DiMarzio Withdraws from NAMM 2025 Amid L.A. wildfire Crisis
NAMM 2025: Esteemed guitar pickup manufacturer DiMarzio has made the difficult decision to forgo participation in this year’s NAMM show. The company joins the ranks of boutique guitar maker Maybach Guitars in opting out of the annual event, citing the catastrophic impact of the ongoing wildfires that have been devastating the Greater Los Angeles region for over ten days.
In an exclusive statement to Guitar World, Larry DiMarzio expressed his sentiments, stating, “Witnessing the extensive damage caused by the fires in Los Angeles, it feels inappropriate to celebrate at this time. It is indeed with a heavy heart that I announce the cancellation of all DiMarzio-related activities for NAMM 2025.”
As of now, dimarzio and Maybach Guitars are the only companies to publicly withdraw from the upcoming NAMM event, which is still set to occur from January 21 to 25 in anaheim, California.
NAMM CEO John Mlynczak reassured attendees, stating, “Anaheim remains safe from the fires, which are situated approximately 60 miles to the northwest. Both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) in orange county are fully operational. Furthermore, all NAMM member companies based in L.A. and Southern California are still planning to attend and showcase thier products at the event.”
Mlynczak also mentioned that the NAMM team is actively coordinating with Visit Anaheim to ensure hotel accommodations for those displaced by the fires. The city has opened over 35 hotels for evacuees, even though its distance from the affected areas means many are being housed closer to Los Angeles.
He continued, “We have confirmed with local officials that there is sufficient hotel capacity available for those in need. the 2025 NAMM Show will proceed as scheduled from January 21-25 in anaheim. This global gathering of the music industry symbolizes unity, and this year, we come together to support our members who have been impacted by these tragic wildfires.”
In a show of solidarity, NAMM has pledged $50,000 to a relief fund aimed at providing essential assistance to NAMM members, employees of member companies, musicians, and music education initiatives affected by the wildfires.
