Brands

The gear makers we cover — and every page where each one comes up.

Vic Firth

American maker of percussion sticks and mallets; its American Classic 5A is one of the most common first pairs of sticks.

Japanese drum brand known for its Export kits and its Eliminator and Demon Drive bass-drum pedals, used by beginners and professionals alike.

Japanese drum brand (a division of Hoshino Gakki) known for durable beginner kits like the Imperialstar and its Iron Cobra pedals.

American drumhead brand (part of D'Addario) whose dB Zero and mesh heads are common choices for quieter practice.

Drum hardware brand specializing in thrones, stands, racks and mounting hardware for kits of every size.

Japanese instrument and audio maker whose acoustic kits and DTX electronic drums are staples for beginner and intermediate players.