Sunday, July 31, 2011

Remo FiberSkyn 3 Medium Batter Head, 10-inch

Remo FiberSkyn 3 Medium Batter Head, 10-inch Review



Vintage Tone With the combination of consistency, quality, sensitivity, and tonal range that have made Fiberskyn 3 the choice of professionals, teachers, and students alike. Fiberskyn 3 are general-purpose heads for use on Standard Drum Set or in orchestral, concert band, and school music settings.


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Puresound Concert Series Snare Wire, 16 Strand, 13 Inch

Puresound Concert Series Snare Wire, 16 Strand, 13 Inch Review



Puresound Concert Series Snare Wire, 16 Strand, 13 Inch Feature

  • Developed specifically for concert and orchestral snare drums use
  • Deeper, drier, darker tone with increased articulation
  • Available for 13 Inches and 14 Inches snare drums
The concert series wires have been developed specifically for use on concert and orchestral snare drums and are made from a specially formulated stainless steel alloy combined with an extended coil pattern to create a deeper, drier, darker tone with increased articulation for 13 Inches and 14 Inches snare drums.


Thursday, July 28, 2011

Sabian Finger Cymbal, Heavy, Pair

Sabian Finger Cymbal, Heavy, Pair Review



Sabian Finger Cymbal, Heavy, Pair Feature

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Finger CymbalHeavy Pair Boxed


Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Evans Strata 1000 Timpani Head, 28 Inch

Evans Strata 1000 Timpani Head, 28 Inch Review



With the appearance of calf-skin, the 10mil single-ply Strata 1000 offers a warm and deep tone without the papery sound quality of other synthetic concert bass heads. It delivers a full-bodied sustain, and a balanced attack that blends well with any orchestra.


Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Pearl PTE1012 10" x 10"/12" x 10" Concert Tom Set Midnight Black

Pearl PTE1012 10" x 10"/12" x 10" Concert Tom Set Midnight Black Review



Pearl PTE1012 10" x 10"/12" x 10" Concert Tom Set Midnight Black Feature

  • Easy tuning Extreme durability 7-ply, 5mm African mahogany shells Double-braced stands
Concert Series Single Headed Concert Tom Extended shell resonance and accurate fine tuning Pearl's low mass tension lugs and 1.6mm Steel Hoop extends shell resonance and offers accurate fine tuning. Each tom is supported by its own independently adjustable tom arm offering limitless positioning possibilities. Included with each pair of toms is the sturdy T-800 double tom stand.Available in pairs Pearl Concert Series toms are available in pairs and are finished in a prestigious Midnight Black #46 covering. Current available sets: 8x6/8x8, 10x10/10x12, 11x13/12x14, and 14x15/14x16.


Monday, July 25, 2011

Vic Firth Tim Genis Signature Snare Stick -- Leggiero

Vic Firth Tim Genis Signature Snare Stick -- Leggiero Review



The Tim Genis Concert Snare Stick was made with input from Tim Genis, the principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Made from persimmon, which is known for its density, durability and high impact resistance, these sticks produce a full-bodied and slightly darker sound than other wood. The density also gives added power, allowing the player to avoid overplaying. Length = 16.81.


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Sabian HH New Symphonic Medium Light 22" Cymbals, Pair

Sabian HH New Symphonic Medium Light 22" Cymbals, Pair Review



Warm, imaginative, and emotional. Hand Hammered speaks with a musical darkness steeped in nearly 400 years of cymbal making history. SABIAN artisans craft our secret process bronze into soulful cymbals, rich with dark, traditional tone. It's a complex blend of sounds that comes together in a warm, musical mix capable of motivating the musician in any discerning drummer. Individually unique, Hand Hammered is the cymbal with a sound that is a piece of art.


Saturday, July 23, 2011

Sabian HHX New Symphonic 21" Viennese Cymbals, Pair

Sabian HHX New Symphonic 21" Viennese Cymbals, Pair Review



HHX puts out rich, simmering tones that burn through the coolest music. Super-sized hammering and an exclusive Tone Projectionfeature add bite to project the musical sounds of HHX through everything from pumped-up grooves and thickly textured tracks, to guitar-heavy, high-end wailing. HHX combines the best of two worlds, Traditional Tone and Modern Projection. With HHXcompromise is not an option.


Thursday, July 21, 2011

The Beginning Band Collection Percussion 1

The Beginning Band Collection Percussion 1 Review



The Beginning Band Collection Percussion 1 Feature

  • Published by Curnow Music 16 Pages
  • Percussion 1 Band Grade Level .5 to 1 Selected by James Curnow
  • Arranger: James Curnow
The Charioteers (Hannickel) The Argonauts (Hannickel) Tikal (Hannickel) Bold Adventure (Johnson) Cantigas Espania (Curnow) Trailblazers (Court) Megaforce (Curnow) Fields of Glory (Del Borgo) Festivo Fantastico (Curnow) The Wild Old West (Curnow)


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Mike Balter MB14R Mallets Rattan Red Med Soft

Mike Balter MB14R Mallets Rattan Red Med Soft Review



Mike Balter MB14R Mallets Rattan Red Med Soft Feature

  • Head: Red Yarn
  • Shaft: Rattan
  • Hardness: Medium Soft
  • Use: Marimba, Vibraphone and other instruments requiring a medium-soft yarn mallet
  • Sold in Pairs
Mike Balter MB14R Mallets Rattan Red Med Soft


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Remo FA0515-00 Remo Fiberskyn-3 Head

Remo FA0515-00 Remo Fiberskyn-3 Head Review



Vintage Tone With the combination of consistency, quality, sensitivity, and tonal range that have made Fiberskyn 3 the choice of professionals, teachers, and students alike. Fiberskyn 3 are general-purpose heads for use on Standard Drum Set or in orchestral, concert band, and school music settings..


Monday, July 18, 2011

Tama 12" Practice Pad TDP12 Mentor

Tama 12" Practice Pad TDP12 Mentor Review



Tama 12" Practice Pad TDP12 Mentor Feature

  • 12" Practice Pad for Snare Drum
  • Sound Muffling Urethane Pad
The 12" Practice Pad is made especially for marching band players. Aligning both arms within the pattern on the top surface, in the ready position, allows players to check their basic form while playing. In addition, the sound of the center of the pad differs with that of the other areas so that players can correct their form during practice. The sound-muffling urethane pad at the bottom also lets drummers modify the sound according to the practice environment.


Sunday, July 17, 2011

Ludwig Concert Bass Drum Mallet L2320 Double Ball Acrolite Shaft

Ludwig Concert Bass Drum Mallet L2320 Double Ball Acrolite Shaft Review



Ludwig Concert Bass Drum MalletsPayson modelsPayson mallets are custom-made to the specifications of acclaimed percussionist Al Payson.


Friday, July 15, 2011

Yamaha Single Headed Concert Tom Drums 10 inch

Yamaha Single Headed Concert Tom Drums 10 inch Review



Yamaha Single Headed Concert Tom Drums 10 inch Feature

  • Rim: 1.6mm triple-flange steel Single Headed: One drum head for traditional sound Finish: Jet black plastic wrap Mount: The zinc alloy mount on the concert tom shell accepts Yamaha hex rod clamp arm Lugs: Zinc alloy; 6" = 4 lugs; Shells: 8-ply birch/mahogany shells Constructed using Yamaha's Air-Seal System
Yamaha's 8-ply birch/mahogany concert toms are constructed using the Yamaha Air Seal System to produce a quality drum and to achieve the distinct Yamaha sound. Stands not included.


Thursday, July 14, 2011

Mike Balter MBB3 Balter Mallet Basics Red Soft

Mike Balter MBB3 Balter Mallet Basics Red Soft Review



Mike Balter MBB3 Balter Mallet Basics Red Soft Feature

  • Head: Red Yarn
  • Shaft: Red Birch
  • Hardness: Soft
  • Use: Marimba, Vibraphone and any other instrument requiring a soft yarn mallet
  • Sold in Pairs
Mike Balter MBB3 Balter Mallet Basics Red Soft


Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Artist Series Bass Drum Bag: 22" x 16"

Artist Series Bass Drum Bag: 22" x 16" Review



GP-ART-2216BD Features: -Constructed of synthetic wool liner and nylon. -Multi layered G-FLex impact protection. -Soft interior nesting. -Ergo grip reinforced handle. -PE reinforced top and bottom for extra protection. -Drum finish friendly interior. -Water resistant exterior. -Dimensions: 20'' H x 26'' W x 26'' D.


Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Remo PM1818MP Remo Pwrmax Black Suede Bd Mp

Remo PM1818MP Remo Pwrmax Black Suede Bd Mp Review



Remo PM1818MP Remo Pwrmax Black Suede Bd Mp Feature

  • 10-mil Ebony film Black Suede technologyFree-floating internal muffling ringCrimplock profiled hoop design
Remo's Black Suede PowerMax Crimplock marching bass drumhead combines the highly successful PowerMax pre-muffled marching bass drumhead with Remo's Black Suede technology. Featuring 10-mil Ebony film treated with Remo's legendary Suede process, combined with a free-floating internal muffling ring, Black Suede PowerMax is the ultimate replacement head for controlled articulation and sustain, with a contemporary appearance as an added bonus.Crimplock heads feature a profiled hoop design which provides better tuning capability at higher tensions. The outer edge of the hoop is profiled over the glue channel, creating rigidity, and higher strength. These Remo heads are typically found in drum corps, pipe band, and marching applications.