Mapex Drums has added the Equinox model to its Black Panther Design Lab series. The Equinox is crafted with a padauk/maple hybrid shell and single flanged hoops, creating a unique and vibrant sound that suitable for drummers who seek a warm tone and bright attack. This model joins the ranks of the Cherry Bomb and Versatus, two kits that have been refreshed with Mapex features, including the revolutionary Halo Mounting System and a new exclusive Black Panther Design Lab gold badge. Other key features of the Black Panther Design Lab series include the HALO mount sustain adjustment knob, SAS attenuating floor tom leg, air flow venting, chamber specific design, isolation gaskets, master tune lugs and SONIClear bearing edges.
It’s been 60 years since the Beatles kicked off their 1964 U.S. tour with a performance on the Ed Sullivan show, and D’Addario is celebrating that anniversary with an exclusive Beatles 60th Anniversary collection. These limited-edition picks and straps come in two designs: the “Arrows” design, which features the TV backdrop from their performance on the Ed Sullivan show, and the “1964 Ticket” design, which showcases a collage of ticket stubs from the U.S. tour which followed the performance.
