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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.

Soundlab \

Aquarian Nu-Brite Heads Tested!

Anyone who recalls the disastrous launch of New Coke already knows how risky it is to revamp a product. Aquarian pulls it off with its Nu-Brite heads.

History \

One Of A Kind Ludwig Super-Sensitive

Ludwig made only four gold-plated Super-Sensitive snare drums for their top endorsers in the ’60s, and we managed to get our hands on one of them.

Drumkit of the Week \

Sam Newham’s Tama Showpiece

Dreams do come true, at least for Sam Newham, who submitted his Tama Starclassic Bubinga Omni-Tune kit for this week’s drum kit of the week.

Soundlab \

Pearl Powershifter Eliminator Hi-Hat

Pearl’s adjustable Powershifter hi-hat pedal was considered a breakthrough when it was introduced in the early 2000s. Now it’s an industry standard.