NAMM 2025 Day 2: The Best Guitars, Gear, & Legends of Tone đ¸
Day 2 of NAMM 2025 was packed with exciting new gear, legendary demos, and unforgettable moments. From groundbreaking amps to boutique pedals and signature guitars, hereâs a recap of some of the biggest highlights!
BluGuitar Brings the Heat with the AMP 1 Line and Teases AMP X đĽ
BluGuitar showcased their AMP 1 Mercury Edition and AMP 1 Iridium Edition, both designed to deliver incredible tone in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. Thomas Blug himself gave us an exclusive look at these innovative amps and shared details about the upcoming AMP X, which promises to push modular amp design to new heights.
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Vemuram Spiritone Pedal Demos Paired with Two Rock Amps đś
The Vemuram Spiritone pedal wowed us with its ability to deliver lush, harmonically rich tones. At their shared booth with Two Rock Amps, the Spiritone proved to be a perfect match for Two Rockâs legendary clean and dynamic tones. This boutique-quality pedal is perfect for players chasing tonal perfection.
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Ibanez Shines with Josh Smith, Lari Basilio, and AZ Prestige Models đ
The Ibanez booth was buzzing with excitement as Matthew Herb introduced the Josh Smith PT Traditional 90, the Lari Basilio Signature Model, and the latest AZ Prestige models.
⢠Josh Smith PT Traditional 90: Built for versatility and tone, this signature model is a true workhorse.
⢠Lari Basilio Signature Model: Elegant and expressive, designed to match Lariâs unique playing style.
⢠AZ Prestige Models: Offering unmatched playability and premium craftsmanship, these guitars continue to set the standard.
đ Explore the full lineup at Ibanez.com.
Digitech Booth Delivers Tapping Artistry đ¤
At the Digitech booth we witnessed some over-the-top two-handed tapping. This player doesnât need to worry about losing a pickâheâs redefining fingerboard mastery!
Pete Thorn Debuts the Suhr PT Traditional 90 đ¸
Pete Thorn unveiled his latest signature guitar, the PT Traditional 90, at NAMM 2025. Designed for players who love a classic vibe with modern upgrades, this guitar features:
⢠The all-new PT90 bridge pickup, delivering fat, clear single-coil tones.
⢠Suhrâs V63 pickups in the neck and middle for perfect tonal balance.
⢠A roasted birdseye maple neck, Suhr SSCII silent system, and Suhr trem for exceptional playability.
đĽ Watch Pete Thorn break it all down:
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Maricela âMJâ Juarez: Seymour Duncanâs Queen of Tone đ
NAMM wouldnât be complete without a visit to Seymour Duncan, where we caught up with the legendary Maricela âMJâ Juarez. Since 1983, MJ has been crafting pickups for some of the worldâs most iconic guitarists.
In our video, MJ shares her journey, her passion for tone, and her love for the players sheâs worked with over the decades. A true inspiration in the world of guitar tone!
đ Learn more about MJ at Seymour Duncan.
Wrapping Up NAMM 2025 on SixString
Thatâs it for our NAMM 2025 coverage! From innovative new gear to legendary players and builders, this yearâs show reminded us why the guitar community is so special.
Weâll be following up with even more stories, updates, and insights from the NAMM crowd over the next few weeks, so stay tuned to SixString for all the latest. Thanks for coming along for the ride! đś
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