Drum Handbook : Buying, Maintaining, and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit

Every drummer, from beginner to seasoned professional, will relish this comprehensive guide to the tools of the trade. This comprehensive guide gives you the in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear, including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads & sticks. The book offers sound guidance on buying new, used & vintage equipment, how to set up & tune your equipment & how to look after it. And it draws on a host of professional players for tips on gear, recording, playing live & surviving on the road. Also includes a website directory & an exhaustive glossary of technical terms. Over 100 black & white photos & illustrations.Nicholls, Geoff is the author of 'Drum Handbook : Buying, Maintaining, and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422350331 and ISBN 1422350339.