NAMM 2017: Ludwig Buddy Rich Tribute Kit
In celebration of Buddy’s 100th birthday, Ludwig has put together this modern take on Rich’s classic setup, right down to the bass drum shell-mounted splash cymbal holder and vintage rail consolette tom mount.
NAMM 2017: PST X DJs 45 – Portable Hip-Ability
The PST X DJs 45 Set was created in collaboration with the soulful Daru Jones, whose church gospel roots led him to the status of being a sought-after drummer and producer/musical director in the hip-hop, soul and rock scene. Highly praised main stream associations include top acts such as Jack White and Jamie Lidell. His very own style – musically and otherwise – led to critical acclaim in top magazines and appearances on national television programs.
NAMM 2017: Sabian Mini Holy China is a Mini-Monster of Loudness & Cut
The Chad Smith signature AA Holy China won multiple awards when launched in 2010. A monster of loudness and cut, it satisfied a need with drummers looking for a unique and explosive China cymbal.
NAMM 2017: Ludwig Limited Edition Standard Maple Snares
Ludwig’s new Standard Maple snare series offers an admirable combination of rich pure sound and durability, but at an affordable price. Made in the Ludwig factory in Monroe NC, this series can’t be beat when it comes to price and uncompromised value. Standard Maple snares use seven plies of maple plus an attractive outer wrap of veneer combined with bowtie lugs and triple flange hoops for a great look and sound.
NAMM 2017: Pearl Sonic Select Shell Recipes
Drawing from two years of research and artist testing, Pearl presents Sonic-Select Shell Recipes: five distinct, extensively tested drum formulas each fine-tuned for their given performance application.
NAMM 2017: REMO Vintage heads
At Winter NAMM 2017 Remo goes retro. At their Booth the drum heads producer announced the new Felt Tone series bass drum heads and Classic Fit tom/snare heads. Available in Fiberskyn or Hazy in sizes 18”-26”, the Felt Tone heads are based on the popular Powerstroke P3 formula, but sport an off-centered felt strip for a more traditionally muffled tone.
NAMM 2017: Yamaha Company celebrates 50 years of drum making
For 50 years, Yamaha drums have garnered high acclaim from the world’s top drummers ever since the company’s first drums were created in 1967. Unsurpassed in sound and quality, they continue to receive praise and admiration throughout the drum industry to this day.
NAMM 2017: PAISTE Color Sound 900 – New Dimensions for Visual Expression
The renowned cymbal maker Paiste announces the launch of the Color Sound 900 series.
Paiste first pioneered color coated cymbals with COLORSOUND 5 in 1984 as a means for artistic expression during the time period when popular music became visual in television music videos. With Color Sound 900 Paiste launches the latest incarnation in the color cymbal saga.
NAMM 2017: DW tribute snare drums to Bozzio and Zappa
Drum Workshop has revealed a snare tribute to legendary drummer Terry Bozzio, and The Black Page, the infamously complex percussion piece written for him by Frank Zappa, composer, musician and all-round king of the freaks.
NAMM 2017: Zildjian Genre boxsets
This first day of NAMM show 2017 Planet Drum has immediately found some new hot stuff to show. At the Zildjian booth we have found a few things and we would like to start with this interesting Genre boxsets.