On January 25, NAMM hosted “Best in Show” as part of their virtual NAMM Show, Believe in Music Week. This virtual NAMM U session featured a roundup of the biggest products and technologies featured at Believe in Music, as chosen by a panel of gear experts. The panel was moderated by Frank Alkyer of Music Inc. and UpBeat Daily magazines and included:
Sammy Ash, Sam Ash Music
Ed Spence, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center
Cory Froke, 4Wall
Leslie Stirm, Instrumental Music Center
Shane Kinney, Drum Center of Portsmouth
Chris Tso, Full Compass
And here are the winning picks …
BEST ADD-ONS & ACCESSORIES
Ernie Ball Pegwinder Plus
Hosa
Shure MV88+ Video Kit
D’Addario Leather Sax Strap
Gator Closet Storage Solutions
Amahi Steel Tongue Drums
Gig Gear Cam-A-Lot
GOTTA STOCK IT
Roland Verselab MV-1
Tascam iXZ
IK Multimedia iRig
Roland V-1HD+ HD Video Switcher
Gator TPCG03 Strap Converter
Yamaha SS-3H Advanced Light-Weight Concert Snare Stand
Toca Kickboxx Suitcase Drum Set
Shure MV7
COMPANIES TO WATCH
Russia (Country to Watch)
BandLab
Yamaha
Chauvet
Maple Leaf Strings
Conn-Selmer
Yamaha Electronic Drums
Jam Industries
BEST IN SHOW
Martin D-35 David Gilmour Custom Signature Guitar
Roland RP701
Absen Polaris Series
Yamaha YDS-150 Digital Saxophone
Tama Starclassic Performer
PreSonus Sphere