charliedrummer

I will frequently use an orphan stick to clean the sink drain in our bathroom. I wrap it in a paper towel and it does a great job...

IMO, Stage Customs and Acrolites are a waste of time only if you can't tune or don't play well. Of course, having decent heads enters...

If you're talking about a patina where no two drums will be exactly alike, I would definitely go with the display model if it's exactly...

Thanks for your feedback. I see that some conga sets come with a stand to mount both congas, similar to a dual tom stand on a drum kit...

I've been playing drums for 50+ years as a hobby and would like to get more into hand percussion. I'd really like to get a set of congas...

60s 5.5x14 Ludwig Jazz Festival in Oyster Black Pearl (the quintessential Ringo snare).

Occasionally you'll come across a B stock snare that has a keystone badge rather than a B/O badge. There's one on Reverb right now if...

When I had my Roland kit, I used Aerospace 303, a spray that is readily available online and not too costly. It did a nice job cleaning...

I've seen these marks on other Black Beauties for reasons others have mentioned. If these marks are not visible on the exterior of the...

Looks like a Yamaha EAD10.

Just as an FYI, Steve Weiss Music has their own line of roto toms, ranging from 8" to 16." They've gotten good reviews and are...

I agree! The EAD has surpassed my expectations as a practice tool. It has allowed me to hear my drums at a safe and comfortable level...

I'm interested in trying these but the online reviews frequently mention that they don't hold up well. What is your experience?

When I had an e-kit, I used it only for practice at home. I didn't trust it enough to use it at a gig. When I attend shows where the...