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Carmichael Drum Throne Gives Your Butt A Break
The new Carmichael drum throne takes pressure off your spine and lower back, and makes it easier to play drums for long periods without fatigue.
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PoleCat: An Alternative To Tripods & Racks
The PoleCat system eliminates the tangle of tripods or rack bars that obscure your drum kit, and assures accurate positioning every time you set up.
Drum Care \
A Few Words About Snare Wires
Ignore your snare wires at your own risk. These often-overlooked accessories are vital to your snare sound, and yet stretch and wear out over time.
Soundlab \
Blue Microphones 3-Piece Drum Pack Reviewed!
The set is well worth the sticker price of $2,000, as its three microphones are great for recording drums as well as plenty of other instruments.
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Outlaw Drums Reclaims Rare, Ancient Wood
Outlaw Drums’ stave shell snares are made exclusively from reclaimed wood dating back before 1900, which makes each instrument a slice of history.
Soundlab \
DW Performance Series Drum Kit Reviewed!
DW’s Performance series is perfect for drummers who want a pro kit with the DW name but whose budgets can afford more of a Toyota rather than a Lexus.
Artist Setup \
Jordan Burns Of Strung Out: Meet My Drums
Jordan Burns of the SoCal punk band Strung Out gives us a tour of his drum kit onstage at The Blank Club in San Jose, California.
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Anywhere, Any Time With The Wavedrum Mini
If you thought the Wavedrum was a cool controller, you’re going to flip out over the new options offered by its little cousin.
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It Feels Better: Alternate Mode’s nuBounce Pads
Alternate Mode introduces nuBounce pads for trapKAT and malletKAT percussion controllers for improved feel and a wider range of dynamic expression.
Vintage \
Slingerland “Root Beer” Pearl Radio King
The combined components of this solid-shell snare never appeared in a Slingerland catalog. Its recent history is as mysterious as its origin story.
