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NAMM 2014: Sakae stand in pictures

By Rich Chamberlain
published 25 January 2014

New kits and pedals from flourishing brand

Sakae Drums

Sakae Drums

NAMM 2014: 2013 was a huge year for Sakae, and going by their NAMM showing, 2014 is set to be even bigger.

Hot on the heels of their well-received Trilogy line, Sakae has come up with the Celestial and the Almighty.

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The Almighty

The Almighty

The fantastically-named Almighty is a six-ply North American maple kit which Sakae claims packs excellent attack thanks to its sharp bearing edges. The large lugs, meanwhile, ensure vibrations are focused.

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Celestial

Celestial

The Celestial, on the other hand, is a North American Maple and African Bubinga-shelled range.

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Sakae's Celestial

Sakae's Celestial

Here's an upclose look at that lush Pearl White finish.

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X-Calibur

X-Calibur

And Sakae's quest for world domination doesn't end there. Oh no, there's also the X-Calibur bass pedal.

Available in single and double pedal versions, this beaut features a solid bass plate and frame. In the flesh it looks absolutely rock solid.

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Rich Chamberlain
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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