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Neil Peart Time Machine kit tour

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By Chris Barnes published 19 January 2011

Close look at the Rush man's steampunk inspired DW/Sabian set-up

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Technology rules!

Technology rules!

When approaching the DW stand at NAMM 2011 we were blown away by this kit. The exact kit Neil Peart will be using on Rush's forthcoming Time Machine tour. The kit is replete with tour finish shells and cymbals and cool steampunk hardware. We couldn't resist taking a few snaps, and here they all are...

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Going the whole hog

Going the whole hog

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The finish

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The finish is inspired by the artwork from the band's latest tour, called Time Machine.

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Hardware

Hardware

Gauges and mysterious contraptions cover the kit and really catch the eye.

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Anyone know what this is?

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Neil and the artisans at Sabian went back and forth to produce these unique cymbals. We reckon they look amazing and sit perfectly with the kit. You can read the full story of their genesis at the Sabian website.

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This is the Neil Peart Evolution snare collection. The red velvet-lined display case comes with four of Neil's favourite touring snares. Each set comes with an official plaque signed by Neil and DW drum designed John Good. Best start saving now...

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I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.

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