If you're looking for some used concert and marching percussion equipment, we still have plenty of options for you.
Check out our list of demo/used concert and marching percussion equipment that was used at the 2010 Music For All Concert Band Festival.
Some of the key items that are still available are sets of 4 new timpani priced as used timpani. The model is the Yamaha TP6204ACL.
We also have few of the Yamaha Grand Symphonic model concert snare drums, as well as Berlin Symphonic models. The exact model numbers are: BSM1450SWC, GSM1450SWC, GSM1465SWC. Again, these drums were used for just one weekend, but they are priced as used concert snare drums.
There are lots of other great deal as well.
Check out the list and please
let us know if you have any questions.
We told you about our drum set rentals in the past. Now we're ready to introduce our newest rental instrument. The new Majestic M6543D Marimba is now available for $108.00 per month.
So rather than be on a never-ending search for a used concert marimba, why not try out our rental marimba?
Find out all of the specifics about the new Majestic M6543D Marimba and when it will be available by clicking here!
We just finished up reorganizing our warehouse and came across some items that we need to clearance out. Namely, some brand new Pearl Bass drum carriers. They are specifically the Pearl RM-MVTHMB Contour Monoposto bass drum carriers.
They have a retail price of $455.00. We have them on clearance at $149.00 each.
In this economy buying marching percussion instruments and gear at used percussion prices is a good thing.
We found more items as well. Keep watching the blog and
the website for more updates to come this week.
Thanks for reading and happy drumming!
We get a lot of questions at Chops Percussion regarding hearing and hearing protection. I came across this article from the Vic Firth website today and felt like this was something we need to share with all our friends in the drum world. Whether you're involved with marching percussion, concert percussion; drum set; or world percussion; you need to reevaluate how you are personally protecting your hearing. Please take a few minutes to read this article and if you need to make changes to how you protect your ears... don't wait!!!!
http://www.vicfirth.com/exchange/2010/03/02/protecting-your-most-valuable-instrument/Be sure to cruise the Vic Firth website once you're done with the article!
Thanks for reading and have a great week!
If you're looking for some used concert and marching percussion equipment, we still have plenty of options for you.
The
Yamaha Music For All percussion equipment still has a great selection of demo/used concert percussion instruments on the list.
If it's used marching drums and marching percussion equipment you're looking for, you should check out the
Pear/Adams equipment page by licking here. This equipment will be used for Eastside Fury for about 3 months. It will be available for purchase just after WGI in April.
It's first come, first served on both of these used percussion lists. Reserve your selections by
emailing us or by phone at 1.877.900.DRUM.
Happy Drumming!
We're very excited to announce that Virgil Donati will be making a clinic stop at Chops Percussion on Tuesday, March 9th!
The city of Indianapolis doesn't get to see drummers like this very often, so make sure you clear your calendar and spend the evening with us! We're sure that Virgil will be talking about his new book, "Double Bass Drum Freedom" and displaying the skills that have made him one of the world's most in-demand clinicians. Many thanks to Mark Terek at Pearl for making this happen.
Be sure to check out
www.chopspercussion.com/virgildonati for more details and let us know if you plan on attending the clinic. We're certain this is one you don't want to miss!!!
*please note that an official start time has not been set as of 2-3-10. Clinic time and artist availability are subject to change.
UPDATE: Clinic Starts at 7pm. Doors will open around 6:30pm.
We just added another list of Dynasty used marching drums and marching percussion instruments to our website. The list also includes some concert percussion instruments as well.
Currently we don't have any photos of this equipment. We're working with Dynasty and hope to have those posted soon. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 1.877.900 DRUM.
Go here to view the list.
Eastside Fury Indoor Percussion will be selling their 2010 Pearl drums through Chops Percussion again this year. The drums will be available in late April after they have been used for just a few months! Eastside Fury is an Independent World Class marching percussion ensemble from eastern Michigan, currently in their 10th season of competition. Chops Percussion teamed up with Pearl Drums to acquire the slightly used marching instruments. Although they were only used for a few months, and mostly just on weekends, the equipment will be greatly discounted off normal prices. If you're looking for some great used marching percussion instruments, you can
view the list here.
If you're looking for used concert instruments, you should
check out the Yamaha Music For All Percussion sale list here.
Happy drumming!
Every year we get a list of Yamaha used concert percussion equipment that will be used at the Music For All (BOA) National Festival from March 4-6. We're getting these demo instruments from Yamaha for an extra discount that you can take advantage of. These prices are below normal school bid prices for new instruments.
The items listed are more like demo models, rather than used percussion instruments. They will only be used for 3 days, and then packed back up in the original boxes.
As a bonus, there's a free shipping offer as well. If you purchase any of these items before the festival ends (March 6, 2010), you'll get free shipping to anywhere in the continental United States! That's a huge savings, especially on the larger instruments.
You can find the list on our website: https://www.chopspercussion.com/run?id=8&opid=712&_tid=357
Keep your eyes posted on this blog for a future announcement of used marching percussion instruments and equipment.
We had the pleasure of exhibiting at the 2009 Percussion Arts Society International Convention last week. We didn't get to see much, but we were able to sneak out and grab a few photos of some new equipment.
One of the first things to catch our eye was the brand new Yamaha Oak Concert Toms (
large picture). Several things stood out as you walked up to them on display. First, they're double-headed. They also 100%, 6-ply oak, with the new YESS II mounting system. If you're not familiar this mounting system,
try this link.
Another attendee was good enough to try them out while I was standing there. They had big, warm, powerful tones. Very impressive.
Yamaha had the following information posted on a nearby display:
- All oak, 6-ply shell provides a solid fundamental, powerful tone and a wide tuning range
- Wide dynamic range is ideal for any solo or ensemble application
- Features the unique Air Seal System, for a drum that starts round and stays round
- YESS II mount allows increased sustain and tone without sacrificing stability
- Dark wood stain finish gives the drum a classic, professional look
- Available in 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16
- Available in multiple setups with WS-855A tom stands
- Tom stand features a ball and socket design for complete adjustment and stability
- Stand features a lean, double-braced leg design that holds two drums without strain
We haven't received pricing information as of yet. If you're interested,
send us a quick email and we'll look into it.
Daniel Adair, drummer for arguably the most popular rock band in the world, Nickelback, and widely sought-after session drummer, will be here at Chops Percussion on August 15th at 3 pm. This is NOT a clinic. This will be an autograph session/meet & greet. Many thanks to Greg Zeller and the folks at Sabian Cymbals for making this happen. For those of you that don't know; Nickelback will be performing at Verizon Wireless Music Center that evening. That means you will get a chance to meet and talk with Daniel before the concert! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and talk to one of the best drummers in music today. FYI - if you haven't gotten the chance to check out Martone, the Canadian guitar virtuoso, then you need to check him out ASAP. Daniel is the drummer in his band and gets to show off his all-world chops! You can check out Martone at
http://www.myspace.com/davemartone. We hope to see all of you here on August 15th. We are expecting a lot of people, so come early and check out the store. There will be more details, including sales on the brands that Daniel uses, so be sure to check the blog for more updates. Thanks for reading and have a great week!
Hello to you all!
Marching band season is here! Now that schools are wrapping up classes for the summer; bands will start hitting the practice fields and parking lots all over the country. This also means that it's time to start thinking about your accessory needs for your upcoming summer schedule - and that's where Chops Percussion can help you out!
From drum sticks to drum heads and everything between; Chops has you covered. We stock and sell products from Evans, Remo, Vic Firth, Innovative Percussion, Pro-Mark, Mike Balter, Sabian, Zildjian, and many others. We can also order parts from the instrument manufacturers if you need to fix up your existing gear. If you need anything at all for your marching percussion program; just give us a call!
Finally; we do still have some used concert percussion items remaining from the 2009 Music for All festival. Check out
www.chopspercussion.com and click on the Yamaha picture at the top of the page. You will find the most current list of available instruments there. Even though these are being called "used percussion" instruments; they were only played for two days. Therefore, you are getting brand new gear at used gear prices! Call or e-mail us to take advantage of these special deals before they're gone! If you're in the market for used drums, then check out the Pearl equipment from Eastside Fury that we currently have in stock. You can find the list of that gear on the Chops homepage too! These drums were only used for one month so they are in great shape. Dynasty also has used lines available at great prices so give us a call if you would like any info on what they currently have.
As always, thanks for reading. I hope you are as excited about the upcoming marching season as we are! Take care and have a great summer!
We wanted to let you all know that we still have some gear from this year's Music for All concert festival available for purchase. You can check out the list on our website -
www.chopspercussion.com. Although we are calling this percussion equipment "used" and selling it at used percussion prices; these instruments are brand new! The instruments were only used for three days and then shipped to us; so they have hardly been touched. An item that makes this list more intriguing is the set of four timpani that we still have available. If you act now; we are throwing in a 20" drum FREE - so that means you get a brand new set of five timpani for the price of a used set of four. There are also great deals on marimbas, vibes, and chimes; so check out the list when you get a chance and call 877-900-DRUM to place your order. Thanks for reading and have a great day!
Hello, friends. I had stated in my previous blog that I would be talking about the drummers and drumming going on in the Indianapolis area; but I will put that on hold to do a quick product review. The guys at Pearl were kind enough to bring me a Demon Drive double bass pedal to try out and I wanted to tell you all what I thought of it.
First - this is no ordinary bass drum pedal. I have not felt anything quite like this under my feet before. I'm sure you have heard some of the Pearl artists talk about their experience with the Demon Drive and I have to say that they are telling the truth. The smooth pedal action; the zero-latency in the slave pedal; it's all true. You can do so many things to this pedal to make it feel just right for you and once you have this thing dialed in; I don't think you'll ever want to use another pedal again.
I wish I had more time to mess with the pedal that day; but I think you could spend a couple of days making all kinds of adjustments to suit your playing style. The pedal, which should be available in early May, will have a hefty price tag; but this honestly may be the last pedal you ever have to buy. I will be buying one for myself as soon as I can.
I really think Pearl has hit it out of the park on this one. Hopefully; we will have one of these in the store for you to try out when they become available. If you haven't had a chance to check the Demon Drive out online; then please go to
http://www.pearldrum.com/DemonDriveLIVE/index.html Thanks for reading and have a great week!
Hello, everyone. This blog will not be like most that you have seen from us. There will be nothing about marching percussion, used drums, or used percussion in this blog. What a lot of you may not realize is we are more than just a store that sells marching percussion instruments - we cover it all. We have a great showroom that's located on 65th St, between Binford Blvd. and Allisonville Rd. on Indy's north side. If you haven't had a chance to come check out our selection of cymbals, drum sets, and percussion accessories; then you should make it a point to come to Chops sometime in the near future.
You may have noticed my blog title; "The Drummers of Indianapolis - A Preview." There are a lot of great drummers in the Indianapolis area and I am going to use this blog as a way of introducing them to you - our blog readers. I will be going out to concerts, clubs, and anywhere else I can find a drummer to feature for you. This will also be a great way to find out who's using what gear, and why they use it. Not all of us have the money to experiment endlessly with different head combinations, stick selection, or cymbal but the insight from these drummers may help you make your next purchasing decision - just make sure that next purchase is at Chops!
If you know of a drummer in the area that should be featured - just let me know. All will be considered. Thanks for reading and have a great day!
Every year we get a list of concert percussion instruments that will be used at the Music For All National Festival. Yamaha discounts these instruments to us and we pass along the savings to you. This is a great way to get slightly used concert and marching percussion instruments and stands for less than school bid pricing.
Some of the keyboard instruments have been put on Multi-frames, so they'll make great marching percussion instruments as well.
The list will go out to about 400 schools and be posted on our website this Monday, January 19th. Because you are one of the readers of this blog, you can get a sneak peek at that list right now.
These items are on a first-come, first-served basis. If you see something you want, call Chops Percussion right away at 1.877.900.3786.
Enjoy and thanks for reading.
Hey Everyone...just a quick note to say that we just recently updated our list of used concert percussion, marching percussion, as well as a great deal on a Yamaha Oak Custom drum set. Not all items are used. Some are new and some are demo items.
The list includes some used marching drums from year's past as well as some microphones for various marching percussion instruments in your pit.
The list is getting shorter all the time.
Make sure you visit this page soon!
For the holidays we thought we'd have a fun contest here at the store to see if we can find Indy's Fastest Drummer. Whether you're into marching percussion, concert percussion, or drum set, we'd love to see you come to the store and show us your Chops. Here's how the contest works:
Come to Chops Percussion anytime during the contest dates (now through 12/23/08) and see how many single strokes you can play in 30 seconds. If you're the fastest, you can win a FREE Chad Smith Signature snare drum from
Pearl Drums. Enter as many times as you'd like. One entry per day. There is no cost to participate.
This is actually part of an ongoing contest around the country called World's Fastest Drummer.
You can check them out here.
We'll announce the winner on 12/23/08 at 6:00pm. Stop by and visit us while you're out doing your Christmas shopping!
We've got a used drum set in stock that we can't believe is still sitting here.
It's a 5-piece Yamaha Oak Custom that was used by I2 Percussion for one indoor marching season in 2006-2007.
The oak shells create a unique sound that is sharp and aggressive. That's why you've seen this kit being advertised with a lot of "heavy hitters" in Modern Drummer and other magazines. They can take the pounding and deliver a huge, powerful sound.
I2 upgraded the heads with Evans all around. Hydraulics on the toms, G1 Coated on the snare and an E-MAD on the bass batter side.
The package price includes several pieces of the famous Yamaha hardware: see the list below for full details.
Drum Sizes: 22" Bass; 10",12", 14" Mounted Toms; 14x5.5" Snare
Components N2T58UA Complete Outfit:
- NBD-822UA
- NTT-810UA
- NTT-812UA
- NTT-814A
- NSD-085A
- TH-945
- CL-945
- CSAT-924
- SS-840
- HS-840
- CS-840
- CS-845
- FP-8210
* Cymbals not included
Price: $1399.00.
If you're interested in this kit or other used drums or percussion, please email Chops Percussion at
chops[at]chopspercussion[dot]com. Or visit our website at
www.chopspercussion.com.
UPDATE: This drum set recently sold. Thanks very much for reading this post.
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