Geoff Nichols

Latest articles by Geoff Nichols

The Aces High snare (right) has a complex finish in hand-cut natural cherry and green dyed sycamore, soaked to absorb the colour throughout

Premier Aces High snare

By Geoff Nichols last updated

After 20 years endorsing Premier drums, Nicko McBrain's patronage is celebrated with this beautiful signature snare

Snare Drums
The whole cajon is well finished and satin smooth, except for the seat which has a roughened surface for grip

Natal Large Cajon

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Natal's rejuvenated percussion range offers something for everyone, including those of us that like a nice sit-down

Percussion
The Nicko Sicko (left) has an outer sycamore veneer finished with a hand-applied natural satin oil. It's tasteful, but genuinely beautiful

Premier Nicko Sicko snare

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Celebrating its 20 year partnership with Nicko McBrain, Premier offers a fabulous snare, hand-crafted in the UK

Snare Drums
Our congas (left) were finished in pure white, though there's also a Special Edition 'Hand Splattered' paint finish

Natal Classic Series Congas

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A pair of classic fibreglass congas from the rejuvenated drum company

Drums
The cajons' super-sturdy build means you feel confident sitting on them

Meinl Artisan Edition Cajons

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Can these high-end beat boxes justify their exorbitant prices?

Percussion
These Byzance Extra Dry hi-hats (right) measure 16" in diameter and offer darker tones that your usual 14" sets

Meinl Byzance Extra Dry 16" hi-hats

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Looking for something a little different? This 16" Extra Dry pair could be ideal...

Hi-hats
These 14" hi-hats (top left and centre) combine a heavy Brilliant cymbal with a slightly thinner unlathed Extra Dry one

Meinl Byzance Serpent Series hi-hats

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Switchable hi-hat set for the metal man and snake breeder...

Hi-hats
TekTuner is a lathed aluminium/steel tuning tool, calibrated to measure the exact torque applied to your tension rods

TekTuner

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Complete tuning consistency and control can be yours with this new tuning device from Imagination drummer Errol Kennedy

Drum Gear
Odery's kits certainly stand out from the crowd with a vibe of old-world, traditional craftsmanship about them

Odery Custom Kit

By Geoff Nichols last updated

Odery Custom is the sensational hand-crafted top-notch offering from this decidedly original Brazilian company

Drum Kits
There are three different types of hinged clamp - all are steel castings

Yamaha Hexrack

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A revamped, sleek hexagonal drum mounting system

Drums
Drums come with quality Evans heads and smart Dunnett strainers as standard

Tempus Fibreglass and Carbon-Fibre Snare drums

By Geoff Nichols last updated

A sparkling trio of made to order synthetic snares

Snare Drums
Six of the best from a session master

6 career defining records of Kenny Aronoff

By Rhythm magazine, Geoff Nichols last updated

Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi sticksman picks his finest

Drummers
1 2 Archives

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: