Aquarian have a new website! Check it out at www.aquariandrumheads.com There is an up to date list of products with pictures, plus all the latest news, articles and loads of other information.   The artist section is a work in progress but it already features a huge list of artists -...
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Craig Blundell, one of our Aquarian endorsees, has a new album out now! The eagerly awaited debut from Dr Oktopus has been described as 'the most explosive, emotive, energetic and must have album of 2010' Its been on a fair bit in our office - we love it! Rhythm magazine are pretty keen...
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New from Drumplates - Rollerplates A roll-up rubber drum mat for easy set-up. No spikes, no holes and no tape. The set includes 10 Drumblocks which are secured to the mat with velcro to lock your stands in place. The velcro markings remain in place when the mat is rolled up, so your...
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We have new stock in of our Drummer T-shirts.  These are a great Christmas present for any drummer! We make t-shirts for men, women, children and babies.  Our newest lines include additions to the Shaw slogan t-shirt range, and our new 'Back Beats' can shirt.  Due to popular demand we are also...
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Ben Johnston is the drummer with Biffy Clyro, a band currently going from strength to strength! They are currently on a sell-out UK tour and also have a new album out this week. Busy boys! "Only Revolutions" is available to buy instore or download now. www.biffyclyro.com Ben Johnston is an...
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Gabor Dornyei is one of our Aquarian endorsees and has recently been featured on their website. Gabor is currently on a 10 month long UK/EU Tour with the Thriller Live London's West End Show. This tour will be in England, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, France and more! During the...
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Groove Juice has a new website at www.groovejuiceinc.com Groove Juice's range includes: Cymbal Cleaner: the most effective cymbal cleaner available Incredibly easy and quick to use, the organic detergents do all the hard work for you! Diluted, Groove Juice can also be used to clean...
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New Natal Product! Introducing the Natal Spirit Series Fuego Bongos 7" and 8" Stave shell construction made from Siam Oak.  Available in natural stain finish with hide heads and chrome hardware. Excellent value with an SRP of just £55. Contact your local drum store for more details...
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Some of Aquarians most popular heads are now available in Black. Contact your local drum store to get your hand on them! Press Release follows... Leading US drum head manufacturer Aquarian has announced all-black versions of some its highly acclaimed heads. The Z-100 Black Coating is now...
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We are in the middle of some changes to our website.  Unfortunately, we have had to remove our forum from the site, due to excessive spam and hi-jacking by internet hackers!  Thank you to everyone who contributed to it while it was active and keep your eyes peeled for new additions to the site...
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We would like to offer a belated congratulate to Roy Burns on his induction into the PAS (Percussive Arts Society) Hall of Fame. Roy Burns is one of the few drummers whose career has covered nearly every area of the music business. He's been a big band drummer, a studio drummer, a featured...
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New sticks from Shaw! We promised new models this year, and we don't like to disappoint! Here we are with a new range of sticks... Chops Sticks are made of US Hickory. They are available in a sleek Black or White finish, and feature non marking wood tips. Standard 2B, 5A, 5B and 7A sizes are...
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Don Powell, drummer from Slade, and a Shaw Endorsee, has a lot going on in the UK at the moment! He was in town this weekend, joining in with the 'Stick it to MS' Guinness World Record Breaking event at the NIA.  Congratulations to everyone who took part in that.  It was a great success with...
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Today there is a UK world record breaking attempt at the NIA in Birmingham. Over 600 drummers are currently setting up and will then play simultaneously to make a new world record! As well as raising the profile of drumming, the event has raised thousands of pounds for the MS Society. There is...
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Sunday 12th July is Drumfest! Part of the National Rock and Pop Festival (10th - 13th July), held at the NIA in Birmingham in association with PMT.  Sunday is the day specifically for drum enthusiasts and there will be plenty of exclusive show deals! We will be there, with all your favourite...
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We are pleased to announce that we are now the UK Distributor for Bigdog Drum Stuff, a fantastic and established range of hardware and accessories. Ask in your local store for more details, and drum stores, contact us for more information! Press Release follows: Two of the UK's brightest...
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AVAILABLE SOON... New Shaw Rod sticks and TImpani Beaters. As promised, the Shaw Stix range is continually increasing and we have lots of exciting new sticks in the pipeline. The first to reach your local store will be Shaw Rod Sticks, and Shaw Timpani Beaters in 2 sizes. Full details...
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INTRODUCING RIM RISER - THE CROSS-STICK ENHANCER One of the percussion hits of the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim this January was the US designed and made Rim Riser cross-stick performance enhancer. Now Rim Risers are available in leading drum stores across the UK, thanks to distributors The...
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Last week saw PMT promoting the 'Stick it to MS' drumming event which will go ahead in July. Part of the event is a world record breaking attempt where over 600 drummers will gather together, all simultaneously playing the same rhythm to break the current official world record! The event...
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New from Natal, a fantastic black finish option for the entire range of Chequerplate Stuff. The black anodized coating is specially formulated to be chip resistant and to not affect the sound quality of the cymbal. Made in the UK exclusively for Natal, Chequerplate Stuff is an innovative...
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Arriving at your favourite drum dealer soon, will the first production since the 1970's of the quite remarkable, Red and White Two -Tone Natal Congas. These are now available at a similar price than they would have been in the 1970's too (how clever are we) Check out your local Natal Stockist...
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We are delighted to be appointed as the Drumplates distributor for the UK. Drumplates are the number 1 positioning system for all drums. The unique plate systems not only stabilises your kit and make for quick and accurate set-up, they also improve the sound (who ever thought *carpet* was a good...
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The NEW Aquarian Quick-Bounce 6" Practice Pad. Pack includes a FREE pair of Graphite Drumsticks. Ideal for travel, this is suitable for table use or mounting on a 8mm cymbal stand - adapter fitted to the base of the pad.. Comes with FREE "teacher approved" list of essential snare drum...
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Newly available in the UK is  a smaller sized alternative to the leading hearing protection from Etymotic. The ER20'Mini' is suitable for smaller ear canals - but offers the same clarity and protection as the standard ER20'S As with the standard size ER20,each pair comes complete with...
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Welcome back to our site for 2009. We wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We have some pretty exciting things happening this year - just keep checking back for the latest or sign up for our free email newsletters. Just to remind you, if you do sign up, your information is not shared or...
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Just arrived in stock - the newest range in Aquarians ever growing range of unique drumheads. The Hi Velocity is a snare batter head. Available in 13" and 14" sizes, it is a twin ply coated head, 2.7 mm.in weight  It also features a white Power Dot on the reverse. This results in one of the most...
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Saturday 6th December, was Guitar and Son's  'Drum Day' in Stafford, at The Grapes (perfect venue - they sell beer...) Featuring  a percussion and drum masterclass from renowned local player and teacher Jon Broberg. Jon also demonstrated ranges of Natal percussion including the new...
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Science vs Romance are an independant rock band from Stourbridge in the Midlands, and they are definitely worth looking out for! The drummer, Allan Oakes is one of our most recent Aquarian endorsees, and we think this band are set for big things! They are setting out on a tour today, you...
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Welcome to the Music Shipping Company revamped website! We are now complete with up to date images and information on our stock lines, and a new 'featured product' section (right) This section will be updated regularly and will feature new lines, as well as more information and images on some...
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Thanks to everyone who came to Music Live this weekend. We were on the PMT stand, and were kept very busy with Aquarian, Natal and hearing protection enquiries and interest! Great to see everybody there, always good to meet fans of the products. Hope you all enjoyed it!
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The countdown is on now to Music Live 2008 at the NEC in Birmingham We will have plenty to try and to buy on PMT's stand DRM1 at the NEC 7th - 9th November 10.00am - 5.00pm Plus free advice and information as always. We will be launching the all new Natal Chequerplate stuff. This is a...
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Wednesday 28th saw a fantastic Drum Clinic at 'Guitar and Son' in Stafford. Thanks to Jon Broberg for a stunning opening set. This was followed by Ash Sheehan, who really got the party going! At one point involving everyone at the clinic playing along with a variety of Natal Percussion...
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Guitar and Son in Stafford will be hosting an extraordinary opportunity to see one of the most innovative and interesting percussionists around, on the 28th October at the Grapes (Staffords favourite Rock and Roll pub!) Ash Sheehan will be showing his talents and telling you all you need to...
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10" Mutes and Kick Drum Mutes from the Shaw Volume Control Disk range are now available to buy separately. In addition to this, is a heavy duty cymbal mute from the same range. These are ideal as an addition to the standard Volume Control Disk Sets The standard Shaw Volume Control Disk Sets...
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Veteran British percussion manufacturer Natal has announced the launch of its brand new Natal Classic Series Timbales. Exceptionally robust, the Natal Classic Timbales come with a hand-hammered finish and extremely heavy-duty diecast rims. They also come fitted with premium quality, light...
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New T-shirts designs and style variations are now available Styles include the "Mr Drum" Tee pictured, as well as some great new slogan T-shirts, PLUS new sizes and styles for children and babies! Available from your local drum store, or online if you can't get to a shop!
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US company, Mono Bags have a reputation - they make the best. Which is good news for British and European drummers as, finally, Mono’s cymbal and stick bags are available here. The Mono cymbal bag is for drummers who really care about their cymbals. The bag provides a main pocket with...
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Along with all new state-of-the-art machinery Aquarian has implemented a new approach to quality control called QC1000. Devolped by Aquarian engineers it features "hands on" check points at critical stages of the manufacturing process plus computer analysis of testing results. What this means to...
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NEC Forum  Sunday 13th July Sheffield Megacentre Tuesday 15th July Park Inn Northampton Thursday17th July Brentwood Centre Saturday 19th July We'll be there.... With lots of things for you to look at - Come and say hello, collect some information and see some of the wolds best drummers share...
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This months special deal is the ProOrca Easy Pad practice pad. It comes complete with a free pair of sticks for a limited time. The pad itself is made from high quality materials including a gum rubber playing surface. It is suitable for cymbal stand mounting, table top playing or it straps to...
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We are delighted to be at Drummer Live 2008 (now part of the London Music Show) This runs from 12th - 15th June 2008 at the Excel Exhibition Centre in London We will be there with Aquarian, Shaw and the launch of Mono Cymbal and Stick bags and lots of catalogues, freebies and...
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The new Aquarian Tru-Bounce Practice pad is now available. Featuring a unique playing surface designed by the legendary Roy Burns.  Comes complete with a pair of Aquarian Powersleeve 5A Sticks, a rudiments sheet and fact sheets.  Measuring 12" across, this is simply the best practice...
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In association with PMT in Birmingham, we are running an Aquarian promotion. If you take your favourite snare drum to the Birmingham store between 10am and 3pm on Sat 26th April they will skin up and tune your snare with a quality Aquarian drum head COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. This includes a...
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Due to popular demand, we have created some t-shirts for children to fit ages 5 - 11. To begin with, there are 3 new designs in a number of colours. Pictures are available in our shop, and stock is on its way! We hope these will be popular - any feedback or suggestions on this new line would...
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We are very pleased to welcome Mark Heron from Oceansize as an Aquarian drummer! The band are currently out at the start of a busy European tour with their own headline shows and with Coheed & Canbria. Check out the bands WEBSITE for dates and more information. Mark is using Super-2 tom...
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Following an unexpected verdict in the long running copyright case started by a leading Chicken fast food company, we are advised that we are no longer able to use the name 'drumstick' for anything other than a chicken or turkey based product. This will have wide reaching repercussions for Shaw...
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Our newest additions to the Shaw range are Supremo Sticks. These are Hickory and available in all popular sizes 5A, 5B, 7A and 2B in both wood tip and nylon. (5A Nylon pictured)  They retail from £4.49 and offer fantastic value. Most sticks at this price range are not made from USA Hickory,...
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NOW IN STOCK The brand new redesigned Crash Pad. Made in the UK, this is the most versatile practice pad available. It is double sided with a detachable knee strap and is also suitable for table or stand mount. Featured in both Drummer and Rhythm Magazine. Retailing at just £21.99
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Percussion specialist, The Music Shipping Co, has launched a greatly expanded website with a valuable extra - a user forum where drummers and percussionists can exchange information and opinions as well as get product information on MSC’s many leading percussion brands direct from the...
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At The Music Shipping Company, we are proud to announce the launch of our new look website!  As before, we give you in insight into all the products available from us but we have some new features too. Check out our forum for information and to get any questions answered, find out what we're...
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William Shaw and Co went into liquidation on February 16th, and we felt that this prominent British brand must not be allowed to disappear. The Yorkshire based company was actually established in 1866. So, whilst we are sorry that a family owned company needed to change ownership, we are very...
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One of the drum world's favourite products, Groove Juice cymbal cleaner, is back in the UK, thanks to leading percussion distributor, The Music Shipping Co. Having for a while been distributed worldwide by another company, the original Groove Juice formula is available once again, exclusively...
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Triplet Drum Gloves work with the drummers natural grip. They will also improve 'Bare-Handed' playing when used only for practice & prevent 'grip fatigue' when playing for long periods etc. There is a patetented elasticized 3 band system suitable for all styles of grip. Comes with FREE DVD...
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Trivium's Travis Smith is the latest top drummer to join the big switch to Aquarian heads, says UK distributor, The Music Shipping Co. The band, which only finished the Iron Maiden tour around Christmas, is already back on the road for a gruelling North America tour, ranging from Canada to...
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Roger Taylor, currently in the middle of a sell-out US tour with the reformed Duran Duran has become the latest big name drummer to put his weight behind the switch to Aquarian. Roger is using Aquarian SuperKick bass heads, Aquarian High Energy Snare Heads and Aquarian Texture Coated Response II...
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Californian maestro Aquarian has launched a new snare drum head - the Focus-X - now available in the UK, thanks to distributor The Music Shipping Co. Texture coated, with a unique ‘vented’ muffling ring tucked into the hoop on the under side of the head, the Focus-X brings another...
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Leading drum head manufacturer Aquarian is launching two new models of graphite sticks, says sole UK distributor, The Music Shipping Co. Specifically aimed at drummers using electronic percussion products or playing heavy styles, both of which cause considerable vibration and fatigue for the...
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