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NAMM 2014: Gretsch stand in pictures

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By Rich Chamberlain published 26 January 2014

Relic : snares, customs, prototypes and more

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USA Vintage Prototype

USA Vintage Prototype

NAMM 2014:The Gretsch booth was a hub of activity at this year's NAMM, with all kinds of treats for visitors to discover.

First to catch our eye was this lush three-ply USA Vintage Prototype kit. Packing 24"x14" kick, 13"x9" tom, 16"x16" floor and 14"6.5" snare, this 1940s inspired kit is one we're hoping to see plenty more of in 2014.

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The future is the past

The future is the past

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Fender Relic

Fender Relic

Speaking of looking to the past, ever wanted the aesthetics of a vintage with the construction of modern-day drums? This Fender Relic snare is a pre-aged drum, something which has proved hugely successful with guitars, but what do you think of it making its way to drums?

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The inside out snare!

The inside out snare!

Now this really is something different, a snare drum with the inside on the outside! We're told that this creates a fantastic dry sound. It looks pretty cool as well.

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Gretsch USA Custom

Gretsch USA Custom

A rather stylish Gretsch USA Custom Limited Ribbon Mahogany set.

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A wall full of Grestch? Go on then

A wall full of Grestch? Go on then

We want to line our home with walls like this.

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Gretsch Brooklyn

Gretsch Brooklyn

We adore the Gretsch Brooklyn, and this beautiful new finish will only make our love stronger.

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Custom jobs galore

Custom jobs galore

The talented people at Gretsch's custom shop have been very busy indeed, as the slew of mega cool one-off snares on show prove.

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Gretsch Custom snare

Gretsch Custom snare

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Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

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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