Drum Center of Portsmouth Blog

Portsmouth, NH is the birthplace of Ronnie James Dio...so what are we going to do about it?

The Canopus Zelkova snare drum is equal parts genius, eccentricity, opulence and madness. Each Zelkova shell is HOLLOWED FROM A STUMP of precious 200 year old Zelkova wood, also called Akagi or "red wood."

China cymbals are some of the best available due to their crisp sound and durability. They are most often used in metal music or jazz performances with extensive drum solos.

In this guide, we’ll break down and review each box offering from this company and give you the highlights and benefits. Use this review to help you parse through all the information out there and learn about which Paiste products might be right for you.