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How to Spot Counterfeit Vintage Drums

BY ROB COOK “How can you prove to me that it’s real?” “Real?” "Not just made up from some other kind of drum." I don't remember exactly how I responde... Read More

Playing The Changes: Carter McLean’s New Gear

BY AJ DONAHUE Carter McLean’s move to Ludwig Drums and Promark sticks over the past year created quite a stir in the drumming community. McLean, whose tenure wi... Read More

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Vintage Gear: The Evolution of Snare Hardware 1918–1945

BY MARK COOPER | FROM THE SUMMER 2018 ISSUE OF DRUM! The strainer and throw-off are important parts of the sound, feel, and performance of a snare drum. Most m... Read More

The 2017 DRUMMIES! Gear Award Winners

For the past 24 years, readers of Drum magazine have pored over the annual Drummies! ballot to cast votes in the percussion industry’s definitive gear award pol... Read More