Paiste 505 Hit-Hat 14" - sanjuro's review
This was the first set of hi hats I ever bought, and I still occaisionally gig with them today. The 505's are a really interesting line because people often mistake them for the 2002's. The 505's a…
Paiste Signature Dark Crash/Ride 20'' - sanjuro's review
The Paiste Signature Dark Crash Ride is a very cool and useful cymbal. Few crash rides can cut it amongst high end cymbals, because usually rides are better at riding and crashes are better at crash…
Paiste Signature Power Crash 16'' - sanjuro's review
The Paiste 16'' Power Crash was the first high end cymbal I ever bought. My drum teacher recommended it, because it was used at the drum store I played at for a cheap price. I couldn't believe it w…
Sabian Xs20 Performance Set - sanjuro's review
The Xs20 is a really good entry level/intermediate cymbal pack. Make no mistake, they are for beginners, but are waaaay better than most of the entry level cymbals for only a slight price increase. …
Tama Signature Stewart Copeland - sanjuro's review
The old music store I worked at got some really good deals on signature snares, such as the Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland snares. It was very exciting to experience the different items because you…
Sabian AA Metal X China 18" - moosers's review
I've been using the Sabian AA Bright Crash cymbal for about two years for recording and while it is a good sounding crash cymbal, I have used better ones that I would use over this one any day. The c…
Zildjian A Ping Ride 20'' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by minix/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Great cymbal I've been using since 2004. When I bought it I liked very much the sound of several rock drummers who used it. It…
Pearl ELX1455S/271 - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by safti/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've been using it since yesterday. A friend lend it to me. This snare is amazing for rock because it has an incredible crackin…
Pearl JJ1365 Joey Jordison Snare Signature - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Benou1977/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've owned it for about two months. I bought it secondhand with an Evans Genera 2 top head and a Remo Ambassador bottom h…
Sonor Force 3007 13 x 7" Snare - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by DJluxlux/translated from Audiofanzine FR) - How long have you been using it? Since I won the Sonor 2008 contest (November 2008). - Which feature do you like best? …
Zildjian Avedis China High 18' - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by kokidrum/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I've been using it for about 2 years. Very good china cymbal because of its size and it's higher pitch than china lows. What I like…
Gretsch Catalina Maple 14 x 6.5" Snare - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by Morrow/translated from Audiofanzine FR) - How long have you been using it? Since I started out about 3 months ago. - Which feature do you like the most / the least? Maple is g…
Zildjian A Medium Thin Crash 16'' - FateFelledVictim's review
I have been using this cymbal for about 2 months, and it has a good tone. The shimmering sound and the vintage clarity is all there, but I think it might be a touch too high pitch. The sound is great…
Pearl Vision Joey Jordison - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by julien_hamon404/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Very good drum kit. I've been playing a Linko drum set for 3 years and I was looking for a new one. I tested Pearl, Tama and S…
Zildjian Impulse - Audiofanzine FR's review
(Originally written by poupaja/translated from Audiofanzine FR) This model was created in the early 80's to compete with Paiste's Rude Series and it was discontinued later. Consider the quality and …