2006 Summer NAMM Photo Gallery: Day Two

by Jeff Carmack; photos by Eileen Llorente.

The NAMM Summer Session fully hit its stride on Saturday as attendees filled the Austin Convention Center to see instrument manufacturers’ latest and greatest.

Bleary eyes were evidence that many attendees were taking full advantage of Austin’s many attractions outside the Convention Center. Dining, partying and checking out Austin’s legendary urban bat colony – the largest in the nation – completed a full day’s activities for many.

Seen throughout the show were many musical stars, aspiring stars, and former stars. Peter Tork, of Monkee fame, who now represents Harrower Guitars, was on hand, as was Leslie West, former Mountain guitar hero now affiliated with Dean guitars who signed autographs and met fans to promote his Dean, Leslie West Soltero Signature model.

The NAMM Summer Session continues through Sunday, July 16, 2006.

Day two, page one, below: Beard, Martin, First Act, D'Angelico
Day two, page two: Dean, Maestro, Gibson, DR Handmade Strings and St. Louis Blues »
Day two, page three: Ibanez, Schecter, Yamaha, and Warrior »
Day two, page four: NAMM University, Sister Kill Cycle, RKS Guitars »

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Photo Gallery

Beard Resonator Guitars.

Close-up, Beard Resonator.

Howard Park of Beard Guitars.

Gary Cioccci and Andy Ellis with Martin JC Buddy Guy jumbo cutaway.

Martin Guitars.

Chris Thomas with Martin Johnny Cash D-35.

Martin’s Dick Boak with a Martin Cowboy V. This guitar is hand-painted with likenesses of Martin’s CEO and chairman Christopher F. Martin, IV, his wife, Diane Repyneck, their daughter, Claire, and dog, Buddy.

First Act Guitars.

First Act Sheena.

Close-up, First Act Lola.

Gary Bruno and Jason Marks, D’Angelico Guitars.

D’Angelico Guitars.

Jason Marks with D’Angelico’s new semi-solid New Yorker.