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Okay people, get ready for this one, it’s a doosie. I have here, the Sonor Special Edition Rock20 5 Piece Shell Kit Drum Set and it is priced at an ultra-low $299.97. This kit is built using 9 ply basswood shells with black powder coated low mass tuning lugs and hoops for great sound and a professional look and feel. What better way to keep your learning drummer interested in playing their instrument than getting them something they will never grow out of. Not only is this a great beginner kit but it is also stage-worthy in all respects. The basswood shells provide balanced sound with lots of power and plenty of sustain. Keep in mind here people that this is a shell kit only so you will have to pick up a hardware package but we have some great deal in that area as well. The Rock 20 is the best for the sound conscious drummer. Happy Friday everybody, have a great weekend!

-Ryan

Here we go again folks, I’ve stumbled upon a really good deal on the AMS site and figured I had better share it or I’d feel bad. So, here it is. This one is for the drummers or players needing a good throne to sit on that won’t cost a fortune. With that in mind, I present to you the Yamaha DS616B Drum Throne. Talk about an incredible value, this bad boy is double braced and actually features adjustable height that is not based on a number of holes drilled through the post. Yes, you can adjust the height of this throne to every conceivable height within its limit, of course. The throne seat easily separates from the post for storage and transport. Simple, effective and inexpensive is the name of the game in this piece of equipment. Hope you like it!

-Ryan

Happy Monday everybody…I hope not many of you have a case of the Mondays otherwise I’m in for some sweet comments on this post. Moving right along…I wanted to let you drummer know about a super sweet price drop on the Yamaha DTXTREME III Standard Electronic Drum Set. As blatantly stated on the American Musical Supply site, the previous price of this kit was an eye-popping $3199.00 and has come down significantly to $1599.95. Now, I’m no expert, but I’m guessing the price drop is here to clear out some inventory in order to make room for a new model. I could be way off base with that guess but it is a possibility.

Features of the DTXTREME III kit include redesigned cymbals, a new kick tower, and an all-new module built around the same technology that powers the supercharged Yamaha MOTIF XS synthesizer. In addition to over 1,000 on-board drum, percussion and special effect voices, the module includes over 100 General MIDI voices. With the optional memory installed, 512 MB of sampling allows players to trigger a large library of custom sounds. Combine the stacking and layering capabilities of 100 voices with other advanced features, and the DTXTREME III is a complete workstation for drummers. If you have been looking at this kit but didn’t want to fork over the big cash…now is the time to buy and I’m thinking you’ll be glad you waited. Have a great evening!

-Ryan

I’m sure you have head the term, ‘Practice makes perfect.” Many people in music teaching positions use this to put a semi-fun spin on the importance of practicing your instrument. They’re telling the truth, practice definitely helps you to hone your skills. Without it, you won’t develop muscle memory and you will find that you just don’t seem to be getting any better. Drummers rely on muscle memory more than other types of musicians since we are moving our limbs in the same way during a performance many times and therefore, we get better at performing usually at a slightly faster rate than other players. For those looking to really tighten up stick control and perfect the bounce needed for smooth rolls, the Kaces 6 Inch Practice Pad with Drum Sticks is the perfect travel companion regardless of your destination. This practice pad is designed to offer natural feel and rebound to expand your abilities with ease and affordability. The table top practice pad can also easily be mounted onto most cymbal stands and also includes a free pair of 5A sticks. Tighten up your timing with help from Kaces. Thanks for reading!

-Ryan

If you haven’t noticed in the last few months, the ZXT line of Zildjian cymbals were nowhere to be found…until NOW! You asked for em’ and now we’ve got them back on the site. The ZXT series cymbals are sheet cymbals but offer voicing characteristics of cast cymbals but for incredibly affordable prices. Aside from just sounding great, the ZXT cymbals look amazing with their brilliant finish, they definitely look the part of a high-end, professional grade cymbal. The first to be added back into inventory is the Zildjian ZXT Pro Cymbal Package. In the box is a 14 inch set of hi-hats, a 16 inch crash cymbal, 20 inch ride and you even get a free 18 inch crash cymbal. Talk about a great deal, it only costs $349.98. Pick up a set for your practice space, you’ll dig these cymbals!

-Ryan