The NAMM show for 2002 was held in Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Center. NAMM is the "Show of Shows" in the music manufacturing business and is the place where all the buzz about products is created. All music manufacturers show off their wares, and debut new products to Musical Instrument retailers from around the world.

The NAMM show is held every year in California, and this year it was held January 18th through the 21st.

Pearl introduced tons of new and exciting gear this year at NAMM and here is your chance to get a sneak peek at the most innovative drum products available way before they hit your local dealer.

Pearl's Session SRX acquired some sleek new colors this year, like this SRX in Cranberry Fade #291, below we can see this tom in the other new addition to the finishes Marine Blue Fade #292.

2002 SRX in #292 Marine Blue Fade.

Wow, talk about amazing finishes! Here is Pearl's Limited Edition 2002 Flame Top Maple Veneer in Vintage Antique Fade, it's a mouthful to say, but an earful to play. These kits are the most exclusive of drum kits, only one year production, the product of master level craftsmanship and artistic vision.

Masterworks are truly custom drums, right down to the ply combinations in the shells. Choose a custom finish as well, or if you have a color sample, we can match most any color to give you a kit that is truly unique.

Pearl's new RH-2000 remote hi-hat is one of our latest innovations in our hardware line. With features like a newly designed "Smooth Cable System", 8 foot cable, interchangeable cams, and precision spring tension dial, just to name a few, this remote hi-hat rocks!

Our Roadster Thrones, they combine extreme comfort and sturdy design. No wonder the pros play Pearl.

The Pearl Rhythm Traveler now comes with 14" hi-hat and 16" ride cymbals. The perfect kit for practice and performance.

Pearl's S-2000, revolutionary...absolutely revolutionary! This amazing piece of hardware has drummers excited about the new configurations this stand will let them achieve. It can accommodate snares from 10" to 16", and each arm has sequential measurements for exact size settings. Air Suspension rubber tips allows drums to resonate freely while hooks hold the drums securely even at extreme angles.

The new 2002 Mag-Vest TUBE carriers (center), and Stadium hardware (left/right) are just a few of the new Pearl Marching products this year. Pearl continues to make big waves in the marching area of percussion.

Tico Torres Signature Snare, new for 2002! This 14"x6.5" Free Floating Snare, 3mm Aluminum shell has a powerful presence. Complete with satin chrome hardware, MasterCast die cast hoops, Precision-Fit stainless steel tension rods, and new high-tension lugs.

Ian Paice Signature Snare, new for 2002! A 14"x6.5" Steel snare drum with vintage-style tube lugs, and tension rods with lock nuts. This snare is more "signature" than meets the eye because of the internal tone control, giving each drummer the ability to dial in his or her own signature sound.

Eric Singer Signature Snare, new for 2002! A 14"x6.5" 10ply Maple shell with three air vents for super-quick response. This snare has ROCK! written all over it. The Silver Sparkle hi-gloss lacquer finish makes this snare that will truly stand out in a crowd.