GEAR REVIEW
[ WALKABOUT DRUM | Doug Doppler ]
KEY FEATURES
ELECTRONICS very popular Latin artist, incorporates it into a
The Volume and Blend controls for the larger group of percussion instruments. I think it
Acoustic or Electric proprietary LR Baggs Mic/Pickup System could be very useful to traditional churches that
LR Baggs Mic/Pickup System sit just inside the sound hole so you can get want percussion but don’t necessarily have the
to them easily. Like a traditional acoustic space or the desire for a complete drum kit.
Volume and Blend Controls
¼” Output Jack
guitar, using the internal mic can trigger some
feedback, much of which is counteracted by [WM] Do you guys do the manufacturing
Snare Dot, Strap + Gig Bag Included a special insert that ships with each unit. That yourselves, and if not, who are your primary
Assembled in California said, I’d strongly suggest using one of these partners?
with the LR Baggs Align Series EQ pedal to
The WalkaBout Drum might look like a guitar really dial in the frequencies, and to squelch any [Bob] Kala is our primary strategic partner
that lost its neck, but this patented instrument remaining feedback via the Notch Filter. and they make the bodies for us. LR Baggs
elicits a range of great sounds that are ideal for is our second strategic partner. They make a
worship teams. Like a Cajon, the WalkaBout proprietary dual source mic/pick up system for
is perfect for acoustic services, midweek us. We make the accessories like the SnareDot
rehearsals, and provides a lot of bang for the (patent pending) and custom straps, and
buck in terms of value and real estate. Unlike a assemble the entire thing here in California.
Cajon, the WalkaBout includes a proprietary LR
Baggs Dual Source mic/pickup system so you [WM] Is this going to be a one and done
can plug it in, crank it up, and roam if you want sort of things or will the line expand?
to, thanks to the included strap.
[Bob] We have a variety of models in the same
KICK ‘N SNARE
size that will come out next year, and we have
If you’ve seen Tommy Emmanuel play, you’ve
an educational model which is smaller, made for
probably noticed that he uses the guitar body BACKSTORY children. We also have some other very exciting
as a percussion instrument. Externally the The Walkabout Drum is the brainchild of innovations in