DRUM! Magazine

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1930 Leedy Green Onyx Professional Model

Introduced in 1930, this particular Leedy snare drum finish was so rare that it never even made it into one of the company’s catalogs.

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Zildjian: Expanding Wood Options

Check out Zildjian's new double-goo Dip sticks — the birch perfect for heavy hitters and the maple a godsend for lighter swinging.

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Rimshot Locs Keep Your Drums In Tune

Tired of tension rods loosening up during the course of a gig? Then you might want to check out Rimshot Locs – the newest way to hold your tuning.

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Taye Drums Updates The GoKit

With a couple key facelifts, Taye Drums has updated its popular Go Kit with new color options, and ways to make this micro set even easier to manage.

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Simmons SDS.V: The Original E-Kit

A set of Simmons drums said a great deal about what sort of band you were in. They said you were hip and modern, even if you were nothing of the sort!

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4 UFiP Cymbal Lines Reviewed!

David E. Libman plays a selection of UFiP cymbals and tells us these babies work well in any style you play, in addition to being fairly priced..

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Istanbul Mehmet “El Negro” Cymbals

The great Cuban jazz drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez has come up with his own unique look and sound for his Istanbul Mehment Signature series.

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Meet Your Maker: Truth Custom Drums

We get some history about Truth Custom Drums, starting when owner Geoff Barrios built his first drum while still in high school. He never looked back.

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In Search Of The Real Ringo Kit

The exact makeup of Ringo’s Ludwig Black Oyster drum kit has been debated for decades. In this article, we look at some of the most famous variations.