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.
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Vic Firth Cajon Bru-llet and VKB4 (Cajon)
Vic Firth’s Cajon Bru-llet marries elements of a brush and a mallet to translate both slap and bass tones to the cajon.
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
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads UV1 Drumhead Series
D’Addario’s Evans Drumheads launches UV1, a brand-new series of drumheads that includes a newly patented UV-cured coating.
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
American Recorder Mounts and Accessories for Smart Bracket Line
American Recorder Technologies mounts and accessories for their Smart Bracket line of tablet and phone mounts include a new pole mount clamp, articulating arm, and an adapter for…
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
TKL Glacier White, Alumin-X Vectra, and Vectra Series Soft Cases
TKL expands its line of patented Vectra® molded hard cases with a new series of Vectra-shaped soft cases. The Vectra soft case shares the hard case shape in…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
D’Addario Orchestral Helicore Set for Octave Violin
The Helicore Octave Violin set is designed to be played one octave below traditional violin tuning for a new world of tonal and stylistic possibilities.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
XO Lightweight Bb Trumpet
KHS America announced the XO 1602S-LTR lightweight Bb Trumpet.
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.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C Trumpet
Yamaha Xeno Artist Model New York C trumpet is a collaboration with the Boston Symphony Orchestra trumpet section.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Hollywoodwinds Bravo Baritone Saxophone Reeds
Hollywoodwinds released a new Bravo Baritone Saxophone reed. Bravo Reeds are non-toxic synthetic reeds made to EU stringent standards.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
LunaStone adding TrueOverDrive at NAMM
Danish guitar pedal company LunaStone is launching a new overdrive pedal at NAMM 2017.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
BAE sets up new UK Sound subsidiary
Analogue gear manufacturer BAE Audio, has created a new subsidiary, UK Sound.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Yamaha SEVR Bb and A Clarinets
Yamaha new Custom SEVR Bb and A clarinets are a product for the progressing clarinetist desinged to provide the player with more expressive freedom.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Roland JUNO-106 SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer
Roland SYSTEM-8 PLUG-OUT Synthesizer features the latest generation of Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Bösendorfer 214VC Grand Piano
Yamaha introduces the Bösendorfer 214VC. With the introduction of the 214VC, musicians can now enjoy the distinctive Bösendorfer Vienna Concert sound in a smaller instrument.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
dee dee bass
Yamaha AvantGrand N3X is a follow up to the company’s N3, the AvantGrand N3X has been updated to include captured samples of the Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 17, 2017
Alfred Music The Women of Western Music: Hildegard to Ella
Alfred Music The Women of Western Music: Hildegard to Ella is a classroom resource focusing on the lives of 18 female composers, musicians, and teachers.