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**Jacksonite** · 08-29-2006, 01:34 PM

National Association of Music Manufacturers

https://www.namm.org

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. Our association—and our trade shows—serve as a hub for people wanting to seek out the newest innovations in musical products, recording technology, sound and lighting. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.

**Adam** · 08-29-2006, 01:41 PM

They had to shorten it to NAMM because the acronym for National Associatation of Music Building Laymen and Artisans was already taken.

**StukaJU87** · 08-29-2006, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by Adam

They had to shorten it to NAMM because the acronym for National Associatation of Music Building Laymen and Artisans was already taken.

:ROTF: Good one!

**mattsmusiccenter** · 08-29-2006, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by Jacksonite

National Association of Music Manufacturers

Nope... it's actually the National Association of Music Merchants. In a nutshell NAMM hosts 2 conventions each year in the US, one in the summer and one in the winter. This is where the manufacturers show their products and the dealers buy them. Endorsers are usually on hand to create dealer excitement and to perform. It's main reason for existing is so manufacturers can sell product. You've got to be a NAMM member (or know one) to attend.

**Shawn** · 08-29-2006, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by Mario8672

I know this is a very stupid question, but what is NAMM?
Thanks

NAMM is short for:

Very expensive time of year. Break out yer checkbook.

**RacerX** · 08-29-2006, 05:47 PM

Technically the group is now called International Music Products Association, but they kept the "NAMM" designation for the shows (I think because it's been known as that for so long).

http://namm.org/about/faq.html

BTW the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

**mattsmusiccenter** · 08-29-2006, 06:44 PM

Originally posted by RacerX

Technically the group is now called International Music Products Association, but they kept the "NAMM" designation for the shows (I think because it's been known as that for so long).

Maybe they should think about changing the name to IMPA? :ROTF:

**RacerX** · 08-29-2006, 06:46 PM

That would sound ghey.

**hgsmith** · 08-29-2006, 08:02 PM

national association of mad monkeys

**JacksonRR** · 09-16-2006, 11:01 PM

one more stupid question :
The NAMM show have a free enter or it's need to pay ?
Never was on this show and want to be there this winter.
Thanks.

**atomic charvel guy** · 09-17-2006, 04:40 AM

Nice Auditorium for Making Money

**Firebird V** · 09-17-2006, 04:36 PM

native american mustache makers... uh... no.

**VoiceX3** · 09-18-2006, 04:09 PM

I thought it was an exclusive club for hot strippers.......

N.A.M.M. = Nice Ass/Massive Mammories

**Lorne** · 09-20-2006, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by JacksonRR

one more stupid question :
The NAMM show have a free enter or it's need to pay ?
Never was on this show and want to be there this winter.
Thanks.

You either need to be an exhibiter,or be very good friends with one (so they give you a pass)

It is NOT open to the general public-only people in the music retail trade

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Stupid Question: What is NAMM?

Stupid Question: What is NAMM?

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