The Complete Handbook of Cymbal & Drum Cases
The practical reference for selecting, using, maintaining, and profiting from protective gear for drums and cymbals
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
A complete, practical guide to choosing, using, maintaining, and selling cymbal and drum cases—no hype, just what works.
About this book
Every drummer knows the dread of opening a case to find a cracked cymbal or a dented shell. This handbook is your defense against that. The Complete Handbook of Cymbal & Drum Cases is a deep, practical look at the gear that stands between your instruments and the road. We strip away the marketing to explain what actually protects your gear: the real differences between materials like plywood, ABS, and cordura, what a proper fit should feel like, and why a 50-dollar case can cost you a 500-dollar cymbal.
The book starts by grounding you in the fundamentals, then takes you through the entire selection process, teaching you to read spec sheets like a pro. It covers correct usage and a full maintenance and troubleshooting regime to extend the life of your cases. It also looks at the broader market, profiling the strengths of different brands and showing you concrete ways to turn this knowledge into a business—from rentals to resale.
Finally, it looks at where the industry is headed and introduces you to the resources and standards that serious professionals consult. Whether you are a weekend warrior, a touring pro, or a shop owner, this is the reference you will keep next to your hardware bag.
Reader Reviews
Kenneth Roberts
★★★★★Finally, a book that treats cases like gear instead of just an accessory to drone on about. I've been buying cases for years based on hearsay, and the chapter on actually understanding how they work was a real eye-opener. I especially appreciated the breakdown of what you're really paying for. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is that I wish the maintenance section had more detail on repairing specific brand's hardware, but that's a pretty small gripe.
George Anderson
★★★★★This is a solid reference, but it didn't blow me away. I learned a few things, mainly about the business side of things which I hadn't considered before. The problem for me is that a lot of the 'how to choose' advice seemed like common sense to any working drummer. I was hoping for more detailed, production-specific insights. It's a fine book to have around, but it's a bit too introductory for what I was hoping for.