Brand

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a specialist drum hardware brand known for building strong, adaptable, and highly configurable mounting systems for drum kits and percussion setups. The brand is closely associated with racks, stands, clamps, and accessories that allow drummers to customise their setup exactly to their playing style and space.

Gibraltar hardware is widely used by drummers who want stability and flexibility, whether for acoustic kits, hybrid setups, or complex percussion rigs. Their racks and clamps make it possible to mount toms, cymbals, electronics, and accessories in precise positions, reducing stage clutter and improving consistency from gig to gig.

Beyond large rack systems, Gibraltar also produces pedals, thrones, arms, and a wide range of small but essential hardware parts that solve real setup problems. For drummers who enjoy refining their kit layout and want hardware that can grow and adapt with them, Gibraltar is a trusted and practical choice.

Category

Percussion

Percussion covers a wide and diverse family of instruments that create sound through being struck, shaken, or scraped. It includes everything from drum kits and hand drums to auxiliary instruments such as shakers, tambourines, cowbells, blocks, and mallet percussion. Percussion adds rhythm, texture, and colour to music across virtually every genre.

Hand percussion instruments like congas, bongos, djembes, and cajons are played using the hands or simple techniques, while auxiliary percussion is often added to drum kits to expand rhythmic and tonal options. Mallet percussion, such as xylophones and similar instruments, introduces melody as well as rhythm, broadening the musical role percussion can play.

Percussion is used in live performance, studio recording, education, and therapy, making it one of the most versatile areas of music making. Whether providing subtle rhythmic detail or driving the main groove, percussion instruments allow players to shape feel, dynamics, and expression in ways that support and enhance the music.

Tags

Cowbell

A cowbell adds sharp, cutting rhythmic accents that help define groove and timing within a drum or percussion setup. Its focused, metallic tone cuts through dense mixes, reinforcing patterns, marking transitions, and adding drive and character. Used on its own or mounted to a drum kit, a cowbell provides clear rhythmic punctuation and energy across many styles of music.