Guitar Summit 2025: Artists, Gear, and Connecting with Guitar Pro Users

Hello everyone, this is Martin from Guitar Pro.

I had the great pleasure of joining Thomas for the first time at the Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany.

It was three action-packed days where we got to meet an incredible lineup of talented and inspiring artists.

The Guitar Summit is all about:

• 3 days dedicated to guitar
• Over 500 exhibitors from all around the world
• More than 100 workshops across 7 stages
• Masterclasses by world-renowned musicians
• Around 10 concerts across Friday and Saturday nights

Let’s just say, we had our minds blown all weekend long with everything going on at this massive guitar event right in Germany.

We were also lucky to bump into some of the most passionate Guitar Pro users out there, among them, some of the biggest names in the guitar world and on YouTube: Mike Dawes, Jack Gardiner, Andy Ferris, Danilo Vicari, Justin Sandercoe, Sascha Rebbe, Bernth, Jens Larsen, Kfir Ochaion, Swan Vaude and Timo Brauwers.

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As for the workshops, we had the honor of seeing performances by world-class musicians such as:

• Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders)
• Andy Wood
• Billy Sheehan (Mr.Big, The Winery Dogs)
• Nate Navarro
• Dweezil Zappa
• Julius Imhäuser (Funky Times)
• Frank Bello (Anthrax)
• Yolanda Charles (Robbie Williams, Hans Zimmer)

One of the coolest things about Guitar Summit is its silent format. Gear testing is done using headphones, and even some workshops outside of closed rooms could only be followed via personal headsets.
It’s a clever setup that makes the whole experience more enjoyable and your ears will thank you after three days!

Here’s a visual recap of the discoveries and new gear from some of our favorite brands:

Beetronics

BEE BEE DEE, the new analog delay from Beetronics 🐝

Furch Guitars

Walrus Audio

We also caught up with the team at Walrus Audio, and as usual, they came fully loaded with gear. Their pedalboard lineup was on full display, and yes, we tried everything (Thomas definitely had fun). A special mention goes to their Canvas series, especially their best-selling Tuner, which continues to set the standard.

Invaders Amplification

Belgian brand Invaders Amplification showed just how much skill and craftsmanship goes into their hand-built tube amps. Heads, combos, cabs, from cleans to high-gain tones, they’ve got it all. And yes, they also offer custom builds to meet any player’s dream specs. No wonder artists like Loida Liuzzi and Brandon Davis (Fever 333) are proud to represent the brand.

TAMPCO Pedals and Amplifiers

It was great to reconnect with Tampco, the French brand known for its high-quality, hand-built pedals. Among their latest releases, the Singer Overdrive, developed with AMS, is designed to bring out the full character of your amp. We were also impressed by the Distorter, Nelson Martins signature pedal, offering three independent channels and real versatility for both guitar and bass. Tampco continues to stand out with its creative designs and attention to detail.

All in all, Thomas and I came away from the show with our ears full of music, our heads full of ideas, and our hearts full of gratitude. It was a real joy meeting so many of you in person and hearing how Guitar Pro fits into your creative journey. The Guitar Summit is easily one of the top guitar events in Europe, and we’re already looking forward to coming back in 2026!

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