S.L.R. Magazine

2026 NAMM Show Day 1, January 21st , 2026, by Don Adkins

The NAMM show is the biggest music equipment showcase in the world. Each year 100,000 plus attendees descend on Southern California the week before NAMM to check out thew latest and greatest tools of the trade as well as cool for the music community in various music showcase along with sessions, events and awards. For…

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The NAMM show is the biggest music equipment showcase in the world. Each year 100,000 plus attendees descend on Southern California the week before NAMM to check out thew latest and greatest tools of the trade as well as cool for the music community in various music showcase along with sessions, events and awards. For music lovers there are constant performances throughout the 3-day run of the show by emerging and big-name talent. This year’s show had a tiny bit of no-shows from some international companies skittish about the currently visa climate, but all-in-all it was another over-the-top great music experience. The following images show some highlights from Day 1.

The NAMM web site

https://www.namm.org

Written and Photography all rights reserved by Don Adkins

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Evan Stanley wearing a black and white sweater, chatting on the main floor of an event, with a name badge attached.
Close-up of a musician with blue hair performing on stage, wearing a colorful outfit and playing a traditional instrument.
A guitarist wearing a painted jacket and a black hat plays an electric guitar. Behind him is a collage of various guitars and music-related posters.
Smiling woman with long hair wearing a 'Master of Puppets' t-shirt and a dark hoodie, standing in front of a light backdrop, with a name badge around her neck.
A young female singer performing on stage, holding an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone with her eyes closed.
Three musicians smiling for a photo at an event. One has long curly hair, the second has medium-length straight hair, and the third has short hair and glasses. They are standing in front of a backdrop with guitars.
A pop/funk group performing on stage at the NAMM Show, featuring musicians playing keyboards, guitar, and percussion, with a colorful backdrop.
A musician with white hair playing an acoustic guitar, eyes closed, conveying a sense of focus and passion.
Two rock musicians posing together, one holding an electric guitar and making a rock hand gesture, with a backdrop featuring various music equipment.
A performer with long hair wearing a black dotted top, playing a guitar at an event.
A live band performing at the Cream Guitars booth, featuring a female vocalist in sunglasses and a blue top, a guitarist with a sparkling guitar, and a group of musicians with various instruments, surrounded by colorful backdrops and guitar displays.
A young child making a rock hand gesture, standing next to a woman with glasses and a stylish outfit, and a man holding drumsticks, in a vibrant indoor event space with a music-themed backdrop.
Three people posing together in front of a wall decorated with guitars. They are smiling and wearing black outfits, with one person wearing a hat. The setting appears to be a music event or festival.

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