Present at NAMM 2010 as well, was Tycoon percussion. The company based in Thailand added several new endorser to their roster in 2009. Tycoon developed several new signature lines and new products, together with their endorsers. Two of those signature series include Martin Verdonk\'s, and Robert Fishbone\'s wooden Fish clapper. In this article you find videos from Tycoon\'s NAMM presentation. Later on Drummerszone.com, you will find extensive videos and lessons we are recording with Martin Verdonk and his Tycoon products.
Product information
Advanced Acrylic Cajons
Tycoon showed several new cajons during the show. The Supremo Cajon is an entry level Cajon, designed for beginners and recreational drummers. Probably the most spectacular cajon is the new Acrylic Cajon that combines a heavy-gauge, clear acrylic body with a traditional Black Makah Burl playing surface. This combination of materials creates a unique look while adding depth and character to the Cajon’s standard spectrum of tones.
• watch Jimmy Branly\'s video playing the Acrylic cajon and the African Djembe
Concerto Spectrum Series Congas
The new Concerto Spectrum Series congas feature an alternative body shape with a lower belly section for an increased low end sound. The Spectrum models, like all of Tycoon’s professional conga drums, are made from hand-selected, eco-certified Siam Oak and equipped with premium-grade water buffalo skin drumheads. The drums are 30\" tall and available in 10\" Requinto, 11\" Quinto, 11 3/4\" Conga and 12½\" Tumba models that are sold separately and include basket-style stands. (Matching 7\" and 8½\" Bongos are also available.)
• at the press conference William \"Kachiro\" Thompson gave a spectacular demonstration on his Signature Heritage Congas, Check this supreme solo.
Traditional Series African Djembe
Tycoon already has Traditional Series line of African Djembes. At NAMM they showed their newest addition to this line: the full-sized, 14\" drum. This 14\" djembe is handcrafted in Ghana and features a hand-carved, native wood shell with goat skin heads and 5mm non-stretch rope tuning. The full djembe line now consists of 10\", 12\", 13\" and the 14\".
• watch the product video for samples
