NAMM 2013 in Photos
On 28th Jan 2013
It’s that time of year again, when the makers of dreams—or at least the equipment that helps them come true—show off the latest and greatest gear that will be available in the upcoming months. What’s the catch? Not everyone is invited! Never fear, the Modern Drummer editors have it covered. Check out these pics from the guys at NAMM 2013 in Anaheim, California, to get a peek at the gear and people that make the event a must.
These pictures were taken directly from our Instagram feed with cameras on various cellphones. Complete coverage with actual cameras will be available in the weeks ahead. And if that’s not enough, follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
For more information on NAMM (the National Association of Music Merchants), go to its website here.
MD’s NAMM booth set up and ready to go.
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Day 1 is about to commence.
U.S. Marine Corps band kicks off #NAMM2013
Jojo Mayer talks about new Sabian Hoop Crasher cymbals
Russ Miller demoing updated A cymbals in the Zildjian booth.
Zildjian updated the A series. Lighter and thinner, like they were back in the day.
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Drummers putting on MD slappers.
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Gretsch cocktail kit. Pretty sweet!
D’Addario unveiled its new logo, as well as Evans’ Level 360 drumhead technology.
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The great Stanton Moore stops by MD booth 3545 #namm2013 @nammshow (w/MD’s Kevin Kearns)
Ludwig. Biiiiig is goooood.
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More coolness from Ludwig. Dig this new Atlas bass drum lug mounting system.
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Nick Menza and Tom Jackson at booth 3545 (w/MD’s Bob Berenson, left)
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A NAMM “Treasure from the Attic”: A Kenney Jones T-shirt from the ’70s!
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Another shot of the killer Ludwig kit
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Tama Star line in satin antique brown. Sharp!
Zack Danziger stops by MD booth 3545 @nammshow #namm2013 (w/MDs Adam Budofsky, right)
Truth green/white marine pearl kit.
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Chris Adler’s new Mapex Saturn kit.
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Trevor Lawrence & Adam discussing ideas for an upcoming feature in MD!
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TRX’s new cost-conscious CRX line. They sound sweet!
Tobias Ralph @nammshow #namm2013 (w/MDs Adam Budofsky, right)
Adam hanging with Camille Gainer! #namm2013
Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden hangs with fans at the Premier booth. Nicko is celebrating twenty years as a Premier endorser.
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Ron Thaler stopped by to say hi! Great drummer!!!! (w/MDs Adam Budofsky on right) #namm2013
Vinnie Colaiuta’s Ludwig kit at the Paiste booth. Super-cool! #namm2013
Sound Track drum mic kit
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Beat Thang portable production station
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Alesis e-kit with slick DMDock for iPad
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Dynasty concert toms. So wanted to play “In The Air Tonight”!
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Wall o’ bronze at Meinl
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MD contributor Mike Johnston announcing an upcoming clinic tour with MD cover artist Matt Halpern and 2012 Drum-Off winner JP.
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Tommy Aldridge demoing new Yamaha Live Custom.
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Bosphorus Hole crash. Funky!
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Farmer Foot drums for the one-man band
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C&C Player Date II. Fat tones!
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Kieffa acoustic snare pad. Feels like a real drum!
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Booty Shakers drum decouplers. These suckers really work to increase tone! #namm2013
Crank It drum tuner. Super quick!
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Snare Weight magnetic drum muffler. No more wallets!
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Tru Tuner tuning system. Another interesting idea!
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Roto Drum. That’s air between the heads!
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T-cymbals. Handmade in Turkey. Very musical, even the heavy stuff.
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Guess whose hi-hat pedal this is, “retro- fitted” with cloth and duct tape. Hint: all the toms can fairly be described as “retro” as well.
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Mike Dawson & Brendan Buckley talking drums!
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Ayotte is back! Here’s a Classic series kit
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Studio star Russ Miller recently became a Mapex player. Dig this gorgeous finish on his Saturn kit.
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So Cal stave walnut kit with a crazy Rack-It rack. These things snap!
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