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Mike Upah’s “Burnt Toast” Pork Pie Drum Set
Mike Upah, the drummer for a cover band called Riot Inc, found this baby on Ebay and decided to nab it. We don't blame him one bit.
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Sabian Targets Praise & Worship Drummers
It was only a matter of time before the drum industry recognized the continued growth of church music and began marketing products targeted specifically at gospel drummers. Forward-thinking Sabian is one of the first to jump into that market with its new Praise & Worship cymbal pre-packs.
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Taye Original Wood Hoop Drum Set Reviewed!
Like most drum companies, Taye has several different lines of drums representing different shells, features, and budgets. This review kit is a Taye Original, which is the company’s premium and priciest drum line denoted by the tasteful and classic-style round metal badge. These kits are custom, allowing the buyer to choose shell material, sizes, and finish to ensure a fully personalized, high-quality ownership experience. This is the kind of thing that really triggers the drool reflex, so grab some napkins and read on. MORE »
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Gretsch Unveils Its Very First Beech Drum Kit
Gretsch has been building drums for 126 prosperous years, so why did it take so long for the company to introduce a beech model?
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Wrap Your Drums In Actual Gold Flakes
If you feel like going for the gold, you can now wrap your drums in a laminate that includes actual gold flakes. It’s the ultimate in ostentation.
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Zildjian ZBT And ZHT Cymbals Reviewed!
Just in time for all you jammers (aka pre-professionals), here’s a mixed collection of recent new releases, not a boxed set, from Zildjian, some of which you’re sure to treasure.
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Inked By Evans Heads Go Retro With Crests
If you want to make your kit look positively retro, check out the new Crest designs offered in the “Inked By Evans” program.
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Dale Selch’s JM Smith Kit In A Rootbeer Finish
Here’s one for all you custom drum fans out there. This high-gloss kit wrapped in a luscious curly maple veneer is one of Dale Selch’s newest acquisitions. As far as we’re concerned, it was definitely a great investment.
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Roland TD-20SX Electronic Drum Kit Reviewed!
You may have initial doubts of Roland’s revamped electronic drum kit, the TD-20SX, but don’t be fooled by the colorful confusion of the n00b (sic), because all skepticism is quickly swept away when the bellwether of electronic drum kits is in action, both from the drummer and listener’s perspective.
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Fit An iPod Into Your Kit With Gibraltar Mount
Gibraltar introduces a way to mount an iPod into your drum kit and put it within easy reach.
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Chris Morris’ Mapex Mars
"I like huge tone and this drum set sounds huge!"
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Gretsch New Classic Drums Get Sparkly
Gretsch’s New Classic series drum kits now come in the new Ocean Sparkle Burst lacquer finish.
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- 1. Soundlab: LP Signature Percussion
- 2. Mike Upah’s “Burnt Toast” Pork Pie Drum Set
- 3. Sabian Targets Praise & Worship Drummers
- 4. Taye Original Wood Hoop Drum Set Reviewed!
- 5. Gretsch Unveils Its Very First Beech Drum Kit
- 6. Wrap Your Drums In Actual Gold Flakes
- 7. Zildjian ZBT And ZHT Cymbals Reviewed!
- 8. Inked By Evans Heads Go Retro With Crests
- 9. Dale Selch’s JM Smith Kit In A Rootbeer Finish
- 10. Roland TD-20SX Electronic Drum Kit Reviewed!