04 DRUMMER November 2010

FeaturesRegulars06 Word12 The Riser14 Letters16 Stateside18 Recycled86 Audioscreen90 Tuition

20 Matt CameronIt’s been a long wait – Drummer catches up and gets the inside knowledge from the power behind Soundgarden and Pearl Jam

28 Chris PennieCoheed and Cambria’s driving force � nds new energy and new inspiration for the latest album, onstage and in the studio

52 mikedolbear.com Masterclass SuiteFor two days the industry’s � nest divulged their secrets and imparted their wisdom

58 De Gregorio Factory VisitEver wondered about the origins of the cajón, or how its really made? Drummer visits the De Gregorio factory in Spain

76 Snare DoctorRejuvenate your signature sound with Drummer’s step-by-step, easy to follow guide

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76 Snare Doctor

28 Chris Pennie

52 mikedolbear.com Masterclass Suite

32 LONDON DRUM SHOW REPORTCheck out all the latest products launched at The London Drum Show and meet the people that made it happen

40 Ian Matthews & Lisa Cherian42 Andy Fisenden43 Mike Mangini44 Ben Clark46 Ndugu Chancler47 Dave Weckl48 Nisan Stewart49 Pete Lockett50 Benny Greb

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GreetingsFor those of you that were unable to make it along to the London Drum Show we have a full and in-depth review of what went on.I cannot thank the entire drumming community enough for their whole-hearted support of the show. The artists, the manufacturers, the distributors, the retailers and of course all of you who spent two days luxuriating in one of the best atmospheres I can ever remember.Also we have two very insightful interviews with Matt Cameron and Chris Pennie, both garnered by Owen Hopkin who nailed both players into divulging some incredible insights into how they work their game.Drummer also got to visit Spain recently and the home of De Gregorio cajón manufacturing. We look at what is rapidly becoming one of the most popular percussion instruments. For those expecting to read the Steve Smith track-by-track in this issue, my apologies. The show report became so enormous that we have had to push that feature over into the next issue. As I feel the winter months drawing close I fi nd this a great time to take a close look at my gear and see what maintenance is required as we

approach what can be a very busy time for us players. With that in mind we offer you a chance to give some love to your snare drum in the shape of Drummer’s Snare Doctor feature that will have your signature snare sound resounding bigger and better than ever.That’s it for now – enjoy the issue

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Reviews64 NatalDrummer gets busy with Natal’s ever-expanding ranges of Fuego and Spirit bongos and congas

66 YamahaThe new pocket- and wallet- friendly Pocketrak W24. A drummer’s new best friend?

68 PremierThe two new Genista kits back-to-back, take your pick from the Birch and Maple models

70 VaterWe get our dirty mitts on the latest hickory sticks from Vater

72 MeinlBenny Greb and Meinl team up once more, introducing the new Sand Hats

74 SabianLord ‘a’ mercy! It’s the Praise and Worship AAX and HHX cymbal packs from Sabian

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