Welcome to the 2008 edition of the NAMM Oddities
The Oddities this year were in danger of being cut short. About three hours into the show my camera decided to shed this mortal coil. As I was pondering my options, I spotted some friends a few rows over and James Steele was kind enough to loan me his camera so I could continue my quest of collecting Oddities.
If you've perused the Oddities in the past, you'll notice a new look for the pages. Since its inception in 1998, the design of the NAMM Oddities has remained the same. If you measure its age in Internet years, it's about 100 years old and high time for a change.
A new feature is the ability to click on the pictures to view a larger version in a new window. Some Oddities really deserve super-sizing. But much like McDonald's, doing so may not be good for you.
Oddity of the Year
In conjunction with the Museum of Making Music, the NAMM Oddities are pleased to present the Oddity of the Year.
This year's winner is from those innovative folks at the Square Drum Company for their (you guessed it) Square Drums.
You can read more about them on the Oddities Percussion page.
Don't be surprised if you find that the product or the company you see on these pages has ceased to exist, particularly as the pages get older. One function of the NAMM Oddities is that of a historical archive of attempted products.
These web pages are not associated with or sponsored by NAMM.
Send your suggestions, clarifications, rants or praise to oddinfo@otheroom.com
©2008 Barry Wood