Cymbal stacks have become all the rage in recent years. While drummers such as Mike Portnoy and Terry Bozzio used to use them decades ago, only recently have most famous drummers started using them full-time in their setups. They make a sound that modern music often calls for, especially in styles like hip-hop, trap, and …
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Meinl has taken the drum world by storm in the past decade. While I never really knew the brand when I was a beginner drummer, I’ve come to love their cymbals and everything they stand for. Initially, they were a company started in the 50s that purely made entry-level cymbals. Now, Meinl puts out some …
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Sabian has been one of the leading cymbal brands since the early 80s. Their HHX and AAX cymbals are iconic in the drumming industry, and I’ve seen so many gigging drummers endorse the brand over the years. This guide will serve as a complete breakdown of everything Sabian offer. I’ll take you through their entire …
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Zildjian is one of the biggest cymbal entities in the drumming world. They make some of the best-sounding cymbals you could possibly hear in drum setups. However, those pro-grade cymbals cost a fortune. If you want a good set of cymbals but aren’t willing to spend thousands, you should look into the Zildjian S Series. …
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If you’re new to buying acoustic drums, you may be wondering what the best brands are. Drum sets as we know them are about 100 years old, so countless brands that sell them have come and gone in that time. Over my drumming career, I’ve been lucky enough to play kits from most of the …
Bongos are iconic instruments in the percussion category. Whether you’re a drummer, percussionist, or a college student looking for good vibes, you’d know that a great set of bongos can go a long way. While many sets of bongos are fairly inexpensive, some of them cost several hundred dollars. What’s the difference between cheap and …
How to Find the Best Bongo Drums – The Ultimate Bongo Guide Read More »
From leading soldiers into wars to being the central hub of any modern drum kit, snare drums have been a part of our culture for centuries now. It all began with legendary drummers like Ringo Starr and Neil Peart, who pushed their eclectic drum tones into the limelight. These days, everyone from Chad Smith to …
Mendini Snare Drum Set Review and Guide – Good Entry-Level Contender? Read More »
If you’re looking for a good professional maple drum set, the DW Performance Series is one of your strongest options. The great thing about it is that you can buy it in multiple configuration options. For this specific review, we’re going to look at the 7-piece outfit. While saying this is an excellent kit is …
DW Performance is held among some of the top names by the drumming community for more than one reason. Whether it’s the quality of drum shells, their construction, or the overall sound of the kit, DW seems to strike an incredible balance between all these variables in each and every drum kit they produce. DW recently …
A Surprisingly Solid and Affordable Drum Kit? My DW Performance Series 4-Piece Review Read More »
If you’re wanting to start learning the drums, you may be looking for an affordable set of drums to play on. With so many drum kits available, it can become fairly overwhelming to choose one. You also don’t want to spend too little and get a low-quality set or spend too much to get a …
Ludwig Accent Review and Guide – Solid Option for Beginner Drummers? Read More »
