Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Canopus Type-R Drumset
A deliberately more aggressive-sounding option from Japan’s premier boutique brand. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Welch Tuning Systems Artistry Series Drumset
A smooth, strong, and stable method for tensioning an entire drum with a single key. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Latin-Jazz Great Jimmy Branly
We recently caught up with Cuban-born/L.A.-based drummer Jimmy Branly before a gig at the famed Baked Potato music club. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gibraltar GSSVR Stealth Side V Rack
Gibraltar is revered for its extensive catalog of professional-quality and competitively priced pedals, stands, and rack systems. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Doc Sweeney Classic Collection Snares
Doc Sweeney is one of only a few companies that specializes in steam-bending snares and kits out of premium domestic and exotic wood. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear From Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio, Cympad, and More
New Gear from Yamaha, Tama, Promark, Gio Cymbals, Cympad, and Latin Percussion. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
WFL III Drums
More than six decades ago, William F. Ludwig Sr. developed a 3-ply drum shell formula that featured a ply of poplar sandwiched between two plies of maple. That classic formula is back. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
Sabian AAX Brilliant Cymbals
Sabian’s AAX series was created especially for drummers playing in modern or mainstream music, in styles ranging from pop to heavy metal. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gretsch 5.5x14 Brooklyn Standard Snare
Gretsch recently teamed up with endorsing artist Mike Johnston to develop a snare drum that would be extremely versatile and be able to produce a variety of useful tones at different tunings. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
Social Distortion’s Dave Hidalgo Jr.
Dave Hidalgo Jr. joined Ludwig in 2010 shortly after becoming a full-time member of legendary punk band Social Distortion. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Meinl Artist Concept Super Stack and 16" Sand and 8" Crasher Hats
It’s been thirty years since Meinl first teamed up with one of its endorsing artists to develop some signature models. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
INDē Drum Lab RESoArmor Drumset
Independent Drum Lab (aka INDē) is an American company founded in 2015 by drummer/designer/engineer Josh Allen, who got his start in the industry reimagining hardware technology for one of the most iconic brands in the States. TO READ THE FULL…
New Gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion, and more
New gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Maná's Alex "El Animal" González
They're rock en Español's ultimate crossover act, filling arenas with pop hooks and big beats that traverse multiple styles. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
