Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
Jon Cross - 6.5x14 Macassar/Gaboon Ebony Snare
A powerhouse segment-shell drum with more musicality than most.
Dunnett - Res-O-Tone and Res-O-Two Drumheads
Hazy timpani-style film for a warmer tone with fast attack and quick response.
LP - Uptown Sculpted Ash Congas and Valje Bongos
A textured veneer finish for the industry standard and the reintroduction of a legendary name in percussion.
New gear from Yamaha, SlapKlatz, Vater, British Drum Co., Overtone Labs and Tama!
Yamaha Tour Custom Maple Drumset Suitable for recording and live playing, Tour Custom Maple drumsets are constructed with 6-ply maple shells using the company’s proprietary staggered, diagonal-seam shell construction. Additional features include 2.3mm inverted Dyna Hoops that help focus the…
Fishbone’s Philip “Fish” Fisher
Philip “Fish” Fisher recently returned to legendary ska/funk/punk band Fishbone after a sixteen-year hiatus, during which time the drummer played with Justin Timberlake, House of Pain, Lady Antebellum, and Christina Aguilera. Fish stepped back into the band for a tour…
Outlaw Drums - Heritage Series Snares
More than 150 years of American history commemorated in reclaimed heart pine snares.
HeadHunters - Crossovers Hybrid Rods
Blending the response and feel of regular drumsticks with the controlled, articulate sound of rods.
2Box - DrumIt Five Module and TrigIt Triggers
A plug-and-play trigger system with 4 GB of flash memory for uploading original sounds.
New Gear from Tama, AHEAD, OCDP, TRX, 101 Drums and more!
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Tesla’s Troy Luccketta
“When I ordered this kit,” Troy continues, “I got it with 22" and 24" bass drums. My buddy Sean Fuller of Florida Georgia Line came over, and I showed him the drums and explained that I had to put a…
Love Custom Drums - Brass, Copper, and Old Steel Snares
Versatile but unique shades of awesome at prices a working drummer can afford.
V-Classic - V.16 5th-Anniversary Cymbals
Funky new designs from one of Turkey’s most creative companies.