Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls
Vintage drum gear: Leedy & Ludwig and Ludwig & Ludwig
Two classic kits bearing the Ludwig name
Spaun Custom LED kit
Want to really wow your audience? Light up the stage with Spaun's new LED Custom acrylic shelled drums
Pearl Reference Pure Series KIt
Pearl continues its search to define the optimum shell configuration for every situation with the studio-friendly Reference Pure
Ludwig Accent 100 Power kit
Ludwig updates its Accent starter kit with accompanying hardware and cymbal package
Istanbul Agop ART20 cymbal set
Istanbul enters the upper budget market with a fine new set of traditionally cast B20 cymbals
12 steps to building a British Drum Company snare
The British Drum Company was launched late last year by a crack team of industry professionals.
Inside the British Drum Company with Al Murray, Ian Matthews, Keith Keough and more
It's blazing hot summer's day in Stockport – no sign of rain in Cheshire, and how often can you say that?
Journey's Steve Smith on his amazing trip from jazz to rock
When we catch up with Steve Smith he's in Cologne, Germany for a week performing and recording with his jazz fusion outfit steps ahead and the WDR big band.
Provenance Ross Revenge Radio Caroline Snare Drum
Provenance uses "high grade alloys and quality timbers", salvaged from historically intriguing sources - Spitfire and Rolls Royce engines and the like.
Paiste Signature Rides
These visually dramatic signature rides are modifications of previous Paiste models.
Mark Guiliana lifts the lid on David Bowie's final album
Mark Guiliana's breakthrough to wider public awareness came last year with his intimate involvement in David Bowie's final masterpiece, Blackstar.
Ludwig Hammered Acrolite and Copperphonic Snare Drums
What is it about Ludwig snare drums? Why are so many of us pushovers for these seemingly ageless designs?
Paiste Formula 602 Modern Essentials
Paiste's Formula 602 line was its first B20 (CuSn20) bronze line of cymbals, introduced in 1959 and lasting through the 1990s.
Stagg CAJ-60M Mac Cajon
Stagg has an enviable reputation for punching above its weight in terms of good value percussion products.
Zildjian Kerope Rides
Despite modern music getting ever brasher and louder, a welcome balance is maintained in the way each cymbal company has sought to develop vintage, darker, softer and lighter series.
Paiste Mellow, Swish and Giant Beat ride cymbals
It's been a busy year for the Swiss cymbal and gong company Paiste, what with the new Big Beat series and reinvigorated Formula 602 and 2002 ranges.
