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Gibraltar welcomes Samantha Maloney to the Team!

Nick — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:40:15 +0000

Samantha is currently working with Brother Clyde. She has also performed with Shift, Hole, Motley Crue, Eagle of Death Metal, Peaches, The Crystal Method, and Chelsea Girls.

She chose a Gibraltar rack because of the quality of the brand and she will not need to worry now about cymbal placement. And her drum tech will love it too!

Her advice for aspiring musicians: Learn your rudiments. Learn how to read music. Practice to your favorite album. Wear earplugs!!

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May 4, 2010 -- Define Gibraltar Hardware in 5 Words or Less
September 22, 2009 -- Frank Zummo Talks About His Experience Playing Drums for Mötley Crüe
September 1, 2009 -- Gibraltar Artist Frank Zummo Joins Mötley Crüe (for a few shows)

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Kevin Hastings on tour with Rihanna

Nick — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:05:16 +0000

Kevin Hastings’s keyboard stand is a triple tier double-sided rack that holds his Korg M3 keyboard at a wild angle to fit Kevin’s playing style. It was designed and built by Gibraltar’s rack team of Mark Moralez and Brent Barnett.

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May 12, 2009 -- Kevin Hastings Rocks With Rihanna and Gibraltar

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New Drum Rack for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon

Nick — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:17:38 +0000

This rack was designed and built by REO Speedwagon drummer Bryan Hitt and his tech. After seeing all of the new chrome clamps on the Geosphere rack at NAMM 2010 Brian and his team came up with a new design for his tour.

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June 5, 2009 -- REO Speedwagon’s Bryan Hitt on tour with the Stealth VMS Drum Setup
April 20, 2010 -- Jagger of Opus Dai on tour with his Gibraltar Rack
February 1, 2010 -- Gibraltar’s Extreme Hardware Makeover Video

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Video: the Making of Derek Kerswill’s Drum Rack

Nick — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:10:20 +0000

Brent from Gibraltar Hardware talks about the drum rack he designed for drummer Derek Kerswil. If you’re a touring drummer here are some good tips on how you could put your rack together, and why you should use a rack instead of stands. Derek did not want a huge rack, but did want the benefits of having the drums and cymbals in the same place each time he setup his drum kit without having to make small incremental adjustments.

Define Gibraltar Hardware in 5 Words or Less

Ken — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:58:50 +0000

In this video we asked our artists to describe what Gibraltar Hardware means to them…in 5 words or less. Watch what they had to say.

Can you describe Gibraltar Hardware in 5 words? Do it in the comments.

To learn more about Gibraltar products visit our YouTube channel.

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June 15, 2010 -- Gibraltar welcomes Samantha Maloney to the Team!

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Gibraltar Geosphere Drum Rack at Sam Ash Hollywood

Ken — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:42:36 +0000

Designed by the crazy drum hardware scientists Brent Barnett and Bryan Scheidecker, the Geosphere Rack was the hit of the 2010 NAMM show. The talented duo is at it again as the rack is now on display at Sam Ash in Hollywood, CA. If you missed the NAMM show come on down and see it. If you can’t make it to Hollywood this video is the next best thing. Sam Ash Drum Shop manager John Parker shows off the rack and talks about the benefits of using Gibraltar Hardware. Check it out 7401 Sunset Blvd.

To learn more about Gibraltar products visit our YouTube channel.

Jagger of Opus Dai on tour with his Gibraltar Rack

Nick — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:42:15 +0000

Jagger Gonzles, the drummer of the band Opus Dai we hooked up with a drum rack in our Extreme Hardware Makeover, has written to us form the road to to lets us know his rack is holding up great, and that he is getting great comments about the kit from the other bands, the crew, and the fans. He also sent us some great photos. Opus Dai is touring with Rishloo.

• Apr 15 2010 8:00PM Hero’s (w/ Rishloo), Modesto, California
• Apr 16 2010 9:30PM The Stork Club (w/ Rishloo & Kaura), Oakland, California
• Apr 17 2010 8:00PM Club House 24 (w/ Rishloo & Kaura), Sacramento, California
• Apr 18 2010 8:00PM Lil’ Red Lion (w/ Rishloo), Eureka, California
• Apr 21 2010 8:00PM The Trove (w/ Rishloo), Grants Pass, Oregon
• Apr 22 2010 8:00PM Twilight, Portland, Oregon
• Apr 23 2010 8:00PM El Corazón (w/ Rishloo), Seattle, Washington
• Apr 24 2010 8:00PM The Ike Box (w/ Rishloo), Salem, Oregon
• Apr 26 2010 8:00PM The Bombays Redding, California
• Apr 27 2010 8:00PM North West Tour, Chico, California
• Apr 28 2010 8:00PM North West Tour, Sacramento, California
• Apr 29 2010 8:00PM North West Tour, Stockton, California

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Extreme Makeover Home Edition Recipient’s Custom Drum Kit

Nick — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:15:53 +0000

Tobin Wagstaff, a recipient of a new home thanks to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (see photos of the home makeover on ABC site), has restored his 30-year-old drum set by polishing up the rusted hardware, and covering it with photos taken during the construction of the home. It is his way of thanking everyone involved in his home’s makeover. Tobin is using Gibraltar snare and cymbal stands, and a Gibraltar bass drum petal with his kit. Tobin has a music school, Studio Percussion a charitable music school and one-of-a-kind drum shop in Gainsville, FL.

Tobin Wagstaff and his custom drum kit

Tobin says

The smallest tom-tom is dedicated to volunteers of the people: the everyday folks that helped us. The largest tom-tom is dedicated to the “stars” of the build. That is, the designers, the family, the builder, the leads, and crew. The bass drum is dedicated to the home itself. You will see pictures of the old house through its demo and construction of the new home. This is my way, as a drummer, of saying “thank you” to everyone who supported the build.

You can see a gallery of the kit here.

Note: This should not to be confused with Gibaltar’s Extreme Hardware Makeover. Gibaltar’s Extreme Hardware Makeover is a play off of the name of the TV show mentioned above, Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Check out Drummer Bradlee Dean of Junkyard Prophet

Nick — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:44:34 +0000

Here is a new music video for Betta Beware by Junkyard Prophet featuring Gibraltar artist Bradlee Dean and his Gibraltar drum rack.

To learn more about Gibraltar products visit our YouTube channel.

Famous Drummers Go Bowling with Gibralto Man

Ken — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:45 +0000

Bowling? That is right up Gibralto Man’s alley! He knocked down strikes with some world class drummers at the KMC artist party at Jillian’s at the Universal City Walk in Universal City. For one night they traded in their sticks for balls.

Gibralto Man poses with a Gretsch Kit and Stealth drum rack.

Vinnie Colaiuta with Gibraltar’s Mark Morales and Ken Fredenberg.

Terry Santiel, Lynn Mabry, Sheila E, Alvino Bennett, Kevin Ricard (end seated), Nat Scott (standing left), and David Leach pose for a photo between frames.

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