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NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Remo The Powerstroke 3 Felt Tone Bass Drumheads

The Remo Powerstroke® 3 Felt Tone™ Bass Drumheads incorporate the traditional style of dampening a bass drum with a strip of felt. Featuring a free-floating dampening strip built…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Remo Symmetry Conga Drumheads

Remo Symmetry Conga drumhead line features a low collar height accommodating two major OEM brands; LP Compact Conga and Congas with the X Rims, and Pearl’s Travel Congas…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Collection

The Avedis Zildjian Company K Custom Special Dry collection features an innovative three step hammering process, distinctive shape and extra thin weight which give the cymbals a fast…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Zildjian Three New Drumstick Models

The Avedis Zildjian Company announced three new drumstick models including two new Artist Series sticks reflecting the musical requirements of Josh Dun and Thomas Pridgen, and the 9…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Vic Firth Modern Jazz Collection

Vic Firth Co. releases five prototype models; the MJC1, MJC2, MJC3, MJC4, and MJC5 branded as the Modern Jazz Collection.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Promark by D’Addario Boutique Stick Bags

The Promark Sliver Essentials Stick Bag and the Transport Deluxe Stick Bag are made from durable, weather-proof ballistic nylon and synthetic leather.

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Dixon Limited Edition Motion Blue Kit

Dixon Limited Edition Motion Blue Burst 3-piece kit features 6-ply Mahogany shell, a 45 degree bearing edge, and the unique Limited Motion Blur wrap highlighted with black burst. 

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Alesis Strike Electronic Drum Kits

Alesis Strike electronic drum kit family features all-new drum and cymbal design. The drums have larger dual-hoop pads with adjustable Alesis Mesh heads with their patented multi-sensor, multi-contact…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Yamaha Multi-Tenor Drum Mounting System by RMI

Yamaha introduces the Free Floating Lug Bridge™ (FFLB™) Multi Tenor Mounting System from Randall May International (RMI) for use on marching multi toms. The FFLB was designed to be…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Yamaha Rydeen Drum Set

The Rydeen kit (Japanese for “God of Thunder”) replaces its predecessor, the GigMaker, with a new kit featuring upgraded Yamaha hardware, including a two-hole vertical pipe clamp for…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

Rhythm Tech Pro-Series Tambourine

Rhythm Tech Pro Series Tambourine features an over-molded GLS playing edge, a comfort handle, and more efficient jingle placement designed to provide more sound while reducing fatigue and…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

SKB iSeries Waterproof 88-Note Keyboard Case

SKB’s largest iSeries keyboard case, the 3i-5616-KBD, is a waterproof 88-note keyboard case designed to provide a lightweight, military-rated, and affordable solution for musicians who want a custom…

NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017

E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 Flugelhorn

E.K. Blessing BFH-1541 is an ideal choice for a student up to professional player in need of a seamless transition between trumpet and flugelhorn during performance.