New Toys From A Few Of Our Favorite Drum and Cymbal Companies Making Their Debut at NAMM 2011
Well hey there! Before I get into all the 2011 NAMM fun, I must apologize for not posting in such a long time. I have been busy and distracted, but intend on posting more frequently from now on. Enough about that, let’s talk about all the new goodies our favorite drum/cymbal companies are rolling out for NAMM 2011!
Zildjian
Zildjian is rumored to debut a couple of additions to the Z3 series cymbals, more specifically to the China family. They will be adding 19″ and 21″ Ultra Hammered Chinas. Apparently Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford, Matt Nicholls of Bring Me The Horizon have been testing them on the road, and both have nothing but positive things to say about them. Click HERE to read their comments on DRUM! Magazine’s website. Many drummers are excited about Zildjian finally adding a 21″ China to their product list.
Yamaha
Yamaha has been offering their Gigmaker line of kits since Summer NAMM 2010, but they will definitely be pushing them in Anaheim at Winter NAMM as well. I’m not quite sure whether they will be making any new additions or alterations to the line for 2011, but it’s exciting nonetheless! These are great beginner kits and have some cool features including 5 unique glitter wrap finishes.
Brady
Chris Brady will be introducing many new one of a kind, limited edition block drums from hand selected timbers he has gathered in Western Australia on another one of his “Walkabout” adventures. All of his finds will appear at NAMM so I’ll attempt to get pics as soon as I can!
Mapex
Mapex has been offering its Falcon Series Bass Drum Pedals for quite some time now, but as of January the Falcon pedals are joining the direct drive family. Starting in 2011 the Falcon pedals will have interchangeable chain drive/direct drive properties. I don’t have many details about how it works yet, but will get them to you when I do.
There is also rumor of a new addition to the Black Panther series, and it’s not just another snare drum, but a whole kit! Below is a picture of Vera Figueiredo playing what appears to be the Black Panther kit at Pasic this year. Apparently Dom Famularo was playing one as well, and spectator comments seem to be nothing but positive from what I gather.
Those are the updates that have had the most buzz up to this point, and that I am personally the most excited about. I can’t wait to see what NAMM 2011 has in store for us!!
