We check out the Tama Birch Bubinga shells that add some punch to their shimmering lava glass glitter finish. These deep drums (including a 22" x 20" bass drum) will really royally rumble out those lows while still providing a pronounced attack.
Ever seen a cymbal shaped like a samurai helmet? Or a shield? Or a hand? MusicRadar hadn't - until we met British cymbal-maker Matt Nolan at Musikmesse 2009. Nolan gave us a quick interview about the method about the methods behind his cymbalsmithery, and played them for us, too. As Rhyhtm...