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