JHS extends Odyssey range with Tuba kit
JHS’ Odyssey range of brass instruments has added a new tuba outfit to its line-up. The Odyssey Premiere BBb Tuba Outfit (£4,999 UK RRP) features a solid brass, silver plated…
Universal Percussion files suit against GC
Universal Percussion has filed a lawsuit against Guitar Center, accusing it of engaging in bait-and-switch selling tactics that caused Universal Percussion to lose out on sales of its Wuhan-branded cymbals and…
Universal Percussion Files Suit Against GC
Universal Percussion, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Guitar Center, Inc. (GC), accusing it of engaging in bait-and-switch selling tactics that caused Universal Percussion to lose out on sales of…
DW signs global Kickport deal
Drum Workshop has inked a deal for worldwide distribution, marketing and artist relations for KickPort International products. DW will take over operations for the line, while manufacturing arrangements will remain…
Tama G-Walnut, the Vintage Poplar Maple, and Vintage Hammered Steel Models
Tama has again expanded its Sound Lab Project (S.L.P.) lineup with three new drums, including the G-Walnut, the Vintage Poplar Maple, and Vintage Hammered Steel models. For the drummer seeking…
Musikmesse adds Drum Camp
Musikmesse 2016 will be offering a special feature for drummers at this year’s show the new Drum Camp, which will see six leading international drummers presenting their kits and demonstrating their skills. Drummers…
Lone Star Percussion Earns Zildjian Award
Lone Star Percussion of Dallas, TX, earned a special award from Zildjian at the recent NAMM show in January. The dealer received the “2015 Outstanding Sales Performance” award, marking a…
Jupiter, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Extend Partnership with Pacific Crest Drum
KHS America, home of Jupiter Winds, Mapex Drums, Majestic Percussion, and XO Professional Brass in the U.S. has announced the extension and expansion of their partnership with the Pacific Crest…
SABIAN Announces Expanded Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has announced that St. Louis Music (SLM) expanded their offerings to include Band and Orchestral instruments and accessories, as of February 1st, 2016. According to SABIAN president, Andy Zildjian,…
US deal for Italian cymbal specialist, Ufip
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has struck a new distribution deal with US firm, Davitt & Hanser. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilising its Rotocasting…
Ufip Cymbals Names Davitt & Hanser as USA Distributor
Italian Cymbal Manufacturer Ufip has announced a new distribution partnership with Davitt & Hanser, effective February 1st, 2016. Ufip, based in Pistoia, Tuscany, has been manufacturing cymbals since 1931 utilizing…
Sakae adds Clean Bandit drummer to artist list
Sakae continues to grow its roster of artists, adding Clean Bandit drummer, Luke Patterson. The band have had much global success in recent years and their chart topping single Rather…