Doc Sweeney

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A Year in Reviews

2024 was a great year for new drum gear, in this year alone I have reviewed new drum sets, new snare drums, some new cymbals, and some new thrones. As always, when I review a product, I really review the…

By Brian Hill
Dec 1, 2024

Doc Sweeney’s Hollocore Snare Drum A Resonating New Twist on Shell Construction

The guys over at Doc Sweeney Drums are well known for putting together a high-quality product. They are also known for having no fear when it comes to thinking “outside the box.” A lot of people like to throw that…

By Brian Hill
Jan 31, 2023

Doc Sweeney Drums - Legend Series M22 Drumset

In case you haven’t been paying attention, Doc Sweeney Drums is straight killing it with its creative, innovative, and inspiring approach to the solid-shell snare and drumset. We have reviewed many of their drums over the years, and we continue…

By Michael Dawson
May 17, 2021

Doc Sweeney - Pure Series Snare Drums

Three solid-shell snares designed to let the timber speak for itself. The last time we checked in with Rancho Santa Fe, California–based boutique brand Doc Sweeney was in the May 2020 issue, when we reviewed the gorgeous 1920s-inspired Classic series…

Modern Drummer
Dec 1, 2020

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
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Doc Sweeney - Blue Tiger Drumset

Steam-bent ash shells with a striking finish to match their big, biting tones.

by Michael Dawson
Feb 28, 2018

Doc Sweeney - Serengeti Stave-Shell Drumset

A dual-species stave-shell kit with dark overtones, depth, and power.

by Miguel Monroy
Jul 26, 2017
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