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Crash ’N Flash Drumset Lighting System (w/ VIDEO)
Crash ’n Flash Drumset Lighting System by Miguel Monroy Captivating an audience is one of the most important aspects of any live performance, and bands go to great lengths to find ways to keep their shows fresh, engaging, and entertaining.…
OCDP Brushed Bell Brass Snare
OCDP 6 1/2x14 Brushed Bell Brass Snare by Michael Dawson While geeking out with a prominent studio drummer a while back, I got into the topic of which snare drums he feels translate best to recordings. After going through his…
Dunnett Classic Drums: Titanium Drumset
Dunnett Classic Drums Titanium Drumset by John Emrich Ronn Dunnett is famous for making some of the best metal drum shells in the business, and he was the first to offer titanium drumsets. For review this month, we received one…
Tama Starclassic Select Walnut Drumset
Tama Starclassic Select Walnut Drumset by David Ciauro As I was setting up these absolutely stunning Starclassic Select drums, I couldn’t help but be taken aback by their beauty. The deep-brown, satin-finish walnut shells have such a rich quality, which…
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash Cymbals
Zildjian K Custom Dark Complex Rides and Hybrid Trash Smash by Michael Dawson Three of the more interesting pieces that Zildjian has released this year are the medium-thin 21" and 22" Dark Complex rides and the funky-looking 19" Hybrid Trash…
