Barry Wood's NAMM Oddities 2024 Edition

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I've Sorry Dave, I Can't Do That

But I just wanted a little more gain Hal.

acornamps2

Underutilized Control Axis

The Dimension Tripper mounts between your strap and your guitar and generates a control voltage based on how far down you push on your guitar.

Badges? We Need Stinking Badges

These are so much cooler than simple silk screened or even hand painted artwork.

beetronicsfx

Ricky Raccoon Rocks

There's a treasure trove of names that could be mined for future pedals. "Danger Noodle" and "Murder Log" jump to mind immediately.

summerschoolelectronics

Feeding Your Wanderlust

The one advantage I can see that this has over a headset is that you can work the mic. Strap a battery-powered amp on your back and you can be a fully electric strolling minstrel.

wizzax

The Crysknife of Tone

I'd also considered "Gom Jabbar to the Ear" to describe this dual-distortion pedal.

acornamps3

Crossover Appeal

And we continue the Dune-themed pedals.

I have a theory that the same artists that create artwork for boutique pedals also do a fair amount of work in the craft beer world designing beer can labels.

kmamachines

That's an Offensive Weapon, That Is

No cheap plastic fader caps here.

hum-audio2

Featherweight Champ

These powered carbon fiber cabinets are incredibly light. They are designed for people using amp modelers/profilers to get their tone. The 300W 2x10 amp weighs in at under 18 lbs, a godsend for anyone who has lugged a full stack around.

grguitar

Carpet Matching the Drapes

If you're doing acoustic gigs it makes a certain amount of sense that you'd want your pedals to seamlessly fit into the overall aesthetic.

lrbaggs

Spring in the Tolex Region

This has been out a while but any spring reverb that looks like a tiny guitar case needs to be seen by more people.

surfyindustries

Out of Clutter, Find Simplicity

If you've got to deal with more than just a few wireless mics, you need this color coding/organizational system.

stagestrike

Light Up All the Things

Another frontier has been crossed in the effort to put lights into everything, this time it's guitar picks.

Swiss Army Amp

Modeler, effects, mixer, streamer. The amp has full-frequency stereo speakers so you can get guitar and vocals coming out of it, all while also sending the audio to your phone for streaming.

blackstaramps

Has What Amps Crave

Vintage tube amps can be particular about what voltage they want, this device is designed to consistently deliver that regardless of what the wall voltage is.

brownbox

But Wait, There's More

This device clamps to the top of your amp and can provide: guitar stand, mic stand, beverage holder, pick holder, and phone mount.

thecabcaddy

10-Point Punch

Apparently Phil Everly was the one who came up with the idea of cutting a Decagram into a guitar pick. I guess he got tired of dropping picks and wanted something he could hang on to more easily.

starpicks

Beyond Tweed

You're unlikely to bring the wrong guitar home after a gig with one of these. I particularly like the urban camo patterns, perfect for busking in war zones.

yingfongmusic

Honey I Shrunk the Pedalboard

These multi-effect/modeling units are perfect for coffeehouse gigs where you don't want to drag out your entire pedalboard. There are models tailored for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and bass. You can stream backing tracks wirelessly to it and it's got USB if you want to record the performance.

m-vave

Borg Acoustic

More than just a pickup, this has a built-in condensor mic, magnetic pickup, effects, and it's wireless. You can also set up your presets using an app on your phone.

doublepickups

All That Glitters

Maybe these guys are betting on a glam rock comeback and are getting out ahead of it.

ssdlxa

Distortion Multiverse

These fuzz and overdrive pedals look kind of like Lego, and like Lego they can be used all sorts of ways. Unlike similar pedals these provide continuous control over the pre and post signal tone.

kernom

Mooer Candy

Much like the incessant whines of a sugar-seeking toddler, it's hard to ignore these glow in the dark switch caps.

mooeraudio

Semi-Modular Stomp Boxes

I've been a fan of patchable pedals like the Mooger Fooger offerings. It's good to see an innovative company like Gamechanger jump in too.

gamechangeraudio

Amp-Top Organizer

This is intended to keep track of your guitar cable and picks but I expect this could also perform the duties of coaster and ashtray as well.

apintl

A Place For Every Tool

Keep all of the little stuff you need for your gig within easy reach.

nbo-official

For the Worlds Smallest Violin

The G-Bow might not be for the smallest violin ever made, but it's pretty small. It's intended for use on electric and acoustic guitar, electric bass, or any other stringed instrument.

naomi2

One Job Done Well

With all of the do-all and be-all products around, it's refreshing to see something that simply solves a single specific problem.

tunercaddy

Non-Migratory

This clever invention will prevent your pedals from wandering off mid-gig.

thepedalpal

A 90s Computer Desk for Guitarists

The company is called On-Stage but this looks like it would be more at home at, well, home.

on-stage

Next to Godliness

If your cables are used live you probably don't want to know what sort of gunk they've picked up, and need to order one of these cleaning kits now.

americanrecorder

Shape Shifter

Back in the days when all self-respecting guitarists had racks of outboard gear, you could count on finding a 2290 in there. As we've moved to more of a foot pedal age, it's nice to see the 2290 fitting right in. The protective button cover is a nice touch.

tcelectronic

The Real Stars

These lighted instrument stands are cool but I'm holding out for the anti-gravity stands where your instrument just floats in the air.

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