Geoff Nicholls
Latest articles by Geoff Nicholls

Murat Diril Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Broad collection of cymbals with remarkable heritage and mode of manufacture from a master Istanbul cymbalsmith

Sabian Memphis and Raw Bell Rides and Solid Hi-Hats
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Excellent new AAX, HHX and APX additions

6 career defining records of ELO's Bev Bevan
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
ELO/The Move drummer picks his finest

Sabian Vault Artisan Hi-Hats and Crashes
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
More from the ultra smooth and creative vintage-tinged line

Mapex Black Panther Velvetone kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The logical extension to Mapex's hugely popular Black Panther snare range

Meinl Classic Custom series cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Meinl's Classics are updated with a new alloy and a serious polishing

Stagg Classic Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Stagg introduces some new members to its Classic line of hand-made cymbals at great prices

Istanbul Agop Signature Ride Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Contrasting Lenny White Epoch and Idris Muhammad Signature rides inspired by Zildjian's vintage Ks

Premier Series Classic Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
As Premier unveils its cut-price route to a top-notch kit, we tread the Classic path

Highwood Hammer Snare Drums
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Hammer snares are ideal for the rock-metal drummer - custom built, durable and sensibly priced

Matt Nolan Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Distinctive UK-made cymbals that sound as good as they look

Yamaha Club Custom Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The Club Custom name is resurrected with a vintage-style kit championed by Steve Jordan

Zildjian Swish Knocker And Z3 Ultra Hammered Chinas
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
New specialist cymbals from Zildjian

Gretsch USA G4000 Snares
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
A choice of brass, copper and aluminium offered from this up-market Gretsch snare collection

Carrera Terrier Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
We've seen the snares, now here's the mini kit from new British custom builder Carrera

Guru Drumworks Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
England's north-east is becoming a hotbed of designer-crafted drum workshops

Robert Daniels Fine Drums Snare
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
We try out a specially-commissioned mahogany side drum

Odery Fluence Fusion Series Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Hailing all the way from Brazil, Odery drums are bound to be that little bit different

Animal Custom 2012 Series Kit
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
West Yorkshire custom builder Animal simplifies its output with the launch of these new hand-crafted drums

Remo Ambassador-X Heads
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
The Ambassador puts on weight for today's hard hitters

Sabian Xs20 Brilliant Finish Cymbals
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
Sabian's budget-conscious B20 cymbals recieve a brilliant update

Meinl Byzance Cymbals (Traditional, Dark and Extra Dry ranges)
By Geoff Nicholls last updated
New additions to Meinl's traditional, Turkish made range
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