Acoustic Drums news

The new Sonor Ascent Series marks the revival of the Beech Shell construction that has been a historical trademark of Sonor.

Italian manufacturer Craviotto adds the C614UMFL snare drum to its 2011 catalog.

Mapex Drums introduces the new Saturn Series Limited Edition kit, featuring a birch and walnut shell.

Gen16, the new technology division of the Avedis Zildjian Company, has been awarded the "Best in Show" award at this year's winter NAMM Convention.

Meinl has also introduced a new series called Classics Custom.

Pearl's new Reference Pure builds upon the legacy of the original Reference Series Drums by using the same shell composition formula, the same number and type of wood plies, and the same task specifi…

Zildjian presented the Zildjian Z3 Ultra Hammered Chinas and 22" A Zildjian Swish Knocker at NAMM 2011.

To celebrate the upcoming 45th anniversary of the first edition of the Recording Custom drum set, Yamaha Drums is manufacturing 45 kits built to the specifications of the most recorded drums in of al…

Sabian introduces Holy China, the latest cymbal model added to the Sabian Vault collection.

Not a crash, not a ride, OMNI is a new cymbal from Cymbal-maker Sabian.

Gretsch has teamed up with Mark Schulman to launch two new Full Range snare drums for 2011, available 12x6" and 13x6".

Gretsch introduces the Renown '57, inspired by the great American automotive companies of the 1950s.

The Sonor Smart Force Series is designed for beginners.

The handmade Turkish Sonor Armoni Cymbal line has been extended by a range of thicker Rock Model Cymbals and two Fx Crash Models.

Yamaha's Stage Custom Birch drum set is designed for working drummers and schools that seek a decent kit at a nice price.

The new Sonor Essential Force Series is made up of five preconfigured sets and 15 individual components.

Yamaha Drums introduces the Club Custom drum sets at Winter NAMM 2011.

The Sonor Select Force Series is designed for designed for advanced and semi-professional drummer.

Gretsch's Legend snare drums have a new model for 2011.

Natal, recently acquired by Marshall, has unveiled a new line of drum kits.

Evans announces the new Hybrid-S Marching Snare Batter.

With its launch at NAMM, Gen16 is introducing the AE (Acoustic Electric) Cymbal.

Paiste has initiated the reintroduction of the most popular Formula 602 range of models.

The Twenty Masters Collection is an assemblage of manufactured cymbals made of CuSn20 bronze - eleven ride models integrating the inspirations of international top drummers.

Swiss cymbal maker Paiste announces the introduction of the Alpha Swiss Crashes.