Monthly Archives: November 2012

November 15, 2012

Product Review: Mapex MyDentity Custom Drum Set

Photo of Mapex MyDentity Drums

Design your fully custom dream kit and get it in a month- Mapex makes it a reality!

Tired of having limited options when it comes to buying a kit- why not design your own? With Mapex’s MyDentity it’s never been easier or more affordable. You select your drum sizes, wood type, finish color, all the way down to the color of your hardware. On top of all that, they will get it to you within a month, and all for right around $1000.

 

Photo of MyDentity at NAMM 2012

 

We couldn’t believe it either when we came across them at NAMM in 2012, where the MyDentity took the award for Best in Show. Custom drum sets have never been this affordable, and most manufacturers usually take at least six months to deliver. We searched everywhere for “the catch”, but we never found one. Every MyDentity we’ve ordered has been a high quality set of drums through and through, with no flaws or obvious shortcuts taken. The design process itself is fun and easy and takes about 10 minutes, just go to their site to get started at mydentity.mapexdrums.com. From there you’ll be able to interactively build and design the kit of your dreams, which we have to tell you is a lot of fun. Then you just save the design, tell us your unique MyDentity code, and within a month you’ll be playing your own quality custom kit.

November 12, 2012

Thomas Lang 2012 V-Drum Clinic Photos

Photo of 2012 Thomas Lang Clinic

Lang demonstrating the amazing power of Roland V-Drums

We thought we knew how all-powerful and amazing Thomas Lang was from his DVDs, and we thought we knew how all-powerful and amazing the Roland TD-30KV-S was from playing on it every day in the shop – in both cases WE HAD NO IDEA! Over the course of a couple hours, our minds were blown time and time again as Thomas demonstrated the limitless capabilities of Roland V-Drums, and the amazing speed and precision of his playing. And as if that wasn’t enough, he was also an all-around funny and friendly guy with priceless insight into his craft and career. It was enough to make almost everyone in attendance take home a copy of his Creative Coordination DVD and get to work, including us!

Click here for the full gallery of photos from this event

November 7, 2012

Product Review: Yamaha Stage Custom Drum Set

Photo of Yamaha Stage Custom in Natural Wood Finish

Yamaha Stage Custom in Natural Wood Finish – affordable, quality craftsmanship

We really can’t say enough about these 100% Birch beauties! They are some of the most dependable and best sounding kits around, and that’s exactly why we use them in our lesson rooms. That legendary tone of an all-birch kit has never been more appealing or affordable than the Stage Custom. The punch and low end on the kick drum alone (be it the 20″ or 22″) will make you want it, but other features like the ball-joint hardware, YESS mounting system, and any of the five gorgeous lacquer finishes are sure to seal the deal. For all-around value and quality under $1000, we highly recommend this kit! Find out more on our product page.