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In pictures: The National Drum Fair 2014

By Rich Chamberlain
published 29 September 2014

A peek at some gorgeous gear

In pictures: The National Drum Fair 2014
A peek at some gorgeous gear

In pictures: The National Drum Fair 2014

The Rhythm team headed to the Midlands this past weekend for the drumming holy grail that is the National Drum Fair.

Held at Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, the show featured not only a jaw-dropping array of vintage gear, but also expert clinics and performances from Pete Cater, Rob Brian and more.

We’d like to thank all involved with the show for their help and hospitality. For more details head over to www.ukdrumfair.com. We will have more from the show each month in Rhythm's Vintage View section, but until then, here's a taste of what we saw at the show.

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Buddy vs Ludwig

Buddy vs Ludwig

We love Buddy, we love Ludwig, but who's best? There's only one way to find out...

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C&C

C&C

We all love a bit of sparkle, right?

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Super Carlton

Super Carlton

An intriguing early kit from Carlton with a whopping 28"x15" bass drum.

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Ringo

Ringo

Ringo remains as popular as ever, with a slew of Ringo Ludwig kits on show.

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Slingerland

Slingerland

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Remo

Remo

Check out this distinctive Remo kit, which is lovingly referred to by its owner as 'Granny's carpet.'

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Yamaha

Yamaha

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Carlton

Carlton

One of several beauties from Carlton.

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Premier

Premier

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Premier

Premier

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Premier Olympic

Premier Olympic

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Rogers

Rogers

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Forecast

Forecast

And it wasn't all vintage, there were also several new companies on show, including Forecast.

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Rich Chamberlain
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).

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