The NAMM show - National Association of Musical Merchandisers - is an incredible opportunity to see new instruments and equipment and hundreds of artists that play them. Of course, officially, it is (or was - my last visit there was Winter 1988) only open to manufacturers, artists they invite, and music gear resellers.
This little bit, apparently at Monster Cable's booth, gives you a taste of some of the treats you can get... in this case a jam between guitarist Al Di Meola, fretless bass master Bunny Brunel, and, heard but mostly unseen percussionist Gumbi Ortiz:
This little bit, apparently at Monster Cable's booth, gives you a taste of some of the treats you can get... in this case a jam between guitarist Al Di Meola, fretless bass master Bunny Brunel, and, heard but mostly unseen percussionist Gumbi Ortiz: