Geoff Nicholls
Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Mapex Black Panther Velvetone kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The logical extension to Mapex's hugely popular Black Panther snare range
Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Meinl's Classics are updated with a new alloy and a serious polishing
Gretsch Brooklyn Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
With its evocative name Gretsch's new Brooklyn recalls the round badge era of the company's illustrious past
Murat Diril Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
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
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Excellent new AAX, HHX and APX additions
6 career defining records of ELO's Bev Bevan
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
ELO/The Move drummer picks his finest
Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
More from the ultra smooth and creative vintage-tinged line
Yamaha Club Custom Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The Club Custom name is resurrected with a vintage-style kit championed by Steve Jordan
Zildjian Swish Knocker And Z3 Ultra Hammered Chinas
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
New specialist cymbals from Zildjian
Gretsch USA G4000 Snares
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
A choice of brass, copper and aluminium offered from this up-market Gretsch snare collection
Carrera Terrier Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
We've seen the snares, now here's the mini kit from new British custom builder Carrera
Guru Drumworks Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
England's north-east is becoming a hotbed of designer-crafted drum workshops
Robert Daniels Fine Drums Snare
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
We try out a specially-commissioned mahogany side drum
Odery Fluence Fusion Series Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Hailing all the way from Brazil, Odery drums are bound to be that little bit different
Animal Custom 2012 Series Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
West Yorkshire custom builder Animal simplifies its output with the launch of these new hand-crafted drums
Remo Ambassador-X Heads
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The Ambassador puts on weight for today's hard hitters
Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Finish Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Sabian's budget-conscious B20 cymbals recieve a brilliant update
Meinl Byzance Cymbals (Traditional, Dark and Extra Dry ranges)
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
New additions to Meinl's traditional, Turkish made range
Meinl Byzance Rides And Crashes
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
New additions to the Meinl Byzance range of traditionally-made Turkish cymbals
Mapex Meridian Maple Jazz Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Mapex adds this exceedingly well-specified small group kit to its popular budget Meridian Maple line
Ludwig Club Date Special Edition Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Nostalgic vintage revival of Ludwig's '60s student kit with a new and unusual shell make-up
Vintage drum gear: Zickos Transparent Drum Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
A rare example of the first ever commercially-produced plastic drum kits
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