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2. Yamaha Oak X Kit
£1999

Yamaha has reacted to trends and produced a bang-up-to-the-minute kit on a small and relatively low-risk scale in the shape of the Oak X. The combination of the unique shell material and radical sizing makes for a contemporary-looking, modern sounding and highly-desirable kit.
Read the full review of Yamaha's Oak X Kit

1. Tama Starclassic
£1899

Obsessively designed for maximum shell vibration, the Starclassic has wafer thin shells (just 5mm six-ply toms) and the badge is a stencil, not some heavy lump of metal. Even the air holes are maple, not metal. Then there's a stupendous range of shell options encompassing no less than five different depths. Now available in Birch/Bubinga finish.
Read the full review of Tama's Starclassic Performer kit

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