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Porter & Davies BC-X Bass Drum Monitoring System

Porter & Davies is a U.K.-based company that manufactures a range of high-quality tactile monitoring systems, including the flagship BC2, the rack-mountable BC2rm, and the portable BC Gigster.

by Michael Dawson
Feb 27, 2019

British Drum Company - Lounge Series Drumset

Several personalities from the English drumming community came together to launch the British Drum Company.

by Stephen Bidwell
Feb 27, 2019

Agean — R Series Low Noise Cymbals

Agean offers the unique R series cymbals, which are designed for low-volume practice and gigging situations.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Vic Firth — PureGrit and DoubleGlaze Drumsticks and VicWax Stick Wax

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by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Yamaha — Crosstown Advanced Lightweight Hardware

They’re just as sturdy as steel, single-braced options, yet taken together have over ten pounds less heft.

by Kyle Andrews
Jan 30, 2019
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Gretsch — Brooklyn Series Micro Kit

It’s a testament to Gretsch’s world-renowned craftsmanship when a tiny setup like this can be coaxed to produce such deep tones.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

DW — Collector’s Series Pure Almond Snare

Almond is a difficult timber to work with, especially for drums, because the trees are thin and they rarely grow above 30 feet.

by Mike Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Percussion Kinetics Vector G1 Double Pedal

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Story by Michael Dawson
Dec 27, 2018

Doc Sweeney RX Series Drumset

Doc Sweeney Drums specializes in building top-notch snares and kits out of exotic and domestic woods in solid, single-ply, stave, and now hybrid configurations.

Story by Michael Dawson
Dec 27, 2018

Amedia Jazz Legend and Vision Series Cymbals

Amedia is one of a handful of cymbal companies in Istanbul, Turkey, that employ centuries-old manufacturing methods done primarily by hand.

Story by Michael Dawson
Dec 27, 2018

Tama Classic Stand Series

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Story by Michael Dawson
Dec 27, 2018

LCD/Legado - B20 Bronze Snares

A limited run of rolled-shell drums built from handcrafted Turkish cymbals.

by Michael Dawson
Nov 30, 2018
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Mr. Muff - Vintage Sound Tools

Fluffy, furry stick and beater attachments for soft, attack-free tones.

by Michael Dawson
Nov 30, 2018

Turkish Cymbals - Chris Wabich Travel Set

A simple three-piece configuration designed to provide classic tones that’ll fit in a carry-on bag.

by Michael Dawson
Nov 30, 2018
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