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Showroom: TAD Products Sticker Drumstick Clip
The Sticker is a plastic clip that replaces the fragile cardboard sleeves drumsticks are commonly packaged in so that drummers can keep their drumsticks secure and matched. The Sticker Clip accommodates drumstick sizes from 5A to 2B, and its unique…
Showroom: Dick Visser Cajons
Dick Visser manufactures cajons in its own small factory in Holland using maranti wood. The cajons have adjustable snappy snare systems and are said to have a full rich bass sound and crisp high-end, making them ideal for pop and…
Showroom: Syl’Sound Snare EQ Snare Drum Equalizer
The handmade Syl’Sound Snare EQ Snare Drum Equalizer is constructed of maple with mahogany and fits the interior of any 12"–15" snare drum shell from 5" to 8" depth. The accessory is designed to eliminate unwanted overtones and dampen the…
News: Israeli Drum Off Finals Slated for March 23
After a long year of auditioning across the country, six qualifying drummers will compete on March 23 in Tel Aviv at the Israeli Drum Off Finals. The finalists are Yinon Elazary, Dima Belinov, Eden Bahar, Regev Ashkenazi, Yair Amster, and…
Molly Hatchet Drummer Bruce Crump Passes
Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce Crump, drummer for the popular southern rock band Molly Hatchet. The group hit big in 1979 with a mix of southern and hard rock styles, exemplified by the title…
Showroom: Drum Grip Drumsticks Help Correct Hand Placement for Beginners
The ergonomic design of the Drum Grip is said to set hands and fingers in the right place for a relaxed hold on the drumstick and a more comfortable grip. The sticks are labeled for each hand and feature molded…
Showroom: Dream Cymbals Introduces Timsha Finger Cymbals
Dream’s new Timsha finger cymbals are available in four sizes (small, medium, large, and extra large). They are cast in India and are tuned to create a shimmering effect. Said to be heavier than most finger cymbals, Timshas list for…
Showroom: SKB Large Hardware Case
SKB has expanded its drum case offerings by adding the 1SKB-DH4216W, a larger version of the popular 1SKB-DH3315W hardware case. The new case measures 42"x16"x16.5" and provides ample room for drum hardware and stands. Features include handles on each side…
Listen to the Drumming on Spotify: Great Tracks From MD’s April 2015 Issue
Check out performances by Bernard Purdie, Kenny Washington, and all the other drummers featured in the April issue of Modern Drummer, plus tracks featured in Critique, Rock Perspectives, and more.
Showroom: AM Cajons Handmade Drums With Retro Finishes
AM Cajons is a new company based in Kenosha, Wisconsin offering handmade cajons in two models. The Rambler is made with Baltic birch and features a dual fourteen-strand internal snare system. The Ambassador is also made from Baltic birch and…
Showroom: Trexist Cymbals USA
Trexist Cymbals USA opened its doors on April 1, 2014 and provides several cymbal lines, including the G-Series, which features a big cross in the middle of the cymbal, as well as the Aurum, Evo, Soulmate, Astoria, and Hybrid series.…
Modern Drummer’s Readers Poll Archive, 1979-2014
In Modern Drummer’s May/June 1979 issue, just over two years after Ron Spagnardi launched the magazine, our first Readers Poll appeared. Want to guess some of the names that made the cut that first time around? Today, more than thirty-five…
Lennie DiMuzio Passes
DiMuzio (right) with Armand Zildjian Modern Drummer is saddened to learn of the passing of Lennie DiMuzio, longtime artist relations manager for the Avedis Zildjian company. Later in life DiMuzio worked for Sabian Ltd., which, on its Facebook page, described…
Gibraltar Hardware at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)
In this video from NAMM 2015, Brent Barnett of Gibraltar Hardware shows us many of the new products available from Gibraltar in 2015. There's a new rack for electronic kits, the Chrome Series Stealth E-Rack. It comes with four L-rods,…
