Pearl Decade Rental Package Now In Classic Satin Amburst Finish

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 No Comments

This time last year, we added the Pearl Decade Maple drum set to our rent-to-buy instrument offerings, and the response has been very positive. We wanted to let you know that we’re now offering the Decade in the Classic Satin Amburst finish. To see the finish and find out more info on the Pearl Decade Maple, please check it out here.

As always, if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your rental options over the phone, please feel free to call us at 877-900-DRUM. You can also email your questions to sales@chopspercussion.com.

Rhythm! After Hours with Drumming Legend Kenny Aronoff Next Wednesday, September 18th

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 No Comments

Rhythm! After Hours with Drumming Legend Kenny Aronoff Next Wednesday, September 18th

Welcome back to the Chops blog. This week, we wanted to let you know about a special event happening at the Rhythm! Discover Center in downtown Indy next week. Kenny Aronoff will be in town for a performance and Q&A session. Kenny is one of the most recorded drummers in rock history, and his resume is loaded with legendary recording artists. To be able to sit and ask a musician of this caliber a question or two in such a laid-back atmosphere is a chance that will not come very often.

This event is 21 and over only, and the ticket price is $30. The price includes your admission into the museum and two free beers from great local brewery, Sun King (bonus!)

To see the schedule for the evening, please go to rhythmdiscoverycenter.org/rhythm-after-hours. The time for this event is 6 pm – 9 pm. Kenny will begin his portion of the evening around 6:45 pm. To purchase your ticket for the event, please go to this link: https://rhythmdiscoverycenter.myshopify.com/products/after-hours

I will be there, so I hope to see you there as well!

2019 DCI Recap

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 No Comments

We had a great time at the DCI World Championships last week! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Tama booth. We had a great time catching up with many of you, and hope you had a great time watching the incredible performances throughout the weekend.  Congratulations to the Blue Devils for winning another World Championship, and to the Blue Devils percussion section for taking home the high percussion award!

Thank you to Tama for making some room in your booth for us this year. Make sure to visit their website to see what they’re doing in the world of marching percussion and drum set!

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Congratulations to all performers, staff members and volunteers on a great drum corps season!

For official scores, be sure to visit the DCI score page.

The Chops Basic Guide to DCI 2019

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 No Comments

Welcome back to the Chops blog.  We’re busy gearing up for the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships, held right here this week in Indianapolis!  It takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium and surrounding areas.  The competition inside Lucas Oil stadium isn’t the only thing to see.  There are many events throughout the week, most of which are free and open to the public!

Here’s our basic guide to help you take in some of the action.

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July 2019 News at Chops

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 No Comments

Marching Snare Head Feature: Remo Suede Max

We get many calls this time of year regarding snare head choices. There are many tried and true products out there, but there is one newer option that is quickly becoming the choice of marching groups everywhere: the Remo Suede Max batter head.

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It’s Vintage: Restoring a Ludwig Drum Set

If you are in the market for some new percussion gear for your upcoming marching band season, now is the time to take advantage of these great prices. Cap City Indoor used the gear this past indoor season, the gear is in great shape, and we just reduced the prices.

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Product Spotlight: Tama’s Dyna-Sync Bass Drum Pedals

We’re excited to talk about Tama’s brand new Dyna-Sync bass drum pedals. These pedals were unveiled at Winter NAMM this past January, and there was a lot of buzz surrounding them. I can tell you after putting my own foot on one the buzz was deserved!

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