NAMM Guitar Show 2026 Highlights
NAMM 2026, held in late January at the Anaheim Convention Center, showcased significant guitar innovations, major anniversary releases, and new artist signature models.
Major Electric Guitar Highlights
Ibanez Alpha Series: The show’s biggest buzz came from the all-new Alpha Series, featuring multi-scale 7- and 8-string guitars with ergonomic sculpted contours, stainless steel frets, and Fishman Fluence pickups.
PRS Limited Editions: PRS unveiled the Silver Sky “Wild Blue” Limited Edition (1,000 pieces) with a matching headstock, alongside the SE “Cosmic Splash” Baritone for Ed Sheeran, featuring his own artwork.
Yamaha Chris Buck Signature: The Revstar RS02CB was a standout, bringing the modern blues-rock star’s custom setup—complete with chambered mahogany body and P-90 style pickups—to a production model.
Schecter 50th Anniversary: To celebrate half a century, Schecter released Gold Burst limited-edition models of the Avenger and C-1, featuring Sustainiac systems and stainless steel frets.
