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Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Chicago Drum & Restoration @ 2013 Chicago Show

Chicago Drum & Restoration uses original Slingerland shell molds to create drums that possess the beauty of vintage drums with modern construction.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Detroit Custom Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

Detroit Custom Drums lived up to our high expectations at the Chicago Show with a selection of snares and kits, each with its own cool personality.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Cold Mountain Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

Cold Mountain Drums enjoyed a big debut at the 2013 Chicago Drum Show with its custom-made snares and kits featuring their own hand-built shells.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Trick Percussion @ 2013 Chicago Show

Trick Percussion chose the 2013 Chicago Drum Show to debut a prototype for its new suspension tom mounting system, which replaces the entire top hoop.

Soundlab \

TrapKAT 5KS Drum Controller Tested!

Norman Weinberg reviews the TrapKAT 5KS and feels this machine deserves our attention — it comes with great drum sounds, minus the fuss and muss.

Trade Show \ Chicago Drum Show \

Custom Tank Drums @ 2013 Chicago Show

Custom Tank Drums proved at the 2013 Chicago Drum Show that almost anything can be turned into a percussion instrument – including propane tanks!

History \

Birth Of The Modern Hi-Hat

Get schooled on the history of the hi-hat, starting with when it first appeared on recordings. Fun hi-hat facts are included to impress your friends.

Drumkit of the Week \

Austin Comnick’s Tremendous Trike Kit

Crush Drums

We didn’t expect tricycle-mounted drum kits to catch on when we first spotted Kottonmouth Kings drummer Lou Dogg’s kit. Apparently, we were wrong.

Soundlab \

Mapex MyDentity Drum Set Tested!

Design your own custom kit online and have it delivered within a month at an affordable price, with Mapex' MyDentity series.

Trade Show \ NAMM \

Paiste Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM

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Join us as we take a tour through Paiste’s new 602 Modern Essentials Series, which is the result of the company’s collaboration with Vinnie Colaiuta.