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NAMM 2021 – Ludwig / Active Press Release
Active Music Introduce Ludwig’s New Products For 2021 Active Music are delighted to present the new product offering from Ludwig Drums
NAMM 2021 – Paiste Press Release
Paiste Continues Signature Series Revival Nottwil, Switzerland – The renowned Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces a new phase of Signature Series
DW Release Dave Growl ICON Snare
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the addition of a Dave Grohl ICON snare drum to the line. The limited-edition drum
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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.
Snare Drum of the Month – December 2020 – Pearl 14×5″ Hybrid Exotic Vectorcast
I’m guilty of having a few snare drums. I’m also guilty of sometimes getting a new drum, playing it for a week or two in my studio and then swapping it out on the kit
