Sia 12×7″ Red Gum Snare Drum
So this is my second foray into the world of Sia drums, the first being here. That original drum I reviewed had a certain feel to it and this drum has that same feel. It’s
Kentville Drums Kangaroo Drum Heads
Kentville Drums is an Australian company who make and restore drums, and also produces traditionally made heads from ethically sourced kangaroo hides. The heads the company offers are available in standard sizes from 10”
Zildjian Avedis Cymbals
These are what I would call ‘proper’ cymbals. They’re ‘proper’ cymbals because they have a look, a feel and a vibe about them; real character, and that’s even before you play them. I love cymbals
DW Stainless Steel Collectors Drum Kit
Stainless steel drum kits aren’t exactly new, but it is a fairly new thing for Drum Workshop. The review kit consisted of 12x9” mounted tom, 14x12 and 16x14” floor toms, 22x18 bass drum and a
Gibraltar Quick Release Hi Hat Clutch
A hi hat clutch, hardly the most exciting of things. But, if you’re a gigging drummer you’ll know and appreciate the importance of having solid, reliable and practical gear to make life that little bit
Provenance Ardbeg 14” x 6.25” Snare Drum
I’ve looked at a number of Provenance snare drums over the years, both in metal and wood, and you can read about some of them; HERE; HERE; and HERE. However, Tim from Provenance recently
Mixed Reviews – Heaney, Mendoza and Sturges
Fortunes – Mark Heaney This new release from UK drummer Mark Heaney is what I would call a real work of art. I know technically music is one of the arts and most of us
The Kelly Shu Mic Mounting System
Pro Version mounted internally So I’m not quite sure how this passed me by in terms of not reviewing it sooner as it’s been out for some time, but anyway… The Kelly Shu
Mixed Reviews – Cymbomute, Garibaldi, Nickel
Cymbomute Pro 360° If you haven’t seen or heard of Cymbomutes, they are essentially an elastic material, designed to fit snugly over the edge of a cymbal and as such, bring its volume right down
Lightweight Cymbal Stands
This isn’t so much a review about a specific product as it is highlighting the practical benefits of the lightweight stand options out there at the moment. After fifteen years of using the same stands,






