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VIDEO - Gretsch Drums NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Gretsch Drums' John Palmer gives Modern Drummer a tour of the Gretsch booth at The NAMM Show 2014. Highlights include are Phil Collins 90's drumkit, Ribbon Mahogany kit, black oyster finish Brooklyn series kit, vintage white…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2014

Product Close-Up: Canopus 8x14 Zelkova Snare Drum (November 2013 Issue)

Japanese drum maker Canopus’s flagship snare, the Zelkova, features a thick 14 mm solid shell made from 200-year-old zelkova redwood. To eliminate the potential for cracking, Canopus dries the wood for three years, until it reaches a moisture content of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 26, 2013

Product Close-Up: Acoutin Custom Metal/Wood Snares

September 2013 Product Close-Up Acoutin Custom Metal/Wood Snare Drums by Stephen Bidwell I first became aware of Acoutin Custom at PASIC 2012. Owner/operator Cooper Acoutin was sharing a booth space with fellow builder Ronn Dunnett, and while I was there…

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2013

Product Close-Up: Taye Specialty Walnut/Mahogany Hybrid and MetalWorks Vintage Brass Snares

August 2013 Product Close-Up Taye Specialty Walnut/Mahogany Hybrid and MetalWorks Vintage Brass Snares by Michael Dawson Early in 2013, Taye introduced a duo of professional-grade snares designed to appeal to drummers looking for classic sounds at a more affordable price…

Modern Drummer
Jul 11, 2013

Web Exclusive! GMS Drums: Looking Back and Stepping Forward With New York’s Original Boutique

GMS founders Tony Gallino and Rob Mazzella in 2012 Web Exclusive! GMS Looking Back and Stepping Forward With New York’s Original Boutique by Michael Dawson No fancy robots, no marketing focus groups, no overstated advertising campaigns—just great-sounding and great-looking drums,…

Modern Drummer
Jun 13, 2013
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Product Close-Up: Ego Drum Supply 6x14 Single-Ply Myrtle Snare

July 2013 Product Close-Up Ego Drum Supply 6x14 Single-Ply Myrtle Snare by David Ciauro The initial endeavors of the Oregon-based Ego Drum Supply were aimed at using aerospace alloys and digital technology to make lugs, but the company has since…

Modern Drummer
May 15, 2013

In the Studio: Seeing Sounds, Part 1: All-Purpose Pop/Rock

June 2013 In the Studio Seeing Sounds Part 1: All-Purpose Pop/Rock by Donny Gruendler All of us appreciate a signature and stylistically appropriate drum sound. This can range from the perfect overall kit tone on your favorite CD to a…

Modern Drummer
Apr 17, 2013

Product Close-Up: Ancient Tree Conquistador Snare

June 2013 Product Close-Up Ancient Tree 6 1/2x14 Conquistador Stave-Shell Heartwood Snare by David Ciauro Ed Mendel, founder of Ancient Tree, uses river-reclaimed heart cypress and heart pine to handcraft stave-shell drums. The snare on review here is made from…

Modern Drummer
Apr 17, 2013

Product Close-Up: Antonio True Solid Snare

April 2013 Product Close-Up Antonio Drums 4 1/2x14 True Solid Maple Snare by Michael Dawson Antonio Drums is a small company based in Croatia that operates under the direction of master drum builder Anton Sutej (“Shoe-tay”). Sutej’s specialty is making…

Modern Drummer
Feb 20, 2013

Ludwig Metal Snare Drums

Supralite Supraphonic Black Beauty March 2013 Product Close-Up Ludwig Black Beauty, Supraphonic, and Supralite Snare Drums by Michael Dawson Ludwig snare drums have played a crucial role throughout drumming history. These coveted instruments, from one of the U.S.’s original drum…

Modern Drummer
Jan 16, 2013

MD Education Team Weighs In On: Traditional Grip

Is traditional grip a useful technique that drum students should learn? We asked the members of the MD Education Team if they think traditional grip is relevant in today’s teachings. Here’s what they had to say.   Jim Payne As…

Modern Drummer
Sep 21, 2012

DW Black-Nickel Over Brass Snare

November 2012 Product Close-Up DW Black Nickel Over Brass Collector’s Series Snare by David Ciauro It’s common for drummers to hunt for a snare that they feel best represents who they are as a player—an extension of their personality. Although…

Modern Drummer
Sep 19, 2012
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Brady 8x14 Wandoo Block Snare

Brady 8x14 Wandoo Block Snare by Michael Dawson This 8x14 beast from the legendary drum builder Brady is made from vertical pieces of 1/2"-thick eucalyptus wandoo, which is an extremely dense wood found in the southwestern region of Western Australia.…

Modern Drummer
Aug 15, 2012

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…

Modern Drummer
Jul 17, 2012
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