Istanbul Agop Cymbals – Musikmesse 2014
Istanbul Agop Cymbals is cymbal producer based in the Republic of Turkey. Its products are well respected for their unique sound, which is formed by the method and the alloy used, the formula of which is known only to the owners of the firm, Arman and Sarkis Tomurcuk. It is one of two companies that formed after the split of Istanbul Cymbals.
Pearl Export Lacquer Series
Introducing the best selling drumset of all time… Export Series returns and this time with a lacquer finish.
EXL Export Lacquer Series incorporates Pearl’s S.S.T. Superior Shell Technology, Opti-Loc tom mounts, all-new 830 Series Hardware with a P-930 Pedal, and a choice of five amazing stocking finishes.
Vater Percussion new signature sticks
Chad Sexton Custom Model
Chad Sexton’s custom model is right between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The taper and rounded barrel style tip give plenty of punch and volume. All of these elements in Chad’s Custom Model make a stick that offers durability and great speed to get around the kit quickly.
Sabian – The Sound of 2014
presented at Frankfurt Musikmesse
SABIAN was founded in 1981, when Robert Zildjian – one of the world’s great names in cymbal making came to the conclusion that drummers needed a better choice of cymbals. Unsatisfied with the quality, the sound and the very relevance of the cymbals being manufactured at the time, he opened SABIAN in the small eastern Canadian village of Meductic, New Brunswick.
Musikmesse 2014 – KAT Percussion
Kat Percussion began as a small company back in 1985. Owner Bill Katoski and his partner Mario DeCiutiis had a vision to create the best and most innovative electronic drum products the world had ever seen. That goal to make professional e-drum products at the highest level of playability and performance is still alive and well today. When Bill sold the company to Mario in the early 90’s the company was renamed Alternate Mode. Mario DeCiutiis, known for his creative thinking and boundless energy is still the chief innovator at Alternate Mode. Over the years, DeCiutiis has developed many innovative and revolutionary electronic drums and mallet percussion products including the malletKAT, panKAT, drumKAT and TrapKAT.
Dixon Artisan Drum Kits
Artisan Drum kits
Dixon understands that every drummer reaches a point when it all comes together and refined skills give way to optimum results. We refer to this achievement as ARTISAN. Our flagship series delivers the very best our craftsmen have to offer along with choices to personalize your instrument. ARTISAN delivers the creative control necessary to capture your signature look and sound.
Musikmesse 2014 Dixon Hardware
Dixon Drums nasce in Germania nel 1979 come azienda produttrice di hardware dedicato agli strumenti a percussione. Oggi, 35 anni dopo, vantan una rappresentanza in Europa, Asia e, più recentemente, negli Stati Uniti, con la produzione di diverse linee di prodotti distribuite in ciascun mercato internazionale. Dixon ha vinto il “Best in Show” al Winter NAMM 2008 per la categoria Best New Product Line. Nel 2008 ci fu il lancio di tre linee di prodotti made in USA che prevedeva la produzione di solo kit hardware: Chaos, Demon e Outlaw. La linea di prodotti internazionale comprende anche The Artisan ed i kit Predator.
Nel 2009 Dixon ha celebrato il suo 30° anniversario con un evento speciale al Musikmesse di Francoforte. Cinque anni dopo Planet Drum è di nuovo qui per mostrarvi i nuovi prodotti DIXON.
Dom Famularo has been traveling the globe preaching the gospel of drumming for over 30 years. An intense performer, Dom is one of the most respected solo drum artists in the world, with a career built solely upon his unique skills as a drummer, educator, author and motivational speaker.
He has presented master classes and clinics around the globe in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Columbia, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peru, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, Russia, Israel, Serbia, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Costa Rica, Honduras, Puerto Rico, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Canary Islands and South Africa.
Mapex Drums e la nuova arma Serie Armory
La Mapex Drum continua la sua evoluzione con i la produzione di drum kits innovativi e prodotti creativi per permettere personalizzazioni interessanti. La nuova serie Armory ha molto da offrire su entrambi gli aspetti.
Armory Shell Packs: la Mapex ha iniziato la progettazione della serie Armory con la convinzione che i batteristi desiderano trascorrere più tempo a suonare il proprio strumento piuttosto che accordarlo. Il risultato è stato la produzione del SONIClear™ Bearing Edge, un bordo che aumenta il contatto tra il la pelle ed il fusto permettendo alla pelle stessa di posizionarsi piatta sul bordo. Questa caratteristica produce toni più forti e definiti e rendendo l’accordatura una prassi straordinariamente semplice.
Wincent Sweden Durability & Feel
Wincent offers high quality drumsticks.
Using innovative designs, Wincent sticks are manufactured by Swedish craftsmen. All sticks have a speacial coating applied to ensure improved durability and to produce a great feel when played. Wincent original full-range tips are developed as an excellent tool for you to create your own sound. The neck and tip are made to ensure the best rebound and feel on the market.