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Which One Is Right for Me? Grover Pro Percussion Chime Mallets

With every instrument in the percussion world, you always have multiple choices of which implement to use to get the sounds you are looking for in your performing ensembles. Today, we look a the two Grover Percussion mallets designed specifically for the chimes. The two mallet options offer a good balance and can work well in many musical settings. Let’s take a look below at the similarities and differences between the two models. Grover Pro Percussion PM-3 The PM-3 model is the smaller of the two chime mallets offered by Grover Pro Percussion. Made with high-density PVC, the mallet head features dual surfaces to meet the demands called for in the musical repertoire of todays percussion world. One side has a hard surface for more aggressive playing while the other side features a softer rubber surface for more subtle playing with less articulation. This model (PM-3) has a weight of 130 grams and features a 1.5″ head size, which is the smaller of the two mallet options. Grover Pro Percussion PM-4 The PM-4 model is the larger of the two chime mallets offered by Grover Pro Percussion. Made with the same high-density PVC as the PM-3, this mallet head also

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Oct 1, 2024 No Comments

Improve Your Skills This Summer With A Rental From Chops Percussion

Keep improving this summer with a rental from Chops Percussion! Chops has several drum sets and keyboards available for rental that are perfect for home practice. Pearl Decade Maple Drum Set For $69 per month, you will now be able to rent the Pearl Decade Maple set with 830 series hardware, a Sabin XSR cymbal package (14” hi hats, 16” and 18” crashes, 20” ride), and a Pearl D930 drum throne. We’ve had many requests for drum set outfits with upgraded drum and cymbal options, and this package definitely fits the bill. Do you want to hear the Decade in action? Please check out this video (best to listen with headphones or high-quality speakers): Adams MSPV43 Soloist Series Marimba

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Jun 9, 2020 No Comments

Pro Audio Gear at Chops Percussion

For the past twelve and half years, Chops has strived to serve our customers with the best concert and marching percussion on the market. Our goal to stock the most common and necessary items and to provide quick-turnaround for instruments and not-stock items has allowed us to create positive relationships with both our manufactures and our customers. Over the last decade, the marching arts have evolved at record pace. One of the leading changes: electronics and pro audio.

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Feb 5, 2020 No Comments

July 2019 News at Chops

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. [Learn more] 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. [Learn more] 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! [Learn more]

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Jul 30, 2019 No Comments

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

Welcome back to the Chops Blog! This week, 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! The pedal action is unbelievably smooth. You would expect that from a pedal designed like this one, but even I was surprised by how little effort was used to play it. I know a lot of drummers look at direct drive-type pedals as great for speed, but not much else. This pedal provides both smooth speed and power, so you get the best of both worlds here. The adjustments and features included on the single and double pedals are too numerous to list in the blog, so I would suggest going here to check it out: (single) https://www.tama.com/usa/products/detail/hpds1.html (double) https://www.tama.com/usa/products/detail/hpds1tw.html The price tags are a little steep ($349.99 for the single and $699.99 for the double), but this could be the last pedal purchase you ever have to make, so that makes those prices a little easier to swallow. We have both in stock, so be

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Jul 23, 2019 No Comments

Is Your Percussion Section #BuiltToCompete?

As hard as it is to believe, marching band season is now upon us. Before long, you will be making orders for drum heads, sticks, and mallets. Chops will have everything you need to get you ready for the upcoming season and beyond. For those of you that are fans of Evans and Promark products, please visit this link: http://percussion.daddario.com/ Here, you will find info about their Built to Compete campaign, along with their top-selling products for your battery and front ensemble. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you can download a free copy of the Built to Compete Buyer’s Guide. Should you have any specific questions on any of the products they feature, please do not hesitate to call (317-813-2070) or email ([email protected]). We will be glad to help you in any way possible! Best of luck this summer. Let’s work together to make sure your percussion ensemble is #BUILTTOCOMPETE.

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Apr 23, 2019 No Comments

Evans and Promark are #builttocompete

In case you missed this clip at DCI Finals, here’s the initial video for Evans and Promark’s joint campaign: [arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYbaVgcCW_s”] Both Evans and Promark are widely used by many DCI and WGI groups, as well as marching band percussion sections all across the country. They are constantly working at making new and exciting products, as well as trying to make their current products better. To keep up with the Built to Compete campaign, be sure to follow Promark and Evans on all their social media outlets. Just be sure to use the hashtag #builttocompete. You can also find the newest Promark and Evans items here.  If you have any specific questions about Evans or Promark products, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

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Sep 25, 2018 No Comments

Pearl MalletStation Demo at NAMM 2018

Derek and I had a great trip out to NAMM last week.  We were able to capture a demo of the new Pearl MalletStation due out this spring.  The EM1 is a USB powered midi mallet keyboard controller and once you hook this up to a laptop, tablet or even a phone, the possibilities are endless.  Take a few minutes to watch the demo and let us know what you think!  

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Jan 30, 2018 No Comments

Chops Percussion Gift Card Holiday Bonus

We have a special, limtited-time holiday offer that we thought you might be interested in for the percussionist in your family. For each of the 4 increments listed above, you get a 20% bonus gift card at no extra charge! To take advantage of this offer, or if you have any questions, please call or visit the store. Phone: 1.877.900.3786 Address: 5282 E. 65th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46220 Hours: Monday-Friday: 10-6 • Saturday: 10-4 • Sunday: Closed Hurry!  This offer expires on December 23, 2017. Happy Holidays from Chops Percussion!

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Dec 5, 2017 No Comments

Product Feature: The RecPlate from Black Swamp Percussion

Today we have another awesome guest post from Tim Church at Black Swamp Percussion! We think it’s a very unique and versatile product that educators and performers should know about! The BSP RecPlate may look dangerous, but don’t let it scare you away!  The unique shape was developed by extensive real-world use and consultation with performing percussionists.  The RecPlate attaches to an existing cymbal stand and includes the following accessories to help organize all your percussive fun stuff!

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May 2, 2017 No Comments
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