Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Odery Custom Teak and Araucaria Snare
Sustainably-sourced drums from the unique Brazilian company
Sabian Cymbal Vote 2014 Winners
Sabian's clever marketing idea, to run an online public vote for the most popular of its latest cymbals to promote, enters its third year.
Odery Custom Araucaria Snare
A new custom snare drum illustrates the breadth of choice from this fascinatingly different firm
Sakae Beech snare
Two hand-made snares in attractive beech wood from the recently launched and rebranded Japanese company
UFIP Class Brilliant cymbals
The old Tuscan firm returns with a set of cymbals that demand attention
Leiva Pro Omeya Bass Studio Cajon
Professional flamenco cajon with innovative design features and impressive bass response from this top Spanish company
Q Drum Co Custom Copper Kit
Although Q offers kits in maple or mahogany, it's the metal kits, made from sheet steel, brass or copper, that draw the headlines
Carrera Drums Custom Pinstripe Snare Drums
Two superlative custom snare drums hand built from scratch in the UK that look and sound awesome
Stagg Sensa Series Cymbals
The Chinese cymbal company, Stagg, first surprised us back in 2001. We always thought of 'proper' cymbals being of Turkish origin, most often via the USA and Europe
Gretsch Brooklyn Kit
With its evocative name Gretsch's new Brooklyn recalls the round badge era of the company's illustrious past
Murat Diril Cymbals
Broad collection of cymbals with remarkable heritage and mode of manufacture from a master Istanbul cymbalsmith
Animal Custom 2012 Series Kit
West Yorkshire custom builder Animal simplifies its output with the launch of these new hand-crafted drums
Meinl Byzance Rides And Crashes
New additions to the Meinl Byzance range of traditionally-made Turkish cymbals
Mapex Meridian Maple Jazz Kit
Mapex adds this exceedingly well-specified small group kit to its popular budget Meridian Maple line
Ludwig Club Date Special Edition Kit
Nostalgic vintage revival of Ludwig's '60s student kit with a new and unusual shell make-up
Vintage drum gear: Zickos Transparent Drum Kit
A rare example of the first ever commercially-produced plastic drum kits
Vintage Drum Gear: Slingerland Sea Green Pearl kit and '30s snares
More retro treats from classic drum maker Slingerland, this time two snares and a kit from the 1930s
Zildjian K Custom new additions
Zildjian introduces a pair of classy rides and a sparkling Trash-Smash to its K Custom contemporary jazz line
Vintage drum gear: George B Stone Deluxe Combination Stage Outfit
Another piece of drum history courtesy of Rhythm Magazine
Sabian Players' Choice Cymbals
Four brand new and wildly different Sabian one-offs, the winners of Sabian's online player selection scheme
