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Showroom: Valter Percussion Aludu Udu Drum
The Aludu is an aluminum udu drum that is said to feature a wide range of sounds that are similar to a ceramic udu but are more responsive because the shell is thinner. Unbreakable and compact, the 32x15cm Aludu is…
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…
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…
Check Out These Cool Stave, Aluminum, Ash, Steel, and Signature Snares From Gretsch!
The new Gold series ZigZag stave snare features individual vertical staves with hand-laid, alternating layers of maple and walnut in a satin finish, with the rhomboid shape of each piece creating an interlocking pattern. The thick, hybrid shell on the…
Canopus Yaiba Aluminum Snare
Canopus Yaiba Aluminum Snare by Michael Dawson Canopus launched the Yaiba series a few years ago, in an effort to bring down the cost of manufacturing without sacrificing quality. To do that, the company developed new die-cast lugs, in…
