Don’t Buy: Drum Cufflinks
Do Buy: Cymbal Cleaner/Polish
In my experience, drummers are content to hold down the fort. We’re usually at the back of the stage as we go about our playing, providing the engine room of the band – leaving the limelight to the vocalist or guitarists (sorry bass players). So I’m not quite sure who these pretty hideous drum-styled cufflinks are actually for. We don’t like to stand out, and I for one can’t remember the last time I actually wore a smart shirt. And even when I have, it definitely didn’t require a set of drum shaped cufflinks!
Scrub up in another way entirely with some cymbal cleaner and polish instead. They’ll keep any cymbals in good working order, giving them a shine and sheen to boot. Groove Juice have developed a particularly good reputation for their products – with some of the quickest and simplest to use sprays on the market. Cymbal maintenance has never been so easy.
Don’t Buy: Regular Gloves
Do Buy: Drum Gloves
It’s fair to say that the drummer you’re buying a present for probably already owns about five pairs of different bog-standard gloves. But they may not have any drummers gloves.
These are ideal for ensuring that your sticks remain in your hands, especially during those particularly sweaty live shows. They provide this improved grip without being detrimental to your speed and feel. They also offer increased protection against splinters and prevent blisters from occurring (which can be a real problem for some people when they first start drumming regularly).
Drum Gloves