Although the massive, multi-day 2026 event has already come and gone, NAMM 2026 left us fixated on a number of breathtakingly beautiful new instruments, impressive gear updates and in some cases one-of-a-kind technological developments. And when it comes to beautiful guitars, PRS Guitars’ John Mayer Silver Sky Limited in Wild Blue is hard to beat. Photo Courtesy of Elixir StringsElixir AttuneSpeaking of acoustic guitars, Elixir unveiled its all-new Attune Strings at NAMM ’26, ushering in a new era of Acoustic Guitar tone and feel. Boasting a secret groundbreaking new technology, Attune strings ($23.99)sound significantly better than standard acoustic strings, regardless of how hard, soft or long you play. Elixir first rose to acclaim the mid-1990s, creating long-lasting acoustic strings that offered enhanced playability.