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Adamas

Adamas I Reissued to Celebrate 30th Anniversary (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Adamas Marks 30th Anniversary with Reissued Adamas II (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Adamas Reissues the #47 Model (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Limited Edition 12-Fret Model from Adamas (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Alvarez

Alvarez Adds Three New Models to Fusion Series (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ani DiFranco Gets Signature Alvarez Model (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New 2005 Models from Alvarez (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

Alvarez Yairi

Alvarez Yairi Adds to Masterworks Series (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
New DY91C, WY1TS, and GY2E from Alvarez Yairi (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

Ampeg

Ampeg Introduces SVT6PRO Head for 2005 (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ampeg Offers PBC228 Mobile Combo Amp (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
B2-RE Head Joins Ampeg's B-Series Lineup (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ampeg Debuts Programmable Amp (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New B1-RE Head from Ampeg (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Scrambler Series Effects Pedals from Ampeg (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
SVT1000 Added to Ampeg's Classic Series Amp Line (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)

Ashdown

All Access Guitar Practice Combos Debut at NAMM (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Ashdown Essex Blonde Combos (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Ashdown's MAG 600, 8x10 Rig (Jan 18, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Fallen Angel DSP Guitar Amps (Jan 17, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Perfect Ten MiniRig for Bass from Ashdown (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Performer Series Bass Strings from Ashdown (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)

Austin

Austin Amps Get a Facelift (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
New AU756 Rock Deluxe Guitar from Austin (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

B.C. Rich

BC Rich Introduces Platinum Series Eagle Bass (Jan 30, 2005 at 12:00am)
BC Rich Introduces Special Edition Dagger Semi-Hollow Guitar (Jan 31, 2005 at 12:00am)
Eagle Basses Added to BC Rich's NJ Series (Jan 31, 2005 at 12:00am)
New "Evil Edge" Mockingbird from BC Rich (Jan 31, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Archtop Bich Model from BC Rich (Jan 31, 2005 at 12:00am)
Zombie Joins the BC Rich Family of Unique Body Styles (Jan 30, 2005 at 12:00am)

BBE

BBE Introduces Opto Stomp Pedal at NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: BBE Offers Pedal for Acoustic Players (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Sonic Maximizer Now Offered in Stomp Box Format (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Behringer

BTR2000 Rackmount Chromatic Tuner (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
BXL Ultrabass Series Debuts at Winter NAMM (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Behringer BX4120A Ultrabass Combo (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Behringer Introduces GM212 Guitar Combo (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Behringer Intros AT108 Acoustic Practice Amp (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Behringer Kicks Off New Line of Affordable Stomp Boxes (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Behringer's BT108 UltraBass Practice Amp (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
HB01 Hellbabe Wah-Wah Pedal (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
New BX1800 Ultrabass Combo from Behringer (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
New V-Tone Driver Series from Behringer (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
New V-Tone GMX112 Guitar Combo from Behringer (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
V-Ampire Series Expands with LX210 (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Vintage Series Stomp Boxes from Behringer (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Boss

DB-30 Added to Boss' Dr. Beat Family (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)
DB-90 Dr. Beat Introduced at Winter NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
GT-Pro Rackmount Processor Now Shipping (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Boss Introduces GT-8 Processor (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Brian Moore Guitars

NAMM: New Guitar Features Built-In USB Port (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Celestion

New Heritage Series 12" Speakers from Celestion (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Crate

350 Watt Head Added to Crates VTX Series (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Cimarron CA15 Acoustic Combo from Crate (Jan 29, 2005 at 12:00am)
Crate Offers V Series Retro Stack (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Four New VTX Combos Debut at Winter NAMM (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
GT112SL Extension Cab and AXBX1 AxeBox from Crate (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Crate Intros Compact Guitar Head (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Stereo VTX Combo from Crate (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

D'Addario

D'Addario, Guitar.com, and Fuse Launch "We're Listening" Contest (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Dean Guitars

New Michael Schenker Electric and Acoustic Models from Dean (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

DigiTech

DigiTech Introdudes GNX2000 Guitar Workstation (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Eric Clapton Crossroads Peal Joins DigiTech's Artist Series Effects (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: DigiTech Creates Hendrix Pedal (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Book, Tutorials Coming for DigiTech's GNX4 (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

ESP

Dave Mustaine Axxion Joins ESP Signature Line (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
ESP Introduces New Guitars for 2005 (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
New "Truckster" James Hetfield Signature Model from ESP (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

Eden

NAMM Preview: Eden's Silver Series Bass Amps (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)

Elixir

Elixir Introduces Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Epiphone

AJ-500RC Added to Epiphone's Masterbilt Family (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Dot Studio Gets New Worn Finishes (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Introduces Masterbilt AJ-500RC 12-Fret Guitar (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Epiphone Launches Guitar of the Month Series (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Guitar Wolf Receives Signature Epiphone G-310 (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Epiphone Goes Ultra with Les Paul (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Nick Valensi Signature Riviera (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Camo and Buzzsaw Zakk Wylde LP Custom Models Debut (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Limited Edition McCartney Texan Acoustics from Epiphone (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

Euphonic Audio

Wizzy 500 Combo Joins Euphonic Audio's Bass Amp Lineup (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Fender

Fender Footwear Line Launches in 2005 (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Fender Introduces Custom Shop Mary Kaye Tribute Stratocaster (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Fender Unveils Metalhead Guitar Amp at Winter NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Four New Bassman Combo Amps from Fender (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
G-DEC Guitar Amp Serves Up Drum Beats and Bass Lines (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Keychain Tuner Helps Keep You in Tune Anywhere (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Eric Johnson Signature Strat (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Fender Classic Series '50s Esquire (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Master Series Guitars from Squier (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Transparent Satin Strat Models Added to Squier Lineup (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Fishman

Fishman Introduces Ellipse VT System (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Performer Model Added to Loudbox Acoustic Amp Lineup (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Fryette Amplification

NAMM: Seek Deliverance with VHT (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Fuchs Audio Technology

Fuchs Intros Three New Single-Channel Amps (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Three-Channel Amps from Fuchs (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

GHS

GHS Releases Dave Mustaine Signature Strings (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

Genz Benz

NAMM: GBE 1200 Bass Head from Genz Benz (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Gibson

Gibson Montana Intros Traveling Songwriter Guitar (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Gretsch

Full Line of Bigsby Vibrato Kits Launched at NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Gretsch Introduces G6128TCG Duo Jet at Winter NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Reverend Horton Heat Signature Model from Gretsch (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Groove Tubes

GTEL34M Mullard Reissue Announced at NAMM (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Power Reducers from Groove Tubes (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Redesigned SFX Spacestation Shown at Winter NAMM (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)

Hagstrom

NAMM Preview: Hagstrom Reissues Start Shipping (Jan 17, 2005 at 12:00am)

Hamer

Archtop P90 Goldtop Added to Hamer's XT Series (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Hamer Intros Monaco Bass (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Scarab XT Model Guitar from Hamer (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Slammer T5 Models Reintroduced at NAMM (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Hartke

Hartke Intros Acoustic Guitar Preamp Pedal (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Hartke Updates HA3500, Adds HA2500 (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Guitar Head and Combos from Hartke (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Models Added to Hartke's VX Bass Gear Family (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)

Hughes & Kettner

NAMM Preview: Hughes &: Kettner Matrix Amps (Jan 12, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Alex Lifeson Signature TriAmp (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)

IK Multimedia

NAMM: IK Announces Bass Amp Plug-In (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)

Ibanez

H.R. Giger Series Ibanez Guitars Unveiled (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez AEF100 Features On-Board Fishman Electronics (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Creates S520EX "Extreme Metal" Model (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Debuts First SZ Prestige Guitar (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Launches RGA Prestige Fixed Bridge Models (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Unveils Steve Vai "Bad Horsie" JEM Signature Model (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ibanez Upgrades SR Prestige Series Basses (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: History of Ibanez Covered in New Book (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Acoustics Go Exotic (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Adds to Roadgear Bass Line (Jan 22, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Ibanez Reissues AD9 Analog Delay (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
New AX Series Baritone from Ibanez (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Artcore Guitar from Ibanez (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Flagship Artwood Model Acoustic Announced (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)
Second Ibanez Nylon Acoustic-Electric Debuts at NAMM (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Two Artcore Custom Jazz Guitars Debut at NAMM (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)

Johnson

Johnson Adds Fishman Pickup Option to Resonator Guitar (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)

Korg

Korg Introduces TM-40 Digital Tuner/Metronome (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)

Kustom

Kustom Introduces Sienna Series Acoustic Amps (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Kustom Coupe Series Tube Combos (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Groove Bass Combos from Kustom (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

L.R. Baggs

M1 Magnetic Soundhole Pickup Goes Active (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

LGM Guitars

LGM Guitars Launches Leviathan Series at NAMM (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Lucida Guitars

Classical Meets Modern with Mahogany Electric Spanish Guitar (Jan 22, 2005 at 12:00am)
Lucida Introduces Guitarron Mexican Bass (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Vihuela Mexican Guitar from Lucida (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)

Marshall

NAMM: Plexi Stack Joins Handwired Series (Jan 22, 2005 at 12:00am)

Martin

2005 NAMM Show Special Model Limited to Just 25 Guitars (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Four New Aura-Equipped Martin Acoustics Announced (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Martin Introduces OM-41 Special and OM-42 Koa (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Martin Offers OMC-16E Maple and Koa Models with Elllipse Blend (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Martin Unveils 000-45S Stephen Stills Model at NAMM (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Martin Offers Second Steve Miller Model (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Marquis Series OM-28 and OM-45 from Martin (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Mike Longworth Commemorative D-45 from Martin (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Roger McGuinn Gets Signature Edition Martin HD-7 (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)

Midiman

M-Audio's Black Box Now Available (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)

Mike Lull Custom Guitars

NAMM Preview: Mike Lull TX Model Guitar (Jan 16, 2005 at 12:00am)

National Resophonic

National Reso-Phonic Introduces Model One Mandolin (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Ovation

LX Series Expands with Custom Elite Model (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ovation Goes Deep for 2005 Collector's Edition (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ovation Introduces Custom Legend LX Model (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Parker Guitars

New Southern NiteFly Guitar from Parker (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)
Parker Debuts Fly Mojo Flame Single Cutaway Model (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Paul Reed Smith

CE Mahogany Model Returns (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
PRS to Offers 20th Anniversary Special Edition Package (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Peavey

6505 Series Replaces 5150 Guitar Amplifiers (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Peavey 6505 and Carina (Jan 9, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: JSX 212 Combo Introduced (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Peavey Announces Penta Guitar Amp (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Peavey's Valve King Tube Amp Line (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Zodiac Basses from Peavey (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Peavey Marks 40 Years with HP Special Guitar (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Peavey Unveils Jerry Donahue Signature Omniac Guitar (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Rotor EX Added to Peavey's Electric Guitar Lineup (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Two Bolt-On Cirrus Basses Debut at Winter NAMM (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Peterson Tuners

NAMM Preview: Peterson StroboStomp Tuner (Jan 15, 2005 at 12:00am)

Planet Waves

Make Your Own Custom Length Cables with the Cable Station (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Surepick from Planet Waves (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)

RKS Guitars

New Amp Line from RKS (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)
RKS Shows Unique Hollow Body Electric Guitars and Basses (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)

Radial Engineering

Radial Introduces SGI Studio Guitar Interface at NAMM (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

Rainsong

RainSong Introduces All-Graphite Advanced Series (Jan 19, 2005 at 12:00am)

Randall

NAMM Preview: Randall RM20 Modular Tube Amp (Jan 11, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Randall's Flagship MTS Combo (Jan 14, 2005 at 12:00am)

Rocktron

NAMM: Rocktron Heart Attack Effect Pedal (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

Roland

Roland Continues D-Bass Amp Line with Three New Models (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

SWR

NAMM: WorkingPro Series from SWR (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Schecter

Banshee Guitar Introduced at Winter NAMM 2005 (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Schecter Corsair Semi-Hollow (Jan 14, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Schecter Redesigns TSH-1/12 (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Schecter Stiletto Exotic Bass (Jan 18, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM Preview: Schecter's C-1 Goes Exotic (Jan 17, 2005 at 12:00am)
New PT Fastback Guitar from Schecter (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Ultra Bass Joins Schecter's Diamond Series (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

TASCAM

Tascam Debuts Upgraded Instrument Trainers (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Takamine

Takamine Introduces TRI-AX Acoustic Pickup (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)
Takamine's LTD2005 Model Unveiled at NAMM (Jan 26, 2005 at 12:00am)

Taylor Guitars

New T5 Thinline 5-Way Guitar from Taylor (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Tech 21

NAMM: 3-Channel Bass Driver DI Debuts (Jan 29, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Trademark 30 Now Standard Production Model (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Tech 21 Introduces SansAmps Para Driver DI (Jan 29, 2005 at 12:00am)
Tech 21 Offers New XXL Pedals for Guitar and Bass (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

Tonebone

Boneyard Pedalboard Added to Tonebone Lineup (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Headbone TS Switches Between Tube and Solid State Heads (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Tonebone Classic Tri-Mode Pedal (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)
Price Cuts for the Tonebone Classic and Hot British Distortions (Jan 27, 2005 at 12:00am)
Tonebone Offers BigShot ABY Pedal (Jan 28, 2005 at 12:00am)

Traynor

NAMM Preview: Traynor Custom Valve 50blue (Jan 18, 2005 at 12:00am)
New DynaGain Series Guitar Combos from Traynor (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)

Vigier Guitars

NAMM Preview: Excalibur Shawn Lane Guitar (Jan 17, 2005 at 12:00am)

Vox

NAMM: Vox Cooltron Tube Effects Pedals (Jan 22, 2005 at 12:00am)

Washburn

NAMM: New Nuno Bettencourt Guitars Debut (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
NAMM: Scott Ian Signature Guitars (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Model Added to Washburn's Taurus Bass Series (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
Pilsen Idol Series Guitars Launched at Winter NAMM (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)
Washburn Debuts Dan Donegan Signature Series Guitars (Jan 25, 2005 at 12:00am)
Washburn Debuts Timbercraft Solid Wood Acoustics (Jan 23, 2005 at 12:00am)

Yamaha

AES500 and SA500 Semi-Hollow Body Guitars Debut (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Magicstomp Effects Pedal Upgraded with Onboard Editing (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Additions to Yamaha's BB Series Electric Bass Family (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
New Air Cell Guitar and Bass Straps from Yamaha (Jan 21, 2005 at 12:00am)
Two New Electric Guitars Added to Yamaha's RGX Series (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Debuts All-Digital Bass Combos (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Intros PSR-E203 and PSR-E303 Portable Keyboards (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)
Yamaha Redesigns FG Acoustic Guitar Line (Jan 20, 2005 at 12:00am)

Zoom

Two New Multi-Effects Pedals from Zoom (Jan 24, 2005 at 12:00am)