You can spend a lot of money putting together your perfect rack of cymbals, and it’s always frustrating to have the equipment you’ve invested so much time and money in get damaged and lose the beautiful tone that drew you to it in the first place. While hard-sided cases are guaranteed to offer your cymbals […]
Continue reading →The stands for your drums and cymbals aren’t the sexiest part of the kit, and while it’s certainly way more exciting to shop for a new snare head or China cymbal, the truth is that without a quality stand even the best cymbals in the world won’t do you much good. This is especially true […]
Continue reading →So why get the best condenser mic under 500 dollars? Well, if you’re serious about professional-level sound recording, a matched pair of condenser microphones is possibly the single most important piece of equipment you need to invest in. These versatile microphones are durable enough to handle an entire drum kit or orchestra, but still sophisticated […]
Continue reading →Great marching snare sticks are a must for marching percussionists since they not only put their equipment through long hours of practice and aggressive play but also expose it to the sun, rain, and other weather conditions. A good marching snare stick also needs to give the player a balance of power and control that […]
Continue reading →Value isn’t just about paying less money—it’s about what you get for the money you pay, and how much you’d have to pay to find the same features elsewhere on the market. A professional-level mandolin that sells for only $300 would be an incredible value; an entry-level instrument selling for the same price would seem […]
Continue reading →The China cymbal was originally named for its tonal similarity to a Chinese gong, which is unique from the tones of other Western cymbals—both dark and crisp, powerful but with a gritty edge that has also earned them the nickname “trash cymbals.” Within this broad sound category you’ll find a lot of different variants, largely […]
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