Sometimes an instrument just speaks to you. From the second you sit down, playing feels like a conversation with an old friend. Every note is right where you need it, and each sounds better than the last. It feels like you’re getting answers to questions before you knew you wanted them. It’s a weird sensation. […]
Read more "Sakae Trilogy Series Drums Review"Low Boy Launches Universe’s First Online Bass Drum Beater Customizer and Beater Giveaway Low Boy Custom Beaters, the industry’s first and only builder of custom wood bass drum beaters, has launched the Beater Builder, an online bass drum beater customizer. To celebrate this launch, Low Boy is also announcing eight days of product giveaways. […]
Read more "Win a Customized Beater from Low Boy Beaters!"We’re back with another edition of Rigged! This time, we’re checking out the immensely talented Travis Orbin‘s gear. This dude is a savage. Watch everything. Can you describe the kits you’re using on your main gigs? Currently, I perform live only with Darkest Hour. In North America, I utilize a Pearl Vision birch kit with […]
Read more "Rigged: Travis Orbin"It’s giveaway time! Well, kind of. This is Part 1 of a FOUR PART series of Headhunters Drumsticks (how great is that name?) reviews to be posted over the coming weeks. When I post the final review, I’ll be sharing instructions for how you can enter to win a selection of these awesome products at no […]
Read more "Headhunters Drumsticks Review"Sakae Drums sent over a beautiful five piece Trilogy kit, an aluminum snare, and a selection of hardware for review. Can’t wait to share the full write-up with you. Here’s a quick teaser. See the full Trilogy review here.
Read more "Sakae Trilogy Drums, Aluminum Snare, and Hardware Review Teaser"Happy New Year! Among my resolutions for 2015 is a plan to give you guys more stuff. Thankfully, I’m on track to do just that. Sorry the Gifts Under $200 series didn’t pan out. It’s been a busy season. But, I’m back and I’ve got a LOT of stuff to give away in the coming […]
Read more "PDP by DW Concept Series Hardware Review"Last year, I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks with Zildjian’s new Kerope cymbal line. I put together a full review for DRUM! Magazine which you can read here: Zildjian Kerope Cymbals. And check out the video: Subscribe to DRUM!
Read more "Zildjian Kerope Cymbal Review at DRUM! Magazine"We’re back! We’ll be sharing a load of new reviews in the coming weeks, and we’re focusing primarily on gear that retails for under $200 to best benefit your gift giving (and receiving, duh) needs. Stay tuned. Today, I’m (finally) finishing up our look at Libor Hadrava’s Signature Stacks from Dream Cymbals. We test drove […]
Read more "Gifts Under $200: Dream 14″ Libor Hadrava Signature Stack"Quick update: Not a review, but I put this brief demo together for the good people at Aquarian Drumheads. I checked out the Triple Threat snare batter, Force 10 clear tom batters, and Superkick 10 clear bass drum batter. Big sounds!
Read more "Aquarian Power Trio Demo"To me, trying a new drumstick is an exercise I find both enjoyable and very beneficial. I think drumstick design has a real impact on the way I play, and test driving different options always gives me a little more insight into what works for my hand and what doesn’t – or even what works […]
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