The latest Drum Workshop Collector’s Series Icon Snare honors legendary drummer, Terry Bozzio and the extraordinarily complex percussion piece written for him by iconic American composer and musician Frank Zappa entitled, “The Black Page.” Paying homage to this infamous composition for drumset...
This is a simple and convenient way to get a warm Vintage or Jazz bass drum sound without changing the head or beater. The felt cover, with its faux shaggy fur outer layer simply drops over the pedal beater so it can be secured quickly, making it ideal for a drummer to use mid performance for a quiet...
For over 55 years, RBI has built a network of clinicians, educators, musicians, and customer support staff focused on bringing quality musical instruments and music education products to students, educators and classrooms around the world. RBI has long been a leader in the development and distribution...
Through some careful techniques and plenty of patience, the outer finish on this drum is real rust formed over a special iron power compound. Once the desired level of rust is obtained it is then sealed in with a dead matt lacquer. Very much a vintage chic look all round.
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Drums are well known for being expensive, loud, inconvenient, long to assemble and almost impossible to carry around. That’s why Obilab has created the Cardboard Drum Kit an ethical instrument that solves these five problems and tackles newbies, amateurs, pros at the same time.
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Hand-crafted African djembe drums are beautiful musical instruments with an interesting sound. In addition to that, these drums are useful for therapy and recovery. Rhythm is an important element of the human experience, beginning with the sound of the mothers heartbeat whilst still within the womb....
Latin Percussion (LP) has announced the release of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Chad Smith’s signature Rock Ridge Rider aptly named the, “Red Hot Bell.” The 8-inch, USA-made bell is crafted from heavy-gauge steel and is welded by hand to produce LP’s legendary tone. Also of note is a...
This stick was developed with world renowned drummer Matt Halpern of Periphery to meet the intense demands of his powerful, high energy performances. Halpern is highly sought after as a clinician and educator for his passionate personality and accessibility to fans through social media.
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It’s not that he’s slacking, but he’s flown in direct from his son’s high school graduation. It’s a reminder of the band’s longevity and their continued success 21 years on from the release of their 1995 debut Adrenaline. It hasn’t all been plain sailing and Deftones’ turbulent history...
The UV1 is the end result of years of research, experimentation, and product development. Its coating provides unmatched durability and consistency of texture. Designed for durability and versatility, the UV1 also features a new 10mil film known for its warmer tonal characteristics while being more...
CozyDrum’s latest range of Pro drum rods has launched in the UK through distributor SVM Percussion. The range consists of six different models, all individually made to the highest standard. Each pair is handcrafted with passion and skill to produce the perfect set in both weight and appearance.
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Animal Custom Drums’ Carl Gavins discusses why manufacturers need to put the work into promoting their brands, how the Brexit vote has affected his costs, and why you need to have faith in customer demand. How did the company begin and what’s your background in the industry?
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New to 2016, we have added three extra show features to help you make the most of your visit to the London Drum Show. It’s now just over three weeks away, so if you haven’t bought your tickets yet, buy them now to save money off the on-the-door price. The Percussion Village is a brand...
The UK National Drum Fair will be bringing their very popular workshops from the show to Leicester on the Sunday 23rd October at Quad Studios. We are bringing 50 practice pads to the workshop so they can be as interactive as before. You’ll get to play along side the two clinicians on the day,...
Keith McMillen Instruments has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to help scale up its drum pad production. KMI claims its BopPad is the most advanced electronic drum pad controller ever conceived. As the first product to come out of KMI Labs, the R&D division of Keith McMillen Instruments,...
