Jenkins-Martin 14×6.5″ Fiberglass Snare Drum

This is a cool one. The subject of today’s review comes from a company called Jenkins-Martin Drums. JM’s history is fascinating, heartbreaking, and inspirational. But, I’m not going to run the tale down here because I just finished writing about it for DRUM! Magazine. That article should be available in print sometime in the next […]

Canopus 14×5.5″ Neo Vintage M3 Phenol Fiber Snare Drum

Alright, we’re back again with a third and final Canopus snare drum review, which means we’ve sadly reached the end of our 2015 Canopus tour. Heartbreaking. If you haven’t yet, please go back and check out the review and videos of the other two Canopus drums I’ve reviewed this year – the Yoshihito Eto Signature […]

Carter McLean Demos A 14×6.5″ Dunnett Titanium Snare Drum

Not my footage. but had to share. All of Carter’s videos are outstanding. I love the audio, his groove is insane, and the gear he demos is always great. Watch this then watch all of them.

Hit Like A Girl is Back!

I’m a big fan of this organization. If you know a female drummer, make sure they enter. Official press release below. HIT LIKE A GIRL 2016 TO GO “BEYOND YOUR WILDEST DRUMS”. The International Female Drumming Contest Announces 2016 Dates And Names Drumming Superstars Anika Nilles and Hannah Welton As This Year’s Celebrity Co-Spokespersons. With […]

Canopus Neo Vintage M4 Snare Drum

Not long ago, we took a look at the Canopus Yoshihito Eto signature snare drum (go check out the review and watch the video – excellent drum). In that same shipment, the good people at Canopus were nice enough to ship over two drums from their Neo Vintage series. Each of the snares in this […]

Tama Superstar Classic 5-piece Shell Pack Review

They’re back! Tama’s original run of Superstar drums have an excellent reputation among collectors, and are favored for their full, focused, and punchy tone. The first-run Supes were available from approximately 1976-1986, and mostly featured 6-ply, 9mm thick all-Birch shells without reinforcement rings (although earlier models were built with a 4-ply, 6mm thick all-birch shells […]

Sakae 14×5.5” Aluminum Snare Drum

Check out our previous Sakae Trilogy and Sakae X-Calibur Bass Drum Pedal Reviews. Because, hey, you’ve earned it. Specs Shell: Seamless with top and bottom interior beads Hoops: Triple-flanged 2.3mm Righty Halo Lugs: 10 double-ended, bridged Wires: 20 strand steel coil with bronze clips Heads: Sakae by Remo Ambassador Coated, Sakae by Remo Hazy resonant […]

Oriollo Phantom Aluminum Snare Drums

I had nothing to do with these videos, but I think they’re recorded beautifully and the drums are killing. Had to share. These guys at Rosemary Drum Company are putting together a lot of really incredible demos. Please take a few minutes to check them out. And, head over to Oriollo to learn more about […]

Snare Tuning Trick

So, this is nuts. Anyone tried it? Also, this company, masshoffdrums.com, makes incredible stuff.

Headhunters Drumsticks Bundles Part 2: Hybrids

Alright, if you haven’t checked out part one of this review, read it here. And please take a second to check out our Headhunters Drumsticks review as well. Hybrids These sticks are so interesting, I felt that I had to split them into their own review. They shouldn’t be buried at the end of an […]