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NAMM 2014: Truth Custom Drums stand in pictures

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By Rich Chamberlain published 28 January 2014

The whole Truth and nothing but the Truth

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Truth Custom Drums

Truth Custom Drums

NAMM 2014: Truth Custom Drums know how to grab your attention. The US company packed their NAMM stand with the ingenious and incredible.

And here's exhibit A, a highly illuminating snare with a dazzling light inset.

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Let there be lights

Let there be lights

And that was just for starters. Check this snare which flashed from this...

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Truth

Truth

... to this...

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Truth lights up NAMM

Truth lights up NAMM

... And then this!

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Go Timbers!

Go Timbers!

Any Portland Timbers fans out there? Well, if not, fancy one of these in your team's colours?

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Style and substance

Style and substance

This would be the most visually dazzling snare on many stands, but in Truth's world this is an understated gem.

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Truth Custom Drums kit

Truth Custom Drums kit

And they had kits, as well!

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Truth kit up close

Truth kit up close

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Last but not least

Last but not least

It feels fitting to end on yet another stunning Truth 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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