Gear Reviews
Detailed assessments of the latest drum kits and accessories
New Gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, and more
New gear from DW, Aquarian, Gon Bops, Tama, Pearl, UK Percussion Concepts, Latin Percussion, and more!
Independent Drum Lab
One of INDe’s latest creations is the RESoArmor finish, which is more durable than a conventional wrap without impacting shell resonance.
SledgePad Dampening System
SledgePad, a simple-to-install and effective foam-based dampening system designed to focus bass drum, tom, and snare tone.
Barton Vintage Beech Drumset
Barton is a relatively new California-based company that, according to its website, makes “real, honest drums that you can keep for a lifetime.”
Ultimate Ears Pro UE 6 Pro
This month we look at the Ultimate Ears' UE 6 Pro custom molds, which were designed with gigging drummers in mind to provide high-quality sounds.
New Gear from Gretsch, Latin Percussion, DW, 64 Audio, Nordic, and more
New gear for you to see
Pfeifer Drum Co. Snares
Pfeifer launched the brand in 2017 with the September series, which features an innovative snare design with nine lugs and off set snare wires.
Slightly Stoopid's Ryan "RyMo" Moran
When we caught up with RyMo at a Slightly Stoopid show, he had already logged three tours with this setup.
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.
Innovative Percussion
Two of IP’s latest signature designs are for legendary session drummer John “JR” Robinson and punk/metal great Brooks Wackerman.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
