Canopus Toms And Bass Drums "Designed To Be Different"...more Rick Mattingly Modern Drummer (USA) / Jun. 2001
Canopus is a small campany making custom-quality drums in Japan. Not surprisingly, those drums come at custom-quality, imported-product prices. And at the moment they're only available at a limited number of dealers in the US. But Canopus is working on expending that dealer network, and as they sell more drums, their pricing may come down. But even if it doesn't. I can honestly say that with Canopus drums, you get what you pay for. ...more Russ Barbone Modern Drummer (USA) / sep. 2005
NV-60-M1 is really a dream come true. It's the sound every drummer has inside his or her mind, but that's so hard to find. I am sure that it will make drummers around the world feel like crying for joy! Tutty Moreno (Joyce)
All I can say is that they are amazing! They are definitely the best sounding drums I have ever played. I never thought I would play a better kit than my 50s Gretsch - I was wrong. They are so easy to tune - very sensitive. Andrew Dickeson
Canopus is the only manufacturer that is concerned with the deep and soulfull vintage jazz sound. In the neo-vintage kit, i found all what i loved in my vintage jazz kit, without the disadvantage of the old capricious hardware. They succeed to make those legendary drums' voices alive thanks to their real understanding of the history in the art of making drums. Cedrick Bec
The authentic vintage sound and appearance of the V-60 kit was balanced by excellent contemporary construction. Canopus drums are hand-made in Japan, so they're not cheap. But their quality rivals that of any high-end drum maker, so you get what you pay for. ...more Chap Ostrander Modern Drummer (USA) / Sep. 2006
La marque Canopus a reussi a trouver le son ideal de la batterie jazz en s'insprirant du cahier des charges des meilleures marques des annees 60. Une reussite impressionnante! ...more Batteur Magazine (France) / dec. 2008
It's easy to play, easy to tune, and it really helps me express myself at my highest musical level. I look forward to playing them for many years to come. Abe Lagrimas Jr.
NEO-Vintage M2
I can say with no reservation whatsoever that the NV60-M2 Neo Vintage drum set is the state of the art in the vintage drum sound that I grew up with and love. Think of the thin 3 ply shell construction of African Mahogany/Poplar/African Mahogany in the same way as you would look at the thin construction of a fine concert violin or viola or even a master Spanish guitar. That is what creates a world class resonance in the instrument. The real key is in the expertly crafted angle of the bearing edges incorporated into the solid maple re-rings which have a extended width for stability. Having a vast collection of vintage drum sets from 1947 through the 1970's which I have studied and played, I know what makes a great vintage drum sound. The Canopus Neo Vintage NV60-M2 is not only the greatest sounding and crafted drum set I've ever played, it is in a class by itself. Power, tone, projection and resonance like no other! Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot)
These are great-sounding professional drums that are ideal for anyone looking for a modern kit that captures that classic vibe of the glory days of rock 'n' roll. ...more David Ciauro Modern Drummer (USA) / Jul. 2009
The Mahogany drums sound amazing with the band, the other musicians were surprised at the full sound coming out of this small drum set. The toms are tuned high but still sound full and rich. The 18" bass drum is tuned low and boomy, the snare is tuned high but still very responsive with a fat crack when you lay into it. Overall the drums have a very warm, woody sound. I feel I can get a jazz and rock sound out of this small kit by simply changing my touch. Paul Jonason
Its Great look and sound are definitely, without a doubt, a master piece. Such a pride! Jotan Afanador
When I play a kit that isn’t meshing well with my drumming style, I feel as though two monologues are going on at once— it’s my musical voice competing against the sound of the drums. ...more David Ciauro Modern Drummer (USA) / May. 2011
