MusicRadar has written more words than we’d care to count in covering this year’s Winter NAMM Show, but, as you’ll know if you’ve been following our blog site, our intrepid reporters also went armed with a video camera. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Drums’
6 of the best NAMM videos
/ Blog / Tue 20th Jan 2009 16:45 pm
Zildjian expands K Custom Hybrid cymbal line
News / Tue 20th Jan 2009 16:24 pm
The Avedis Zildjian Company is pleased to announce the introduction of three innovative K Custom Hybrid instruments. Designed by of one of Japan’s top drummers, Akira Jimbo, the Hybrid line continues to expand and be one of Zildjian’s most successful cymbal lines.
6 reasons to never miss another NAMM
/ Blog / Tue 20th Jan 2009 14:37 pm
The main focus of any trade show should always be the new gear. The NAMM show is no exception: get up at the crack of dawn, get your ass to the show floor and stay there until you’ve blogged about every last piece of music-making apparel you can get your hands on. (more…)
NAMM 09: essential highlights from day 3 and 4
/ Blog / Mon 19th Jan 2009 11:38 am
While our weary NAMM-based colleagues attempt to remember where they left their passports, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the highlights from the final two days of the show.
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Video: Pearl’s new Eliminator Demon Drive bass pedal
/ Blog / Sun 18th Jan 2009 17:56 pm
A bass drum pedal is a bass drum pedal, right? Well, things are changing, and it looks as though Pearl is leading the way with its new Eliminator Demon Drive pedal. (more…)
10-year-old Isiah Ulysses blitzes the Evans drum stand
/ Blog / Sun 18th Jan 2009 16:56 pm
We were strolling by the Evans booth when we heard a burst of drumming that knocked us out cold. Obviously a star of incredible renown was conducting a master class, right? (more…)
Rhythm at NAMM: New Diamond snares from Craviotto
/ Blog / Sun 18th Jan 2009 03:02 am
Despite their ‘laughing in the face of the credit crunch’ price Craviotto’s brass-shelled Diamond Series snares received a five star review in Rhythm in 2008. One exceptional year on and they now offer two new solid copper-shelled drums.
Rhythm at NAMM: Spaun launch mid-price TL Series
/ Blog / Sun 18th Jan 2009 02:59 am
Californian Custom drum company Spaun have always created unique drums with wild finishes and an array of materials and configurations. These drums, unsurprisingly also come with a hefty price tag (just check out the excellent, but pricey Edgevent kit review in the February issue of Rhythm). With this in mind Spaun have chosen to hit the mid-price market with a 100% 8-ply maple shell kit. (more…)
Rhythm at NAMM: Ludwig overhaul for their centenary year
/ Blog / Sun 18th Jan 2009 02:51 am
Since 1909 The Ludwig Drum Company has built a massive name in the drum world, with a little help from Ringo and Bonham. Their 100th anniversary will see a drastic make-over of existing lines, plus a handful of new ones too.
ddrum and Vinnie Paul launch new drum, snare and pedal line
/ Blog / Sat 17th Jan 2009 16:44 pm
Pantera/ Hell Yeah/ Damageplan drummer and all-round groove metal god Vinnie Paul showed up at the ddrum booth today to celebrate his new collaboration with ddrum. (more…)
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