NAMM 2012: People were cocking their heads in awe at the sight of Tommy Lee's e-Pro Live rollercoaster drum setup. The acoustic kit has been converted into an electronic set using Pearl's Tru-Trac Pack.
Company spokesperson Steve Armstrong showed us the details of the Tru-Trac Pack. Then he displayed the new SSC Studio Session Classic kit, a six-piece configuration which is available in a variety of bold, eye-catching finishes. And yes, we're sure you can fit it on a rollercoaster... should your little heart desire that kind of thing.
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Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
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