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1. Pearl
Drums - Pearl is one of the most popular drum companies. They
carry a full line of drumset, marching drums and accessories.
Pearl is currently the leading drum company in the world.
2. Tama Drums - Full line of tama drumsets and drum accessories.
Tama is a close second in popularity.
3. Premier Drums - Based out of the UK. Drumsets, Popular
in Marching Percussion. Known for their slotted tension lugs.
4. Gretsch Drums - Older, respected drum company known
for their superb tonal quality.
5. Yamaha Drums - Full line of drums including drumset
and marching percussion. Yamaha started their drum line in the
mid 70's.
6. DW Drums (Drum Workshop) - DW Drums are known for superb
quality in construction and detail. First to popularize individual
shell tone and pitch matching.
8. Sonor Drums - German drum company. Legendary for unique
design, attention to detail and incredible tone.
9. Ludwig Drums - Who hasn't heard of Ludwig Drums? This
household name is still alive and kicking. Terrific drumsets and
marching drums. Big resale value in vintage Ludwig drumsets.
10. LP (Latin Percussion) - LP set the standard for Latin
percussion instruments. Known for high quality and full line of
Latin drums, percussion and accessories.
11. Taye Drums - A newer drum company known for quality
and affordability.
12. Slingerland Drums - Another legendary drum company.
Famous artist endorsements through the years have made vintage
Slingerland drums very valuable.
13. Remo Drums - Originally a drumhead manufacturer, Remo
came out with a "pressed paper" manufacturing process
for drum that took everyone by surprise. Although they make drumsets,
their kid's percussion line has really taken first chair.
14. GMS Drums - High quality drums with lots of projection.
15. Ayotte
Drums - High quality drumsets popular with those that are
extremely particular about their drum sound. They also popularized
wooden hoops.
16. Pacific Drums - A division of DW drums. Not as high
quality or customizable as DW but more affordable.
17. Mapex Drums - An alternative to the others, Mapex drums
offer an affordable choice without sacrificing quality and practicality.
18. Fibes Drums - Largely American made! A company spanning
30 years with an emphasis on attack and dynamic projection.
19. Premier Drums - Originating in London, England, Premier
drums have become known for their drumsets and marching percussion.
20. Orange County Drums (OCD) - More recently getting noticed
due to unique and colorful designs and popular artist endorsement.
21. Brady Drums - This Australian company specializes in
handcrafted made from Western Australian hardwoods such as Jarrah
and Wandoo. Their claim to fame was the solid, one piece drum
carved directly from the same tree.
22. Noble and Cooley - Originally known for their masterfully
engineered snare drums. Customized designs with maple shells.
Very respected company in the industry.
23. RocketShells - Newer on the market. Slick looking drums
that sound terrific. Unique manufacturing process utilizing carbon
fiber.
24. Rogers Drums - Another legendary drum company. More
popular in the 70's, these drums have all but disappeared from
the scene.
25. Arbiter - Developed by pioneer Ivor Arbiter, these
innovative drums (Arbiter AT's and Arbiter Flats) are tuned using
one lug instead of 10. Apparently they still carry a surprising
amount of tone and resonance (less so in the flats).
26. Monolith Drums - Another drum manufacturer, based out
of Canada, that specializes in carbon fiber drums.
27. Baltimore Drum - High quality drum company specializing
in custom orders. Very unique designs.
28. Peavey Drums - A few years back, Peavey got into the
drum picture. Their drums looked bulky and impractical. Surprisingly
they sounded great!
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