Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbals
A mid-priced professional series with a simple, clear message and a classic look
British Drum Company Merlin Snare Drums
BDC passes a significant milestone. Introducing the Palladium lug…
Pearl Masters Maple Reserve MRV Series Drum Kit
Pearl revamps its Masters Series once more
North Custom Drums Vintage/Modern Custom Copper-Core Snare Drum
A real gem from a UK custom builder
Ludwig Club Date Vintage Series
Speaking as a vintage drum enthusiasts, we had a big smile on our face when we took this lot out of their boxes.
Pearl Decade Maple Series Drum Kit
You'd never accuse Pearl of failing to offer a wide choice, with no less than 13 series of acoustic drums listed on its site.
Mark Guiliana lifts the lid on David Bowie's final album
Mark Guiliana's breakthrough to wider public awareness came last year with his intimate involvement in David Bowie's final masterpiece, Blackstar.
12 steps to building a British Drum Company snare
The British Drum Company was launched late last year by a crack team of industry professionals.
Inside the British Drum Company with Al Murray, Ian Matthews, Keith Keough and more
It's blazing hot summer's day in Stockport – no sign of rain in Cheshire, and how often can you say that?
Journey's Steve Smith on his amazing trip from jazz to rock
When we catch up with Steve Smith he's in Cologne, Germany for a week performing and recording with his jazz fusion outfit steps ahead and the WDR big band.
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Paiste's Formula 602 line was its first B20 (CuSn20) bronze line of cymbals, introduced in 1959 and lasting through the 1990s.
Zildjian S Family Cymbals
From February 2016, Zildjian's new S Family takes over from the outgoing ZHT series.
Yamaha Recording Custom
Few drum kits achieve legendary status. Gretsch's round-badge Broadkaster, Ludwig's Super Classic. Add to those Yamaha's Recording Custom, commonly called the Yamaha 9000.
Istanbul Agop Mantra Cymbals
Cindy Blackman-Santana's Istanbul Signature OM series debuted in 2009.
Gretsch Broadkaster Vintage Series
Gretsch edges it in the legendary stakes with its 'round badge' Broadkaster drums from the '50s and '60s – favourites of studio drummers and producers.
