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Video Demo! Product Close-Up: DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare
This excerpt is taken from the complete review that appears in the October 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up DTS 6.5x14 Oscar Seaton Hybrid-Shell Snare Marrying birch with maple for ultimate clarity and depth. DTS, or Drum Tech…
What You Need to Know About...Counterhoops
This article originally ran in the July/Aug 2010 issue of Drum Business. by Fran Azzarto Counterhoops are among the more mysterious elements of a drumkit. Some drummers aren’t even aware that there are different types, and among…
Product Close-Up: Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset (VIDEO)
The following review originally appeared in the February 2015 issue of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased here. Product Close-Up Premier Modern Classic Club Drumset The subtle vintage/retro vibe of this kit makes it look as timeless as it sounds. Inside…
VIDEO! Product Close-Up: Tama Superstar Reissue Snare (From the Feb. 2014 Issue)
The following review originally appeared in the February 2015 of Modern Drummer, which can be purchased at here. Product Close-Up Tama 40th Anniversary Superstar Reissue Snare A fitting tribute to the big, bold birch tones that defined the sound of the…
What You Need to Know About...Drum Shells
This article originally ran in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Drum Business. by Fran Azzarto So far in this column, we’ve discussed drumsticks and counterhoops. Now it’s time to dig in and take a look at what we…
Showroom: Gretsch Adds Walnut and Birch to the Renown Series
Gretsch’s Renown Walnut is a new line designed for the experienced player who is looking for a differentiated kit that delivers deep, rich tones with clear attack. “Our Renown Maple series has been a fantastic sounding and performing drumset for…
Product Close-Up: Mapex Armory Series Drums
November 2014 Issue Product Close-Up Mapex Armory Series Drums Maple/birch shells, precise bearing edges, and a unique snare exchange program…at a midrange price? Yes, please! Mapex has been working hard to bring one-of-a-kind deals and pro-level features to the midrange…
Product Close-Up: Geo. H. Way Tradition Snare Drums (From the June 2014 Issue)
by Michael Dawson George Way is a legendary figure in American drum manufacturing. He started his first drum company, Advance, in the early twentieth century and began working with Leedy in 1921, where he had a hand in a number…
Yamaha Recording Custom Drumset
January 2013 Product Close-Up Yamaha Recording Custom Drumset by Michael Dawson Yamaha’s Recording Custom series occupies a very special place in the pantheon of iconic drum lines. Slingerland laid the foundation for modern design in the 1930s with its single-ply…
Mapex Saturn Special Edition Studioease Drumset
Mapex Saturn Special Edition Studioease Drumset by Michael Dawson The Saturn series is a line of high-end drums designed for professional touring and studio drummers alike. Whereas Mapex’s other high-end line, Orion, is built exclusively with North American maple shells,…
SuperNova Custom Drums
Supernova Custom Drums builds models tailored to customers’ requirements, with many different shell composition options. Standard woods used for ply drums include birch, maple, oak, and mahogany. The company also offers metal snare drums and stave drums of various wood…
