DCP’s Tony Interlande provides an inside look at Winter NAMM 2012 in Anaheim, California. This year marks Tony’s first NAMM show and its safe to say the feeling is something like being a kid in a candy store! Tony shares the highlights of the NAMM show for DCP, including mentions of the dozens of snare drums / drum sets and [strong]over 100 cymbals[/strong] we are bringing back from the show!

Click to read Tony’s full recap, including links to all of the new 2012 products on the way, some of which have already landed at the shop!

Meinl has released more than 30 new cymbals for 2012. The new 2012 Meinl Cymbals come in a variety of lines including Byzance, M-Series, MB10, MB8, Classics Custom, MCS and the brand new Classic Custom Extreme Metal Line. Here at DCP, we were fortunate enough to get a few of these cymbals before they will be available to the mass market. Check out our inventory below and let us know what you think!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models!
Very special ride cymbal with a unique look and sound. Glassy ping, a warm shimmering body and a nice sparkling decay. The raw black bell delivers a cutting clear sound. Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! The combination of a sandblasted surface, big hammer marks and thin material enable an outstanding dry wash in a low frequency range with a buttery, soft attack. Exceptional crashes! Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! The combination of a sandblasted surface, big hammer marks and thin material enable an outstanding dry wash in a low frequency range with a buttery, soft attack. Exceptional crashes! Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! The combination of a sandblasted surface, big hammer marks and thin material enable an outstanding dry wash in a low frequency range with a buttery, soft attack. Exceptional crashes! Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! The combination of a sandblasted surface, big hammer marks and thin material enable an outstanding dry wash in a low frequency range with a buttery, soft attack. Exceptional crashes! Click here for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! Specially developed ride which meets the requirements of traditional old school jazz music. A smaller bell and distinctive large bow offers a sweet, pearly and full-bodied ping with a long shimmering sustain. Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! Specially developed ride which meets the requirements of traditional old school jazz music. A smaller bell and distinctive large bow offers a sweet, pearly and full-bodied ping with a long shimmering sustain. Click for a video demo!

Meinl’s new releases for 2012 have just landed here at the Drum Center of Portsmouth (before NAMM, no less)! This is a great chance to check out these amazing new models! These rides deliver more full bodied ride characteristics with a stronger response, but still with the jazz sound attributes of a warm and dark spread and a soft buttery feel. Click for a video demo!