Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Mapex Black Panther Velvetone kit
The logical extension to Mapex's hugely popular Black Panther snare range
Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals
Meinl's Classics are updated with a new alloy and a serious polishing
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
Sabian Memphis and Raw Bell Rides and Solid Hi-Hats
Excellent new AAX, HHX and APX additions
Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes
More from the ultra smooth and creative vintage-tinged line
Yamaha Club Custom Kit
The Club Custom name is resurrected with a vintage-style kit championed by Steve Jordan
Gretsch USA G4000 Snares
A choice of brass, copper and aluminium offered from this up-market Gretsch snare collection
Carrera Terrier Kit
We've seen the snares, now here's the mini kit from new British custom builder Carrera
Guru Drumworks Kit
England's north-east is becoming a hotbed of designer-crafted drum workshops
Odery Fluence Fusion Series Kit
Hailing all the way from Brazil, Odery drums are bound to be that little bit different
Animal Custom 2012 Series Kit
West Yorkshire custom builder Animal simplifies its output with the launch of these new hand-crafted drums
Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Finish Cymbals
Sabian's budget-conscious B20 cymbals recieve a brilliant update
Meinl Byzance Cymbals (Traditional, Dark and Extra Dry ranges)
New additions to Meinl's traditional, Turkish made range
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
