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TAMA Go Compact With Their Club-JAM Flyer Kit

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TAMA Go Compact With Their Club-JAM Flyer Kit

New from TAMA for 2020, the Club-JAM Flyer is the ultimate compact-sized drum kit. It features a 10″x14″ bass drum with bass drum lifter, 6″x8″ tom tom, 9″x10″ floor tom and a 5″x10″ snare drum. The Club-JAM Flyer kit delivers a very-well balanced authentic drum sound despite its smaller-sized shells. The Club-JAM Flyer kit’s compact size and configuration make it perfect for any small venue or street show. A special drum bag set for the Club-JAM Flyer kit allows for easy transportation (DSS44LJ / sold separately).

For more info, visit: www.tama.com

Zildjian Introduce I Family Cymbals New For 2020

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Zildjian Introduce I Family Cymbals New For 2020

Zildjian Cymbals have unveiled their new range of cymbals fresh for 2020.

Taking its name from Ilham, the Turkish word for inspiration, the I Family is a collection of expressive sounds designed to bring your playing to the next level. Replacing the discontinued ZBT series, I Family features modern weights, modern profiles, and fresh FX sounds to broaden your sonic horizons from the fundamentals and let your individual voice shine.

The I Family features a full-range of models, including:

10″ Splash,

13″ Hats,

14″ Hats,

14″ I-Band (Pair),

14″ Crash,

14″ Mastersound Hats,

14″ Trash Crash,

16″ I-Band (Pair),

16″ Crash,

16″ China,

17″ Crash,

17″ Trash Crash,

18″ Crash,

18″ China,

18″ Crash/Ride,

19″ Crash,

20″ Crash/Ride,

20″ Crash,

22″ Ride.

Also available are a series of pre-configured cymbal packs, including: I-Essentials (14″ Hats & 18″ Crash/Ride), I-Essentials Plus (13″ Hats, 14″ Crash & 18 ” Crash/Ride), I-Expression Pack #1 (14″ Trash Crash & 18″ Crash/Ride), I-Expression Pack #2 (17″ Trash Crash & 18″ Crash/Ride), I-Pro Gig Pack (14″ Hats, 16″ Crash, 18″ Crash & 20″ Ride) and I-Standard Gig Pack (14″ Hats, 16″ Crash & 20″ Ride).

For more info, visit: www.zildjian.com

 

DW Drums Add New Snares, Finishes, Configurations And Accessories To PDP Drums Range

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DW Drums Add New Snares, Finishes, Configurations And Accessories To PDP Drums Range

Drum Workshop Inc. have added a host of new finishes, configurations and features to its boutique-inspired PDP Concept Series Drums, along with the launch of a new range of PDP Concept Select Metal Snare Drums and fourteen new accessories to expand the growing PDP range of drum accessories.

PDP Concept Series Maple range sees Twisted Ivory, Satin Pewter, Satin Olive, Satin Seafoam and Satin Black finishes added to the choice of finishes and a new Carbon Fiber finish with black nickel hardware. Added to the PDP Concept Series Exotic Drums choice of finishes is the new Honey Mahogany. 

New configurations for PDP Concept Series Maple Drums are Bop (8”x12”, 14”x14” floor, 14”x18” kick) for a drummer with a lighter touch, Rock (9”x13”, 16”x16” floor, 14”x24” kick) for a more hard hitting style of playing and Fusion (8”x10”, 9”x12”, 14”x14” floor, 16”x20” kick) for the more eclectic player. 

The PDP Concept Series are loaded with high end features. The tom and kick drums are now constructed with 7-ply European maple shells for maximum resonance. The snare with 10-ply European Maple is fitted with the trusted DW Mag Throw-off. All the drums now come fitted with True-Pitch Tension Rods and Remo Drumheads. 

The PDP Aluminium Concept Select Snare has a seamless 3mm aluminum shell, fitted with satin walnut wood hoops and low-profile claw hooks. The aluminum shell creates a focused, dry tone with minimal overtones. The wood hoops add a warm earthy timbre whilst also enhancing playing comfort. 

Also joining the range is the PDP Bell Bronze Concept Select Snare. Its heavy 3mm seamless bell bronze shell produces a thick, dense sound with a massive punchy attack.

Completing the new additions is the versatile and powerful PDP Steel Concept Select Snare. Its 3mm seamless steel shell offers supreme definition combined with incredible sensitivity. 

All the snares are 6.5” x 14 in size and feature chrome hardware, True-Pitch® Tension Rods, DW Mag Throw-offs, Remo Drumheads and laser engraved PDP badges. 

PDP Brand Manager, Rob Dean, explains, “The idea behind these laser engraved heavy duty 3mm metal snares is to try and give people a boutique style snare that sounds amazing, looks great but won’t break the bank.”

Finally, Drum Workshop Inc. has released fourteen new additions to the PDP accessory range…

The new PDP Drop-Lock Hi Hat Clutches allows players to temporarily ‘drop’ the hi-hats together and play them closed. Two versions will be available the Standard Drop-Lock Hi Hat Clutch and Quick-Release Drop-Lock Hi Hat Clutch. 

Also included in the new PDP accessories a Boom Cymbal Arm assembly, a Heavy-Duty Multi-Clamp with Vari-Adjust Boom Arm and two L Arms, 10.5mm to ½” and ½” to ½”. PDP players can now enhance their kits with a whole new range of cymbal arms.

The new PDP Maple Counter Hoops and Standard Maple Counter Hoops for snares provide a very focused sound with a short sustain. They also give great control to the head and great cross sticking sound. 

PDP have also added a solid Maple Bass Drum Beater to give a clean clicking sound, a Lite-Weight 21” Aluminum Floor Tom Leg Set for maximum sustain and just in case M6 x 20mm and M8 x 20mm Wing Screws (2 Pack). 

For more details on any of the new PDP products, visit: www.pacificdrums.com

LP Introduce the LP Matador® Whiskey Barrel Congas and Matching Bongos

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LP Introduce the LP Matador® Whiskey Barrel Congas and Matching Bongos

Latin Percussion present the LP Matador® Whiskey Barrel Congas and matching Bongos, made to match the exclusive Matador® Whiskey Barrel Cajon.

Both the new LP Matador® Bongo Set (M201-WB) and the LP Matador® Congas (M750S-WB) are constructed using New Zealand Pine 3-ply shells, which provides a very focused sound. All the new drums come with rawhide heads and 5/16″ diameter tuning lugs. The bongo set is fitted with traditional rims, steel backing plate and features plated cast aluminum bottoms. The congas are fitted with Matador® Soft Strike Rims and unique horned side plates. 

These drums are the ideal choice for any musician looking for unique styling and professional-quality sound at an affordable price. Check out the videos of bongos here and Congas here. 

For more info, head to: www.lpmusic.com

DW Celebrate PDP 20th Anniversary With New Kit And Snare

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DW Celebrate PDP 20th Anniversary With New Kit And Snare

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the PDP brand, Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) have launched a limited edition 20th Anniversary Kit and Snare.

The stunning PDP 20th Anniversary Kit is constructed using 7-ply European maple shells and comes in sizes 8”x10”, 9”x12”, 14”x16” floor and 18”x22” kick. It is fitted with Suspension Tom Mounts.  

Complementing the kit is the new PDP 20th Anniversary Snare drum. Its 10-ply European maple shell measure 6.5”x14” and is fitted with DW Mag™ Throw-offs.

These stunning drums are finished in matte black with a gloss black stripe and antique bronze hardware and feature True-Pitch® Tension Rods and Remo USA® Drumheads.

The 20th Anniversary Kit and Snare, available for 2020 only, is sure to become a sought after collectors piece. PDP Brand Manager, Rob Dean, explains, “We really wanted this 20th Anniversary kit to not only make a bold statement about the look and feel of the brand, we also wanted to show drummers where we’re headed. We have some really big ideas we’re launching in 2020 and this kit is celebration of that, along with two decades in the marketplace. We’re just getting started.”

To find out more, visit: www.pacificdrums.com

Gretsch Redesign Bass Drum Rail Mount And Offer New Heritage Build Option

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Gretsch Redesign Bass Drum Rail Mount And Offer New Heritage Build Option

Gretsch Drums’ newly-developed GP Bass Drum Rail Mount combines a classic look with modern features to complement the appearance of any vintage style drum set. The traditional looking Bass Drum Rail Mount reduces the need for a tom stand and its solid hold enhances sustain and resonance. 

The new fully-adjustable rail hinge bracket grips a 1” knurled bar, ensuring secure and precise tom positioning. A geared tom tilter holds a 12.7mm L-Arm providing additional positioning with memory locks on both the knurled bar and L-arm for exact set-up every time. T-rod wing screws and wingnuts complete the stylish look and feel Gretsch enthusiasts always appreciate.  

The mount can be ordered as part of a custom build or aftermarket part (product code GRGPRLMT) and will fit any bass drum size.

Gretsch are also introducing a new option on USA Custom and Broadkaster drums; the Heritage Build. This captures the early era of the Gretsch Drums legacy, incorporating tension rod lengths that run the full length of the shells from claw to claw. This early vintage style look is available on any drum finish with the rods available in different in lengths to suit the varying depths of the drum shells. 

For more info, visit: www.gretschdrums.com

Latin Percussion Launch Trio Of New Cajons

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Latin Percussion Launch Trio Of New Cajons

Latin Percussion has recently launched three new cajons: the LP Woodshop Box Kit 6-Zone, the LP Americana Box Kit 3-Zone and the LP Woodshop Carbon Fiber String. 

The LP Box Kit cajons allow players to play in a drum set position. The cajons can be played with hands or cajon brushes to create an infinite number of grooves. The different tone zones include independent bass, mid and high sound boards allowing for the ultimate distinction with no cross talk. The snare mechanism can be adjusted with a drum key and allows a snare sound on multiple surfaces. Both the 6 and 3-zone Box Kit cajons feature Red Meranti soundboards on a birch body. The 6-Zone Box Kit (LP453) is 21 3/4”x17 1/2”x11 1/2” and the 3-Zone Box Kit (LP453) measures 18”x11 ¾”x11 ¾”.

LP’s Woodshop Carbon Fiber String Cajon (LP449), has a Baltic Birch body with a inset Space-Grade Carbon Fiber soundboard making it possibly the most durable cajon in the market today. It delivers a focused, bright tone with the level of volume preferred by many Flamenco style players. The six tunable, Phosphor Bronze strings of the LP’s Woodshop Carbon Fiber String Cajon add searing sizzle and snap to propel the music forward. See the video Woodshop Carbon Fiber String Cajon here:  

For more info, head to: www.lpmusic.com

John Bonham Signature Drumsticks Re-issued for 2020

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John Bonham Signature Drumsticks Re-issued for 2020

British company, Barnes & Mullins Ltd are delighted to announce the up-coming re-launch the John Bonham Signature Drumstick. These premium Hickory sticks are made to the exact same specification as John Bonham’s original ‘Trees’ from the 1970s and feature his legendary ‘acorn’ tip. John Bonham signature sticks form a part of the larger range of Promuco Percussion sticks, brushes and rods.

With the official launch in mid-January at the NAMM Show in California, Promuco John Bonham re-issue sticks will be available for purchase in the UK and Ireland from February 2020, and shortly after from global partners across the world.

Back in 1964, the Professional Music Company started making drumsticks in Yorkshire, England. After a couple of years of limited success, a certain Buddy Rich caught on to the sticks and helped introduce them to the American market. Subsequently, Promuco sticks came to the attention of a growing number of influential drummers, and it was during the early 70s that John Bonham had his own sticks commissioned by the British manufacturer. The rest, as they say, is history.

Original Promuco John Bonham sticks are still in great demand with even single sticks selling for thousands of dollars. An original pair of John Bonham Promuco sticks are proudly displayed in the Hard Rock Café in Biloxi, Mississippi.

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The Drum Workshop Music Foundation Launches

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The Drum Workshop Music Foundation Launches

Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) Designer and manufacturer of award-winning drums, pedals and hardware, recently announced the unveiling of the DW Music Foundation (DWMF). The goal of the new charitable arm is to provide the gift of music to underserved communities worldwide.

Over several decades, DW has supported numerous music-related charities by donating instruments and educational resources.  Past support includes artist mentoring and resource collaboration designed to foster an appreciation of music as a life enhancing and life changing activity. The formation of DWMF will enable the company to build on this legacy of giving and expand its impact by supporting these same organizations, as well as a host of other endeavors including youth outreach, health & wellness, scholastic music and arts programs and more.

Scott Donnell, DW’s VP of Marketing notes, “The DWMF will allow us to formalize our charity efforts and cement some of our long-term partnerships. It will also set the stage to connect with other organizations that are aligned with our mission.”

A select group of business and music industry leaders including DW’s Founder Don Lombardi and DW President and CEO, Chris Lombardi, will be part of the foundation’s board of directors.  Michele Abrams has been tapped as Executive Director and will head efforts to establish the foundation as a self-sustaining entity that will work in tandem with key partners in the coming years.  Abrams expertise in nonprofit development, fundraising, and creating memorable world-class events, concerts and fundraisers, will be a valuable asset to the DWMF team.

“Both music and philanthropy have been my life’s passion.  This extraordinary opportunity will open so many doors for so many.  I’m truly thrilled and honored to be joining the DWMF on this rewarding journey”, commented Abrams.

DWMF is on the web @ www.dwmf.org/. Tax detectable donations can be made @ dwmf.networkforgood.com

Gruv Gear Integrates Lost-and-Found Tech In Musician Travel Bags

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Gruv Gear Integrates Lost-and-Found Tech In Musician Travel Bags

Gruv Gear, the California-based travel bags and cases manufacturer is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with UK-based HomingPIN. Selected ranges of Gruv Gear cases and bags will now be sold complete with custom-made Global Recovery Tags, powered by HomingPIN, significantly reducing the possibility of losing luggage or instrument cases while traveling.

Gruv Gear’s mission is to revolutionize the lifestyle of musicians and jetsetters with thoughtful and innovative luggage, instrument and accessory bags and cases. All the company’s products are constructed to high quality standards using superior materials. They are rugged, waterproof, convenient and comfortable to use.

Each Global Recovery Tag built into Gruv Gear bags and cases has a unique, permanent, anonymous identification number. The hardwearing, metal tags are easy to use, there are no moving parts or batteries; simply register the tag on the HomingPIN website secure database and if a bag or case is lost or fails to arrive when traveling, the ID number can be searched and bags reunited quickly with owners. HomingPIN is integrated into over 2800 airports worldwide.

‘We were looking for a robust, low-cost, and reliable asset recovery technology to offer our customers, many of whom are jetsetters and world-touring artists,’ comments Jay Baldemor, President of Gruv Gear. ‘Losing or misplacing luggage, instruments, and critical work equipment while traveling can be devastating. Our goal is to give customers peace of mind, not only with the quality and protection of the bags and cases we offer, but also security and recovery. Teaming up with HomingPIN has allowed the Gruv Gear to do just that.’

Andrew Hopwood, CEO and Co-Founder of HomingPIN, said, ‘We are delighted to be working with Gruv Gear to help protect all their customers’ bags, high-valued musical equipment and personal possessions. Like Gruv Gear we understand that a person’s belongings are more than just objects; the HomingPIN global recovery system greatly improves the chances of the owner’s belongings being recovered should they be misplaced of lost.’

Initially, Gruv Gear is launching the Global Recovery Tag feature built into the following products:

 

The company already has plans to integrate the Global Recovery Tag into many of their upcoming bags and cases, making Gruv Gear the first in the Music Industry to offer such a technology. The Global Recovery Tag tracking service is free for the first year and $6 per annum thereafter, peace of mind for less than the cost of two lattes!

Current owners of Gruv Gear backpacks and cases are able to purchase tags on gruvgear.com/foundit

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