NAMM 2025: gear that dreams are made of + Guitar Pro’s Mobile prototype!

Hi everyone, I’m Thomas from Guitar Pro.

I attended the NAMM Show 2025 in Anaheim, California, for several reasons: to meet guitarists and content creators who use and appreciate Guitar Pro, to connect with our partners, and to share updates on our latest developments.

I had the chance to talk with many Guitar Pro users and show them the prototype of the upcoming version. I also conducted a few interviews, including with Justin Guitar, Raoul Tchoi, and Jens Larsen.

Of course, I also took the opportunity to check out the latest gear and product launches.

So here’s a look at the gear and wild innovations that caught my attention during this incredible NAMM 2025. It was probably the best edition since the post-COVID revival. I’ll let you be the judge! Happy reading.

Guitar Pro

A lot is happening behind the scenes at Guitar Pro at Arobas Music!
The upcoming Guitar Pro mobile app is making great progress. We can’t share a release date just yet, as several features are still in development and need to be tested.

Find out more about the details and features of this future mobile app in this article:
Namm Show 2025 the prototype of the new Guitar Pro Mobile app unveiled.

Interviews

I had the chance to meet Justin Sandercoe (Justin Guitar) for the first time. He’s a true Guitar Pro fan and has been using it daily for years. We had a long discussion about the future of Guitar Pro and his favorite features. Many Guitar Pro-format scores are available on his website.

I invite you to check out the content created by Raoul Tchoi, a talented French guitarist and content creator. For years, Guitar Pro has played a key role in his content creation process.

I met another Guitar Pro user, the renowned YouTuber Jens Larsen, who is a dedicated user and a big fan of the software.

Guitars

Here are my favorites from this year, starting with Furch Guitars, a Czech brand that produces high-quality acoustic guitars. I invite you to check out their incredible foldable travel guitar called “Little Jane.”

And I had the chance to try out this stunning 9-string Furch guitar.

I couldn’t resist playing Giacomo Turra’s signature guitar again at the D’Angelico booth.
The amazing Excel Giacomo Turra Bedford SH!

Here is an extract of Giacomo’s demo playing his signature guitar at the Ernie Ball booth:

My attention was drawn to these stunning Bacci guitars with their vintage look and beautiful colors. I didn’t have time to try them, but I would have loved to hear how they sound!

Bass guitars

Here’s a small selection of the amazing basses and new releases showcased at NAMM this year. I also had the chance to meet the talented Vincen Garcia once again.

Effect pedals

NAMM is a paradise for pedals, with an impressive number of exhibitors and brands from all over the world.

I was particularly drawn to the J Rockett booth, where I had the chance to test the PXO, Phil X’s signature pedal. I also learned that J Rockett manufactures several types of high-quality power supplies too.

I also had a crush on Beetronics pedals, famous for their stunning designs and wild effects. And the team at Crazy Tube Circuits showcased their brand-new pedal, the Venus.

The French team at Kernom presented their third pedal, the Elypse.

Guitar amps

This NAMM Show 2025 was, of course, highlighted by the big return of Orange and Marshall. Their booths were impressive, with colorful amps on display at the Marshall stand. It’s great to see these legendary brands back at NAMM, though it’s fair to say they have some competition with the rise of many smaller brands offering high-quality amps.

Fun stuff

Every year, I’m amazed by the creativity of luthiers and pedal or amp manufacturers. Here’s a quick tour, pure delight!

If one guitar neck isn’t enough for you, well, with this triple-neck guitar, you’ll be more than satisfied!

The “Fart Pedal” is the perfect example of the kind of wacky gear you can come across at a show like this. As the name suggests, it produces fart sounds. The point? Probably to make your audience laugh! But with a bit of creativity, if you combine it with other effects like delay and distortion, you might actually get some unique and interesting sound effects. Worth a try…

You could even build an entire pedalboard using only Fart Pedals! I’m sure you’ve dreamed of it!

The NAMM Show 2025 was a great success! Many people enjoyed getting a sneak peek at the prototype of the Guitar Pro mobile app. While the release isn’t imminent, we were excited to share the progress with you.

We’re always open to your feedback, and we truly appreciate it!