World Max Black Dawg, Black Hawg and Black Guppy snare drrums. These WorldMax snare drums are very similar to the Ludwig Black Beauty snare drums. Solid brass 1.3mm thick shells with a thick black chrome plating on all drums except the Battered Dawg and Hammered Dawg Series which have a red copper tint. All World Max Black Dawg snare drums come with high quality solid brass tube lugs. Options include vintage style 2.5mm solid brass single flange hoops, die cast hoops, 2.3mm triple flange hoops, standard hardware including 20 strand snare wires and standard side throw action strainers, and deluxe hardware including the S-3 strainer and very high quality German made 20 strand snare wires.

We sell Wuhan cymbals, Zildjan Planet Z cymbals, Mid-East cymbals. We carry a large selection of Sabian cymbals including: the Vault Collection, Hand Hammered, HHX, Legacy series, AAX, AA Metal-X series, Sabian AA, Sabian Xs, Signature series, Paragon series, B8 and B8 Pro, and Solar series. Most come in standard crash, hi-hat, ride, flat ride, crash/ride, china, and splash options, we also have Quiet Tone cymbal mutes and cymbal care products. There are Tibetan gongs, Chinese gongs and Wind gongs available from Mid-East.

You're not likelier to find a "splashier" splash cymbal than a Wuhan, at any price. Thin, crisp, quick.... they are everything drummers look for in a splash cymbal. The 8" Wuhan splash is particularly delicate, high pitched and "hissy". The 10" splash is the perfect all-purpose size for virtually any musical application. The odd, almost-large size of the 11" splash gives it a distinctive tonal character that sets it apart from the other sizes. The large size of the 12" Wuhan splash gives it a penetrating power over that of smaller models.

All Wuhan Traditional cymbals are made from cast B20 alloy, then carefully hand hammered and lathed before being given a striking brilliant finish.

Both sizes of Wuhan hi-hats feature a medium-thin top cymbal for quick, expressive stick response, paired with a medium bottom that provides definition and projection to the "chick" closed-cymbal sound. The 13" pair is slightly higher pitched and faster than 14" models and it's a great sonic combination, while the 14" pair is a great all-purpose hi hat for any musical application.

Each Wuhan hi-hat cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional hi hat cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

The small size and medium weight of Wuhan's 14" and 16" medium crash cymbals provide an excellent balance of quick, explosive response and rapid decay. This balance of characteristics makes them perfect for adding crisp accents to musical passages. The 17" medium weight crash has power, clarity and sustain. These characteristics give it the versatility to be the "big cymbal" in a small setup or the "smaller cymbal" among a group of larger, louder models. The 19" medium crash has even more aggressive power, clarity and sustain. It has the explosive punch needed to carry through mid- to hi-volume situations. Meanwhile, it's dark overtones allow it to serve as a jazz ride.

Each Wuhan crash cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional crash cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Wuhan's medium-thin weight crash cymbals provide an excellent balance between quick, explosive response and rapid decay. The 14" and 16" Wuhan medium-thin crash cymbals are perfect all-purpose mid-sized crash cymbals. The 18" Wuhan medium-thin crash has extra power that comes with it's size and is an excellent all-purpose large crash.

Each Wuhan crash cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional crash cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Wuhan thin crashes are ultra-responsive, light, and airy. This makes them perfect for low-volume live situations as well as for recording. The 13", 14" and 15" Wuhan thin crashes are a great hybrid between a soft crash and a loud splash. The 16" thin crash is a great model for any venue where melodic tone and volume control are equally desirable. The Wuhan 18" thin crash is also perfect for low-volume live situations and recording but still packs plenty of projection power when needed.

Each Wuhan crash cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional crash cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

The medium-weight Wuhan 18" crash-ride cymbal does double-duty. As a crash, it has the size and weight to speak out over loud music, with a bright penetrating tone and full sustain. Meanwhile, it's large ride-type bell gives it the clarity and articulation to serve well as a ride in small-group acoustic situations or in the studio.

Each Wuhan crash-ride cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional crash-ride cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Drummers around the world consider the 20" medium ride to be the all-purpose size and weight. Besides it's versatility, the Wuhan 20" medium weight ride cymbal adds a full bodied musical character and a clean, clear stick response to the mix. It's ready to lay down the rhythm in any musical application. The Wuhan 20" medium-heavy weight ride adds a full bodied musical character and a clear bell sound to the mix. Slightly heavier than a medium ride, it boasts a more pronounced stick response. The Wuhan 20" heavy ride's heavy weight produces great stick definition with very low overtones. And it's clear bell cuts through any musical style. The Wuhan 21" medium-heavy ride boasts a bright tone, maximum stick definition with minimum build-up, and a very loud bell. This is the ride cymbal for high-powered situations.

Each Wuhan ride cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional ride cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Hand-crafted in China according to centuries-old traditions, they are the standard by which all other China-type cymbals are measured. Terms like dark, explosive, and trashy only begin to describe the unmistakable, authentic Oriental sound of Wuhan China cymbals. Prized for their responsiveness, penetration, and distinctive tonalities, Wuhan Chinas are the first choice of top drummers from every style of music.

Each cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Traditional cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Wuhan's Linear effects cymbals feature a patented five-sided design for a unique and colorful effect that fits in any style of music. Wuhan Linear effects cymbals also create great "white noise" sounds when paired with a slightly larger Wuhan China cymbal. The 11" Linear is the smallest, quickest and brightest of the series. The 13" Linear is the mid-sized model, making it the most versatile of the series. The 15" Linear is the largest model making it the most powerful of the series.

Each Wuhan Linear cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan Linear cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

We offer a variety of money saving Wuhan cymbal multi-packs such as a china and splash pack; crash and ride pack; multiple splash packs; splash, hi hat, crash packs; splash, hi hat, crash, ride packs; and many others. You can get a wide selection of quality Wuhan cymbals in group packages for great savings.

Each Wuhan cymbal is cast from high quality B20 alloy then carefully hand hammered and lathed before receiving a striking brilliant finish. At these prices, most cymbals are made from cheap sheet material, but the Wuhan cymbals are cast from the same B20 alloy used in many of today's high end cymbals. You will not find better quality or nicer sounding cymbals at this price level.

Zildjian A Custom Series cast bronze cymbals.

Discover new sounds and new directions for your developing drumming talents. Forged from durable copper and zinc-based alloy, Planet Z cymbals are shaped and lathed into bright, exciting, superior sounding instruments. They offer you just the right voice and look to stand out when playing modern music. And an easy way to complete your kit at an affordable price.

We sell African hand drums: Ashikos, djun djuns, djembes; Middle Eastern hand drums: doumbeks, darbukas; Celtic bodhrans; Native American frame drums; Indian tablas, Latin congas, bongos and timbales. We have many hand percussion instruments including: tambourines, shakers, rattles, sticks and blocks, televi, cuicas, kalimbas, cabasas, chimes and cymbals, bells and cajons. Medieval drums by The Early Music Shop in England. There are Educational kid's percussion instruments by Remo including: Remo bongos, Remo gathering drums, Remo djembes, Remo Gospel tambourines, Remo congas and Remo tubanos. Devotional instruments: Buddhist Timsha bells, spiritual energy chimes and rainsticks for meditation, Morrocan Gnawa ritual Qarkabeb as well as Bendirs and Christian tambourines.

Each Udu Drum offers individual tonal values. They can be played by hitting any part of the drum with the palm of the hand or the finger tips. The textured surfaces provide additional tonal variations by creating rubbing sounds.

The sound possibilities can be further expanded using the unique microphone ports found in each chamber. Small mics can be mounted for amplification and to capture the wondrous internal sounds.

Udu Drums are generally played in a seated position with the drum on the player's lap. They can also be played on a table top or floor using the included straw ring stands.

Baglama Saz and Cura Saz are highly decorative string folk instruments created by Turkish artisans for Mid-East Manufacturing, Inc.. They are made up of three parts: the bowl, sounding board and neck, with seven or five metal or nylon strings arranged in courses, and played with a tezene (pick). The Cura Saz is the smallest of all the Saz family. All Baglama Saz qualify for free shipping in the Continental US.

The cumbus (pronounced joom-bush), a relatively new instrument dating back to the early 1900's, was invented by Turkish Zeynel Abidim Bey. We have many styles of cumbus available many with cases and strings included. Most cumbus qualify for free shipping in the Continental US.

The American hammered dulcimer is an essential instrument for Appalachian folk music, made by Roosebeck. It's Euopean counterpart is in the zither family and is also known as a Sheitholt. Our banjo dulcimers are shaped in such a way that they can be played like a guitar instead of layed flat like a traditional ducimer. These instruments are all visually stunning and hand crafted from spruce, rosewood or lacewood. Most dulcimers qualify for free shipping in the Continental US.

Our beautiful lute guitar is designed by noted maker Zachary Taylor, and manufactured by Roosebeck.

We have a large selection of harps available: Celtic style harps the Baladeer from Taylor, Heather harp, Meghan harp, Minstrel harp, Pixie harp and Woodlands harp from Roosebeck. The Parisian harp by Roosebeck and a beautiful selection of Gothic harps by The Early Music Shop. If you're looking for a round back harp we have: The Alyssa harp, Ashley harp, Crystel harp, Fiona harp, Hailey Harp and Rosa harps all by The Early Music Shop. The Caitlin harp by Roosebeck is our cross strung model. The lyre harps are manuactured by Mid-East and the lute harp is by Roosebeck. Most of the harps listed have free shipping in the Continental US.

All ouds are handcrafted in Turkey or Egypt by Mid-East Manufacturing, two of our electric ouds are handcrafted in Egypt by Morad Turki. Other makers include: Mehmet and Saadettin Sandi. Often made from a staved construction, ouds are beautiful instruments made from spruce or teak with varying degrees of decoration, carving and inlay. We carry the Egyptian classic, Egyptian standard and even an Egyptian child model to get your oud playing started early! Most ouds qualify for free shipping in the Continental US.

Our Sitar range comprises many noted brands of accoustic and electronic sitars: G Rosul, Bhargava & Co., Makhan Lal Roy, Radha Krishna Sharma & Co., Manoj Sardar and Miraj. This extensive line of sitars includes guitar shaped fusion sitars, single toomba, double toomba, miniature sitars, and highly decorated instruments. Some include strings, cases and mizrabs. All Sitars qualify for free shipping in the Continental US.

Available in sizes from 10 inches to 18 inches.

COB stick choppers were used on many of the most popular vintage drums including Slingerland Radio King, Ludwig Black Beauties, Gretsch Broadkaster, Leedy snares and many other vintage classic drums. Our hoops are thicker than many of the vintage hoops so they are more durable and warp-free over time.

Solid brass snare drum hoops sound incredible! They have a more musical tone with warm but powerful rimshots and rich, bell-like cross stick tones. With the extra thick chrome plating and thicker wall these COB stick choppers will give decades of service.

Available with a satin polyurethane finish or unfinished (raw wood) which are ready for staining and/or finishing with your favorite finish to match your drums.

• protects drum bearing edges from damage
• holds muffling rings in place without the need for tape
• compatible with all brands of drumheads
• works well with all brands of mics and various hoop clamps

Puresound Basters Series snare wires are an awesome choice if you want a loud 'cut through it' sound. There is increased snare wire contact across the whole surface of the drum head from the great design feature of the bent copper colored end clips. This extra contact makes for stronger, more focused amplification of that snare sound. The Basters wires are manufactured from a uniquely formulated steel-alloy and as such are a great choice for the discerning player.

Since 1995, Fat Cat Snappy Snares wires have been engineered for high performance, superior sound and long life. Now made of 90% carbon steel wire, attached to stainless steel end plates for the finest quality.

We offer bearing edge and snare bed cutting and hardware hole drilling on all drum shells using our state-of-the-art custom built CNC machine. This computer controlled machine ensures the flattest and truest edges and beds and perfectly aligned hardware holes. You can select these services on the individual product pages before adding them to your cart.

We offer bearing edge and snare bed cutting and hardware hole drilling on all drum shells using our state-of-the-art custom built CNC machine. This computer controlled machine ensures the flattest and truest edges and beds and perfectly aligned hardware holes. You can select these services on the individual product pages before adding them to your cart.

We offer bearing edge and snare bed cutting and hardware hole drilling on all drum shells using our state-of-the-art custom built CNC machine. This computer controlled machine ensures the flattest and truest edges and beds and perfectly aligned hardware holes. You can select these services on the individual product pages before adding them to your cart.

We offer bearing edge and snare bed cutting and hardware hole drilling on all drum shells, as well as cutting the tube to whatever lengths you would like, using our state-of-the-art custom built CNC machine. This computer controlled machine ensures the flattest and truest edges and beds and perfectly aligned hardware holes. You can select these services on the individual product pages before adding them to your cart.

*All seams are acrylic welded and sealed (Engineered at RCI International Patent Pending) .
*These shells do not have a support tab or thin strip of plastic holding the seam together.
*Available in 17 colors and 6 optional patterns. Custom designs are possible, RCI can make anything that you can imagine.

RCI offers hole drilling services for all shell sizes.

The Remo Hazy Diplomat drumhead is a single ply of 2-mil Mylar drum head designed as the perfect resonant head for snare drums. They're known for their bright warm tones, resonance, and sustain. Remo Hazy Diplomat drum heads accentuate snare drum response and give a classic look to snare drums.

The Remo Hazy Ambassador drumheads are medium-weight drum heads made with a single-ply 3-mil Mylar film to produce an open, bright, and resonant sound with plenty of attack. Remo Hazy Ambassador drumheads accentuate snare drum response and give a classic look to snare drums. Remo Ambassador Snare Side Drumheads are known as the standard of the industry.

The Remo clear drumhead is Remo's brightest and most open sounding head. They're known for their bright tones, resonance, and sustain. Clear drum heads are best known as batter and resonant heads opening up the sound of tom-toms and bass drums.

The Remo coated drumhead is slightly warmer than clear heads. They're known for their bright warm tones, resonance, and sustain. Coated heads are best known as batter and resonant heads warming up the sound of snare drums, tom-toms and bass drums.

Mike Fasano (Warrant) who was the first to create the buzz about the new 20-mil head, loved the idea of a "snare head with this much attitude". He in turn got John Tempesta (Rob Zombie) and Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver), Tre Cool (Green Day) and Travis Barker (The Transplants) hooked on the new head too, and the list continues to grow.

For hard hitters, you’ll love the sound and durability.

Constructed with 10 mil film, the Remo Coated Powerstroke Pro features our new Pressure Dampening Profile and permanently mounted acoustic foam that provides maximum volume and projection while producing controlled highs, accentuated mid and maximum low range frequencies.
The Ultrasonically Welded Profile alleviates separation and unwanted noise, making it ideal for live and studio use. Remo Coated Powerstroke Pro is the new standard in subsonic bass drumheads delivering unmatched sound, feel and performance. Sizes 18", 20", 22" and 24".

The Remo Smooth White Powerstroke 3 drumhead features a thin underlay at the outer edge of the drum head to subtly dampen high frequency overtones. This creates a perfect balance of mid range, response and tone control that has quickly made Powerstroke 3 one of Remo's most preferred drumheads. Smooth White P3's are best known for batter and resonant bass drum applications.

Remo Black Suede Ambassador drumheads for snare drums and tom drums.

Remo Suede heads are a new generation of drumheads that utilize exclusively developed films and processes to offer several advances in sound and performance. Suede’s proprietary process creates a texture on both sides of the head that enhances the production and reflection of sound creating a voice that’s a cross between the brightness and resonance of clear heads and the midrange articulation of coated.

Remo Renaissance drumheads are the biggest change in drumming since the development of the original WeatherKing. Offered in 
a full range of Diplomat, Ambassador and Emperor weights and sizes, Renaissance’s textured resin-impregnated surface is excellent for sticks, brushes and mallets. They provide a wider yet more balanced spectrum of sound for snares, tom-toms, bass, and timpani as well as many world percussion instruments.

The Remo Skyntone drumhead is designed for use on snare drums and tom drums for both concert and drum set applications. It has the most realistic calfskin feel and sound, with a warm gut-snare sound using regular modern snare drum wires and a very articulate but mellow tone.

Remo Ebony drum heads are available in Ambassador and even darker Pinstripe. Ebony Ambassador heads have also become extremely popular for the fronts of bass drums due to their depth, resonance and classic look.

Remo Fiberskyn 3 drumheads feature the dark, warm, round tone sought after for traditional jazz, concert snare drums, bass drums and tom-toms. Remo Fiberskyn 3 also provides an outstanding, authentic ethnic drum sound when used on World Percussion instruments..

Evans specialty batter heads for snare drums. Includes EC Reverse Dot, Onyx 2-ply, Genera HD and HD Dry, Genera and Genera Dry, Power Center and Power Center Reverse Dot, EC1 Reverse Dot, Hybrid, G Plus Coated, ST and ST Dry snare drum drumheads.

The 2mil Evans Hazy 200 snare side will enhance sensitivity for softer dynamics and brushwork, while reducing sustain for greater articulation.

Sound: a short, bright, and sensitive response designed for brushwork and lighter playing.

The Evans Hazy 300 is Evans' most versatile snare side head. The 3mil film yields a wide dynamic range and controlled snare response at all dynamic levels.

Sound: a wide dynamic range, full sustain, and a controlled snare response for ultimate versatility.

The 5mil Evans Glass 500 snare side produces a dark, throaty sound that is best suited for deep drums, or heavy rock performances. Available for 13 and 14 inch snare drums.

Sound: Dark, thick overtones well suited for hard hitters, deep snare drums and heavy rockers.

Controlled low-end rumble and a focused attack characterize the EQ3 bass head. Two plies of 6.5mil film with an internal overtone control ring and a removable EQ muffle ring give the head versatility. With a wide dynamic range, the EQ3 produces punch and low-end spread that solidifies the downbeat.
Sound: a mixture of punch and controlled low-end spread, with a crisp and focused attack and a wide dynamic range.

An ideal balance of punch, power, and low-end...the EMAD is a 10mil 1-ply head that employs an externally mounted adjustable damping system with two interchangeable damping rings that allow the player to adjust attack and focus. It delivers a singular oomph that'll support the fattest of backbeats.
Sound: warm and deep, with adjustability over attack, low-end, and sustain.

With a sharp attack and a focused and pronounced low-end, the EMAD2 is a 2-ply version of the popular original. The combination of a 7mil outer ply and 10mil inner ply offer extreme durability, while the two interchangeable damping rings allow the player to adjust sustain and feel. Together, they offer control, low-end, and articulation well suited to heavy rock and double bass.
Sound: deep, focused, and punchy, with adjustability over attack, low-end, and sustain.

The exclusive 12mil film of the G PLUS combined with an improved EMAD damping system delivers increased low-end, punch, and power. It is ideal for heavier hitters looking for a solid sound and more life to the head but prefer the feel of a single-ply.
Sound: warmth and power with increased punch and depth; adjustable attack, low-end, and sustain.

Warm with focus, depth, and ample sustain, the EQ1 resonant head combines a 7mil solid front, internal overtone control ring, and dry vents to produce a round and balanced sound. Tuned low, it produces an absolutely cavernous rumble that is microphone friendly, but with an earthy and organic abience. The coated version delivers additional warmth, focus, and depth.

Sound: a warm, round, and balanced sound with depth, and a full sustain.

Sound: a warm and punchy sound with a controlled, short decay that's ideal for both live and studio applications.

The Bass Drum O's bass drum resonant head hole reinforcement systems are durable plastic rings that encircle the port hole to strengthen them and avoid tearing the head. Available in 2", 4", 5" and 6" rings and a 4"x6" oval and in eight different colors.

Bags for cymbals including Beato Elite Pro 3 padded Cordura. Able to fit 5 cymbals in one bag.

Gibraltar Hardware and Accessory drum hardware bags, Beato Elite Pro 3 Cordura padded hardware bag with wheels. Gibraltar drum hardware bags and Beato drum hardware bags come in different sizes for all of your stands, thrones, bass drum pedals, microphones and racks, most are available with wheels for easy transport and have side pockets for small parts.