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Gretsch Drums Renown Walnut/Birch
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015
Each Renown Walnut drum features 6-ply North American walnut shells (walnut/maple/walnut), with 30-degree bearing edges, and is available in Gloss Natural and Walnut/Black Fade with natural interior shell. Drums are finished with chrome hardware including die-cast tom and snare hoops.The kit includes two tom clamps, non-drilled bass drum, hinged brackets, and ultra-low profile tom suspension system. Toms come with Remo clear Emperors, batter side, and Gretsch by Remo clear Ambassadors resonant side. Bass drum batter-side is shipped with Remo clear Powerstroke 3 and Gretsch coated white heads with muffle ring resonant side.
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iCA Chair Caddy
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The portable Chair Caddy from iCA is a way for musicians, and anyone sitting on a chair, to have their music accessories (reeds, mutes, swabs, grease, picks, resin…) or personal items (cell phone, water bottle, wallet, keys…) close at hand. The chair caddy is portable with its zip-up pockets that fold into a carry bag […] Read More... -
iCA Soft Cover for Brass & Woodwind Instruments
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015Soft covers are made from a quilted fabric much like a jacket and are portable. The cover has a ring sewn into the bottom allowing the cover to keep its shape (oval or cylindrical). The cover also has an exterior sleeve that houses a removable pole on the side of the cover to keep the […] Read More... -
New, Weighted KickPro Pillows
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The KickPro combines a weighted core with a non-skid, rubberized bottom and a fleece cover. This design allows the Pillow to be positioned with as much or as little contact with the bass drum head as desired yet keeps it securely in place without applying adhesives to the drum. KickPro Pillows are available now and […] Read More... -
PinchClip Available In 3-Packs
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015PinchClip (patent pending), the accessory that replaces wingnuts on cymbal stands and hi-hats, is now available in a reusable zip-lock bag that contains three clips and comes in a choice of black or red. The packaging also features information on how to use the PinchClips. PinchClip is a stainless-steel flange, which gives drummers a way […] Read More... -
The ReedGeek ‘Universal’ Tool
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The ReedGeek “Universal“ Tool is ready to use, requires no sharpening, is safe for air travel, and is manufactured 100% in the USA. All edges can be used to flatten reed tables, or used as traditional knives to adjust and balance reeds. The tip of the ReedGeek® features a gentle proprietary radius that can be […] Read More... -
Vic Firth American Classic 5A and 5B with Barrel Tips
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The American Classic 5A Barrel features the 5A design with a barrel shaped tip, while the 5B Barrel, which also has a barrel shaped tip, has a reduced surface area on the tip. Crafted from select hickory, these drumsticks are guaranteed straight, weight matched, and tone paired. The 5A and 5B have a length of […] Read More... -
Jupiter JEP1100 Compensating Euphonium
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015The Jupiter JEP1120 euphonium features a 12.2” yellow brass bell and rose bass mouthpiece, as well as double lapped stainless steel piston valves. The model with the lacquer finish has an MSRP of $4,995 and the model with the silver-plated finish has an MSRP of $5,650. jupitermusic.com Read More... -
XO Professional Brass 1632RGL-LT Lead Trombone
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015This free blowing lead bore trombone is the result of years of development with the assistance of artist, composer, and arranger John Fedchock. The new XO 1632 features a handcrafted 7.5” custom-annealed bell — which is available in yellow or rose brass — with a soldered bell flare wire, a custom mouthpiece, a lightweight nickel […] Read More... -
NOMAD NIS-C049 Flute Peg
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015NOMAD Stands introduces a new collapsible flute peg. Just like the NOMAD collapsible trumpet and clarinet stands, the new NIS-C049 Flute peg uses NOMAD’s patented fully collapsible design. Just like all NOMAD stands, the NIS-C049 also has a limited 5-year warranty to the original purchaser. nomadstands.com Read More... -
Meisel Accessories Stringed Instrument Stands
Mike Lawson | January 3, 2015Meisel Accessories has recently announced the introduction of a new stand for most stringed instruments: all guitars, electric bass, violin, viola, ukulele, etc. Made of 25mm tubular aluminum, the model GS76 is lightweight (15oz) and when collapsed will fit into many cases and gig bags. The cushioned silicone rubber slip resistant pads assure no finish […] Read More... -
From the Trenches: My Christmas List for Santa
Mike Lawson | December 24, 2014Appropriate holiday gift ideas for notable names in the music ed world
Dear Santa,
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I hope you are well. It sure did seem like the North Pole relocated to North Jersey with all the snow we had last year. I don’t know if you can do anything about this, but would you please ask your pal Old Man Winter to lighten up? I know the folks in Buffalo would certainly appreciate it! I hope Mrs. Claus and the reindeer are doing well. If they are anything like the deer leaving their little “presents” all over my yard, they must be getting plenty to eat! Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering providing the following presents to those I have deemed either most worthy or most in need. So, without further delay:
