tl;dr: In my opinion, the best beginner drum sticks are a pair of 5A sticks because its weight and size is easy for most to get used to. I personally use the Vic Firth 5A Hickory sticks. People with smaller hands may want to try 7A sticks which are lighter. If you’ve ever walked into … Read more
You’ve set up your drum kit and are all ready to go. But soon after dishing out a couple of hard-hitting grooves, you notice your hi-hat sliding away from you and your bass drum pedal doesn’t seem to hit with the same intensity. Your drum kit is literally slipping away…. Sorry, I over dramatized. But … Read more
Let’s face it, drum gear, accessories and music instruments are not exactly cheap. And you’ll definitely want the best protection for your gear when you need to transport them around, especially if you are touring by plane and have little control over how the air crew handles your baggage. Pelican cases are one of the … Read more
After spending 21+ days researching and testing various budget bass drum pedals, I think that the Gibraltar 6711S Dual Chain Single Bass Drum Pedal gives you the best bang for your buck. It offers the best bang for your buck and offers the best response, durability and playing experience for a single bass drum pedal at … Read more
So, you’ve decided to level up your kicks? Here’s our pick for the best double bass pedals you can get on a budget: This article will be quite lengthy, because I’d tried to be as comprehensive as I could be, so here’s a navigation table for you to skip to different sections quickly: Disclaimer: Before … Read more
