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Toca Percussion Offering Dual-Tone Snare Conga Cajon
Toca Percussion’s new versatile, portable Snare Conga Cajon wraps two distinct sounds into one easy-to-play and portable instrument. The fiberglass bowl is topped with a thin layer of tone wood that’s divided into two chambers. The larger chamber produces a…
Premier Launches British-Made Modern Classic Drumset
British drum company Premier has released a selection of three-piece Modern Classic drumset that look retro, produce clean tones, and have a modern build quality. The origins of the Modern Classic date back to 2001, when it was launched as…
Sabian Releases 13-Inch Jojo Mayer Hoop Crasher
Originally introduced in 2012 as a 14" model, Sabian is now offering a 13" Hoop Crasher. Designed by Jojo Mayer, the Hoop Crasher dual-ring effects device is manufactured from a set of premium B20 bronze hi-hats. The top flotation ring…
NAMM 2013 in Photos
It’s that time of year again, when the makers of dreams—or at least the equipment that helps them come true—show off the latest and greatest gear that will be available in the upcoming months. What’s the catch? Not everyone is…
Supernatural Sizzler Ride, Zen Rock Bell, and Monster Mini Hi-Hats
The Sizzler is similar to rides produced in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. The small hand-forged bronze rivets produce a soft metallic sizzle. Zen Rock bells produce a high-pitched ping for accents and effects. Monster Mini hi-hats have a bright…
Supernova Custom Drums ResoAir Shells
ResoAir Shells are said to produce a full-bodied, concentrated tone due to their distinctive structure, which involves internal air chambers. supernovadrums.com
Taye Walnut/Maple Specialty Snare
The TSWM1407SNW combines walnut and maple in a 7x14 shell. The walnut offers a bright and dry tone, while the maple adds warmth and sustain. Six-ply maple SoundRings help focus the attack. A high-gloss lacquer finish and vintage-style tube lugs…
DrumSkull Drums Sege Seges
These galvanized steel attachments add a bit of rattle to a djembe’s sound and also increase the overall volume and projection. Unlike traditional African sege seges, these are adorned with colorful rings rather than standard silver metal versions. Made in…
Mapex B1000 Boom Stand and S1000 Snare Stand
The B1000 boom stand features a new tilter/lock system that allows cymbals to be positioned easily. Boom-arm positioning and adjustments are simplified by using a single wing nut, and the arm can be secured in place by the use of…
Sabian 17" Holy China
The Holy China, which is now available as a smaller 17" model, features a higher profile to raise the pitch, holes for increased volume and sustain, and a large unfinished bell for cut and durability. The 17" cymbal was designed…
Roland DAP-3X V-Drums Accessory Package
The high-performance kick pedal provided in the DAP-3X features an offset-cam chain drive, for smooth action and quick response, as well as an adjustable beater angle. The footboard has an embossed Roland logo that matches the FD-8 hi-hat controller currently…
Metrophones New Gel-Filled Cushions
Metrophones have recently been upgraded with black gel-filled GFC cushions that provide increased comfort and isolation. GFC cushions are also available separately to retrofit earlier Metrophones models. bigbangdist.com
Rock Your Business
What You And Your Company Can Learn From The Business Of Rock And Roll Would you like your business... to burst into public awareness like Lady Gaga? to have the long-lived success of Mick Jagger? to demonstrate the creativity of…
Profectio Engineering Bass Plate
The Bass Plate is a dock for mounting a pedal to a bass drum without having to clamp it to the hoop, which eliminates stress on the drum, distributes its weight more evenly, and lifts it slightly off the ground.…
