Reference
Brands
The gear makers we cover — and every page where each one comes up.
Brands
Vic Firth26American maker of percussion sticks and mallets; its American Classic 5A is one of the most common first pairs of sticks.Tama13Japanese drum brand (a division of Hoshino Gakki) known for durable beginner kits like the Imperialstar and its Iron Cobra pedals.Alesis10American music-electronics brand whose Nitro and Turbo electronic kits are among the most popular budget e-drum sets.Gibraltar8Drum hardware brand specializing in thrones, stands, racks and mounting hardware for kits of every size.Yamaha8Japanese instrument and audio maker whose acoustic kits and DTX electronic drums are staples for beginner and intermediate players.Evans7American drumhead brand (part of D'Addario) whose dB Zero and mesh heads are common choices for quieter practice.Pearl7Japanese drum brand known for its Export kits and its Eliminator and Demon Drive bass-drum pedals, used by beginners and professionals alike.Audio-Technica6Japanese audio-electronics company whose closed-back headphones are frequently paired with electronic drum kits for monitoring.ProMark5American drumstick brand (now part of D'Addario) offering hickory and oak sticks widely recommended for beginners.