OK, back to some gear...Evans going mad for emad.
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My good pals at Factory Metal appear to have had an excellent show - and they deserve it. A great percussion product. |
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Vic Firth
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HansenFutz practise pedals
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Gary Gauger - the inventor of RIMS - introduced his new stick holder that attaches to any drum at the tension rod. Very adjustable and light.
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Hey! I know that guy! Drumsmith member and new father Mario Calire welcomes visitors to the GMS booth.
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Pink - it's this year's black. |
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DW has successfully entered the latin percussion market by reviving the Gon Bops name. |
I predict some very great things for this company - the products were very well received. |
That great Gretsch sound....God bless it. |
Gretsch snare drums will be equipped with the R Class throw off beggining later this year. |
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New Gretsch suspension system.
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Vastly improved appearance of the Gibraltar foot board.
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Istanbul 25th Anniversary pies - click on them for a listen.
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Something else you never see in NAMM reports - the dreaded sales meeting. |
LP expanded the compact conga series to include bongos - and they were very cool. |
CONGA!!!! Click for a clip!
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Thankfully there was no PA this year. Click on the image to get a taste of some of the spontaneous jam that went on. |
Leedy in mod orange. |
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