Geoff Nichols

Latest articles by Geoff Nichols

TekTuner is a lathed aluminium/steel tuning tool, calibrated to measure the exact torque applied to your tension rods

TekTuner

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Complete tuning consistency and control can be yours with this new tuning device from Imagination drummer Errol Kennedy

Drum Gear
Odery's kits certainly stand out from the crowd with a vibe of old-world, traditional craftsmanship about them

Odery Custom Kit

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Odery Custom is the sensational hand-crafted top-notch offering from this decidedly original Brazilian company

Drum Kits
Six of the best from a session master

6 career defining records of Kenny Aronoff

By Rhythm magazine, Geoff Nichols last updated

Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi sticksman picks his finest

Drummers
There are four maple and five burled ash finishes with your choice of gold or chrome metalwork

Yamaha PHX-Phoenix

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Yamaha's most-expensive kit has 11mm-thick shells!

Drum Kits
The first Yamaha budget kit made entirely fom birch

Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Kit

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A budget birch kit that is as uncluttered as it is classy

Drum Kits
The Z Link drive shaft has zero latency with no lag or wobble

Pearl Eliminator Demon Drive P-3002D

By Geoff Nichols last updated

NiNjA skateboard bearings? Welcome to the future…

Drums
A micro-clear coating gives the heads a matte black appearance

Evans Onyx Series Heads

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Black in hue, black in sound: 'alternative' skins

Drum Gear
There are three different types of hinged clamp - all are steel castings

Yamaha Hexrack

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A revamped, sleek hexagonal drum mounting system

Drums
Drums come with quality Evans heads and smart Dunnett strainers as standard

Tempus Fibreglass and Carbon-Fibre Snare drums

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A sparkling trio of made to order synthetic snares

Snare Drums
Arena cymbals are distinguished by their sandblasted tops and a matt, chalky sand colour

Murat Diril Arena Cymbals

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Dry, thin but sparky series of unusual finish cymbals from the Turkish master cymbalsmith

Cymbals
All the conga and bongo shells are made using solid barrel staves of Siam oak, while the djembes are carved from sun-dried mango

Tycoon Percussion Congas, Bongos and Djembes

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Budget and professional hand drums from a prolific, environmentally-friendly Bangkok manufacturer

Percussion
If you're in the market for some pro-level hardware Ludwig may have the answer

Ludwig Atlas Pro Hardware

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Show-stopping new design ideas on Ludwig's updated touring professional standard heavyweight hardware

Drums
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