gear

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.

Drumkit of the Week \

Inside Jason Rico’s DW Man Cave

Welcome to Jason Rico’s Vegas Island, Nevada “man cave,” where the centerpiece is a brand-new DW Collectors series kit covered in a White Silk finish.

Soundlab \

Ddrum Paladin Drum Kit Tested!

Brad Schlueter offers his opinion about the features of Ddrum’s Paladin kit, and gives us a chance to hear it played in his home studio.

History \

1929 Slingerland Professional Model Snare

It’s not as if the market is flooded with 1929 Slingerland Professional Model snares, but it’s even more rare to find one with this particular finish.

Soundlab \

Dynamicx Snare Drums Reviewed!

Dynamicx’ state-of-the-art materials and superb workmanship have created drums anyone should be proud to own.

Trade Show \ NAMM \

Bosphorus Cymbals @ 2013 Winter NAMM

Bosphorous Cymbals had a good showing at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show with some new and unusual models, including the unique China Hi-Hats.

Drumkit of the Week \

Kit Tour: Matt Kelly’s Dropkick Murphys Rig

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Dropkick Murphys drummer Matt Kelly walks us through his entire setup of SJC drums, full range of Zildjian cymbals, Pro-Mark sticks, and Evans heads.