gear

Soundlab \

Remo Powerstroke Pro & CXS Heads Reviewed!

The new Powerstroke Pro is more specific in its application than the old warhorse Powerstroke 3, but still a huge winner in either coated or clear.

Drumkit of the Week \

Ray Luzier’s Son-ogram Kit With Korn

Ray Luzier's Sonogram Kit

Ray Luzier's new kit for Korn features custom-painted images of his son's sonogram.

Soundlab \

Legacy Percussion Remote Speedy Hat Reviewed!

Remote hats are notorious for unwanted latency, and often still don’t put the cymbals exactly where you want them. Then there’s the Remote Speedy Hat.

Gear Showcase \

NAMM Preview: DW Nickel-Over-Brass Snares

Take a peek at DW’s interpretation of the venerated black-nickel-over-brass snare drum, slated to make its debut appearance at the 2012 NAMM Show.

Gear Showcase \

New Los Cabos Nylon Tip Red Hickory Sticks

Just in time for the big winter NAMM show, Los Cabos Drumsticks has announced that it will introduce nylon tip models in its unique Red Hickory line.

Vintage \

Ludwig Super-Sensitive: The Eternal Throwoff

Ludwig was one of the first companies to introduce a workable design for a parallel snare mechanism — the Super Sensitive – which set the bar high.

Soundlab \

Yamaha Absolute Birch Custom Nouveau Reviewed!

When Yamaha introduced the Nouveau lug on its Absolute Birch Custom kits it was a game changer that caught the attention of drummers worldwide.

Gear Showcase \

NAMM Preview: Two New K Constantinople Rides

Jazz drummers rejoice! Zildjian has expanded the K Constantinople line to include two new rides – the 22" Renaissance Ride and 20" Bounce Ride.

Vintage \

Ringo Starr’s Ed Sullivan Show Logo Head

Ringo's Beatles drumhead

Follow the story of Ringo Starr’s famous “drop-T” front bass drumhead, and how the author authenticated its provenance after purchasing it in auction.

Gear Showcase \

NAMM Preview: Stone Custom Drum Shells

There’s a new player in the custom drum shell game – Stone Custom Drum, a Fort Wayne, Indiana shop that is bending any type of wood you might want.