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Drums & Percussion April 8, 2014

SJC Maple/Metal/Maple Snare

SJC recently introduced these 8x14" shells, which utilize 1.5" Maple, 5" Flat black steel, and then 1.5" more of Maple, with tube lugs and diecast hoops. The snare features significant…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2014
Drums & Percussion April 7, 2014

Facebook Cymbal Set-up Contest Winner visits Paiste Factory

Jamie May a drummer from Brighton, UK visit the Paiste Cymbal Factory in Nottwil, Switzerland after winning the 2013/14 Paiste Facebook Cymbal Set-Up Photo Contest. Jamie comments on his experience…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2014
Drums & Percussion April 4, 2014

SJC Maple/Metal/Maple Snare

SJC recently introduced these 8x14" shells, which utilize 1.5" Maple, 5" Flat black steel, and then 1.5" more of Maple, with tube lugs and diecast hoops. The snare features significant…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2014
Drums & Percussion March 30, 2014

D’Addario Names Navarro Percussion Junior Product Specialist

D’Addario has appointed Elijah Navarro to the newly created position of percussion junior product specialist. 

In this new role, Navarro will support all product activities for the percussion brands, including…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2014
Drums & Percussion March 17, 2014

DPA Microphones d:vote Rock Touring Kits

Included in the new 10-piece d:vote Rock Touring Kit are 10 high SPL d:votes, 10 microdot-XLR adapters, 10 heavy-duty mic cables and seven drum clips, five sax/trumpet clips, four universal…

MMR Staff
Mar 17, 2014
Drums & Percussion March 10, 2014

PMC International Drum Month Programs

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is encouraging want-to-be drummers to visit their local participating music retailer during International Drum Month (May 2014) to get a free bag of cool stuff…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2014
Drums & Percussion March 3, 2014

Universal Percussion Named 2013 Remo Distributor of the Year

In 2013 Universal sold more Remo products than any other distributor in the country. In recognition of this achievement Remo vice president Bob Yerby and sales representative Brian LeVan presented…

MMR Staff
Mar 3, 2014
Drums & Percussion February 25, 2014

Sabian and Cymbal Masters Team Up for Crescent Model Cymbals

To meet the demands of customers and artists for new cymbals, Cymbal Masters of Kenesaw, GA, will begin offering select Crescent models in North America, handmade to their exacting specifications…

MMR Staff
Feb 25, 2014
Drums & Percussion February 11, 2014

Bakithi Kumalo Signature U-Bass

The new Bakithi Kumalo signature model solid body U-Bass™ is being manufactured by Kala in the U.S. Kumalo, the revered bassist for Paul Simon, has designed this U-Bass as a…

MMR Staff
Feb 11, 2014
Drums & Percussion February 11, 2014

Mod Kits DIY Wahtz Wah Pedal Kit

The Wahtz Wah Pedal Kit produces a classic "wah" tone with a hint of extra bite and growl. True bypass switching insures no loss of signal when the effect is…

MMR Staff
Feb 11, 2014
Drums & Percussion February 5, 2014

Tycoon Percussion Celebrates 30 Years

Music has always been an important part of my life,” says Stephen Yu. “Ever since I first picked up a violin and heard its sound for the first time when…

MMR Staff
Feb 5, 2014
Drums & Percussion January 30, 2014

Sabian Acquires Billdidit

Billdidit Inc. (Nova Scotia, Canada) is now part of the Sabian group of companies. Billdidit has built a solid reputation as forward-thinking designers of innovative and reliable drum hardware and…

MMR Staff
Jan 30, 2014