Metropolitan drum debuts cocktail drum kits.

Three new Metropolitan Cocktail drum kits met with an enthusiastic reception at the International Drum Expo in New Hampshire. These models are aimed at drummers looking for a portable, professional grade cocktail kit with sound that rivals a traditional sit-down kit.

Designed around a 14-inch-diameter by 24-inch-deep main drum, The Clubster features a full length snare under the top head, isolation baffling to minimize cross triggering, and a ported and tuned kick drum on the bottom of the drum. Moving up the line, The Hipster adds a 10x5 side snare and an 8x6 tom to provide a full four piece kit. At the top end, The Trickster adds an eight-inch diameter by 12"-deep mounted floor tom, providing a full double floor tom kit in the space of a traditional cocktail drum. Based on the classic cocktails of yesterday, these kits offer modern updates to make them playable in any musical situation, from jazz to rock.

"It was great to see drummers of all ages come into our booth and play the kits," says Matthew Belyea, owner of Metropolitan Drum Company. "As soon as they started playing, big smiles broke out on their faces. You just cannot deny these kits are fun."

Handcrafted in the USA, Metropolitan Drum Company is the only American drum builder that focuses exclusively on cocktail drums.

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