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NAMM 2013 in Photos

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.

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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
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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! #namm2013

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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StageWorks bass drum stick holder. Super stable and simple to install.
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Q Drums copper kit. Thumps!
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Swan Percussion’s Batudu. It’s like a bata, cajon, udu combo. And has an electronic pickup.
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Steve Smith & Todd Sucherman stop for a chat at the MD booth
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Matt Halpern & Adam (right) hangin

Pearl Demonator pedal. Super-smooth and super-affordable.
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It’s back! Pearl revived the Export.
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Remo Belli pays tribute (roasts) Vic Firth at Vic’s 50th Anniversary celebration.
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Chris Dave’s kit at Sabian Live.
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Chris Dave crushin a Giant Steps/Actual Proof medley! Wow!
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Tiny Gretsch Catalina Club Street kit with expandable bass drum. Hip!
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Natal acrylic kit.
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Kelly Shu kick drum mount system. Touring drummer’s essential.
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Ancient Tree Drums 7×13 cypress stave snare. Crackin’!
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MCD custom ply maple kit. 20/12/14. These drums are baaad!
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8×14 solid rosewood/brass hybrid beast!
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Peace leopard print kit.
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Taye Vintage Brass snare. Heavy and rockin!
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Taye Galactic Audition beginner/intermediate drumset in silver sparkle wrap.
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Gibraltar telescoping hi-hat stand. No more unscrewing the pull rod.
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Gibraltar G-Class pedal. Feels good.
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Gretsch bell brass, solid claro walnut, and stave cherry snares. Beautiful!
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Gretsch Renown series got a new mount and round badge.
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Kat KT1 and KT2 e-kits. Really affordable and playable.
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Footdrums from Farmer are finely crafted one-man-band oriented drumsets that allow you to play multiple sound sources with your feet.

Rich Redmond & Adam (right) plotting to take over the world!

Steve Fisher demoing new triggers at Roland
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Remo white suede Emperors and Cora.
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MD Ed Team members Florian, Joe B, Jason Gianni, and Dave Stanoch at the booth.
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MD Ed Team member Marko Djorkevic at the booth.
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Gavin Harrison’s Sonor SQ2 kit, with a new signature Protean snare. Cool finish.
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Guillaume Carballido handmade drums from France, built with some special violin-type techniques. Brian Blade, Chris Dave, and Tony Allen approved.
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Natal’s new affordable Spirit series
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TAMA SLP Studio Maple snare with wood hoops
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Ludwig oak/maple Keystone kit in classic champagne sparkle. Purty!
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Ludwig Acrolite now comes in 6.5″ depth!
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WorldMax metal-shelled kit.
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Beautiful Sakae bubinga/maple/mappa kit.
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Supernaturals Turkish cymbals.
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Turkish Apex two-tone cymbals.
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Gorgeous bird’s-eye GMS kit
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Funky Picasso-style finish on a Core birch kit
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Tycoon 30th anniversary Celebration series congas and bongos
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Crush Sublime maple in cool green sparkle fade
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Anatolian raw JC series Brown Sugar ride.
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Classy vintage-style Monarch drumset
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Top-notch Pork Pie Little Squealer import kit
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Hybrid shell Pork Pie USA kit in bebop sizes
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Dream Crop Circle jingle/crasher drum effect @nammshow #namm2013

Paiste Modern Essentials 602 collection. Guess who these are for?
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Craviotto one-piece Master Brass snares
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Cool acrylic/wood hybrid kit from AJP Custom drums, plus Exodus cymbals
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Flashy Core Bedazzle kit
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Crazy Core light-up acrylic kit!
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Trick Predator remote hi-hat.
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Crazy Amedia Fire Bell cymbal!
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UK-based Liberty birch kit
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Soultone raw Natural prototype flat ride
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Acoutin hickory stave/stainless steel snare. This drum kicks in the gut!
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Beautifully detailed, hand-finished Gaai drumset. Amazing 18″ bass drum!
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Beautiful Gaai snare. All hand finished and sounds great!
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Stunning Joyful Noise solid-shell kit with Crescent cymbals
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Sabian Cymbal Vote winners include 16″ AAX X-Plosion hi-hats. Fast and responsive.
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Sabian Jojo Mayer Hoop Crasher has won @nammshow #namm2013 “Best In Show”!

Crush Sublime Maple E3 in a nice white/green sparkle finish
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Tal Bergman w/MD guys.
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Dunnett R-Class utility clamp. Revolutionary!
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Yamaha Live Custom oak drumset. Halpern’s setup.
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