Geoff Nicholls
Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls

VK Drums Ageless Silver Collection Snare Drum
By Geoff Nicholls published
The latest from an in-demand UK builder

Yamaha Recording Custom snare drums
By Geoff Nicholls published
To accompany the RC Series, here are seven metal-shelled snare drums

Meinl Pure Alloy Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls published
A mid-priced professional series with a simple, clear message and a classic look

British Drum Company Merlin Snare Drums
By Geoff Nicholls published
BDC passes a significant milestone. Introducing the Palladium lug…

Sabian Artisan Elite and Light Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls published
New additions to Sabian’s super-expensive range

Manic Drum Mirage Master’s LTD Snare Drum
By Geoff Nicholls published
An intriguing snare from Slovenia

Pearl Masters Maple Reserve MRV Series Drum Kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
Pearl revamps its Masters Series once more

The historic gear that transformed drumming forever
By Geoff Nicholls published
The real game changers

Gretsch Full Range Hammered Black Steel Snare Drums
By Geoff Nicholls published
A pair of heavy-duty workhorses

North Custom Drums Vintage/Modern Custom Copper-Core Snare Drum
By Geoff Nicholls published
A real gem from a UK custom builder

Pearl 150 Series Lightweight Hardware
By Geoff Nicholls published
Pearl enters the trendy flat-based stand market

Ludwig Raw Copperphonic Snare Drum
By Geoff Nicholls published
Ludwig expands its long-standing range

Ludwig Club Date Vintage Series
By Geoff Nicholls published
Speaking as a vintage drum enthusiasts, we had a big smile on our face when we took this lot out of their boxes.

Pearl Decade Maple Series Drum Kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
You'd never accuse Pearl of failing to offer a wide choice, with no less than 13 series of acoustic drums listed on its site.

Drum kit maintenance 101: how to clean your drums
By Geoff Nicholls published
How to give your setup a proper deep clean

Mapex Black Panther Collection Retrosonic drum kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
The third of four limited edition kits inspired by Mapex's popular Black Panther series of snares

Tama Silverstar drum kit review
By Geoff Nicholls published
Pro-quality all-birch drums with an intermediate-level pricetag

Premier Genista Maple And Genista Birch Drum Kits
By Geoff Nicholls published
Premier's revamped '90s favourite is now available in two guises

Hayman Showman Big Sound drum kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
Seventies British favourite makes a semi-pro return

Ludwig Element Laquer Series Power drum kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
Brilliant intermediate set with an exceptional snare

Mapex Horizon HX drum kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
A budget-conscious, cleverly designed beginner's package

Liberty MPX Drum Kit
By Geoff Nicholls published
An impressive set from rising British craftsman
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