The Geo. H. Way Drum Company Studio Snare Drum

Ronn Dunnett’s penchant for innovation in the modern drum-smithing community is nearly without rival. His contributions to the industry have been written about extensively, so I won’t try to reiterate what others have better said before me, but I find it hard to address the quality and craftsmanship of anything from the Dunnett Classic […]

Quick Update

Welcome back! Wanted to post a quick look at what’s coming for any new visitors. In the next week, I should have reviews of the following: Zildjian 22″ Constantinople Flat Ride Dunnett George Way Studio Snare Drum Mapex Saturn Snare Drum Alesis Control Pad In the near future: Istanbul Agop ’06 Limited Edition Ride Istanbul […]

Vater Hickory Wood Tip Fusion

Having played the Vater Fatback 3A for years, I recently decided to shed a few unneeded ounces and switch to a lighter model. Problem is, I was totally attached to the big, meaty tones offered by heavy shoulder and large ball tip of the Fatback. After a few weeks of searching and experimentation, I finally […]

Zildjian Tony Williams Signature Stick

With a body slightly thicker than a regular Zildjian 5B, the Tony Williams signature may feel surprisingly heavy for anyone expecting a more traditional jazz stick. The stick is hefty in the hand with a little extra weight in the shoulder and a meaty acorn tip. I initially purchased the Williams model to offer a […]

Drummertalk.org

I’ve been a talk radio junky since I was a kid, so I got hooked on podcasts pretty quickly. There’s a pretty severe dearth of percussive podcasts, especially those that go beyond traditional lessons and discuss drum industry news, events and gear. The most enjoyable show I’ve found thus far is the Memphis-based Drummertalk. Finishing […]

Vater Vintage Bomber Beater

At about 3 ½ inches tall and 7 ½ inches around, the Vintage Bomber beater may look like a big, fluffy beast, but don’t let it’s imposing size fool you. This wooly mammoth is more than capable of navigating anything from bawdy rock and roll to whisper-quiet piano jazz. With a cork center sheathed […]

Tama Iron Cobra Single Pedal

As a long-time gear nerd, I have rarely found myself so satisfied with any one particular product that I am willing to ignore its competition. However, for the better part of ten years I’ve rehearsed, recorded and performed on the same bass drum pedal, with a complete lack of interest in exploring other options. Tama’s […]

Introduction

Welcome, I started this blog to provide a resource for those looking to learn more about percussive gear and related products. While I won’t be able to review every single product on the market, I will do my best to seek out and explore as many options as possible. If there is something in particular […]