LP’S 2006 NAMM CONGA WALL

STEPHEN PERKINS AT THE LP NAMM WALL
LP artist Stephen Perkins in front of LP's Wall of Congas
The LP booth at NAMM has always been a gathering place. This year was no exception. Esteemed artists congregated and jammed under a backdrop of a glittering wall of congas.

The LP wall of congas at winter NAMM was a reflection of the vast number of new finishes available on our drums. It also signals a move to absolute customization of finishes and hardware, as manifested in the LP Custom Shop.

The congas sat proudly in long rows that reached ever upwards. Beautiful apple sparkle fades yielded to mottled greens. Bright red wraps, flecked with folkloric imagery, gave way to leopard stripes. Vivid violet hues melded to rich marbled textures. Some of these finishes, such as our new Star Gaze, Lava wrap, and Red Marble wrap (with contrasting gold hardware) are available in our catalog and on line at www.lpmusic.com. They are joined by other popular new entries included the complex Leopard Print, Tropical Fusion, Red Tie Dye, Green Tie Dye, and Natural Marble. Each finish is sealed under a glossy clear lacquer. Other unique finishes at the LP booth sprouted directly from the creative minds of our designers-evidence that there is a new world of beautiful sparkles, lacquers, wraps, and graphics waiting at LP.

Each drum was positioned along tiers of cascading stairs. The combination of lighting from underneath and focused spotlights showed off the drums beautifully, with each drum meriting its own individual light treatment. It was a glittering scene from the Copa itself!

Word flew about the captivating display and the LP booth became a first-ranking NAMM destination, attracting top LP artists, musicians, as well as all walks of attendees. In fact, lines formed as musicians waited for a chance to have their pictures taken in front of the wall of congas. Everybody wanted to be part of the LP inner circle!

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