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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Zildjian K Constantinople 22" Renaissance and 20" Bounce Rides

Developed in conjunction with the renowned jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum, the 22" K Constantinople Renaissance ride features smoother lathing on both sides and a bell that’s unlathed underneath to add stick definition. Three rows of overhammering and four large hammer…

Modern Drummer
Jul 10, 2012

Toca Adjustable Barrel Conga Stands

Toca’s new barrel-style conga stands feature an improved design in which the legs are positioned wider and more proportionally around the drum. This helps prevent the drums from moving during play. The stands are made from sturdy yet lightweight steel…

Modern Drummer
Jul 5, 2012

LP Jingle Qube

LP has taken the technology used in its award-winning Qube shaker and created a jingle version. Inside the Jingle Qube is a combination of flat and dimpled brass jingles. This mix is said to deliver a combination of crisp, articulate…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2012

Remo X14 Snare Batter Drumhead

    The X14 drumhead is constructed with a single ply of 14 mil polyester film. The thicker film, plus the white coating, produces darker midrange tones with greater attack and volume. The X14 is 40 percent thicker than a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2012

Zildjian 21" A Custom 20th Anniversary Ride and 13" Pocket Hi-Hats

The Avedis Zildjian Company celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its A Custom cymbal line with the launch of a new 21" Anniversary ride, available in 2012 only. Retaining all of the A Custom series attributes, the new ride features symmetrical…

Modern Drummer
Jun 26, 2012
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DW Black Nickel–Over-Brass Collector’s Series Snare Drums

Available in 5 1/2x14 and 6 1/2x14 versions, DW’s new black nickel–over-brass snares are perfectly suited to both live and studio applications. The thin 1 mm shell includes a rolled bearing edge and snare beds. The drum can be ordered…

Modern Drummer
Jun 21, 2012

Gen16 Digital Vault Packs

The Gen16 Digital Vault series features high-quality, high-resolution acoustic samples of Zildjian’s most exclusive master reference cymbals, along with hard-to-find, limited-edition models never made available to the public. Gen16 Digital Vault sound packs now available for download include the S-Pack…

Modern Drummer
Jun 19, 2012

Toca Origins Series Djembes and Custom Deluxe Drumset Timbale

Origin series djembe shells are carved from a single piece of environmentally friendly, plantation-grown mahogany and are turned by lathe to maintain uniform thickness. The interior of the bowl features lathed grooves and a rough-surfaced pattern to help eliminate overtones.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 14, 2012

LP Jingle Kick and Hi-Hat Chick-ita

The Jingle Kick has a built-in 1/4" steel rod that can be inserted into a bass drum pedal equipped with an LP Fusheki Bracket for independent use, or it can be used to replace a pedal’s beater to add a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 12, 2012

Manhasset Drummer Stand

The new portable Manhasset Drummer Stand has a full desk and a 16" chrome shaft that attaches via multi-clamp to all varieties of drum and cymbal hardware or microphone stands, for better positioning without taking up additional floor space. manhasset-specialty.com  …

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2012

Dixon Artisan Rose Gum Snare

Crafted from select Australian rose gum hardwood, this unique snare was created in collaboration with the iconic drum maker Chris Brady. The drum has a 9-ply, 5.4 mm shell and is offered in 6x13, 5 1/2x14, and 6 1/2x14 sizes.…

Modern Drummer
Jun 5, 2012

Dixson Bass Drum Lift

The Dixson Bass Drum Lift fits 16", 18", 20", 22", 24", and 26" drums and is designed to allow for a better sound by adjusting the beater striking position. The Lift also raises the bass drum off the floor for…

Modern Drummer
May 31, 2012
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Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs

Ahead Custom Molded Earplugs (ACME) are nontoxic, hypoallergenic, and EPA approved, and they allow users to quickly create a personal set of soft, silicone earplugs. The ACME kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions for combining the components, placing them in the…

Modern Drummer
May 29, 2012

MCD Percussion Optimal Sound Series

This custom boutique drum maker from Philadelphia specializes in solid-shell domestic- and exotic-wood drumkits. The Optimal Sound series (OSS) allows drummers to pick their own wood types, shell sizes, and shell thicknesses for the sound characteristics they’re looking for. For…

Modern Drummer
May 24, 2012
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