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If NAMM is any indication of 2021...

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by bdplaid, Jan 22, 2021.


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  1. Jan 22, 2021 #1
    bdplaid

    bdplaid Supporting Member

    Aug 31, 2007
    ... it's going to be rough.
     
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  5. Jan 22, 2021 #2
    StayLow

    StayLow

    Mar 14, 2008
    OK.
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2021 #3
    Element Zero

    Element Zero Supporting Member

    Dec 14, 2016
    California
    ???
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2021 #4
    fourstringdrums

    fourstringdrums Decidedly Indecisive Supporting Member

    Oct 20, 2002
    Massachusetts
    Care to share with the class?
     
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  18. Jan 22, 2021 #5
    Bent77

    Bent77

    Mar 6, 2013
    Colorado
    How about some links?
     
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  22. Jan 22, 2021 #6
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
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  26. Jan 22, 2021 #7
    Gorn

    Gorn

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    Broad generalizations about years are all the rage.
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2021
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  31. Jan 22, 2021 #8
    Dincrest

    Dincrest Supporting Member

    Sep 27, 2004
    New Jersey
    In lieu of NAMM, I've seen several companies doing online virtual showcases of their upcoming gear. I know ESP Guitars did one, though their bass offerings for 2021 are meh.

    In a similar fashion, E3 (think NAMM for video games) didn't happen last year but several companies put out virtual showcases of upcoming games. Steam's summer festival was amazing and "Not-E3" was a massive hit in the gaming community. We got to see more games and more coverage of games than in the conventional convention format.

    So I think "not-NAMM" will become a good thing so we the people get to see all the latest stuff as and when companies show off the concepts. And this gives a platform for companies who probably couldn't get a spot at NAMM to showcase gear.

    I love attending conventions as much as the next person. In-person interactions with people into the same thing I am is awesome. But virtual conventions are the future, I think.
     
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  35. Jan 22, 2021 #9
    lucas303

    lucas303

    Mar 11, 2019
    Colorado
    Details are overwhelming
     
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  39. Jan 22, 2021 #10
    boombloom

    boombloom

    Aug 17, 2004
    Wadhams! NY (Adirondacks)
    No generalization is true but this one.
     
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  43. Jan 22, 2021 #11
    Low Down Brown

    Low Down Brown

    Jan 8, 2018
    Erf
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  47. Jan 22, 2021 #12
    MD-BassPlayer

    MD-BassPlayer Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    There will be fewer new toys this year due to collaboration difficulties, supply chain disruptions, etc. It will get better.
     
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  51. Jan 22, 2021 #13
    marchone

    marchone Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2009
    NYC
    The luxury watch business is adapting successfully. They had issues well before the pandemic so were ahead of the curve.
     
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  55. Jan 22, 2021 #14
    fourstringdrums

    fourstringdrums Decidedly Indecisive Supporting Member

    Oct 20, 2002
    Massachusetts
    I like the idea of virtual conventions for those who can't go
     
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  59. Jan 22, 2021 #15
    bdplaid

    bdplaid Supporting Member

    Aug 31, 2007
    NAMM looks pretty dismal, with mostly color options expanded for existing basses. Although, I like the Burnt Ends on the Stingray, and the white on the Ibanez Mezzo.

    Edit, I was hoping for some 5g.wireless for cheap from xvive, but no dice.
     
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  64. Jan 22, 2021 #16
    SaxBass

    SaxBass Supporting Member

    Jun 17, 2003
    San Diego
    My feet don't get nearly as tired, and my eardrums are happier. But I do miss the people-watching...
     
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  68. Jan 22, 2021 #17
    Jeff Scott

    Jeff Scott Rickenbacker guru..........

    Apr 11, 2006
    I've only been to one NAMM Show (2010) but this was the most fascinating aspect of the show, really.
     
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  72. Jan 22, 2021 #18
    SaxBass

    SaxBass Supporting Member

    Jun 17, 2003
    San Diego
    I'm also a photographer, and there are lots of opportunities for fun shots! Performances, gear, endorsers walking around in their stage outfits, random folks. Exhausting, though. :)
     
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  76. Jan 22, 2021 #19
    ruju

    ruju

    Dec 9, 2017
    Ontario,Canada
    I think PRS is a great example of guitar/bass companies showcasing their 2021 lineup.
    There's even a new Kingfisher bass!
     
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  80. Jan 22, 2021 #20
    MD-BassPlayer

    MD-BassPlayer Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Jun 19, 2003
    It was really long, but well done.
     
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