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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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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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Crush Drums And Hardware Reviewed!

Despite a few minor hiccups, this drum and hardware assortment was a very impressive showing from such a young drum maker. It’s one heck of a debut.

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Dunnett Classic Snare Drums Reviewed!

We get blown away by a trio of classic Dunnett snares: a 14" x 5" steel shell, 14" x 5.5" solid Milkwood shell, and a 13" x 6.5" titanium shell.

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Sabian X-Celerator & O-Zone Models Reviewed!

John Nyman comes away with mixed feelings after testing a batch of X-Celerator hi-hats with rippled edges and ventilated O-Zone crashes from Sabian.

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Pearl Sensitone Elite Snare Drums Reviewed!

Pearl's Sensitone Elite Snares turn out to be good old fashioned, well-built snares with thoughtful details and rugged contraction, according to R.L. Hulsman.

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Vater: Player’s Design Sticks Reviewed!

Vater Player’s Design sticks are made to the exact demands of notable drum artists, including specifications of dimension, contour, and finish.

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Gretsch Catalina Club Kit Reviewed!

Not every gig demands a double-bass rig. If you need a jobbing set for relatively quiet gigs, you might want to give the Catalina Club a test run.

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Sabian Omni And Holy China Cymbals Reviewed!

Sabian enlisted two top endorsers, Chad Smith and Jojo Mayer, to suggest new cymbal designs, and the ideas they got back were unorthodox and original.

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Tempus Fiberglass Drums Reviewed!

Tempus makes unique drums with striking finishes that sound great. You might never guess that their beautifully crafted drum kits aren’t made of wood.