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  1. Drums

NAMM 2015: 24 coolest drum finishes of NAMM

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By Rhythm published 26 January 2015

From South Park to garish sparkles!

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Truth South Park

Truth South Park

NAMM 2015: If you want to see all manner of drum finishes - from refined and classic to downright bonkers - when NAMM is the place to be. Luckily, we've just got back from the 2015 show, so we're able to share some of our favourite finishes from the show.

Up first is this South Park snare from the guys at Truth.

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Truth

Truth

Another beauty from Truth, albeit a little less off-the-wall than the South Park snare.

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Tama

Tama

Tama unveiled this classy new finish to the Starclassic line. Meet the Starclassic Performer in Molten Brown Burst.

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Sonor

Sonor

A mouth watering white pearl finish from Sonor's stunning new Vintage series.

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Q Drum Co

Q Drum Co

Another year of growth for Q saw stunners like this produced by the LA firm.

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DW

DW

Here's a fun fact for you - the markings you can see peppering this lush DW finish is created by a reaction from the tree when a certain worm burrows its way into the wood. Crazy.

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Premier

Premier

Premier's Modern Classic range expanded at NAMM 2015, with the new Live line available in classy red, white and blue sparkles.

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Pearl Fiberglass

Pearl Fiberglass

Pearl's new (or very old, if we're being pedantic given that they were first introduced decades ago) fiberglass/wood kits looked superb, as you can see here.

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Ludwig

Ludwig

If we're talking show-stopping drums, you can't really beat a Ludwig Vistalite, can you?

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Gretsch Renown Walnut

Gretsch Renown Walnut

A gorgeous new walnut finish from Gretsch's retro Renown range.

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Craviotto

Craviotto

It almost goes without saying that Craviotto's stand was blessed with some sublime finishes.

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Brady

Brady

Brady Drums are another company that bring the sexiest of drums year after year.

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RBH

RBH

An off-the-wall offering from RBH.

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Gaai

Gaai

More fantastic Japanese craftsmanship from Gaai.

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Liberty

Liberty

Britain was well represented at the show, and their were few drums more eye-catching than this from Liberty.

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Peace

Peace

A space-y orange finish from Peace.

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Pork Pie

Pork Pie

Classic Pork Pie. There was even a drum stool to match this fancy finish.

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Sleishman

Sleishman

It was great to see Sleishman at NAMM this year, especially when the iconic company is still making kits like this.

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Spaun/Paiste

Spaun/Paiste

An interesting mash-up from Paiste and Spaun.

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Stone Custom

Stone Custom

We've never seen the Mona Lisa quite like this before...

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Trick

Trick

A stunning green sparkle from Trick.

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DW Jazz

DW Jazz

DW's Jazz series added a slew of new finishes, including this belter.

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Dixon

Dixon

A good old sparkle from Dixon.

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SJC

SJC

Yes, the kit looks nice enough, but just check out the Edward Scissorhands snare tucked away at the back.

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