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Gretsch Introduces The Keith Carlock Signature Snare Drum
Gretsch Drums are proud to introduce the Keith Carlock Signature Snare Drum (GA5514-KC). When the company is fortunate enough to work
DW Custom Shop Introduces Purple Core Drum Shell Technology
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) announces the addition of all-new Purple Core™ hybrid drum shells to their expansive line-up of sonically customizable
Zildjian Announces Limited Edition Release of Vintage A’s from Armand Zildjian’s Personal Collection
In celebration of what would have been Armand Zildjian's 100th birthday, the Avedis Zildjian Company is excited to announce, that for the first time ever,
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Snare Drum of the Month – Gretsch Brooklyn 14×6.5”
I’ve been doing reviews on this website for nearly 20 years now and over that period I’ve reviewed a lot of Gretsch drums, mostly kits, and I don’t recall really ever having a bad experience
Snare Drum of the Month – Canopus Zelkova 14×6.5″
About ten years ago, Mike arranged for me to review some drums from Canopus; these were a kit - I cant remember what model - and two Zelkovas, a 14x5.5” and a 14x6.5”. It was
Groovers & Shakers – Pete York
Pete York was born in Middlesbrough on the 15th of August 1942 and came to drumming from a slightly different angle to the rest of us ‘baby boomers’ in the UK. He played jazz first.
