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Anyone seen or heard anything about LP's new line? I can't find any info on these on the web.

Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo did a clinic here last week at Explorer's Percussion and Raul used quinto/conga/tumba from LP's new line - 5 STAR. They were red wood, appear to be slimmer than original classics and use a burnished traditional Cuban rim. They also have LP's new nameplate logo. These drums are for sale at Explorers Percussion in KC.

http://www.explorersdrums.com

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SalseroBoricua71 wrote:Hmmmm..

Looks to me like a revamped version of their Lp Classic II series line. The only difference I see between them is the use of traditional rims, And a new model name perhaps for marketing purposes.

Yes, that's true! That is the exact model Raul used for the clinic.
I do think they look much better than the ugly classic II wallpaper and the burnished traditional rims are fantastic.
Where did you find that photo? Have a link? Thanks!

SalseroBoricua71 wrote:Hmmmm..

Looks to me like a revamped version of their Lp Classic II series line. The only difference I see between them is the use of traditional rims, And a new model name perhaps for marketing purposes.

The non-glossy, understated satin finish and the brushed-steel hardware and traditional-looking rim make the new LP 5-Star model look more classy and expensive. In short, they look more professional.

IMO, this is a step in the right direction for LP.

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These look like LP's version of the Toca Traditional series to me.

LP is getting away from their rounder design of the classic drum, and that I don't like ...yes they are starting to look more like Tocas and Minels, more slender at the bottom part

Paz
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