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A&F Drum Co. Black Field Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of an A&F Drum Co. Black Field series shell pack, featuring…

  • 24″ x 12″ bass drum,
  • 13″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 16″ x 14″ floor tom,
  • thin maple shells without reinforcement rings,
  • outer reverse baseball bat bearing edges,
  • high wood hoops,
  • raw brass shell hardware.

A&F says…“Inspired by Levon Helm!  Made with our exclusive thin maple shell composition, no re-rings or inside edge, our outside reverse baseball bat edge, high wood hoops, and our patented raw brass hardware. These drums have super low & warm tones for days!”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: £3915.00

www.anfdrumco.com

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Mapex 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a Mapex 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Snare Drum, featuring…

  • 14″ x 6.5″ shell,
  • 8-Ply/8.2mm walnut construction,
  • SONIClear bearing edges – 45˚ top, 35˚ bottom,
  • Sonic Saver hoops,
  • natural satin finish,
  • USA made Remo heads fitted top and bottom,
  • PureSound 16-strand Custom Series snare wires.

Mapex Says…“The 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Snare Drum is a throwback tribute to the widely admired Deep Forest Snare Drum of the 1990’s. Made of the same natural finished 100% walnut plies, this drum’s Dark, Rich Saturating Tone is sure to awaken every drummer’s inspiration for a solid backbeat. The sound quality is defined by the SONIClear™ Bearing Edge, and focused by the Sonic Hoops making this a classic MAPEX snare drum with modern MAPEX character.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: £399.00

www.mapex30th.com

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SJC Drums Appoints Lark Distribution As Exclusive UK Distributor

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SJC Drums LLC has recently announced that, effective 1 October 2019, Lark Distribution will be their exclusive distribution partner for the UK and Republic of Ireland.  

“For some time we have been looking at the UK marketplace and trying to establish a broader presence for our products among music retailers there.  When we were approached by Lark Distribution and got to know Jay Lewington, Lark’s owner, we realized we had the perfect partner for this project.  Jay’s broad experience with sales and marketing of drums and percussion, knowledge of the trade, and his enthusiasm for the brand is the perfect recipe for success.” says Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Drums.

Jay Lewington of Lark Distribution adds: “SJC has been developing an increasingly growing following among US drummers and has one of the best artist rosters in the business.  I’m thrilled to partner with the team there to broaden its availability to drummers here in the UK and Ireland.  SJC’s growing product lineup positions it well for success among the trade here.  Looking forward to meeting as many drummers and interested dealers as possible at the upcoming UK Drum Show to begin laying the groundwork!”

For more info on SJC Drums, visit www.sjcdrums.com

Check out our recent review of an SJC Navigator Shell Pack…

Trinity Launches Brand-New Drum Kit & Percussion Syllabus

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Trinity College London has just announced a new 2020-2023 Drum Kit and Percussion syllabus, launching at The UK Drum Show 2019.

Trinity says…”Great drummers need to play in a variety of styles and this syllabus gives you a range of authentic styles to master, including jazz, funk, show, film and TV, Latin, reggae and swing. The syllabus creates distinct stylistic pathways for candidates to choose from that run through all the grades with professional backing tracks to put your performance in context. Vital for drummers, rudiments are the essential building-blocks of drum technique. Our syllabus develops these with bespoke rudiment exercises available to watch on split-screen video and incorporates them into your performance pieces.”

Visit www.trinitycollegelondon.com for more information

 

 

Headhunters Land In The UK

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In a move that will introduce a popular North American brand into the UK for the first time, LARK Distribution will debut Headhunters Sticks and Creations at The UK Drum Show 2019 in Manchester across the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of September.

Already available in markets including such majors as Germany, China and Japan, Headhunters’ entry into the UK will, said Lark director Jay Lewington, “be welcomed in a big way by drummers and percussionists who appreciate not only the very finest designs and production values in sticks, brushes, rods, bundles, mallets and other implements, but also a selection of truly innovative designs.”

Continued Lewington: “Headhunters is a great example of LARK pursuing its mission to bring premium and innovative custom and boutique percussion instruments and brands into the UK. It’s a brand we first experienced at the NAMM Show, where their booth was constantly full of players – including a lot of major names – who loved the Groove Grip drum sticks and the wildly creative Creations, which is a range of seriously unique brushes, beaters, rods, and…well, whatever chief Headhunter Dave Rundle’s imagination comes up with.”

“Though we look forward to stocking an extensive range of inventory, our initial focus will be on Seven Serious Sticks and Seven Serious Creations, promotions that focus on the seven current best-selling models of each range based on international sales.”

Added chief Headhunter Dave Rundle: “LARK might be new, but Jay Lewington’s reputation as one of the best in the business was the magnet for us. We want people with whom we can collaborate. Jay is someone with deep industry knowledge, is loved and respected by those who know best, is someone who is easy to communicate with, and like Headhunters he wants to make a difference. Jay Lewington is exactly what the industry needs, and he and his new company LARK Distribution are who we want representing the Headhunters brand in the UK.”

For more info about Headhunter sticks, visit: www.headhunterssticksandcreations.com

SJC Navigator Shell Pack & Alpha Aluminium Snare Drum – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of an SJC Custom Drums Navigator Series shell pack accompanied by an Alpha Aluminium snare drum, featuring…

Shell Pack:

  • 22″ x 18″ bass drum,
  • 12″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 16″ x 16″ floor tom,
  • 7-ply, North American maple shells,
  • 45˚ bearing edges,
  • ‘Royal Purple’ finish with brass shell hardware.

Snare:

  • 14″ x 6.5″ aluminium shell,
  • 40-strand snare wire,
  • die-cast hoops.

RRP’s: Navigator Shell Pack – £1549.00, Alpha Aluminium Snare – £449.00

www.sjcdrums.com

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British Drum Co. Legend Series Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our look a look at a British Drum Co. Legend Series shell pack, featuring…

  • 22″ x 16″ bass drum,
  • 6″ x 6″ rack tom,
  • 8″ x 7″ rack tom,
  • 10″ x 7″ rack tom,
  • 12″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 16″ x 16″ floor tom,
  • 100% Scandinavian birch shells,
  • 2-ply reinforcement rings,
  • Buckingham Scarlett satin oil finish,
  • Remo heads fitted throughout.

British Drum Co. says…“The Legend Series speaks with awesome power and projection in any musical situation. The secret lies in the construction of our drums. Legend Series drums are handcrafted using our unique cold-press moulding with 100% Scandinavian Birch, cross laminated into a 6mm thick shell. Legend’s super-strong shells are precision-cut with 45 degree bearing edges and finished with 2ply reinforcement rings. The results are astounding – naturally lower fundamental tones with immediate attack and deep, controlled sustain.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: without 6″ & 8″ toms (10″, 12″, 16″ 22″ shell pack): £3256.00, with 6″ & 8″ toms: £4342.00

Many thanks to our friends at Drumazon for supplying this kit for review!

www.britishdrumco.com

www.drumazon.com

All of Drummer’s Review videos are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment. To get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform be sure to listen on good quality speakers or headphones!

KORG Announces Sakae Osaka Heritage Project

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KORG is proud to announce that it has acquired the Sakae Drums trademark, with plans to develop and manufacture a range of exciting new products that will honour the brand’s legendary drum building history. Sakae Osaka Heritage products will be designed exclusively in Osaka, Japan and will be distributed through KORG’s worldwide distribution network, with a series of new release announcements coming over the next few months.

“KORG UK are delighted to be the custodians of this legendary brand and we are looking forward to establishing Sakae Osaka Heritage in the UK and Ireland.” commented Duncan Williams, Head of Percussion for KORG UK.

For more info, visit: www.korg.com

Sonor Drums Launch New Website

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SONOR just launched its new website to give it’s products, artists and the whole Sonor community a bigger and more contemporary digital stage to shine on.

A significant new feature on the new website is the Social Impact area which gives the drum community a bigger stage, allowing every Sonor fan to be featured on the website. Simply by tagging Sonor in their social media posts, with a little luck they will be featured in that section on the website.

Besides the main Sonor drums website, the Orff and Marching sections will also be overhauled in the coming months so each product area has its own contemporary digital home.

Check out the new website now at: www.sonor.com.

Gretsch Catalina Club Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Here’s our review of a Gretsch Drums Catalina Club jazz shell pack, featuring…

  • 18″ x 14″ bass drum,
  • 12″ x 8″ rack tom,
  • 14″ x 14″ floor tom,
  • 14″ x 5″ snare drum,
  • Bronze Glitter finish,
  • 7-ply mahogany shells,
  • 30° bearing edges,
  • Triple flanged hoops.

Gretsch says…“The Gretsch Catalina Club Series blends traditional configurations and classic tone with sleek, contemporary hardware innovations. Catalina Club 4-piece configurations are built around the foundation of the beloved 14-inch deep bass drum that gives each of these setups a warm and punchy vintage tone. Catalina Club’s hardware components give the series a distinctive “new Gretsch” flair that pays homage to the company’s rich tradition, while infusing an exciting and progressive personality. From the round “gas cap” bass drum mount plate and Mini GTS mounting system to the reduced-mass tom mount brackets and Gretsch T-Wing screws and bolts, Catalina Club has an incredible drummer-friendly feel. The classic mahogany shells are still built with the same natural shell interior and 30-degree bearing edge that made them famous. Bass drums include telescopic spurs and matching wood bass drum hoops. Toms and snare drums feature 1.6mm triple flanged hoops and all Catalina Club drums are equipped with Remo® drum heads.”

Find out our thoughts in the video above!!

RRP: £692.00

www.gretschdrums.com 

All of Drummer’s Review videos are recorded in a top quality studio with the finest equipment. To get the best from our reviews and really hear the instruments perform be sure to listen on good quality speakers or headphones!