Monday, November 23, 2009

Gift Ideas

The following is a list of gift ideas for percussionists- at all levels and interests. This list is meant to serve as a guide for anyone looking to expand or upgrade their arsenal of percussion gear. I use many of these items myself. This list is a work-in-progress, and BY NO MEANS COMPLETE. For the sake of time I have only included links to the Steve Weiss Music site, however I recommend all three of the following percussion specialists:

Steve Weiss Music steveweissmusic.com 215-659-0100
Explorers Percussion explorersdrums.com 816-361-1195
The Percussion Source percussionsource.com 866-849-4387

You really can't go wrong buying any of the items from this list, but if you're planning to make a large purchase feel free to get in touch with me for more advice.

CONCERT SNARE DRUMS
Pearl Concert Series Snare Drum - Maple 14x5.5
Model: PEA-CRP1455
$365.00

Clevelander Pro Series Concert Snare Drum - 14x6.5
Model: CLV-CDCPW65
$759.95

MARIMBAS
Yamaha 4.3 Octave Acoustalon Marimba (YM2400C)
Model: YAM-YM2400C
$3,929.00

Adams 4.3 Oct Soloist Padouk Marimba w/ Voyager Frame
Model: ADM-MSPV43
$2,295.00

XYLOPHONES
Yamaha 3.5 Octave Acoustalon Xylophone (YX335C)
Model: YAM-YX335C
$1,859.00

Adams 3.5 Octave Soloist Synthetic Xylophone (XSKV35)
Model: ADM-XSKV35
$1,695.00

BEGINNING PERCUSSION KIT
Pearl Percussion Kit W/ Carry Bag (PK800)
Model: PEA-PK800
$164.95

DRUMSETS & CYMBALS
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5-Piece Drumset - 20" Bass
Model: YAM-SCB0F57X
$999.99

Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Pack with FREE 18" Crash and Bag
Model: ZIL-A20579-9
$699.95

WORLD PERCUSSION
Pearl Primero Pro Fiberglass Conga Set - Basket Stands
Model: PEA-PFC204DX
$359.95

LP Matador Wood Congas
Model: LP-M75XS-XX
$279.99 - $299.99

Remo 2.5X16 Ocean Drum - No Graphics
Model: REM-ET021600
$47.95

Meinl Turbo Cajon
Model: MEI-CAJ4RO-M
$224.95

Meinl Makah-Burl String Cajon with Bag
Model: MEI-CAJ3MB-M+BAG
$199.99

14" Key-Tuned Djembe
Model: REM-DJ0014
$199.95

Pearl Percussion Pandeiro - 10" (PBP510)
Model: PEA-PBP510
$69.95

Meinl Ceramic Ibo Drum
Model: MEI-ID7RB
$112.99

CONCERT SNARE STAND
Pearl Concert Snare Stand - Double Braced (S1000L)
Model: PEA-S1000L
$89.95

MALLETS
Cloyd Duff #2 Timpani Mallets - Hickory Handle
Model: GS-DUFF2
$51.50 (Sold in Pairs)

Cloyd Duff #4 Timpani Mallets - Hickory Handle
Model: GS-DUFF4
$51.50 (Sold in Pairs)

Cloyd Duff #6 Timpani Mallets - Hickory Handle
Model: GS-DUFF6
$51.50 (Sold in Pairs)

Promark Tom Freer FUS2H Ultra Staccato Hickory Timpani Mallets
Model: PRO-FUS2H
$46.50 (Sold in Pairs)

Encore GRADR Nancy Zeltsman Graduated Rattan Mallet Set
Model: ENC-GRADR
$81.50 (Sold in Set of 4)
Note: Designed for 4-mallet playing on marimba

Vic Firth American Custom SD12 Drumsticks - Swizzle G
Model: VIC-SD12
$16.95 (Sold in Pairs)

Vic Firth Heritage Brush - Rubber Handle
Model: VIC-HB
$16.95 (Sold in Pairs)

Promark Hot Rods
Model: PRO-H-RODS
$12.95 (Sold in Pairs)

DRUM MUFFLES & PRACTICE PADS
Moongel Damper Pads - Set of 4 with Case
Model: KAM-MG4
$6.95

Black Swamp Drumhead Dampener (BSDD)
Model: BLA-BSDD
$7.00

Vic Firth Double Sided Practice Pad - 12"
Model: VIC-PAD12D
$28.95

ACCESSORIES
Boss DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome
Model: ROL-DB-90
$179.00

Edirol R-09HR WAVE/MP3 Portable Recorder
Model: ROL-R-09HR
$399.00

Manhasset M52 Voyager Music Stand
Model: MAN-M52
$47.95

CASES & BAGS
SKB Snare Drum Case
Model: SKB-DXX14
$84.95

Vic Firth Backpack with Detachable Stick Bag
Model: VIC-VICPACK
$62.95
Note: If anyone's looking for a gift for me I'd like one of these!

Humes & Berg Mallet Bag - XL Pro (TX8006)
Model: HUM-TX8006
$62.95

DRUM HEADS
Toms
Evans EC1 Clear Drumhead
Model: EVA-TTXXEC1
$10.50 - $25.00

Snare (Drumset)
Evans Genera HD Snare Drumhead
Model: EVA-RCNB
$16.50 - $17.50

Concert Snare
Evans Strata Staccato 700 Snare Drumhead
Model: EVA-RQYQ
$16.50

VIDEOS & BOOKS
Various-Modern Drummer Festivals 2000 & 2003 (3DVD)
Model: 00320594
$44.95

Various-Modern Drummer Festival 2008 (4 DVD set)
Model: 00320865
$53.95