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Vic Firth — PureGrit and DoubleGlaze Drumsticks and VicWax Stick Wax
For extreme enhancement, the company introduced the antislip Vic Grip for a number of its most popular models. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Yamaha — Crosstown Advanced Lightweight Hardware
They’re just as sturdy as steel, single-braced options, yet taken together have over ten pounds less heft.
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.
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.
Percussion Kinetics Vector G1 Double Pedal
A strong, smooth option for double-kick players looking to make foot positioning more ergonomic. Percussion Kinetics developed the G1 single pedal several years ago so drummers could sit at the kit with a more natural outward-turned foot position without having to…
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.
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.
Tama Classic Stand Series
Sturdier versions of vintage-style, lightweight designs for more modern applications. A couple years ago, Tama revived the simple, compact, and lightweight design of cymbal stands from the 1960s with the flat-base Classic model. The company has since fleshed out an…
LCD/Legado - B20 Bronze Snares
A limited run of rolled-shell drums built from handcrafted Turkish cymbals.
Mr. Muff - Vintage Sound Tools
Fluffy, furry stick and beater attachments for soft, attack-free tones.
Turkish Cymbals - Chris Wabich Travel Set
A simple three-piece configuration designed to provide classic tones that’ll fit in a carry-on bag.
Tackle Instrument Supply - Backpack Cymbal Bag
A top-quality canvas-and-leather option inspired by the past but built to last.
Tama - S.L.P. Series Drumsets
The acclaimed and affordable snare line expands with versatile full kits.
Mo Drumsticks - Magnetic Beater System
A unique product to help boost your bass drum chops.
