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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.
Video Demo! Noble & Cooley - SS Classic, Horizon, and Walnut Snare Drums
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the March 2016 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Noble & Cooley SS Classic, Horizon, and Walnut Snare Drums 150-plus years in business, and the historic American company…
Video Demo! DW - Collector's Series Cherry/Mahogany Drumset
This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the January 2017 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Drum Workshop Collector's Series Cherry/Mahogany Drumset Deep, pure tones and ultimate clarity. The Collector’s Series is DW’s flagship line,…
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…
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…
Product Close-Up: RBH Monarch Drumset
July 2013 Product Close-Up RBH Drums Monarch Drumset by Michael Dawson RBH Drums is based in Virginia Beach and is operated by Bruce Hagwood, who’s a trained percussionist, retired firefighter, and master woodworker. Hagwood got into building drums in the…
C&C Player Date Drumset
Nov 2012 Product Close-Up C&C Player Date Drumset by Michael Dawson One of the more impressive offerings we heard at this year’s winter NAMM show was the Player Date drumset from C&C, which is based in Gladstone, Missouri. These unassuming…
Black Swamp Pro10 Studio Line Expands
These 10x14 ($932) and 12x15 ($998) models feature 6-ply maple shells in red mahogany finish and come with 2.3 mm hoops. blackswamppercussion.com
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…
