Altogether, 2,242 international exhibitors from 57 countries presented their products and services to 110,000 visitors from 142 countries at 2014's Musikmesse.
Just click through these pics to get a peek at the gear and people that make this music event a must and catch some of the highlights, including:

• Natal's world premiere of their Shell Shield Custom drums - a new finish made from a hardwearing polyurethane;
  
• The innovative Wizzdrum, a Dutch invention that also made its official world debut (watch the video as well);
  
• Pearl's new Limited Edition VBA Birch drums with Artisan II finish, released in Europe exclusively;
  
• Zildjian's new Kerope series made its European debut at Musikmesse 2014;
  
• Also on display for the first time in Europe were Yamaha's new Absolute Hybrid (awarded with an MIPA Award as best acoustic drums) and Stage Custom Birch drum kits;
  
• Awesome snares and a great drum kit with an extended bass drum hoop by LB Custom Drums from Switzerland;
  
• Other European boutique brands you won't see at the NAMM, such as Handmade Custom Drums, CVL Drums, Drum-tec, and DS Drums.
  
• Paiste's Custom Cast drum set, manufactured by master craftsman Jeff Ocheltree (also one of John Bonham's drum techs) and made of recycled Paiste cymbals;
  
• Awe-inspiring artistic cybals by T-Cymbals;
  
• DW's new acrlyic drumset, not shown at NAMM but on display at the Musikmesse;
  
• Colourful Turkish cymbals by Masterwork Cymbals;
  
• Roland's new AIRA drumcomputer that revives the classic 808/909 drum machines;
  
• Meshugga's Tomas Haake, who teamed up with Wincent and presented his new signature drumsticks.

Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany is Europe's largest trade fair show for musical instruments, live music and music business. For over 25 years Musikmesse has hosted débuts of some of the hottest gear on the planet, including many revolutionary products.

Earlier published 2014 Musikmesse updates:

Pearl product videos from the Musikmesse Frankfurt
The latest updates in five videos

Paiste video demos of the new PST7 and PST5 series
PST5 Sound Edge hi-hat introduced

Videos Stagg Sensa cymbals and Beat Tutor
New cymbal line and practice pad tutorials

New Tama Star Hardware
Innovative hardware for Tama's flagship drums

Click here to see the cool 'n crazy from NAMM 2014
In 75 pics (and 1 video)