"As drummers, we have always been a little envious of guitar players because they have little tool kits. So finally there is something for us. It fits into a nice little footprint."

Gotta Stock It
In the category Gotta Stock It, Brad Boynton selected Remo's Silent Stroke drumheads as the winning product:

"They open up a whole new world of possibilities in terms of different sounds."

Companies to Watch
In the category Companies to Watch, Mapex and Zoom were both among the winning companies for providing trendsetting products and services.

Mike Robinson, Director of Marketing for KHS America, states:

"Once again, Mapex is very proud to be the recipient of the NAMM Best in Show - Companies to Watch award. It's gratifying to know that our efforts to become a partner to our customers, rather than just another vendor, are being recognized and appreciated"

Best In Show product
Zoom's H6 recorder was also selected by Paul Decker, owner of independent retailer Music Villa in Bozeman, Montana, as Best In Show product.