Category Archives: Drums, Cymbals, & Drum Gear

Pearl at NAMM 2016

Pearl came big this year with new Eliminator pedals, new hardware, new snares, their new Decade Maple, Midtown (bop), and Masters Maple Reserve and Complete lines, as well as lots of Reference and Masterworks custom kits…

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Mapex at NAMM 2016

Mapex introduced their new Storm series kits and also showed off the myriad NFUZD hybrid drum system applications…

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DW at NAMM 2016

Amongst lots of goodies, DW showed off their new Collector’s Series Pure Oak, a new Machined Chain-driven pedal, new finishes for DW and PDP drums, a Pancake Gong Drum, a Mick Fleetwood Icon Snare, new snares, and more…

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Pearl at NAMM 2015

Pearl had lots to show off, including some new Export lacquer finishes, a fancy new Chad Smith snare drum, a throwback hybrid Wood/Fiberglass line, new percussion, and more. Check it out…

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More NAMM 2015

Here’s some more highlights from NAMM, including booths from Istanbul, Craviotto, Vater, Tycoon, Ayotte, Gaai, Worldmax, Brady, Odery, Sakae, Pork Pie, and more…

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Sabian at NAMM 2015

Sabian introduced their new Big and Ugly line of cymbals. Check it out…

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Zildjian at NAMM 2015

Zildjian introduced their new Spiral Stacker FX Cymbals, 21″ K Custom Organic Ride, 20″ K Constantinople Renaissance Ride, and the slightly heavier Medium-weight Kerope line. Check it out…

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Sonor at NAMM 2015

To celebrate the 140th year of the company, Sonor introduced their new Vintage Series drums this year. Their booth was well stocked with many other drool worthy kits, including SQ2s, Prolites, and more. Check it out…

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Tama at NAMM 2015

Tama had lots to show off with their new all-Maple Superstar Classic drumsets, Speed Cobra 300 series pedals, limited edition seamless acrylic Silver Star Mirage, and their overhauled and reinvented Roadpro and Star hardware. Check it out…

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More NAMM 2014

Here’s a mega compilation of the rest of our photos, including shots of all the hot booths: Brady, Gretsch, Paiste, Pastorio, Vic Firth, Canopus, Craviotto, Ayotte, Istanbul, T-cymbals, Amedia, LP, Gon Bops, Remo, Pork Pie, Tama, Sabian, and more. Check it out!

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