Gear
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.
Gear
Sonor ProLite Drum Set Tested!
David E. Libman, his wife and his son each tested this kit (all three being drummers), and decided that the Sonor ProLite has a unique and precise sound.
Gear
Dixon Artisan Snare Drums Tested!
John Nyman reviews Dixon's Artisan Snares, and claims that they drums offer great sounds, laudable innovation, and noteworthy value.
Gear
Taye Parasonic Drum Kit Tested!
Brad Schlueter says the Taye Parasonic is a set of drums that is affordable, competitively crafted, and listed at a more than reasonable price.
Gear
Tama Silverstar Drums Reviewed!
The Tama Silverstar Birch Drum Set is quite affordable and should appeal to younger drummers or those on a budget, yet still offers excellent features.
Hand Drum
GonBops “El Toro” Efrain Toro Signature Cajon
Gregg Juke says that while he's played a whole lotta cajons over the years, the El Toro is one of the finest ones he's ever played.
Gear
RMV Purple Heart Drums Tested!
We test drive one of Brazilian drum company RMV's drum sets, which incorporate some unusual woods and cutting edge synthetic materials.
Gear
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.
Gear
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.
Gear
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.
