2019 Summer NAMM closed out with “Best in Show,” a NAMM U Breakfast Session that revealed the biggest products, innovations and services on the exhibit floor. Moderated by Frank Alkyer, publisher of Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily magazines, the session featured a team of music retail gear experts who searched the show floor in pursuit of the must-see and must-stock items. They presented 24-plus picks that are sure to make noise in the fourth quarter—and beyond.

2019 Summer NAMM – Best in Show Winner List

Accessories and Add-Ons

Peterson StroboClip HD, Booth 1201

Cable Wrangler, Booth 112

Melody Mist, Booth 411

Phil Jones Bighead Pro HA-2, Booth 1228

BrandNewNoise, Booth 2007

OMG Branded Accessories, Booth 1512

Gotta Stock It

Baldman Percussion Junk Hat, Booth 1760

Fender Vintera Series, Booth 1042

WalkaBout Guitar Drum, Booth 1641

Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander, Booth 821

Lanikai FBCET-C Figured Bocote Thin Body, Booth 1421

Yamaha Storia Acoustic Guitars, Booth 643

Companies to Watch

On-Stage, The Music People, Booth 521

My Music Staff, Booth 704

Gator Cases/Levy’s Leathers, Booth 843

AIMsi/Teacher Zone, Booth 701

Boss, Booth 821

Hal Leonard, Booth 611

Best In Show

Noatronic Onboard Expression Receiver, Booth 2020

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Maw, Booth 1358

Software.NAMM

Fender Tone Master Series Amps, Booth 1042

Martin D-16E Burst, Booth 801

Cordoba Music Group, Booth 901

Special thank you to the Best in Show panelists:

Robert Christie, A & G Central Music

Sebastian Fabal, Reverb

Myrna Sislen, Middle C Music

Matt Alemany, Spicer’s Music

DeDe Heid, Heid Music

Rand Cook, The Candyman Strings & Things

Moderated by Frank Alkyer, Music Inc. Magazine