SCHOOL - Music Inc. Magazine

ADAMS I GENERATION 2 SERIES
Next Generation
Adams has
released
the Professional
Generation 2
series timpani.
The instrument’s
bowl is
attached to a
new single flange
chrome suspension
ring for
enhanced sustain
and pitch focus. The
timpani features an
all-new patented balanced-action
pedal
mechanism for
smooth pedal
action over an
extended tuning
range. {pearl
drum.com}
b HOLIDAY SELLER I DRUMS & ACCESSORIES
”
“We stock up
on all levels of
accessories.
DONN BENNETT
DONN BENNETT
DRUM STUDIO
BELLEVUE, WASH.
“We stock up on inexpensive
drum sets; all levels of
cymbals and accessories,
such as the Tama Rhythm
Watch (pictured);
Zildjian’s drummer gloves;
and Protection Racket
cymbal and stick bags.”
68 I MUSIC INC. I OCTOBER 2010
GRETSCH I CLASSIC SERIES
Seaside Sparkle
Gretsch’s Classic series is now available in a
shimmering Ocean Sparkle Burst lacquer finish.
This hand-applied finish uses Gretsch’s
mixed sparkle technology and a blue color burst
pattern. New Classic series drums feature proportionate
shells that increase in thickness with
the shell diameter, producing full, balanced tonality
across the entire drum set. Sophisticated
appointments include vintage-styled tube lugs
and 9025-hinged tom and floor tom leg brackets.
The set is available in three shell pack configurations.
MSRP: NC-E824-OSB, $3,615; NC-S483-
OSB, $2,985; NC-F604-OSB, $3,460.
{gretschdrums.com}
YAMAHA I GIGMAKER
Green Monsters
Yamaha has debuted a new series of
GigMaker drum sets geared toward firsttime
players. The kits feature Yamaha hardware
with hex tom ball joints for positioning
and five new glitter wrap finishes. In addition
to the matching wood snare drum and double-braced
hardware, the GigMaker drum
sets include matching wood bass drum
hoops for superior tone and durability and
come in 20- and 22-inch configurations.
{yamaha.com}