Feb 1, 2004 at 12:00am)
George Lynch Skulls & Snakes LTD Model Announced (Feb 2, 2004 at 12:00am)
New LTD Signature Models for Ill Niño Guitarists (Feb 1, 2004 at 12:00am)
Slayer Guitarist Gets Signature Series LTD and Updated ESP (Feb 2, 2004 at 12:00am)

Electro-Harmonix

Electro-Harmonix Debuts Pulsar Variable Shape Tremolo Pedal (Jan 30, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: E-H Announces Double Muff Pedal (Jan 30, 2004 at 12:00am)

Epiphone

Cheer Your Team On with Epiphone's Collegiate Guitars (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Emily the Strange Gets Her Own Epiphone Guitar (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Announces New DOT Studio at Winter NAMM (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Debuts Wayne Static Signature Guitars (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Launches Masterbilt Line of Solid-Wood Acoustics (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Mandobird Takes Off with New Colors and 8-String Option (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Epiphone Les Paul Baritone (Jan 14, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Epiphone Brings Back Embassy Basses (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Boneyard Model from Epiphone Offers New Aged Tiger Finish (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)
Tak Matsumoto and Chet Atkins Models Join Epi's Elitist Line (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)

Euphonic Audio

Euphonic Audio Introduces NL-210 Cabinet at NAMM (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
New iAMP 500 from Euphonic Audio (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Fender

50 Years of the Stratocaster Celebrated with Three Special Models (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Custom Shop SRV Tribute Strat (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Fender Guitar Strings Designed for Comfort and Speed (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)

Fishman

Fishman Shipping First Loudbox Acoustic Combo (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Garrison Guitars

AG-700 Tops Off Garrison Guitar's New AG Series (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Garrison Intorduces AG-500 at Winter NAMM (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Garrison Offers AG-600 Featuring Active Top Brace (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Garrison's G-40 and G-50 Guitars Upgraded with Ebony (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
New AG-400 from Garrison Guitars (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Genz Benz

NAMM: Genz Benz Adds Combo to Diablo Line (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
Neo-X 400 Added to Genz Benz Bass Combo Line (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)

Gibson

Duane Eddy Gets Gibson Signature Model (Jan 27, 2004 at 12:00am)
Gibsom Recreates Chet Atkins' Custom L-10 Archtop (Jan 27, 2004 at 12:00am)
Gibson Gives the Les Paul a Lower Reach (Jan 27, 2004 at 12:00am)
Gibson Introduces L-4CES Mahogany (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Gibson Replicates Jimmy Page's Les Paul #1 (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Gibson USA Debuts Americana Series Guitars at NAMM (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: New Firebird Studio from Gibson (Jan 27, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Slash Gets Signature Les Paul (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)

Groove Tubes

NAMM: SFX Spacestation from Groove Tubes (Feb 4, 2004 at 12:00am)
New 12AX7M and 6CA7 GE Tubes from Groove Tubes (Feb 5, 2004 at 12:00am)

Hamer

Hamer Introduces Improv Jazz Model at Winter NAMM (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Limited Edition Model Marks Hamer USA's 30th Anniversary (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Sunburst Finishes Offered on Slammer Special Basses (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

Hartke

Hartke Introduces Line of Bass Strings (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Bass Preamp Pedal from Hartke (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)

Hohner

Hohner Debuts Ebony Series Guitars at Winter NAMM (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)

Ibanez

Gary Willis Gets Five-String Fretless Ibanez Signature Bass (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez AX120 Guitars Now Available with Weathered Finish (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Announces First Full and Semi-Acoustic Artcore Guitars (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Announces New Talman Acoustic for 2004 (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Brings Back Two Nine-Series Classic Effects (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Debuts Artcore United Guitars at NAMM (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Introduces DWB35 Doug Wimbish Signature 5-String (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Offers Second Retro-Style Jet King (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez RG1520GK Prestige Model Offers Roland GK Compatibility (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Upgrades AE Series with B-Band Designed Pickups (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Upgrades Soundgear Basses and Adds New SR900 Series (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Andy Timmons Signature Guitar (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: First SA Prestige Model from Ibanez (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Adds Daron Malakian Model (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Adds Semi-Hollow Artcore Basses (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Debuts Steve Vai Acoustic (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Reissues the TS808 (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: New Wah Pedal from Ibanez (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: The Destroyer Returns to Production (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Two More Roadgear Ibanez Basses (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Ibanez 100 Watt Bass Combo and Extension Speaker (Jan 17, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Ibanez AW120 Models Feature B-Band, Special Resonant Finish (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
SRP400 Soundgear Bass Offers Traditional and Modern Sounds (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
The Iceman Bass Returns (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Three New Ibanez Artist Guitars Introduced (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

JJ Guitars

JJ Guitars Debuts Two New Models at Winter NAMM (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)

Korg

AW-1 Acoustic Wind Tuner from Korg (Jan 19, 2004 at 12:00am)
Korg Debuts Second Generation Ear Metronome (Jan 19, 2004 at 12:00am)
Three New Toneworks Multi-Effects for Guitar and Bass (Jan 18, 2004 at 12:00am)

Kustom

Kustom Announces Beefed Up Quad 200 Stack (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)

Line 6

NAMM: Modeling Acoustic Guitar from Line 6 (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

MXR

NAMM: New MXR Stereo Chorus Pedal (Feb 3, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Zakk Wylde Overdrive Pedal from MXR (Jan 28, 2004 at 12:00am)

Marshall

Marshall Introduces RockBox Amp Package (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Jim Marshall Subject of New Book (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

Martin

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Gets Martin Signature Guitar (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Martin Announces FeLiX Limited Edition Guitar (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Martin Introduces Laurence Juber Edition Guitars (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Martin Introduces Norman Blake Signature Models (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Martin Night Dive Edition Models Debut at NAMM (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Martin Unveils D-100 Deluxe Commemorative Edition at NAMM (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Martin Introduces New Archtops (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: One Million Martins Strummed (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
New D-45 Celtic Knot Commemorative Guitar from Martin (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Tom Petty Signature 6- and 12-Strings from Martin (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

OLP

Good Charlotte Guitarist Benji Madden to Get OLP Signature Model (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: OLP Introduces Acoustic/Electric Models (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
OLP to Produce John Petrucci Signature Models (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)

Ovation

NAMM: Ovation Updates DiMeola Signatures (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)
New LX Series Roundbacks from Ovation (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
Ovation Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Custom Legend (Jan 24, 2004 at 12:00am)

Parker Guitars

NAMM: Parker Creates Entire Mojo Series (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)

Peavey

12-String Briarwood DR-112 Features Built-In Tuner (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
JF-1 EXP Hollow-Body Guitar from Peavey (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Joe Satriani Gets Signature Peavey Amp Model (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Peavey Pro 1600 Bass Head (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Rotor EXP Guitar from Peavey (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Peavey Guitar Stage Pack Includes Rock House Method DVD (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Peavey Introduces Backstage Guitar Combo (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Peavey Shipping Millennium AC BXP Basses (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Peavy Announces HP Signature Guitar (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Three New Bass Combos Added to Peavey's BAM Line (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)

Roland

NAMM: Roland Debuts GR-20 Guitar Synth (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Roland Introduces Battery-Powered Micro Cube (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

SWR

SWR Gets "Down & Dirty" with New Cabinets (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Schecter

Aviation Collection Offers Limited Edition Graphics (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Diamond Series Model-T Bass Updated for 2004 (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Schecter Intros Baron Basses (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Schecter Makes 8-String Omen Bass (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Schecter Unleashes the Hellcat VI (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)
New Diamond Series C-SH-1 Semi-Hollow Body from Schecter (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)
New SB-1 Flame Bass from Schecter (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Schecter Adds California Custom to Electric Bass Lineup (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)
Schecter Announces BlackJack Collection at Winter NAMM (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Schecter Brings Back the Ultra (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)
Schecter Redesigns S-1 Flame Guitars for 2004 (Jan 26, 2004 at 12:00am)

TASCAM

CD-VT1 Added to Tascam's CD Trainer Lineup (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)

TC Electronic

New Software Update for G-Major Guitar Processor (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)

Takamine

LTD2004 from Takamine Draws on Celestial Inspiration (Jan 23, 2004 at 12:00am)
Takamine Announces On-Board Tube Preamp Design (Jan 25, 2004 at 12:00am)

Taylor Guitars

Limited Edition Models Mark Taylor's 30th Anniversary (Jan 22, 2004 at 12:00am)
Taylor Previews 2004 Product Line (Jan 21, 2004 at 12:00am)

Tech 21

Instrument Preamp Joins Tech 21's SansAmp Line (Feb 1, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Limited Edition Trademark 30 Announced (Feb 2, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Tech 21 Announces New Bass Amps (Feb 1, 2004 at 12:00am)
Two New Instrument Power Amps from Tech 21 (Jan 31, 2004 at 12:00am)

Tonebone

Headbone Guitar Amp Head Switcher Announced at NAMM (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)
Loopbone Class-A Pedal Controller Joins Tonebone Line (Jan 30, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Cab Switching System from Tonebone (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)

Vox

NAMM: Vox Offers Smaller Valvetronix Combos (Jan 20, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Vox Offers ToneLab Floor Processor (Jan 19, 2004 at 12:00am)

Yamaha

Dedicated Web Site Created for Yamaha Magicstomp Users (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Five- and Six-String TRB Series Basses from Yamaha (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Lotus Series Handcrafted Acoustics Join Yamaha's Guitar Lineup (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Yamaha Adds to AES Guitar Line (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)
Silent Bass Makes Debut at Winter NAMM Show (Jan 16, 2004 at 12:00am)
Three New Yamaha RBX Basses Introduced at NAMM (Jan 15, 2004 at 12:00am)

Zoom

New PFX-9003 Palm Effects Unit from Zoom (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)
Zoom Debuts New Fire Modeling Guitar Combos at NAMM (Jan 29, 2004 at 12:00am)