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NAMM 2014: Pearl stand in pictures

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By Rich Chamberlain published 25 January 2014

Tension rod genius from the big hitter

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Pearl Masters birch

Pearl Masters birch

NAMM 2014: It goes without saying that the NAMM show is full of glitz and glam. Take a look at this flash gold sparkle Pearl Masters birch kit, for example. But sometimes it's the little things that really impress you...

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Pearl tension rod

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Like this little beauty. Found on Pearl's new Hybrid Exotic snare drums, this is basically a tension rod within a tension rod. By doubling up Pearl says that your snare will remain locked in place throughout your gig, with even no end of rim shots able to dislodge your tuning. Hooray!

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Sensitone

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Continuing on that theme, Pearl has also tinkered with the Sensitone, adding a host of new sizes and offering tube lugs.

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So, they've made a tension rod within a tension rod, now how about a cajon within a cajon?

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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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