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TRX 22" ICON Heavy Ride Cymbal
Weighing in at a hefty 4,500 grams (9.5 pounds), the new 22" ICON Heavy Ride cymbal contains as much metal as a typical 24" ride. This cymbal was designed in conjunction with TRX artist Arin Ilejay (Avenged Sevenfold) and features…
Tanglewood Jazz Festival Presents NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb in Master Class for Drummers
Free to drum students, Sept. 4 session Precedes "NEA Jazz Masters Concert" LENOX, Mass., Aug. 2011 -- NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb will present a Master Class for Drummers on Sunday, September 4, at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival. The master class –which…
Ahead XT Snare Drums
The new XT snare drums from Ahead are handcrafted in the USA from extra-thin, exotic wood shells. The 6x14 drums are now available in a selection of sustainable hardwoods, including American black cherry, African mahogany, and Bolivian rosewood. The XT’s…
SuperNova Custom Drums
Supernova Custom Drums builds models tailored to customers’ requirements, with many different shell composition options. Standard woods used for ply drums include birch, maple, oak, and mahogany. The company also offers metal snare drums and stave drums of various wood…
World's Fastest Drummer World Finals 2011 Wrap Up
The Worlds Fastest Drummer competition celebrated its tenth anniversary as a featured attraction at NAMM Summer Session 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The contest consisted of two categories, Battle of the Hands™ and Battle of the Feet™. The Preliminary Heats were…
Paiste Twenty Custom Collection
The Twenty Custom Collection is a newly designed series for a range of modern musical styles such as R&B, alternative rock, pop, and metal. Each cymbal is handmade from CuSn20 bronze. The lineup includes 20" and 22" Full rides; 16",…
Meinl New Byzance Cymbals, Bongo Cajon
Trash crashes are completely handmade in Meinl’s Turkish facility using B20 bronze, and they feature different-size cutouts, which give the cymbals a unique look as well as a wide and trashy white-noise-like effect. The sandblasted surface, which is applied in…
Web Update News 8/11
Thomas Pridgen is on tour with his band the Memorials. For more info, visit www.myspace.com/thememorialsmusic. Mike Portnoy has a new project called Adrenaline Mob. For more, visit www.mikeportnoy.com. Richard Danielson is on Vintage Trouble’s debut, The Bomb Shelter Sessions.…
SABIAN has just announced the launch of a Band & Orchestral curriculum on SABIAN U!
New Band & Orchestral Courses Launch on SABIAN U MEDUCTIC, Canada – (August 1, 2011) As a result of the tremendous success of SABIAN U, SABIAN has just announced the launch of a Band & Orchestral curriculum. Comprised of 4…
Hammerax Ultraviolet Cymbals
Ultraviolet cymbals are designed to have good highs and a balanced wash. They are available as 9" and 12" splashes; 16", 18", 21", and 24" crash/rides; and 13" and 15" hi-hats. All Ultraviolet cymbals are designed for a wide range…
Guitar Center's Drum-Off, World's Largest Drumming Competition, Kicks-Off
23rd Annual Competition Offers America’s Most Skilled Undiscovered Drummers The Chance To Win Career-Launching Prizes Including Cash, Gear, And Pivotal Endorsement Deals Watch the video announcement here: www.youtube.com Continuing its ongoing support of and commitment to aspiring artists, Guitar Center…
Toca ColorSound Tambourines
Toca ColorSound tambourines are available in red, green, blue, white, and hot pink. These 10" models feature lightweight, exotic acacia hardwood shells and double rows of nickel- and brass-plated jingles. List price: $38. tocapercussion.com
Attack John Sferra Signature Snare Batter
The John Sferra signature snare drum head is based on Attack’s heavy-duty Blast Beat 2-ply coated batter, with the addition of a top dot. The Sferra is Attack’s thickest and strongest head, but it offers a crisp, powerful response and…
Tama New Finishes
Tama has added the volcanic red burst finish to the Starclassic Bubinga series, and molten satin brown burst to the Starclassic Maple line. These finishes feature a new process that creates flowing patterns of color that appear almost iridescent under…
