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Tour Custom: rounded bearing edges add a warmer dimension to the bright maple sound

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3. Ludwig Accent CS Custom Elite
£929

Top of the four-tier Accent range, the Elite has a choice of seven superb high gloss lacquer/glitter fi nishes. Both Accent CS Custom and Custom Elite have eight-ply, 8mm birch shells for a clear, focused sound. Remo heads, 20 lug bass drum, tom suspension mounts, Ringo-like fat and responsive snare – it's all good.
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4. Premier Cabria XPK
£788

The all-maple XPK boasts six lacquered finishes and expensive-looking die-cast hoops. The latter focus the maple a fraction and add clout to rim shots. There's only one (14"x5") snare size though. The redesigned hardware package is clever and generous, and includes two boom stands and sturdy kick pedal.
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5. Sonor Force 3007
£899

Sonor has upped the 3000 series quality by sandwiching top quality Canadian maple with Chinese maple. The 3007 has richlylacquered glitter fi nishes and typically robust Sonor-designed hardware. Distinctive Sonor features include the grip-friendly half-moon wing nuts, the curvy, swing-out spurs and uniquely stable TARS tom mounting system
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