The 2021 NAMM Show is Free and Virtual

[G-Dog]

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... according to this article:

The 2021 NAMM Show is free and virtual: Here's what to see online​

So, what do you want to see? What are you looking for?
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[Gsnorgathon]

The solution to all my problems. Maybe this year...

 

[Amano]

Lefthanded USA Fender Ultra V. Or maybe not, Can't spend the money.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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... according to this article:

The 2021 NAMM Show is free and virtual: Here's what to see online​

So, what do you want to see? What are you looking for?
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They say free for anyone, but when I went to register, it required an organization name. Just an FYI. Use a band name, TalkBass, whatever. (I used my old amp company name; I still do work through it every blue moon.)

 

[Yogi Bear]

They say free for anyone, but when I went to register, it required an organization name. Just an FYI. Use a band name, TalkBass, whatever. (I used my old amp company name; I still do work through it every blue moon.)

I just made up a company name. I still got in.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I just made up a company name. I still got in.

Yeah. You can put anything in. Just didm't want anyone scared off.

 

[KohanMike]

I just registered using my band name, The CC Strummers and Artist/Performer.

 

[champbassist]

Some of the sessions are marked "for NAMM members only" so that's a bit of a bummer, but hey - I'm on the other side of the planet, just to have a chance to get a peek into something like this is a great

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Some of the sessions are marked "for NAMM members only" so that's a bit of a bummer, but hey - I'm on the other side of the planet, just to have a chance to get a peek into something like this is a great

This is the case at most any conference. There should still be lots of cool stuff.

 

[Gorn]

It's normally not free? I thought it was a giant space filled with vendors trying to sell things. You had to pay to go to that?

 

[FilterFunk]

It's normally not free? I thought it was a giant space filled with vendors trying to sell things. You had to pay to go to that?

^This is what I thought, too.

 

[KohanMike]

It's normally not free? I thought it was a giant space filled with vendors trying to sell things. You had to pay to go to that?

No, it's never been free, it's a trade show, you have to be member of the NAMM organization, which has a yearly fee, by being a qualified professional in the music business on some level. In addition, they pay a fee to participate in the events, one amount to have a booth, another to just roam around. I always got in because my brother's audio company qualified.

 

[Gorn]

No, it's never been free, it's a trade show, you have to be member of the NAMM organization, which has a yearly fee, by being a qualified professional in the music business on some level. In addition, they pay a fee to participate in the events, one amount to have a booth, another to just roam around. I always got in because my brother's audio company qualified.

Yeah I figured anyone trying to do business there would have to pay, but not potential customers.

 

[FilterFunk]

Yeah I figured anyone trying to do business there would have to pay, but not potential customers.

Yeah...I thought it was like one big, live commercial or promotion where companies piqued the interest of the public.

If it's not too expensive, I'd like to attend one in person some year.

 

[Gsnorgathon]

It's more of a business-to-business kinda affair, but since some of the businesses are retailers and some are manufacturers, there's naturally a lot of end-customer interest. Plus, I figure a lot of the hype around NAMM is very deliberately aimed at end customers. Without us, there's no one to manufacture for, and no one to retail to.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Yeah...I thought it was like one big, live commercial or promotion where companies piqued the interest of the public.

If it's not too expensive, I'd like to attend one in person some year.

I got to attend one in Austin some years back, when I was still thinking guitar amps were my next career. It was really cool. I got to meet Leslie West (guitar monster) and Mike Matthews (EHX). Very cool.

 

[Spidey2112]

Will @wintremute be taking free and virtual photos, this year? I hope so, cause that's what keeps me coming back... virtually.

 

[BassJuju]

Will there be a stream where I can listen to 200+ bassist playing Bucket-o-Chicken, Bucket-o-Chicken or Bickity Bickity simultaneously??

 

[KohanMike]

If it's not too expensive, I'd like to attend one in person some year.

You can't just buy a ticket and attend, you have to be a NAMM qualified member company or employee there of, and each company is only allowed a certain number of tickets.

 

[FilterFunk]

No, it's never been free, it's a trade show, you have to be member of the NAMM organization, which has a yearly fee, by being a qualified professional in the music business on some level. In addition, they pay a fee to participate in the events, one amount to have a booth, another to just roam around. I always got in because my brother's audio company qualified.

It's more of a business-to-business kinda affair, but since some of the businesses are retailers and some are manufacturers, there's naturally a lot of end-customer interest. Plus, I figure a lot of the hype around NAMM is very deliberately aimed at end customers. Without us, there's no one to manufacture for, and no one to retail to.

You can't just buy a ticket and attend, you have to be a NAMM qualified member company or employee there of, and each company is only allowed a certain number of tickets.

Obviously, my idea of how NAMM works has been all wrong. Maybe I know a guy...