Wouldn’t it be marvelous if 2022 offered drummers new opportunities, savvy ways to improve their technique, and just tons more fun? Cross those fingers, gang. If you’re up for some cool tools to help bring on that brighter, happier new year, check out these six options. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead—one filled with gigs, achievement, joy, and good health! —Michael Molenda Vater PercussionDom Famularo Pad Stick Back when he was taking lessons from Joe Morello, Shelly Manne, and Jim Chapin, renowned educator Dom Famularo asked them what sticks they practiced with. Their answer was the Bunken 3S. Manufactured by a husband-and-wife team (Bunny and Ken), Bunken was no longer in business when Famularo went on a quest for a pair. He found one stick at a local music store, which he used to develop this pad stick. It’s clear why Morello and others found the Bunken 3S helpful, as […]