Tama began in 1965 under Japan’s Hoshino Gakki, building on a drum‑making tradition that started in the early ’60s. Over time, Tama introduced unique ideas like octobans and rock‑solid hardware, ...

A Mapex S700 snare drum stand played by Will Calhoun in performances with the band Living Colour. The stand is collapsible and has two parts. The top portion (2015.14.10a) has three metal arms that ...

Mapex offers various series of snare drums, each with unique features: - Mapex Black Panther Series: Known for its high-quality construction and professional sound, the Black Panther series features a ...

Mapex views making drums as a privilege. They take pride in being able to make drums that allow you to express yourself to the maximum. Delivering consistent care across the ranges, regardless of ...

In celebration of 35 years, Mapex Drums recently released a special-edition Saturn Evolution series drum kit featuring a Maple Burl Blaze finish here. Its exotic maple burl veneer, with rich, ...

A band is only as good as its drummer. Despite the wealth of bad drummer jokes out there, drummers are the backbone of any group. Imagine Led Zeppelin without the powerhouse of John Bohham behind the ...

The Kompressor range comprises 14”x5.75” and 14”x6.5” models across the three shell types, however the Kompressor Brass is also offered as a 13”x7” drum, while the Kompressor Aluminium comes in 14”x8” ...

Arbelaez recently signed a deal with Mapex Drum Company. The youngest drummer ever to be endorsed by the brand. "Their number one thing is to kinda protect his image," Austin's dad David Arbelaez said ...

Justin Ryan here! As a professional studio/touring musician and music teacher, I’m frequently experimenting with different snare drums. Whether I’m recording, teaching, rehearsing, practicing or ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The drum solo is that one showstopping moment during a concert that allows the drummer to shake the restrictive chains of timekeeper and showcase ...

The drummer of the band Panic! At The Disco, Dan Pawlovich used 3D printing to create the body of his snare drum, the horizontal shell that sits between his legs and produces the highest sound. This ...