Gear

Soundlab \

Evans G1 Series Drumheads Tested!

AJ Donahue reviews Evan's G1 Series Drumheads with Level 360 Collar and gives them an A+ for function, tunability and versatility.

Gear Showcase \

Gretsch Drums Vintage Cherry Burst Kit

Gretsch Drums has unveiled its latest 130th Anniversary limited-edition USA Custom drum kit: the exclusive Vintage Cherry Burst outfit.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Witt Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

No fur covered drum sets at Witt Drums Chicago Show booth. Instead they showed off a host of snare drums and kits hand-made of high-quality materials.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Stone Custom Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

After purchasing the original Slingerland tooling, Stone Custom Drums has established itself as one of the premier providers of custom-made shells.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

MBW Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

What do you get when an expert cabinetmaker and custom refinish artist starts his own drum company? You get the artistic and rustic look of MBW Drums.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Out Of The Drawer @ 2013 Chicago Show

We like that Out Of The Drawer Percussion doesn’t fell a single tree to build its elegant cajons. Instead they use reclaimed wood from furniture.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Matt Nolan Cymbals @ 2013 Chicago Show

Matt Nolan likes to hand-build cymbals that often sound traditional while looking unorthodox. Here’s the selection e brought to the 2013 Chicago Show.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Fast Raxx @ 2013 Chicago Show

USA-made Fast Raxx hand-bends long bars and powder-coats them with an amazing selection of colors that go far beyond chrome plating.

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Holland Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

As more drummers integrate hand drums into their kits, Holland Drums takes it one step further by inventing a snare drum that doubles as a hand drum.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Dynamicx Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

Every year Dynamicx Drums surprises us with an entirely new drum-making skill. Last year it was building solid shells. This year its engraving.