NATAL - NEW PRODUCTS LAUNCHING AT NAMM 2012

AMERICAN WALNUT KIT

Following on from last year’s success, where NATAL won the ‘Best New Drum Brand’ award, 2012 NAMM sees the launch the all new American Walnut kit series. Positioned between Bubinga (MIA ‘Best New Product 2011’) and Maple in the NATAL range American Walnut is a figured hardwood with great low-mid response. With a tighter grain than Maple, Walnut produces fewer high frequencies. Darker in tone, and looks, than Bubinga it has a richness that while prominent is not over stated, consistently producing full yet balanced tonal character whether tuned up or down. American Walnut shells are 7 ply and are available in four high gloss lacquer finishes: Natural, Pewter to Black Mist, Blue to Green Fade and Orange to Red Fade.  

STEEL SNARE DRUMS & NEW DIMENSION BASS DRUMS

NATAL is also launching a new range of metal snare drums: chrome on brass, phosphor bronze, aluminium, steel and brass. There are a wide range of sizes available: 10”, 12”, 13” & 14” diameters and depths ranging from 4” piccolo to 6.5”. Another addition to the NATAL range is the availability of an added dimension to all bass drums. Previously NATAL bass drums were available as 18” deep only. They will now also be available as 20” deep, across the whole NATAL range. 

50TH ANNIVERSARY LTD EDITION KIT

To celebrate Marshall Amplification’s 50th Anniversary NATAL has produced the ‘JMK’ (Jim Marshall Kit). This is homage to the legend that is Jim Marshall and Marshall Amplification. The kit will be wrapped with laminated black Tolex amplifier cab covering, with an amp grill-cloth logo-head, and gold fittings and hardware. This stunning looking kit will be produced in a limited run of fifty. 

To see all this and more you can visit NATAL in Hall C, Booth 4840.