Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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At NAMM 2026, we checked out everything new from Ernie Ball Music Man and Sterling by Music Man, covering the latest guitars and basses for 2026.
Joined by Kris and Guliaume, we take you through the newest models, updates, and refinements across both brands — from iconic Music Man instruments to the latest Sterling releases designed for modern players.

Get all your NAMM coverage here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLooPgX64bpwD7JkjgjwO4T1zjy9cLD8L

Gear used: http://tho.mn/r2rm3
Recorded in Presonus Studio One: bit.ly/S1Pro6
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 50th Anniversary Stingray Bass
1:52 DarkRay II - now with Octaver!
3:52 30th Anniversary Axis Guitar
5:26 new John Petrucci Majesty Guitars
7:18 Stingray Plus SUB
8:25 Music Man Session Stingray

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