Big Drum Thump

[Press Release]

Dixon Drums is proud to expand their popular Demon series with a striking new Urban Camo wrap finish. The Demon’s 5-piece Urban Camo kit (DM-522E-UC) is constructed with 7-ply birch/mahogany shells featuring 45-degree bearing edges and 1.6 mm hoops. All toms and the snare include Evans G1 coated batter heads. Sizes: 22″ x 18″ bass drum, 10″ x 8″ tom, 12″ x 9″ tom, 14″ x 14″ floor tom, and 14″ x 5.5″ snare drum.

The Platinum series is PDP’s flagship line, with 8-ply North American maple shells, double-oval tube lugs, and now a bevy of new finishes. Over 20 were introduced at NAMM 2009. Here’s a quick look at three that get our sticks hard: Camo Glass FinishPly, Blue to Black Burst Satin Oil, and Vintage Sunburst Satin Oil.

[Press Release]

Mapex USA responded to consumer demand and has released a special-edition Saturn component pack finished in classic Arctic White lacquer. The component pack includes drums only and includes a 22″ x 18″ bass drum, 10″ x 8″ and 12″ x 9″ rack toms, 14″ x 14″ and 16″ x 16″ floor toms, and a 14 x 5.5 snare drum. Hardware is sold separately.

Like all Saturn drums, this set features Saturn’s ultra thin six-ply shell made from two interior plies of premium walnut and four exterior plies of maple. The result is a deep, rich tone and tuning versatility that has become the trademark of the Mapex Saturn.

The Saturn in Arctic White is available with chrome (SW628SNCBUOW; MSRP $2,459.99) or black chrome (SW628SNBUOW; MSRP $2,899.99) fittings.

The drums that started it all for Taye now come outfitted in a new Brushed Copper finish…but they don’t just look hot. RockPros feature premium birch-basswood shells and are available in a wide range of configurations that won’t bust your bank account. A 5-piece kit with hardware starts at an MSRP of $1,249.

Drummers on the go have already discovered that Taye’s GoKits sound really damn awesome, and now the drums are lookin’ a little sexier too in a couple of new colors: Black Micro-Flake and Blue Micro-Flake.