DRUM GEAR

A very well-preserved Buddy Rich kit

A very well-preserved Buddy Rich kit

Larry Ochiltree, drummer and Buddy Rich fan from Battle Creek, Mich., USA, owns a Slingerland drum kit that used to belong to his hero. As the picture clearly shows, the owner has beautifully taken care of this wonderful instrument. Tomorrow, he is...
Eucatape- hand drumming stick tape

Eucatape- hand drumming stick tape

Heal your hands while playing! Every percussionist sooner or later will feel the effects of playing his or hers instrument. It doesn’t matter if you are hitting djembe or cajon- your palms are doing the biggest amount of work. After a log...
Drumtacs Sound Control Pads

Drumtacs Sound Control Pads

Change the sound of your kit with these little helpful tools! Every drummer knows the struggle with tuning and muting the kit. Even the best sounding ones sometimes need a little bit of muffling. People are very creative and they use everything...
Drum N Base Bass Drum Hoop Protector

Drum N Base Bass Drum Hoop Protector

Get rid of problems with damaged drum bass hoops! We can’t tell how many times drummers had problems with protecting their bass drum hoops. Felt protectors are getting used pretty fast, DIY protectors are sometimes causing more damage than...
Chad Smith & Vater: 25 years together

Chad Smith & Vater: 25 years together

Chad Smith and Vater Celebrate 25 Years Together! Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith joined the Vater roster 25 years ago. Here is what the drummer has to say about this longstanding and fruitful relationship with the company: “My own rule...
What Can Be Done With An Old Drumhead?

What Can Be Done With An Old Drumhead?

Useful tips that will give your old drumhead a second life! As we all know, drumheads are getting used after playing. When you change your old head for the shiny, new one you can store it in case of emergency. But usually old drumheads are being...