GEWA, German based digital drum builders of the GEWA G9, are getting geared up for spring with new colours and the chance to win your preferred colour kit!
“It’s spring time in Europe and we have some exciting news to share with our GEWA Digital Drums Community. As we manufacture all our G9 shells in our own factory it’s with great pleasure to introduce some more colours in our range of G9 configurations. But this time we want to listen to the drumming community.” – The Spotlight is on YOU!
To enter:
To aid GEWA with learning what’s your favourite colour and which GEWA G9 finishes they should add to their portfolio, let them know and have the unique chance to win a one of its kind GEWA Pro 6 Custom Kit – MADE IN YOUR PERSONAL COLOUR OF PREFERENCE!
All you need to do is to select your 5 favourite colours, sign up before the 7th of June 2021 and with a bit of luck YOU’LL win a custom made GEWA G9.
Latin Percussion have launched the Barriles De Bomba traditional drums, which have been used for over 400 years in Puerto Rican folkloric music called Bomba. Available in two sizes, the higher pitch Primo or Subidor is played as the lead drum to follow the dancers and the larger Buleador is used to provide a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Watch the Barriles De Bomba being played here.
LP is proud to honor the culture and people of Puerto Rico who have been important contributors to Afro-Caribbean and Latin music. The 26” tall Barriles are constructed from 2-ply Siam Oak with natural rawhide heads fitted using traditional rims. Plus, they feature decorative metal bands that are reminiscent of traditional drums from the island.
The Latin Percussion 14-Inch (LP2614-MS ) and 16-inch (LP2616-MS) Siam Oak Barriles De Bomba have chrome plated heart side plates with 5/16″ diameter tension rods and are supplied with a bag.
Camilo Molina and Marcos Lopez who assisted LP’s R&D team with the development commented “We are so proud and honored to be part of the development process. As practitioners of Puerto Rican culture, we are very excited that LP recognizes the importance and impact of our music.”
To find out more about the new Barriles De Bomba and other LP products, please go to lpmusic.com/ #wearerhythm
Ludwig Drum’s are delighted to announce a new wrap finish, Burgundy Pearl, which will be landing on kits in the UK in May. Available across both the Classic Maple and Legacy Series, Burgundy Pearl is a brand new pearl wrap option that embraces the classic Ludwig aesthetic with incredible elegance and is a limited edition finish available for 2021 ONLY!
Ludwig UK have Classic Maple shells in pre-configured Downbeat (20×14”, 12×8”, 14×14”) and Fab (22×14”, 13×9”, 16×16”) sizes arriving into their London HQ.
Classic Maple and Legacy series drums are available through all specialist Ludwig Heirloom Dealers.
The Avedis Zildjian Company has introduced two new practice pad options into its lineup of accessories. The Zildjian Galaxy and Zildjian Graffiti pads offer a fun and visually exciting pad with great feel, response and versatility.
Both pads feature bold and colorful designs on their playing surfaces, with the Zildjian Galaxy Pad offering an interstellar space scene and the Zildjian Graffiti Pad offering a modern take on graffiti art. Both pads feature a responsive playing surface, a solid base, and a non-slip backing to keep the pad in place during use. Ideal for beginning drummers, these silicone pads provide excellent response for learning drum set technique.
“Regardless of skill level, drummers spend a significant amount of time practicing on pads,” says Pamela Ricci, Zildjian’s Brand Manager for Apparel, Merchandise & Accessories. “We wanted to create high-quality practice pads that would combine a best-in-class usage experience with bold, graphic designs to inspire drummers to hone their craft.”
Both pads are available in 6-inch and 12-inch versions. Available now from authorised Zildjian dealers worldwide.
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new hoodies to its exciting apparel line.
First up we have the Vic Firth Craft Lightweight Hoodie. A cross between a long-sleeved tee and a hoodie, it’s made from soft, tri-blend jersey and has a front kangaroo pocket. An excellent option for transitional spring/fall weather, and light enough to wear while playing. This hoodie has a wood-textured front graphic and a woven VF Flag label on the bottom left side. Available in unisex sizes from XS through to 2XL.
Also joining the lineup is the new Vic Firth Zip up Logo Hoodie. This is an essential wardrobe addition for the Vic Firth player. This heathered black hoodie features thick drawstrings, side pockets and a woven VF flag tag on the bottom left side. Also featuring a vertical Vic Firth logo along the right chest and a subtle VF seal logo on the left chest, this hoodie is as stylish as it is soft. Available in unisex sizes from XS through to 3XL, this hooded sweatshirt is a perfect fit for every drummer.
“It’s important that apparel makes you feel good when you wear it, so finding that perfect feel was a priority for us as we developed this product line. We are excited to combine that comfort with a range of fits and designs to suit a variety of styles”, says Pamela Ricci, Zildjian’s Brand Manager for Apparel, Merchandise & Accessories.
About Zildjian
The Zildjian Company has been synonymous with setting the standard for the development and manufacture of high performance musical instruments since 1623. As the world’s leading maker of cymbals, drum sticks and percussion mallets, Zildjian products are sold across the globe, under the Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets brands, and are the standard to which all other cymbals, drumsticks and mallets are measured. From the beginner to the world’s greatest rock stars, jazz performers and concert percussionists, amateurs and pros alike choose Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Balter Mallets products to share their musical expression, without compromise.
Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts with offices in Los Angeles, CA and London, UK, Zildjian products are sold globally through distributors and via a network of dealers. All Zildjian products are made in the USA at our cymbal factory in Norwell, MA and drumstick/mallet factory in Newport, ME. For more on the Avedis Zildjian Company, please visit: https://zildjian.com/information/about-zildjian
The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, is pleased to announce the launch of the Vic Firth Drumchain, an exciting new initiative to help bring musicians together in times where being able to connect is more important than ever before.
Vic Firth is committed to helping build these connections, whether it’s through the perfect pair of drumsticks and mallets, or through opportunities to make music together. Musicians can celebrate these connections with the start of the Vic Firth Drumchain bringing together artists from across the world, across instruments and across musical genres. They have the opportunity to collaborate with Vic Firth Family artists Dave Weckl, Anders Astrand, Ji Hye Jung, Juan ‘Carlito’ Mendoza, Se-Mi Hwang, Nelli Bubujanca, Nate Skinner, Roger Carter and Devon Taylor in an artfully crafted composition by Vic Firth Signature Artist, Ian Grom.
“People want to feel connected, and that was really our whole goal with this project, creating connection across the entire percussion community,” says Mike Weber, Global Brand Manager for Vic Firth. “We really wanted to do something special to show how powerful music can be in bringing people together. Our incredible family of Vic Firth artists really brought the vision of the Drumchain to life by sharing their talent across a wide range of backgrounds, instruments, and musical styles as well as the creative tools they use. Now we’re excited to turn it over to the passionate drummers and percussionists of the world, to join in the Drumchain and continue building connections with each other. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!”
To see the Drumchain, find play along resources, and submit performances, visit
Following last weeks 75th Anniversary celebrations from Pearl Drums, along with the announcement and release of the 2021 President Series Phenolic Kit, Pearl have continued with additional releases for the coming year.
Culled from the very origins of The World’s Largest Drum Company, President Deluxe Series revives the darkly unique tonality of Lauan Shells for a traditionally full, controlled playing experience.
“Lauan shells were the basis for what has come to be known as ‘The MIJ (Made in Japan) Sound,'” says Kevin Packard, Combo Marketing Manager at Pearl Corporation. “Though the fittings have been updated, President Series Deluxe drums have an inviting presence to them, with the gritty tonal vibe of the original.”
Presenting prime vintage style without the shortcomings of yesterday’s hardware, President Series Deluxe features a recasting of our classic “Battleship” lug and adjustable tone mufflers on each drum. The elegant identity of Pearl’s original script badge and classic bass drum logo augment the swirling flash of a choice of our two new Ripple-covered finishes.
President Series Deluxe drum kits come in a choice of two shell configurations (a 14″ x5.5″ snare and a limited number of components are also available separately.) Each comes standard with Remo CS “Black Dot” UT heads, classic felt bass drum muffling strip, shell-mounted cymbal holder, and adjustable “Gullwing” style bass drum spurs.
2021-edition kits will come standard with a signed 75th Anniversary Certificate of Authenticity.
President Series Deluxe 3-pc. Shell Packs:
22″ x14″ Bass, 16″ x16″ Floor, 13″ x9″ Tom (PSD923XP/C)
20″ x14″ Bass, 14″ x14″ Floor, 12″ x8″ Tom (PSD903XP/C)
SSP € 1,699.00
President Series Deluxe 14”x5.5” Snare Drum (PSD1455SE/C768)
SSP € 339.00
Initially introduced in 1996, Pearl’s SensiTone snare drum line-up has long been a mainstay for performance-driven professional drummers. Through changing styles and tastes, three metal shell types have remained constant for their necessary, vital tones: Steel, Aluminum, and Brass.
Pearl celebrates their unmistakable sound with six new SensiTone Heritage Alloy snare drum models.
Each one recalls legendary, chart-topping sonic punch with an undeniably modern sensibility.
“These are the shell types that are in the heaviest rotation for road and studio players,” admits Frank Jacobs, Pearl Europe’s Artist Relations Manager. “Putting a Heritage Alloy drum on the stand and under the mics is like putting on a favorite record; you keep coming back to them because they just sound flawless.”
Sensitone Heritage Alloy Steel models feature a 1mm beaded chrome shell with the right gig-ready touches, making them a utility standard for the power drummer.
The Sensitone Heritage Alloy Brass drums feature a 1mm, black nickel-plated beaded brass shell: delivering beautiful, timeless tones with enough sonic flexibility to make them fit in any genre.
Pearl Redesigns and Expands its Legendary Philharmonic Series Concert Snare Drums
Belfeld, NL. Since 2000, Pearl has set the standard for legendary concert snare drum performance with the Philharmonic series of instruments. Pearl Introduces new features to this world-renowned line up including the new and improved SR505 Triad Silent Strainer including new wrap around assembly materials, new shell configurations, and timeless finishing touches for the next generation of players.
The New SR505 Triad Silent Strainer on every drum in the series is an upgraded and improved version of the world-renowned Philharmonic snare strainer developed after years of close collaboration with some of the world’s finest and most discriminating performing artists.
New features of the SR505 include: New Captive adjustment touchpoints and mechanical improvements of the three independently adjustable snare assemblies. New full wrap around guitar wire snare assemblies for ultimate sensitivity and tonal expression in the softest range of your playing. New Quick Release Snare mounting system maintains your individual adjustment settings on all three assemblies for fast and easy head replacement and maintenance.
The newest drum added to the Philharmonic series in 2021 is the amazing 20-ply, 18mm thick 100% Maple & Birch shell PHTRF model drums. The 20-ply maple drums produce the most articulate and cutting response from the entire Philharmonic Series and has an immediate presence in any hall. These incredible drums feature Pearl’s famous STL lugs and Die Cast hoops plated in lustrous Nickel. Each drum shell is hand finished in a classic #359 Twilight Burst, or the unique #187 Silver White Swirl.
The PHP series Ply Maple Philharmonics feature a new 8-ply 7.2mm 100% Maple shell configuration and are now upgraded with Nickle plated hardware. Stunning new finishes complete the package featuring #314 Barnwood Brown Burst, #405 Nicotine White Marine Pearl.
Pearl creates the first inlaid metal snare models with new Duoluxe Chrome/Brass drums.
Pearl presents Duoluxe: a modern take on the legendary, “inter-planetary” snare drum sound in celebration of three-quarters of a century of iconic drumming sounds and advancements. With the look and rigidity of our trademark dual inverted shell beads, Pearl takes the chrome-over-brass alloy shell of our classic Jupiter snare and inlays it with two finish bands of Nicotine White Marine Pearl. This gives the shell a distinct look and adds tonal control to its unbridled sound.
“This is not merely a reissue of the Jupiter Snare Drum,” states Steve Armstrong, Pearl Corporation Director of Marketing. “We wanted to give drummers that sound with current function. Though adding the inlays proved to be a unique challenge, the result makes it like playing a work of art!”
Our newly recast “Battleship” Lugs, smooth SR017 Strainer, and solid 2.3mm SuperHoop II triple-flanged hoops balance out the package for classically graceful drumming charisma.
Pearl’s DadoLoc construction creates a stronger drum shell for new StaveCraft snares.
Producing sharp sonic focus and full-bodied volume for the heavy player, StaveCraft snares are a stunning addition to any pro player’s drumming soundscape. These remarkable snare drums boast a mammoth 25mm thick shell made entirely of meticulously beveled solid exotic wood staves.
StaveCraft 14″ x 6.5″ Makha w/Thai Oak DadoLoc
The hidden gem in these snare drums lies in an old-world joining method called DadoLoc. This construction principle is exclusive to these snare drums, and the result is a shell that’s twice as strong and pushes the volume boundary over the cliff!
StaveCraft 14″ x5″ Makha w/Thai Oak DadoLoc
Like pieces in an intricate puzzle, each two-layer stave shell receives an added stave of alternating wood in the center Dado channel, increasing total shell strength by 50%. The shell is then lathed to a perfectly round 25mm thickness, hand-lacquered, and fitted with our Swivel Tube Lugs and MasterCast diecast counterhoops for added volume and tuning precision.
StaveCraft snare drums are available in two shell types (Makha Wood with Thai Oak DadoLoc or Thai Oak with Makha DadoLoc,) and two sizes for the perfect fusion of classic craftsmanship and new-school performance.
StaveCraft 14″ x6.5″ Makha w/Thai Oak DadoLoc (SCD1465MK)
StaveCraft 14″ x5″ Makha w/Thai Oak DadoLoc (SCD1450MK)
SSP € 999.00
StaveCraft 14″ x6.5″ Thai Oak w/Makha DadoLoc (SCD1465TO)
StaveCraft 14”x5” Thai Oak w/Makha DadoLoc (SCD1450TO)
SSP € 899.00
Periphery drummer Matt Halpern collaborates with Pearl on new Signature Snare
To match his aggressive drumming, Pearl Artist Matt Halpern designed each element of his Signature Snare Drum to complement -as well as contrast- the complex nature of his playing. Subtle touches, like black powder-coating and three shell vents, help temper the lively nature of its 1.5mm Brass shell.
Matt Halpern 14″x6″ Black-on-Brass Signature Snare Drum
“We worked really hard to put together the right combination of features to build a top-quality, incredible sounding snare drum,” said Matt upon completion of the project. “I’m humbled, honored, and excited at what we were able to achieve!” said Halpern.
MasterCast die-cast hoops boost projection, but Evans Heavyweight Dry heads deliver a yielding attack. Its STL150 ClipLock strainer provides increased sensitivity, while visual touches like black/brass STL Swivel Tube Lugs and striking yellow gaskets serve to inspire the ideal performance. The result is a snare drum with cutting, dry versatility that responds to quick and aggressive hits and fits in various styles and situations with an expanded tuning range.
Matt Halpern 14″x6″ Black-on-Brass Signature Snare Drum (MH1460/B)
SSP € 799.00
Pearl Introduces New Travel Timbales
The Pearl Travel Series of Congas and Bongos has a new sibling – the Travel Timbales. The 14″ and 15″ steel shell timbales are professional in diameter but only 4″ deep and produce full, rich, cutting timbale tones. The drums are connected by a unique hinge that marries them to the Quick Release stand. This custom hinge allows the drums to be folded together into the size of one standard depth timbale for easy storage and transportation. The Travel Timbales come with a single braced stand that includes an 11.25″ adjustable accessory post with six positions that allow cowbells and blocks to be placed at the perfect distance from the player. The steel shells feature a black lacquer finish and USA Remo clear Ambassadors heads for a genuinely professional sounding instrument.
The entire Travel Congas, Bongos, and Timbales family are perfect for the gigging percussionist and make setup and tear down the easiest part of the gig.
PTTM-1415 Travel Timbales € 549.00
PSC-TTM Travel Timbales Bag € 42.99
PSC-TTMS Travel Timbales Stand Bag € 29.00
For more information on Pearl’s new Travel Timbales and to hear them, please visit www.pearldrum.com/eu.
Session legend and go-to touring drummer for a wide range of stellar bands and musicians, Keith Carlock is proud to confirm the issue of his Signature Snare Drum designed and manufactured by Gretsch. Keith talks to Andy Hughes about the background to the new snare, and his thoughts on having his name on it.
How did the idea of a Signature Snare come about?
I attended a Gretsch event a few years ago, and I was chatting with Andrew Shreve who is their Artist Relations guy, and we talked about a Signature Snare Drum. The conversations carried on over a period of time, and eventually we progressed to design and production.
You must have played a large number of different snares made by different companies over the years, did that experience lead you to think that if you had a chance, you’d maybe change this part, or amend that part?
It did, yes, I’m pretty sure all pro drummers have their ideas for what they’d have if they could have a say in the design of a snare drum. I started out with the idea that I wanted a brass shell for the snare. I have played all different shells over the years, as you say, my career has given me the opportunity to try many kits and work out what suits me personally as a player. I have come to the conclusion that a brass shell is my favourite.
What other specific aspects did you discuss with the designers at Gretsch?
For the size of the snare, I specified a five-and-a-half-inch which is right in the middle of the range, and in my view, that gives the maximum level of versatility in the sonic boundaries of the snare sound. This drum sounds great in all tunings and pitches, with or without muffling, it has a really great middle range tone. I also wanted it to look like it was vintage, like it had been around a while, because for me that visual image suits the music that I play, because I play a lot of music that is rooted in the 1970’s era. I wanted the drum to look like it had lived a while.
We also discussed the shell thickness, I have a 2mm thin shell, and the bearing edge is at forty-five degrees. I also asked for twenty-strand snare wires, I prefer them to the thicker forty-two-strand wires. I also changed the lugs on the prototype – they offered me a smaller lug design which they do, but I prefer the standard lug size, so they changed those for me, and the snare has a ten-lug rim.
You also have the Gretsch Permatone standard drum head as well.
I do, it’s the coated one-ply head. Gretsch fit Permatone heads as standard on all their kits, and obviously anyone who buys this snare can swap it out for something else if they prefer, but I find that the Permatone suits me, so I saw no reason to change.
It is obviously about getting that distinctive Keith Carlock sound.
Exactly. I am sure that all pro drummers dream of a snare that completely captures the essence of their sound, and now I have one. I am really interested to see what the feedback is when the drum is out in the stores and people can try it out.
Have you had a chance to give the snare a good try-out?
I have indeed. I have been doing a lot of sessions from home using the new snare, and I have enjoyed a chance to try it in all situations, all tunings and permutations, and I am delighted that it has performed really well right through.
How many of your Signature snares have you got?
I am sure people imagine I have boxes and boxes of them around the house, but I actually just have two. One is the very first prototype which had the mini-lugs, which we changed to the standard lugs, and they are on the second prototype which is the one I have been playing since I got it. The manufacture is in progress, and once they hit the shops, I may get another one or two as spares, but for now, I am delighted with the one that I have.
Is there one particular tuning that you favour, that feels like your personal comfort zone?
There is, all professional musicians like myself are used to finding the tones and tunings that fit the circumstances we are in at the time, but equally, we all have our own particular favourites that feel more comfortable than some others. For me, I like a medium to high range sound. When I play with Steely Dan for example, I like a good high tone that will crack through the overall band sound and be heard clearly by the band and the audience. We are a thirteen-piece band and we play on large stages, so lower end sounds would just get lost and swallowed up, so I favour a clear higher end tone to do the job.
I would guess that you are really keen to take your new snare out on the road on tour, and see how it performs in a live concert context?
Absolutely! That’s a great point. I live in Nashville, and I have been able to take my snare to some studio sessions around town, and every time I have set it up and played it, the producer or the engineer or the musicians, and sometimes all of them, have commented on how great it sounds. I have had a lot of compliments on the sound, and that’s without me mentioning that it is a Signature model, and these guys hear all different drum sounds all day long, so I am really pleased that it is being noticed. As you say, the real test will be when I can get it out into a live situation and see how it performs, and what people think of it then.
Have you got the taste for further Signature products?
Maybe down the road a little. I haven’t got anything in mind right now, I am keen to see how this goes down first, so this is enough for now!
As a professional musician, you learn your craft, and develop your career, and your reputation grows up around you, but does having a Signature Snare confirm your value and status as a musician?
Definitely it does, yes. It’s an honour coming from Gretsch which is a company I respect and admire. It feels like getting a really important award, it’s a real feather in the cap, and I really hope that people like this Signature Snare as much as I do. As I said earlier, I know that all pro players have the experience to know what their perfect snare drum would sound like, and I am privileged to be able to have exactly that designed and made for me. I am very grateful to the Gretsch company and everyone involved in making this Signature snare, and I hope plenty of people get as much pleasure and enjoyment from playing it that I do.
Following World War II, Japan was in a national period of reconstruction. It was during this time a new company was born. On April 2, 1946, Katsumi Yanagisawa founded Pearl in a small backyard workshop in Sumida-Ku Tokyo. Today this leading drum companies headquarters is 50 kilometers away in Chiba, Japan.
Katsumi Yanagisawa founded Pearl.
The first products produced by Pearl were music stands made for the local Japanese market. As his reputation for quality craftmanship grew, Katsumi was urged to begin building drums. By 1953, the company made drum sets, marching and concert drums, timpani, cymbals, and Latin percussion instruments.
Images from Japan Factory 1956
From such humble beginnings, this fledgling company would progress to become a dominant leader in musical instrument manufacturing, holding scores of patents the world over. The gearless tilter, the drum rack, and the interchangeable cam system are just a few of the innovations from Pearl. Drum set series like Masters, Session, and the fully customizable Masterworks Series have all become legendary. Pearl’s hardware staples like the Eliminator and Demon Drive pedals plus its concert and marching series drums have become the standards by which all others are measured. Add a few of the many dynamic electronic innovations like Mimic Pro and eMerge it has been a very busy 75 years.
1961 Chiba Japan Factory
In 1961 Pearl built a 15,000 square foot factory in Chiba, Japan, to handle the increasing demand for its products that exemplified superior Japanese manufacturing. In the beginning, this factory produced drums for over 30 OEM brands to be distributed by others throughout the world. These kits carried various brand names, and many drummers started their careers playing Pearl and never knew it.
1967 President Series Advert
For twenty years, Pearl would continue to build drums for other companies. In 1966, Pearl introduced the “President Series,” the first professional drum set to carry the Pearl logo. From that point forward, the name Pearl would become synonymous with the finest drums the world had to offer. In celebration of Pearl’s history of quality and craftsmanship, President Series makes a triumphant return in a Limited Edition, 75th Anniversary drum set. “The President Series Phenolic drums feature the tonal articulation and feel of the original with a modern classic retool” states Terry West, President of Pearl Corporation USA.
For generations, Pearl master artisans have developed unique proprietary manufacturing techniques that separate the company from others. With strict Japanese manufacturing preciseness and accuracy, every process has been perfected to produce the finest instruments possible. These exacting standards have also been applied to the production of Pearl’s handcrafted flute lines for over 50 years.
In 1973, Pearl expanded its manufacturing capabilities with a 93,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located within the export zone of Taichung, Taiwan. In 1980, this factory would be responsible for introducing the legendary Export Series drum set to the world, and to this day, Export remains the number one selling drum set of all time.
Due to its Japanese advantage, many innovations have followed the Export series, with Pearl developments elevating the art of quality drum making. As these skills are defined by one generation of master artisans, they are refined and passed down to the next, staying true to Katsumi’s mantra to build lasting value and prestige.
Max Iishi new President and Chief Executive Officer
“After 75 years, our commitment remains the same, to build instruments that have lasting value and prestige. Today, our challenge is to continue to work just like a new start-up company and to possess the same spirit and drive that began 75 years ago with Katsumi Yanagisawa,” said Max Iishi, President and CEO, Pearl Musical Instruments.
Pearl Musical Instruments, (PMI) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of acoustic and electronic drums, concert and marching percussion instruments, hand percussion, and flutes. Pearl maintains company-owned factories in Japan, Taiwan, and China and works with manufacturers in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands. PMI owns distribution arms in the U.S. and Europe and Pearl products are distributed in over 90 countries worldwide.
Few “vintage” drum sets have the rare presence of Pearl’s original pro percussion instruments, the President Series. A timeless classic from their 75-year history, President Series was the first professional drum set to carry the Pearl name and utilise the unique benefits of hermetically pressurised Phenolic shells.
“The first thing that drew me to Pearl was that they were always innovating, always looking for new materials and new sounds,” states KISS drummer (and Vintage Pearl expert) Eric Singer. “I’ve scoured the world collecting and restoring President Phenolic drums because there is no other drum material that sounds like them.”
In celebration of Pearl’s history of quality and craftsmanship, President Series Phenolic shells make a triumphant return in a Limited Edition, 75th Anniversary drum set. Exuding pristine vintage style with focused updated function, President Series Phenolic drums feature the tonal articulation and feel of the original with a modern classic retool.
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Its one-of-a-kind note clarity is apparent from the first strike, and appointments like our original “Battleship” lug and individually adjustable tone mufflers add to its old school swagger. The elegance of Pearl’s original script badge, classic bass drum logo, and the timeless prestige of Pearl White Oyster covered finish give President Series Phenolic drums an identity that’s true to their legacy.
Limited to 100 worldwide, each President Series Phenolic drum kit comes standard with a 75th Anniversary Edition 14 “x5.5” snare drum, Remo USA Heads, bass drum shell-mounted cymbal holder, and adjustable “Gullwing” style bass drum spurs. Finally, true to the drum sets of the era, each drum comes factory direct in its own Pearl/Nomad case.
President Series Phenolic 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Edition Drum Set
22″ x14″ Bass, 16″ x16″ Floor, 13″ x9″ Tom, (PSP924XP/C452)
SSP € 2,689
For more information on these and other Pearl Drums, check out www.pearldrum.com/eu/.
Pearl Music Europe BV is a division of Pearl Musical Instruments, a worldwide leading manufacturer of acoustic and electronic drums, concert and marching percussion instruments, hand percussion, and flutes. Pearl Music Europe BV is based in Belfeld, The Netherlands.
“It’s spring time in Europe and we have some exciting news to share with our GEWA Digital Drums Community. As we manufacture all our G9 shells in our own factory it’s with great pleasure to introduce some more colours in our range of G9 configurations. But this time we want to listen to the drumming community.” – The Spotlight is on YOU!
All you need to do is to select your 5 favourite colours, sign up before the 7th of June 2021 and with a bit of luck YOU’LL win a custom made GEWA G9.
Ludwig UK have Classic Maple shells in pre-configured Downbeat (20×14”, 12×8”, 14×14”) and Fab (22×14”, 13×9”, 16×16”) sizes arriving into their London HQ.
Classic Maple and Legacy series drums are available through all specialist Ludwig Heirloom Dealers.
Both pads feature bold and colorful designs on their playing surfaces, with the Zildjian Galaxy Pad offering an interstellar space scene and the Zildjian Graffiti Pad offering a modern take on graffiti art. Both pads feature a responsive playing surface, a solid base, and a non-slip backing to keep the pad in place during use. Ideal for beginning drummers, these silicone pads provide excellent response for learning drum set technique.
“Regardless of skill level, drummers spend a significant amount of time practicing on pads,” says Pamela Ricci, Zildjian’s Brand Manager for Apparel, Merchandise & Accessories. “We wanted to create high-quality practice pads that would combine a best-in-class usage experience with bold, graphic designs to inspire drummers to hone their craft.”
Sensitone Heritage Alloy Aluminum 14 “x6.5” Snare Drum (STH1465AL)
The New SR505 Triad Silent Strainer on every drum in the series is an upgraded and improved version of the world-renowned Philharmonic snare strainer developed after years of close collaboration with some of the world’s finest and most discriminating performing artists. 
The entire Travel Congas, Bongos, and Timbales family are perfect for the gigging percussionist and make setup and tear down the easiest part of the gig.
You must have played a large number of different snares made by different companies over the years, did that experience lead you to think that if you had a chance, you’d maybe change this part, or amend that part?
Limited to 100 worldwide, each President Series Phenolic drum kit comes standard with a 75th Anniversary Edition 14 “x5.5” snare drum, Remo USA Heads, bass drum shell-mounted cymbal holder, and adjustable “Gullwing” style bass drum spurs. Finally, true to the drum sets of the era, each drum comes factory direct in its own Pearl/Nomad case.