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My First Drum Set

My First Drum Set

When I started playing drums at age 14 I had the most not amazing $80 drum kit that you could imagine. It was a 5 piece Ludwig kit that was not very well managed or maintained. I bought it from a kit at my school with the idea that we were going to "start a band". We were 14 and this kit was a "drummer" that had moved off the kit to pursue his goal of becoming the next Phil Anselmo. He used to carry around this Shure SM58 knock off with electrical tape wrapped around it. Every change he got to pull it out and throw down some Pantera lyrics it would happen. It was like Phil on demand! Whether it was a 1,2,3,4 or a Walk on Home Boy, it was alway cocked and loaded. (Read More....

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Fashion over Function ?

Fashion over Function ?

There are a a lot of really amazing drum companies that are just making cool stuff. Over at KBrakes we deal with a good amount of them. There are so many amazing people behind these companies. Some of them are just one man show drum making machines and some are father and sons or just friends that want to pump out fun drums.  Over the years we have seen some pretty "weird" and "innovative" things and it's always hard to tell what will catch on and what will not. Innovation that solves a problem and creates something new is very different...

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I Like Big Beats And I Can Not Lie

I Like Big Beats And I Can Not Lie

Some of the fun of owning your own business is having the opportunity to create new and fun things that others can enjoy. Our buttons are all about representing and letting the world know that you are proud of brands that you support and content that you consume. We love that you as an individual aren't  afraid to show it off to the world. #expressyourself On that note we are stoked to announce our new KBrakes 3 button pack featuring our favorite new 1.5" button!  Because of amazing companies like Sticker Mule Drummers all over the world rock KBrakes buttons on...

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KBrakes 512: Stop your kick drum from sliding!

KBrakes 512: Stop your kick drum from sliding!

  KBrakes 512's is an anchoring system designed to stop your kick drum from sliding away from you as you play. With 512 stopping points KBrakes 512s dig directly into the carpet locking your kick drum in place. KBrakes 512s also creates a more solid drumming experience with a large base and shock absorbing material. Designed with intent inside of the 512 shaft is designed with a similar shape to your kick drum spur meaning that instead of losing your low end and tone into the floor with the spikes they are actually lifted off the floor giving your kick...

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KBrakes Grips and HiStops Review

KBrakes Grips and HiStops Review

KBrakes Grips are designed to allow you to play your drums on any hard surface without any slipping issues. With KBrakes Grips you have the option to leave your drum rug at home. This Sonor kit is equipped with KBrakes HiStops which are designed with 256 stopping points on the bottom along with the KBrakes Grips attachment for hard surfaces. With this combination your kit will be locked down on carpet or hard surfaces.

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