Ticket To Ride: The Ride Cymbal Market in 2020
A standard component of most drum kits, ride cymbals are often considered by percussionists to be a more “personal” choice of cymbal than others. The subtle coloring and nuance of…
Drumming Up History: The Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy
For decades, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has heralded May as International Drum Month, but for 2020, the PMC is taking their plans farther than ever before. The quarter-of-a-century-old association…
Fan Service: Signature Series Drumsticks
This month’s survey – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – shines the spotlight on Artist Series, Signature Drumsticks. While apparently a pretty static market sub-segment (60.6 percent of…
DW Announces The PDP 2020 Dealer Awards
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) announced its PDP dealers of the year at NAMM 2020. The awards recognized the best dealers for sales, growth and brand champion. Cymbal Fusion, awarded Top Sales, has been providing…
John Bonham Signature Re-Issue Drumsticks
Barnes & Mullins Ltd have launched the re-issued John Bonham Signature Drumstick by Promuco Percussion at NAMM 2020 in Anaheim, California. These premium Hickory sticks are made to the exact…
The F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit from Music Nomad
Music Nomad’s new F-ONE Unfinished Fretboard Care Kit contains one F-ONE Fretboard Oil, Fretboard Brush, and a 2 ‘n 1 Fretboard Cloth. The F-ONE Fretboard Oil is formulated using a…
The Drum Workshop Music Foundation Launches
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) 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.…
PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with ‘Get Your Sticks Together’ Free Drum Lesson Promotion
Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…
‘The Drummer’s Fake Book’ from Hal Leonard
Destined to become the drummer’s best friend, The Drummer’s Fake Book from Hal Leonard provides a virtual mental warehouse of songs that drummers need to know. With over 250 songs,…
DW Acquires Slingerland from Gibson
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson. Principals from both companies inked the undisclosed deal that will see the Slingerland…
Amahi’s Steel Tongue Drum Line
Amahi makes a foray into the non-stringed instrument market with the addition of a steel tongue drum line. Currently available in 8”, 10”, & 12” at a MAP price of…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…