Josh: "Hey Nick, what should we use for our waiting room intro music?" Nick: "Oh that's easy, The Girl from Ipanema" Josh: "Can't do, we'll get a copyright strike" Nick: "Watch this!"
Man, if I ever win that Ernie Ball trivia game where the prize is a whole box of your favourite string, I am choosing the B string. Definitely the B string. Or maybe the E string? Nah! B. I'm going with the B string if I ever win.
I have to say, I think this is my favorite episode. I have not commented on any of the older videos. Not because I didn't love them too but this was incredibly informative and it put NAMM in a better perspective for myself as a buyer and that honestly, I should probably keep out. Which not to say Im banished from the industry but I can definitely see NAMM being more for the seller than it is for the buyer. Thank you for this and I look forward to more 🤘
I got a ticket to a few NAMM's 2001-2003. Thanks, Mel. It felt like a musicians friend catalog mixed with what Futurama thought the internet would look like in 3001. Just an in-person catalog on steroids.
Fun episode. Thanks. I met Jim M back in 1988 as a 16 year old when he opened a local music shop in the UK. I felt the same way that you did but I now cherish the Marshall full stack tie pin that he game me.
Keep meaning to say, love you guys, love hearing your mad jams cos I'm stuck with the Trio lockdown + instead of mates come round. Love all your creativity not just in music and gear but your art, humour, passion. I always say if you do it from the heart then things turn out better, you guys do that big time. Mega thanks to all of you on the team, really appreciate it.
It seems like NAMM is the perfect environment for a sales op that goes like "Now listen to this really cut through the mix!", with the mix, of course, being that tornado of noise. There's a sales pitch scenario right there, and you can use that one for free. You're welcome.
Hey Josh, I had an idea for an episode. Could you do like, a rundown of your favorite songs/jams taken from previous videos and maybe talk about what makes them stick out for you? Some of the music you and Nick put together is actually really great. I dont know just an idea. Thank you for all the great content.
As an LA resident that has gone to NAMM for years, I gotta say that 2020 kicked my ass. I couldn’t do it. I tried but left after 2 hours. Great episode. I think you nailed the vibes 100%. Glad we can all rest this year and avoid the NAMM flu.
sorry to harp again on volume, on the episodes yall match everything super well, but like the bonsai music clip at 9:30 is like double the volume of your voices, if you can boost the mic volumes in these live stream videos that'd be awesome. love you XOXO
I've always said, you need to go to NAMM twice. To realize that once is enough. Same goes for Vegas. The upside of going to NAMM is you can wander over to the 3 Amigos vintage show.
My first NAMM was in the late 70’s when it was at the Disneyland Hotel. It was a fraction of the size of what it is now, since it's move across the street to the convention center.
Never been to NAMM. Not even while I lived on that side of 'the pond'. Been to MusikMesse (Frankfurt) a few times - to work! 1st morning flight out of Manchester, England. Rewarded with spectacular view coming in to land. Then it was similar crazy-noisy time but still enjoyable experience while at MusikMesse.
I remember going specifically to the basement at NAMM just to see JHS and once I was done I ran back upstairs lol. Met Drew Shirley there and Josh. Great times. I was stoked when you guys moved upstairs
Oh man.. This is so unbelievably accurate. NAMM might oddly be the epitome of zen: you have to find the joy in seamlessly switching between the cacophony and focusing your full attention on the people you're interacting with (thru earplugs, of course). I definitely enjoy the comic-con mindset though... Attending as an artist/educator it's a big party where you get to catch up with old friends, make new ones, check out some cool clinics, and play with new toys (some of which might actually be super useful!). Very fitting that it's across the street from Disneyland. For anyone who's never been: plan to stay for at least a week. There's a ton of fun to be had a few days before and the whole week after until the Grammys if you can swing it!
I'm a graphic Designer who focuses heavy in tradeshows, and this is such an interesting perspective to listen to. alot of this rings true in my industry as well
NAMM is overwhelming if you have to be there all day, for multiple days. As a random schmuck consumer, i've been able to attend for a few years, and i usually time it so that i can run the floors the last four hours of a Friday, and then stay for all the evening shows and such. That's enough. And on the drive home, it's like, "Yeah, that was grueling-i don't need to do that again next year." But, then, as soon as that fatigue subsides, within a week, it's like, "How do i get a ticket for next year?" // Yamaha produced massive shows each year. The last one i attended was in the Disney auditorium, with a slew of major talents performing. That's the best stuff. That, and then the 'smaller bands' playing in the hotel bar. And some years back, a Van Halen tribute band absolutely killed it. // I stood next to Josh in his booth once. He did *_not_* look as if he would have welcomed a "Howdy," though. So i didn't Howdy.
I worked in the Yamaha room (which is separate from the main hall) a few years ago and I found the noise irritating but manageable - then I needed to meet with some companies in the main hall and the noise made me feel physically sick within 10 minutes. I loved the experience of being at NAMM, meeting so many cool people & seeing some great bands perform, but I'm not sure I could stand working in the main hall for any length of time.
For what it's worth, sounds like going to NAMM is remarkably similar to my experiences attending technical conferences like APS March meeting, AVS, etc...."unfinished work, noise, just hang out, have meetings"
NAMM is more like E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo - video game trade show). I attended E3 for years for business. This was a show that was not open to the public. But over time they added a public day which basically meant one less day to do biz. Nick's Comic Con comparison is backwards. CC was a comic book convention for fans that the studios decided to start capitalize on and would start to present their newest big movies or shows. So over time it became less for the fans and became more corporate. CES is a similar massive show that has outgrew it's own industry. This is part of why E3 was created so the video game industry could have their own show (and they quit presenting at CES).
Word. My initial response is, "Welcome to trade shows! Man up!" I have also never been to a trade show with enthusiasts that don't work in the industry. The closest I have seen is car shows with a bunch of concept cars. Nothing to do except give some journalists pics and bump public interest. I get what is being said now.
Another hour watching JHS...That realistic NAMM banter while still playing- epic. The pedalboard episode was watched straight through, though not when live. A PG-14 is supposed to be delivered tomorrow however Fed Ex; she is a cruel mistress.
I think the JHS booth at NAMM 2022 should be 6 people playing stairway to heaven nonstop but not in sync or together in any way. And hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen.
What’s it like reconfiguring that mono board, tearing off old velco, cleaning off the schmutz, etc. ? They’re such lovely boards, it’s too bad sticking velco on is still the only way to attach things to them.
I was eating a realllly darn good sandwich during the "zen blues" and it was as if the flavor was being emitted in sound waves. No really, whenever I would take a bite of something new it was as if Josh would imitate that flavor with his guitar.
I bought a new Italian EKO bass guitar. It is much better than I expected it to be for the price that I paid. I think that EKO have been around since the 1960s.
I want to see floor plan for the room you guys do the videos in. Could you provide us with one. I’m just having trouble visualizing where everything/everyone is.
Hi Josh and all - asked over on Twitter too but perhaps this is easier: Is $50k for a booth worth it for you all financially? I come from the academic world- the big writing conference has small tables for $650 and most small presses lose money going. Thanks in advance-
Thanks for this question Amish. For years I have wondered the exact same thing after attending different types of conventions and then learning the prices companies pay for their booths in addition to all the additional expenses for getting the staff and merchandise on site.
@@froctavio Certainly from a business standpoint, it has to be worthwhile though not showing up could be detrimental, even if you come out behind short term on the booth et. al.
im late to the party but i bought my first JHS pedal today, a mini bomb boost, cant wait to put it on my mini board, after i paint it and maybe add some artwork
I have an “EKO” ranger acoustic made in Italy. It’s fab. Bought it from a dude sat on the street for £25 n I think it’s from the 60s has a zero fret a bolt on neck and fantastic intonation 🤓
I learned on my dad’s Eko Ranger, lovely playing and sounding guitar, if somewhat lacking in volume. Dad bought it in the 60’s for £25 (Irish pounds) from Crowley’s in Cork, the shop that sold Rory Gallagher his strat
As a German, the Frankfurter Musicmesse was the main event, at least in the 80s/90s. It had business only days as well as open for public days. Which makes sense. But, finally when I got there, it was a nightmare. Too loud, Yngwie was somewhere playing and there is no way to get a glimpse of him, super full walkways and booths. No chance to play anything. No fun. I never went there again.
Sounds like NAAM should take a few notes from the GABF (Great American Beer Festival). Certainly a public side, but lots of vendor only networking events.
Ya'll need to chill out and have fun at NAMM. It is what it is. You've got to go there, so you might as well have fun. I'm sure there's other quieter settings to talk with your Japenese contacts.
Billy Bob Thornton: "Does he play guitar?" Me, remembering a radio interview I think I saw on RUclips where Billy Bob castigated the host for asking him quesitons about acting when he was on tour with his band and was pissed to be awake so early and he couldn't smoke inside the radio station.
I can never tell when you (Josh) are joking or not but to the folks who were watching and might also be confused, Leonard Cohen wrote “Hallelujah”. ps::: don’t be so scared of midi pps::: did you ever geek out at (and I forget the name of the place) the pre-ebay hipster gear shop in Lawrence, KS in the 90’s ran by (if memory serves) John Geary?
I have to correct you, Eko is actually from Italy, it had the largest music instruments manifacturing facility in europe and it also manifactured guitars for Vox
"Zen Blues" had a very Stills/Young aroma. Nice. Much nicer than the aroma of a turn of the century 3-bedroom/2-piano/no-bath household. Non-bathing ivory ticklers. Yuck. Love that tweaked/improved Strat, BTW.
Can't stand how much louder the NAMM sections are in this video than everything else. I suggest that NAMM should be at least a week long or more event with part that is exhibitors only and part that is open to the public.
...hey, what about a headphone loop at the booth? ...maybe noise cancelling... Like a way for a small group to hear eachother...everyone gets a SM58...
Every single time the noisy-NAMM clip popped up my soul died a bit
Josh: "Hey Nick, what should we use for our waiting room intro music?"
Nick: "Oh that's easy, The Girl from Ipanema"
Josh: "Can't do, we'll get a copyright strike"
Nick: "Watch this!"
Bossa Nova is the chillest genre.
EKO is an I T A L I A N brand and they're still in business.
Thanks.
I T S A M E , M A R I O !
Man, if I ever win that Ernie Ball trivia game where the prize is a whole box of your favourite string, I am choosing the B string. Definitely the B string. Or maybe the E string? Nah! B. I'm going with the B string if I ever win.
I have to say, I think this is my favorite episode. I have not commented on any of the older videos. Not because I didn't love them too but this was incredibly informative and it put NAMM in a better perspective for myself as a buyer and that honestly, I should probably keep out. Which not to say Im banished from the industry but I can definitely see NAMM being more for the seller than it is for the buyer. Thank you for this and I look forward to more 🤘
I always thought I wanted to go to NAAM till you played that clip for the 3rd time
I got a ticket to a few NAMM's 2001-2003. Thanks, Mel. It felt like a musicians friend catalog mixed with what Futurama thought the internet would look like in 3001. Just an in-person catalog on steroids.
A new episode: "Will It Slide?"
Whoo! Watched this in the hospital, thanks for a cool show.
Fun episode. Thanks. I met Jim M back in 1988 as a 16 year old when he opened a local music shop in the UK. I felt the same way that you did but I now cherish the Marshall full stack tie pin that he game me.
Keep meaning to say, love you guys, love hearing your mad jams cos I'm stuck with the Trio lockdown + instead of mates come round. Love all your creativity not just in music and gear but your art, humour, passion. I always say if you do it from the heart then things turn out better, you guys do that big time. Mega thanks to all of you on the team, really appreciate it.
That surf shredding blew my head off .
It seems like NAMM is the perfect environment for a sales op that goes like "Now listen to this really cut through the mix!", with the mix, of course, being that tornado of noise. There's a sales pitch scenario right there, and you can use that one for free. You're welcome.
Very interesting episode , thanks a lot for this .
Hey Josh, I had an idea for an episode. Could you do like, a rundown of your favorite songs/jams taken from previous videos and maybe talk about what makes them stick out for you? Some of the music you and Nick put together is actually really great. I dont know just an idea. Thank you for all the great content.
The extraordinary politeness in the room when Josh says, "I used to collect basketball cards…"
Politeness only enjoyed by CEOs hahaha
As an LA resident that has gone to NAMM for years, I gotta say that 2020 kicked my ass. I couldn’t do it. I tried but left after 2 hours. Great episode. I think you nailed the vibes 100%. Glad we can all rest this year and avoid the NAMM flu.
sorry to harp again on volume, on the episodes yall match everything super well, but like the bonsai music clip at 9:30 is like double the volume of your voices, if you can boost the mic volumes in these live stream videos that'd be awesome. love you XOXO
Holding out for them getting a hearty compressor limiter on their master out.
Legit thankful I wasn't using headphones on this one.
Love this episode! I've been an Exhibitor @ NAMM since 1996, and you guys nailed it!
I mean, I'm not sure it's the noise that is getting you sick - the NAMMthrax is a well known phenomenon.
NAMMthrax is mostly mechanical throat damage caused by contributing to the 100dB noise floor.
As someone on the spectrum, this video fucked with me hard. Genuinely felt like I was gonna have a breakdown every time noisy namm got played
My last NAMM Show was 2019. Thanks for giving me the superb virtual experience and reminding me of what we are missing out on this year. haha!
this is quite literally the most accurate (and hilarious) thing i’ve ever seen.
I've always said, you need to go to NAMM twice. To realize that once is enough. Same goes for Vegas. The upside of going to NAMM is you can wander over to the 3 Amigos vintage show.
This is edited like a fever dream.
“You know that song Jeff Buckley wrote...” dying.
Great. And guitarist Ron Getman, who was on Leonard Cohen's original version of the song off "Various Positions" just died. Perfect timing.
Yeah the Leonard Cohen cover really didn't do it justice.
Hang on, it wasn’t that bloke on the Shrek soundtrack?
My first NAMM was in the late 70’s when it was at the Disneyland Hotel. It was a fraction of the size of what it is now, since it's move across the street to the convention center.
Top notch quality documentary in your style guys.✌
For those that don't know, there is still a Piano section. It's usually on the very top floor, and it's by far the mellowest, most chill part of NAMM.
Gotta enjoy that Girl From Ipanema Rip Off tune before the lives start
That was a really cool episode👍👍👍👍👍
Never been to NAMM. Not even while I lived on that side of 'the pond'. Been to MusikMesse (Frankfurt) a few times - to work! 1st morning flight out of Manchester, England. Rewarded with spectacular view coming in to land. Then it was similar crazy-noisy time but still enjoyable experience while at MusikMesse.
I remember going specifically to the basement at NAMM just to see JHS and once I was done I ran back upstairs lol. Met Drew Shirley there and Josh. Great times. I was stoked when you guys moved upstairs
Oh man.. This is so unbelievably accurate. NAMM might oddly be the epitome of zen: you have to find the joy in seamlessly switching between the cacophony and focusing your full attention on the people you're interacting with (thru earplugs, of course).
I definitely enjoy the comic-con mindset though... Attending as an artist/educator it's a big party where you get to catch up with old friends, make new ones, check out some cool clinics, and play with new toys (some of which might actually be super useful!). Very fitting that it's across the street from Disneyland.
For anyone who's never been: plan to stay for at least a week. There's a ton of fun to be had a few days before and the whole week after until the Grammys if you can swing it!
The NAMM sim was spot on.
Thank you! Someone finally said !!!
I'm a graphic Designer who focuses heavy in tradeshows, and this is such an interesting perspective to listen to. alot of this rings true in my industry as well
When are you guys going make “If you’re watching this, which you are” T-Shirts?
Love your pedals and videos Josh!
I attended Summer NAMM 2018 in Nashville. They were working hard to reign in the noise level. Definitely not as bad as the clips you used in this vid.
33:15. I feel like I’m there. You captured it. You did the thing.
NAMM is overwhelming if you have to be there all day, for multiple days. As a random schmuck consumer, i've been able to attend for a few years, and i usually time it so that i can run the floors the last four hours of a Friday, and then stay for all the evening shows and such. That's enough. And on the drive home, it's like, "Yeah, that was grueling-i don't need to do that again next year." But, then, as soon as that fatigue subsides, within a week, it's like, "How do i get a ticket for next year?" // Yamaha produced massive shows each year. The last one i attended was in the Disney auditorium, with a slew of major talents performing. That's the best stuff. That, and then the 'smaller bands' playing in the hotel bar. And some years back, a Van Halen tribute band absolutely killed it. // I stood next to Josh in his booth once. He did *_not_* look as if he would have welcomed a "Howdy," though. So i didn't Howdy.
I worked in the Yamaha room (which is separate from the main hall) a few years ago and I found the noise irritating but manageable - then I needed to meet with some companies in the main hall and the noise made me feel physically sick within 10 minutes. I loved the experience of being at NAMM, meeting so many cool people & seeing some great bands perform, but I'm not sure I could stand working in the main hall for any length of time.
This reminds of how people inside and outside of the Bike industry might feel about Interbike
My dad’s family all grew up in the Winfield, Brilliant, Guin, Gu-Win area of Alabama. Mule Day in downtown Winfield was good times...
Totally killed that first Blues riff!! Digging it Dude!!
Uncle Josh, I watch the show in silence eating ma baked beans.
Reverb effects pedal store name of the day: Will's Free-Range Pedal Adoption Agency
Great movie.
I'd pay cash money to hear Nick say the word curtains again.
For what it's worth, sounds like going to NAMM is remarkably similar to my experiences attending technical conferences like APS March meeting, AVS, etc...."unfinished work, noise, just hang out, have meetings"
NAMM is more like E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo - video game trade show). I attended E3 for years for business. This was a show that was not open to the public. But over time they added a public day which basically meant one less day to do biz. Nick's Comic Con comparison is backwards. CC was a comic book convention for fans that the studios decided to start capitalize on and would start to present their newest big movies or shows. So over time it became less for the fans and became more corporate. CES is a similar massive show that has outgrew it's own industry. This is part of why E3 was created so the video game industry could have their own show (and they quit presenting at CES).
SEMA is another one that's similar -- trade exhibit for retailers, distributors, etc. Nowadays it's a joke when your fancy show car is "SEMA ready"
Word. My initial response is, "Welcome to trade shows! Man up!"
I have also never been to a trade show with enthusiasts that don't work in the industry. The closest I have seen is car shows with a bunch of concept cars. Nothing to do except give some journalists pics and bump public interest.
I get what is being said now.
Thanks, you made my day
"A lotta lens flare." - Nice one, Nick!
Another hour watching JHS...That realistic NAMM banter while still playing- epic.
The pedalboard episode was watched straight through, though not when live.
A PG-14 is supposed to be delivered tomorrow however Fed Ex; she is a cruel mistress.
I think the JHS booth at NAMM 2022 should be 6 people playing stairway to heaven nonstop but not in sync or together in any way. And hallelujah was written by Leonard Cohen.
Also everyone tuned 2-3Hz apart
That’s the joke.
Namm sounds like the woodwind and brasswind, a music store around me in the 80s and 90s
What’s it like reconfiguring that mono board, tearing off old velco, cleaning off the schmutz, etc. ? They’re such lovely boards, it’s too bad sticking velco on is still the only way to attach things to them.
It's like being in every music store at the same time
I was eating a realllly darn good sandwich during the "zen blues" and it was as if the flavor was being emitted in sound waves. No really, whenever I would take a bite of something new it was as if Josh would imitate that flavor with his guitar.
I felt your zen!
Thanks for that ... very funny --- a laugh ... too true .. ... too true ..
I bought a new Italian EKO bass guitar. It is much better than I expected it to be for the price that I paid. I think that EKO have been around since the 1960s.
Bass player has earned a 3x raise. It’s your fault Josh. You gave him a platform. Now he’s a star. It’s what the people want. Listen to the people.
@Nick The TV video is using the first Pocket Operator Rhythm boi.
I want to see floor plan for the room you guys do the videos in. Could you provide us with one. I’m just having trouble visualizing where everything/everyone is.
This is so funny and chaotic and amazing and perfect :)
Hi Josh and all - asked over on Twitter too but perhaps this is easier:
Is $50k for a booth worth it for you all financially? I come from the academic world- the big writing conference has small tables for $650 and most small presses lose money going. Thanks in advance-
Thanks for this question Amish. For years I have wondered the exact same thing after attending different types of conventions and then learning the prices companies pay for their booths in addition to all the additional expenses for getting the staff and merchandise on site.
@@froctavio Certainly from a business standpoint, it has to be worthwhile though not showing up could be detrimental, even if you come out behind short term on the booth et. al.
20,000 people might have gotten offended but Leonard Cohen’s disembodied consciousness chuckled in the MK Ultra lab.
I was upset for every second that that Animaniacs cassette was not on screen. Then I realised I could pause, so there.
‘NAMM SHREDD UP!!!’ so fucking true of guitarists on show!
“Very NAMM” was unironically a sick jam.
im late to the party but i bought my first JHS pedal today, a mini bomb boost, cant wait to put it on my mini board, after i paint it and maybe add some artwork
Congrats Spencer!
Leonard Cohen wrote Hallelujah.
I have an “EKO” ranger acoustic made in Italy. It’s fab. Bought it from a dude sat on the street for £25 n I think it’s from the 60s has a zero fret a bolt on neck and fantastic intonation 🤓
I learned on my dad’s Eko Ranger, lovely playing and sounding guitar, if somewhat lacking in volume. Dad bought it in the 60’s for £25 (Irish pounds) from Crowley’s in Cork, the shop that sold Rory Gallagher his strat
As a German, the Frankfurter Musicmesse was the main event, at least in the 80s/90s. It had business only days as well as open for public days. Which makes sense. But, finally when I got there, it was a nightmare. Too loud, Yngwie was somewhere playing and there is no way to get a glimpse of him, super full walkways and booths. No chance to play anything. No fun. I never went there again.
Sounds like NAAM should take a few notes from the GABF (Great American Beer Festival). Certainly a public side, but lots of vendor only networking events.
Ya'll need to chill out and have fun at NAMM. It is what it is. You've got to go there, so you might as well have fun. I'm sure there's other quieter settings to talk with your Japenese contacts.
Yes!! I am the 4 hrs late winner!!
JHS should sponsor a "Gear Com" in St. Louis
Billy Bob Thornton: "Does he play guitar?"
Me, remembering a radio interview I think I saw on RUclips where Billy Bob castigated the host for asking him quesitons about acting when he was on tour with his band and was pissed to be awake so early and he couldn't smoke inside the radio station.
I can never tell when you (Josh) are joking or not but to the folks who were watching and might also be confused, Leonard Cohen wrote “Hallelujah”.
ps::: don’t be so scared of midi
pps::: did you ever geek out at (and I forget the name of the place) the pre-ebay hipster gear shop in Lawrence, KS in the 90’s ran by (if memory serves) John Geary?
Imagine what the banjo section of NAMM sounds like.
lmao at all the people in the chat who didn't get the joke with the loud videos they played.
"Not Available Maybe May" never heard that. :)
Only NAMM i was ever at was in '82
NAMM is like a Scientific Symposium or Congress. Good in many ways, even with the bad things...
I have to correct you, Eko is actually from Italy, it had the largest music instruments manifacturing facility in europe and it also manifactured guitars for Vox
Give Nick a big red button for muting the mics already
NAMM should definitely be a pure trade show. Maybe we should start a "Guitarconstravaganza" for vendor interaction with the public...hmmm...
NAMM has out lived its purpose
“NAMM also known as NARM (National Association of Rumor Milling)”
-Eddie Trunk probably
"Zen Blues" had a very Stills/Young aroma. Nice.
Much nicer than the aroma of a turn of the century 3-bedroom/2-piano/no-bath household.
Non-bathing ivory ticklers. Yuck.
Love that tweaked/improved Strat, BTW.
A Tale of Two NAMMs.
When is the mixboard coming out?????
Retro NAMM looks too cool
"Gear Con"...
JHS should start a thing. I'd go.
Can't stand how much louder the NAMM sections are in this video than everything else. I suggest that NAMM should be at least a week long or more event with part that is exhibitors only and part that is open to the public.
When are you guys gonna do another DOD pedals video?
10:02 Now THAT'S a BASS pick!!!!
Don’t worry about matching audio levels for your video rolls. Foot thinks all your live audio is too low.
...hey, what about a headphone loop at the booth? ...maybe noise cancelling... Like a way for a small group to hear eachother...everyone gets a SM58...