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NAMM 2015: The retro drum kits of NAMM

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By MusicRadar published 24 January 2015

NAMM's finest modern vintage kits

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Premier Modern Classic

Premier Modern Classic

NAMM 2015: The future is the past, if NAMM 2015 is anything to go by. The show has been full-to-the-brim with modern drum kits sporting refined, vintage looks. Here's our pick of the kits on show that merged old with new.

We start with a kit that does exactly that, it's even called the Modern Classic, for goodness sake. This new addition to the Premier range is the Live series, and it falls down slightly more on the modern rather than classic side, but is steeped in vintage wonder nonetheless.

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PDP Concept

PDP Concept

PDP got in on the vintage action with this Concept kit. The classic wood hoops add a real touch of vintage class.

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Ayotte

Ayotte

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Gretsch Broadkaster

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Gretsch's refined and reintroduced Broadkaster kit is very much a set-up that sees vintage style and modern, high-end features.

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Sonor Vintage

Sonor Vintage

Sonor threw its hat very much into the modern vintage ring with the Vintage Series. These drumsfeature rounded bearing edges, chrome hardware and have shells constructed from German beech wood.

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