Drummer’s Review By leveraging specific woods, shell thicknesses, and bearing edges exactly where they are most sonically beneficial within a drum set, Pearl originated the modern hybrid drum concept in 2005 with the introduction of Reference Series (Reference Pure, a thinner-shelled sibling, was introduced in 2011.) Building upon this legacy and adding revolutionary mounting and … Continue reading Pearl takes Hybrid Drum Concept to new heights with Reference One →

Drummer’s Review Mapex UK welcomes Ian West to their artist family! Founder of the Ian West School of Drums, Ian’s 30-year career has made him a much sought after session player covering a wide range of styles with a diverse list of artists from Gary Barlow and Tony Christie to John Parr and Mica Paris. … Continue reading Mapex Welcomes Ian West →

Drummer’s Review Gretsch Drums are proud to premiere ‘The Round Badge Stories’, a new documentary exploring the heritage, uniqueness and mystique of ‘That Great Gretsch Sound.’ Watch the video at gretschdrums.com/the-round-badge-stories. Produced as part of the 140th anniversary celebrations of Gretsch drums, this new investigative documentary features original and exclusive new footage from around the … Continue reading Gretsch Drums Premiere ‘The Round Badge Stories’ an All-New Documentary →

Drummer’s Review Latin Percussion (LP) is proud to launch its new range of synthetic and natural Rhythm Rods. The new rods, hybrids of regular sticks and brushes, offer drummers and percussionists greater versatility and a wider sonic range when playing. The new synthetic rods are made by binding many thin, high-grade polymer shafts together. All … Continue reading Latin Percussion Launches New Range of Rhythm Rods →

Drummer’s Review Built for the working drummer, claims WTS, this series sets a new standard for innovation and quality in affordable professional drums. “Find inspiration at every turn with our WTS single‐point tuning system, performance‐inspired design, and quality shells and hardware”. WTS. Musical Freedom with Award‐Winning Tuning Technology Free yourself from the limitations of tension rods … Continue reading WTS Epiphany Series 3-Shell Pack →

Drummer’s Review Here’s our latest review looking at a trio of Ludwig Universal Snare Drums… 14″ x 6.5″ Mahogany Shell 14″ x 6.5″ Cherry Shell 14″ x 6.5″ Birch Shell all featuring… 6-ply, 7.5mm shells, 10 x Ludwig Classic double ended tube lugs, 2.3mm triple flanged hoops, Ludwig P88i snare throw off & P35 butt … Continue reading Ludwig Universal Series Snare Drums – Drummer’s Review →

Drummer’s Review Code Drum Heads are incredibly proud to announce that the latest artist they have signed to CODE is the one and only …..Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden ! “Nicko has just started the Future Past Tour and will have Code heads on his entire kit.” “His Snare and Tom heads were specially designed … Continue reading Code Drum Heads Sign Nicko McBrain →

Drummer’s Review DS Drums return to The UK Drum Show 2023 with UK distributor Active Music Distribution. This year DS will be using the show to showcase their full range of Italian made DS Drum products and introduce their brand new SEAMLESS metal snare drums in Aluminium, Brass and Copper. “A drummer’s choice of using … Continue reading DS Drums To Display Full Range of Italian Drums at The UK Drum Show 2023 →