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Get a Wuhan Traditional and Rock Splash Cymbal Pack for $39.99

August 11, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Wuhan Traditional and Rock Splash Cymbal PackThe Deal: Head over to Musicians Friend for a sweet deal on a Wuhan WUSP0810 Traditional and Rock Splash Cymbal Pack. The Wuhan Traditional and Rock Splash Cymbal Pack includes an 8″ and a 10″ splash cymbal.
MSRP: $69.00
Regular Price: $44.99
Current Price: $39.99
Savings: $29.01(42%)
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Score a FREE Sabian Neil Peart Paragon Splash Cymbal from Guitar Center

August 04, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Sabian Neil Peart Paragon Splash CymbalThe Deal: For a limited time, buy a Sabian 14″ Paragon Hi Hat Set or 16″ Paragon Crash or 18″ Paragon Crash from Guitar Center and get a free 8″ Paragon Splash and the RUSH Snakes and Arrows MVI. (note: Perhaps I’m behind the times, but I had no idea what an MVI was. It stands for Music Video Interactive. Here’s more info.)

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Win over $3,300 in Drum Gear in the Band Of Drummers Sweepstakes

July 28, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Contests & Giveaways, Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Band Of Drummers SweepstakesThe Deal: If you’re a drummer in marching band or drum core, the Band Of Drummers Sweepstakes contains enough gear to make the other fellow on the drum line mighty jealous.

The grand prize includes:

  • A Yamaha MTS Series Snare Drum (2008 Bluecoats Snare Drum with Chrome Hardware in a Black Sparkle Finish)
  • A Yamaha Stadium Hardware Marching Snare Stand
  • Yamaha Field-Master Drum Case
  • Yamaha Marching Drum Cover
  • (2) tickets to DCI World Championships 2009 in Indianapolis, IN
  • 2007 DCI World Championships CD & DVD Set
  • An Evans Hybrid Series Grey Top and White Top 14 inch Head
  • (2) Evans Hybrid Series Snare Side 14 inch Head
  • A Planet Waves Full Function Tuner Metronome
  • An AeroBed Bed Basics
  • An Evans Accessories Pack including: Utility Key, a 14 inch Staccato Disk, an Extreme Patch, a Min-EMAD, and a Drill Bit Key
  • An HQ ReelFeel Speed Pad 12 inch
  • A PureSound Marching Snare Wire and Yamaha Adapter
  • A Rubbermaid Personal Cooler

The total Grand Prize package is worth $3,307!

Entry Deadline: August 25, 2008
Get It: Click Here to Enter

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Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Electronic Drum Sets at Music123

July 25, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Best Sellers, Drums and Percussion No Comments →

GearPipe Best Sellers
Top 10 Best-Selling Electronic Drum Sets

These are currently the top 10 best-selling electronic drum sets at Music123.

  1. Roland TD-3SW V-Compact Electronic Drum Set
  2. Yamaha DTXpress IV Special Electronic Drum Set
  3. Simmons SD7K Electronic Drum Set
  4. Roland TD-9S V-Tour Electronic Drum Set
  5. Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drum Kit
  6. Alesis DM5 Module/Pad 4-Piece Electronic Drum Set
  7. Simmons SD5K Electronic Drum Kit
  8. Yamaha DTXplorer Electronic Drum Set
  9. Roland TD-20S V-Pro Electronic Drum Set
  10. Roland TD-12S V-Stage Electronic Drum Set

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Search for Electronic Drums on eBay.

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Pretend You’re a Drummer for Less Than $1! Get Eggz Shakers for $.99

July 24, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Rhythm Tech Eggz ShakersThe Deal: If you’re not a drummer…you know you want to be. Perhaps you don’t want to spend an hour setting up for every show. Perhaps you don’t want to be the only member of the band who is not recognized by the ladies after your set. You do, however, like the feeling of banging the crap out of a set of drums!

You probably have no rhythm, though, which is why you play guitar ;-) No worries…Musicians Friend is giving you the chance to add to the rhythmic wall for just $.99 with these Rhythm Tech Eggz Shakers.

MSRP: $2.48
Regular Price: $1.49
Current Price: $0.99
Savings: $1.49(60%)
Get It: Click Here For More About This Deal

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Win a Dixon Outlaw Series Drum Set and a Chance at Your Big Break!

July 22, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Contests & Giveaways, Drums and Percussion 6 Comments →

Dixon Outlaw Series Drum SetThe Deal: OK…who wants to be a rock star???

Dixon Drums has just announced a new contest that could not only outfit you with a new drum kit, but also gives you a chance to show the world those sweet chops that you’ve been working on in your basement!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Visit your local Dixon retailer (click here for a list of dealers).
  2. Have a friend film you playing your best 2-minute drum solo on the Dixon Demon kit.
  3. Upload it to http://youtube.com/group/DixonDrumsContest and share your link with friends who will vote for you!

The public will vote to decide the top 6 entries to be submitted to an A&R panel in Hollywood who will declare a Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will win a 3-day/2-night trip for two to Hollywood, CA and perform with studio musicians live in front of an A&R panel at a major recording studio! The performance will be filmed and featured on the A&R Channel on television! The winner will also get to talk music and drums with the execs.

In addition, Dixon will present the Grand Prize winner with a Dixon Outlaw Series 7-piece drum set and a full complement of hardware (ARV: $10,000). The five runner-ups will each receive a Dixon snare drum (ARV: $300).

Entry Deadline: 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 27, 2008
Get It: Click Here to Enter

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Save Big on Gibraltar Drum Hardware during July at Musicians Hut

July 21, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

The Deal: Musicians Hut is running a month-long sale on Gibraltar drum and percussion hardware. Deals include:

  • Gibraltar Drum Thrones from $44.99
  • Gibraltar Drum Hardware Packs from $189.95
  • Gibraltar Bass Drum Pedals from $54.99

Expires: July 31, 2008
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Win a FREE Copy of Vintage Rock EZX Drum Samples from Groove Monkee

July 10, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Contests & Giveaways, Drums and Percussion, Recording 1 Comment →

The Deal: Groove Monkee has announced a new contest over at their website.

They are giving away a free copy of Toontrack’s Vintage Rock EZX Drum Samples. The Vintage Rock EZX for EZdrummer contains samples from the legendary Ludwig Keystone kit plus additional snares, cymbals and midi patterns. A full copy of EZdrummer is required to use this add-on pack.

They are also offering up a 2nd prize of your choice of any individual Groove Monkee library (Progressive, Fusion, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Country, Electronic, Metal, World Beats or Funk/Hip Hop/R&B) and a Groove Monkee t-shirt.

All you have to do to enter is sign up for the Groove Monkee monthly newsletter.

Entry Deadline: July 31, 2008
Get It: Click Here to Enter

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Get Drum Keys for $0.99! Leave One in Every Room of the House

May 20, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Pulse Drum Key
The Deal: If your drum keys end up in the same black hole as your pens and left socks, now is the time to stock up - Musicians Friend has Pulse DK-13P Drum Keys on sale right now for only $0.99.
MSRP: $3.99
Regular Price: $1.99
Current Price: $0.99
Savings: $3.00(75%)
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Get a FREE Zildjian Barstool with Zildjian Cymbal Packs at Musicians Friend

May 19, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

Zildjian Barstool
The Deal: If you’re still single or your wife actually lets you decorate your place with gear-branded swag, here’s a deal for you. When you purchase select Zildjian cymbal packs at Musicians Friend, you’ll get a Zildjian Barstool for free.

Currently, the free Zildjian barstool is available with these Zildjian cymbal packs:

  • Zildjian ZHT Rock Cymbal 4-Pack With Free 18″ Rock Crash
  • Zildjian A Custom Cymbal Pack with Free 18″ Fast Crash
  • Zildjian ZBT 3 Cymbal Pack with Free 14″ Crash
  • Zildjian ZBT Pro Cymbal 4-Pack with Free 18″ Crash
  • Zildjian ZBT 4 Rock Cymbal Pack With Free 18″ Rock Crash
  • Zildjian ZHT Pro 4 Cymbal 4-Pack With Free 18″ Fast Crash

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Save 64% on a Beato Pro 4 Nylon 5-Piece Standard Drum Bag Set

May 14, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

The Deal: If your drum kit is sitting in your trunk, wrapped in your mom’s old bath towels, you need to check out this deal. Musicians Friend has slashed the price of Beato’s Pro 4 Nylon 5-Piece Standard Drum Bag Set. This set includes 22″ x 18″, 12″ x 11″, 13″ x 12″, 16″ x 16″, and 5-1/2″ x 14″ drum bags.
MSRP: $69.95
Regular Price: $41.99
Current Price: $24.99
Savings: $44.96(64%)
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Buy a Latin Percussion Galaxy Giovanni Series Conga, Get a FREE Conga Bag

May 13, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Drums and Percussion No Comments →

The Deal: Via mail-in rebate, buy a Latin Percussion Galaxy Giovanni Series Conga from Guitar Center, get a free LP541 Giovanni Conga Bag, a $159 value.
Expires: May 31, 2008
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Best Sellers: Top 10 Best-Selling Zildjian Cymbals at Guitar Center

May 07, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Best Sellers, Drums and Percussion No Comments →

GearPipe Best Sellers
Top 10 Best-Selling Zildjian Cymbals at Guitar Center

These are currently the top 10 best-selling Zildjian cymbals at Guitar Center.

  1. Zildjian Z Custom Crash Pack with FREE 12″ Z Custom Splash Cymbal
  2. Zildjian A Custom Crash Cymbal
  3. Zildjian A Custom 16″/18″ Fast Crash Pack Cymbals
  4. Zildjian A Custom Mastersound Hi-Hat Cymbals - Pair
  5. Zildjian Z Custom Rock Crash Cymbal
  6. Zildjian Zil-Bel Cymbal
  7. Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Crash Cymbal
  8. Zildjian A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal
  9. Zildjian A Custom Splash Cymbal
  10. Zildjian A Series Sweet Ride Cymbal Brilliant Finish


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Enter the Groove Monkee MIDI Drum Loop Giveaway - Only Two Days Left!

April 28, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Contests & Giveaways, Drums and Percussion, Recording No Comments →

Groove Monkee LogoThe Deal: All month we’ve been running a GearPipe exclusive contest, with the winner taking home a boat-load of royalty free MIDI drum loops from Groove Monkee. If you’ve been lazy, now’s your time to enter. There are only two days left!
Entry Deadline: April 30, 2008
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$20,000 Drum Giveaway! Win a Steve Smith Sonar 30th Anniversary Kit

April 21, 2008 By: Jeremy Category: Contests & Giveaways, Drums and Percussion 4 Comments →

The Deal: This is a serious drum giveaway! Sponsored by Modern Drummer Magazine, this contest contains $23,000 in prizes, including the grand prize worth nearly $20,000.

Grand Prize – One (1) winner will receive:

  • 8-Piece SONOR Steve Smith 30th Anniversary Drum Set
  • Zildjian Cymbals- 22˝ A Medium Ride, 14˝ Armand Hi-Hats, 18˝ Armand Thin Crash, 18˝ Hybrid Thin Crash, 9˝ Hybrid Splash, 19˝ “Beautiful Baby” Ride, 20˝ K Flat Ride.
  • Drum Workshop 9002 Double Bass Drum Pedal and Steve Smith Backstage BD Pad
  • Hudson Music - Autographed Steve Smith DVD Pack (Drum Legacy, The Art Of Brushes and Drumset Techniques/The U.S. Beat)
  • Complete set of Remo Drumheads
  • 6 pr. Vic Firth Steve Smith Signature drumsticks and 3 pr. Tala Wands
  • Modern Drummer Digital Archives Years 1-25 and 26
  • Puresound P-1420 Custom Snare Wires.
  • Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize: $19,500.

Second Prize – Three (3) winners will each receive:

  • Zildjian Cymbals Classic T-Shirt
  • Drum Workshop 9000 Single Bass Drum Pedal and Steve Smith Backstage BD Pad
  • Hudson Music Autographed Steve Smith DVD Pack
  • Remo Drumheads 22˝ PowerSonic and 14˝ Black-X
  • Vic Firth 4 pr. Steve Smith Signature drumsticks and 1 pr. Tala Wands
  • Modern Drummer Digital Archives Years 1-25
  • Puresound P-1420 Custom Snare Wires.
  • Approximate retail value of Second Prize: $2,000.00.

Third Prize – Five (5) winners will each receive:

  • Zildjian Cymbals Classic T-Shirt
  • Drum Workshop Steve Smith Backstage Practice Pad
  • Hudson Music Autographed Steve Smith DVD Pack
  • Remo Drumheads 14˝ Black-X
  • Vic Firth 4 pr. Steve Smith Signature drumsticks
  • Modern Drummer Digital Archives Year 26
  • Puresound P-1420 Custom Snare Wires.
  • Approximate retail value of Third Prize: $1,500.00.

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2008
Get It: Click Here to Enter

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