Gear Reviews

Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories

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RBH Westwood Series Drumset

All RBH drum shells are handmade by Hagwood at the RBH shop in Virginia Beach, so there’s no difference in quality or craftsmanship between the Monarch and Westwood series.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 27, 2019

Innovative Percussion

Two of IP’s latest signature designs are for legendary session drummer John “JR” Robinson and punk/metal great Brooks Wackerman.

by Michael Dawson
Mar 27, 2019

Spinbal

Spinbal is a unique ball-bearing-based washer allows for nearly endless sonic and visual possibilities and offers the benefit of extending the life of the cymbal itself.

by Brandy Laurel McKenzie
Mar 27, 2019

Barrett Deems—World's Fastest Drummer

Inside Randolph Square, Barrett Deems did indeed propel a quartet of Chicago musicians with a clean, swinging performance—effortlessly.

by Tracy Borst
Mar 20, 2019

Rogers USA Dyna-Sonic Snares

The new Dyna-Sonic snares are designed to be accurate replications of the original wood-shell models made during the company’s heyday in the 1960s.

by Michael Dawson
Feb 27, 2019
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NickyMoon Custom Cymbals

Even with the vast amount of choices on the market, there’s a particularly human element missing. I decided to change that and create my own unique instruments.”

by Michael Dawson
Feb 27, 2019

Porter & Davies BC-X Bass Drum Monitoring System

Porter & Davies is a U.K.-based company that manufactures a range of high-quality tactile monitoring systems, including the flagship BC2, the rack-mountable BC2rm, and the portable BC Gigster.

by Michael Dawson
Feb 27, 2019

British Drum Company - Lounge Series Drumset

Several personalities from the English drumming community came together to launch the British Drum Company.

by Stephen Bidwell
Feb 27, 2019

New Gear from Vic Firth, Tama, Mapex, CruzTools, Los Cabos, Vater, LP, Gretsch, and more.

New Gear from Vic Firth, Tama, Mapex, CruzTools, Los Cabos, Vater, LP, Gretsch, and more.

Modern Drummer
Feb 27, 2019

Larry Lelli of the Broadway Musical Come from Away

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Interview by Dave Previ | Photos by John Fell
Jan 30, 2019

New Gear from Mapex, Ahead, Alesis, Tama, Soundbrenner, Mr. Muff, and Innovative Percussion

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Modern Drummer
Jan 30, 2019

Agean — R Series Low Noise Cymbals

Agean offers the unique R series cymbals, which are designed for low-volume practice and gigging situations.

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019
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Vic Firth — PureGrit and DoubleGlaze Drumsticks and VicWax Stick Wax

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by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

Yamaha — Crosstown Advanced Lightweight Hardware

They’re just as sturdy as steel, single-braced options, yet taken together have over ten pounds less heft.

by Kyle Andrews
Jan 30, 2019
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