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5 Great Gifts for Drummers
Have a drummer in your life and not sure what to get them? Making music has you covered with this list of 5 great gifts for drummers
Guinness World Record for The World’s Largest Collection of Autographed Drumsticks
Peter Lavinger holds the Guinness World Record for The World’s Largest Collection of Autographed Drumsticks
EXL Export Lacquer
EXL Export Lacquer Series incorporates Pearl’s Superior Shell Technology that puts sound first by blending premium poplar and rich mahogany for a lush tone.
Sabian Stick Flip
The Sabian Stick Flip starts out as a drumstick bag, then unzips, flips, and morphs into a drumstick holder keeping transportation and function simple. The design makes transformation quick and smooth, without the need for snaps or special connections. As a stand, it sits firmly on the floor putting spare sticks within arm’s reach. Folded up, the low-profile bag is a lightweight, secure way to transport drumsticks.
DW Icon Snare Drums
DW Drums’ Collector’s Series Icon Snare Drums pay tribute to three of the most iconic drummers—Roger Taylor, Neil Peart, and Nick Mason. The drum size and shell configurations are designed as played by each artist. Each features a painstakingly laser-cut, hand-inlayed image created from exotic wood veneers. The Queen drum (pictured) features a crest designed by Freddie Mercury and 24K gold-plated hardware. Neil Peart’s drum recreates the Time Machine motif in wood and the Nick Mason drum recreates the The Dark Side of the Moon prism and waveform image. Each comes with a snare bag, certificate of authenticity, and detailed description of the woods used.
How to Mic a Drum Kit
In our latest “How-To” Guide, Todd Hobin demonstrates how you can mic a drum kit for a recording studio. The more microphones you have the better. However, Todd gives a good trick on recording if you don’t have enough microphones.
Meinl Journey Djembe
The Meinl Journey Djembe’s synthetic head and shell make them 20% lighter and easier to carry than wood models. Plus, they hold up against the elements, making them the perfect hand percussion for travel and outdoor gigs. Pitch is easy to adjust through a mechanical tuning system. They are available in brightly colored Kenyan Quilt (pictured) or Pharoah’s Script patterns.
How to Mic a Drum Kit
In our latest “How-To” Guide, Todd Hobin demonstrates how you can mic a drum kit for a home recording studio in order to receive the best sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBx9JucBPwk