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The smoked nickel coating has been buffed to a mirror-like sheen.
Pearl Limited Edition Vintage Sensitone Snare

By Adam Jones Published

We're lucky to get our hands on Pearl's new super-rare snare drum

Snare Drums
The kit features wooden bass drum hoops.
Yamaha Gigmaker kit

By Adam Jones Published

New finishes and a green conscience make this an attractive beginner package

Drum Kits
"The kit would appear to have been designed as much to a drummer's specifi cations as it has to meet a price, and the build quality is faultless."
PDP Mainstage drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

Check out PDP's entry level offering

Drum Kits
The Performance Series are DW's first range of production drums.
DW Performance Series drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

DW's newest range of drums brings the company into more accessible territory

Drum Kits
Modelled on Gretsch's USA Custom drums, the kit sells for roughly a quarter of the amount.
Gretsch Renown Maple Drum Kit

By Adam Jones Published

Classic and modern combine in an impressive mid-range kit

Drum Kits
A healthy collection of hammer marks is visable across all of the cymbals.
Istanbul Agop Xist Additions

By Adam Jones Published

Istanbul rolls out new additions to its affordable Xist range

Drums
The wooden model offers more fruity and colourful overtones, with a blunter response
Gretsch Full Range Snare Drums

By Adam Jones Published

The company's first wooden-hoop snares for nearly 40 years

Snare Drums
Although not as chunky as its higher-end cousins, the 2000 is still pretty sturdy
DW 2000 Series pedal

By Adam Jones Published

A new entry point to a brand noted for its hardware

Drum Pedals
The undrilled super-long bass drum and shorter tom sizes are very of the moment
DDRUM Reflex drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

A mid-range kit with spectacular looks and customisable lugs

Drum Kits
A single hammersmith is responsible for every anniversary cymbal's hand-shaped bell.
Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Cymbals

By Adam Jones Published

Istanbul Agop celebrates 30 years in vintage style

Cymbals
Built with hard-hitting rock players in mind.
Yamaha Rock Tour Kit

By Adam Jones Published

Yamaha's Rock Tour Series hits the road in the UK

Drum Kits
Evans
Evans EC2 SST and Power Center drum heads

By Adam Jones Published

Two warm and resonant batter tom heads

Drum Gear
The performance of the Neil Peart-inspired 23" bass drum makes a strong case for odd-diameter kicks
DW SSC drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

Specialised Shell Configuration: drum-making innovation

Drum Kits
The new low mass lug design makes for a less cluttered and more contemporary look
Percussion Plus Sonix Drum Kit

By Adam Jones Published

A very decent all-in beginner's package

Drum Kits
It's made of acoustically-specified plastic, rubber and foam
KickPort drum insert

By Adam Jones Published

A must-have accessory to boost your bottom end

Drums
Three cigar-shaped cut-outs radiate outwards at intervals of 120 degrees
Zildjian EFX Cymbals

By Adam Jones Published

Complicated, highly modern instruments new-for-2010

Cymbals
Bubinga is 50 percent harder than birch or maple so the drums are distinctly heavy
Tama Starclassic Bubinga drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

First Chinese-made Starclassic Bubinga is spot on

Drum Kits
The hook lug design means the bulk of the casing 'floats' above the shell
Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute drum kit

By Adam Jones Published

The latest incarnation of Yamaha's pro-level series

Drum Kits
Stealth Racks use standard Gibraltar chrome-plated steel tubing
Gibraltar Stealth Rack

By Adam Jones Published

A sleek alternative to the usual forest of stands

Drums
Priced £40-£70
Round-up: 5 budget bass drum pedals

By Adam Jones Published

A guide to kick pedals priced £40-£70

Drums
Effects cymbals allow programmed sounds to be reproduced acoustically
Meinl Generation X Effects Cymbals

By Adam Jones Published

Reproduce programmed sounds acoustically!

Cymbals
The VMX kick drum offers a deep note with excellent saturation
Pearl Vision VSX and VMX Drum Kits

By Adam Jones Published

Superior successors to the legendary Export Series

Drum Kits
The Waronker ride (top right) is surprisingly nimble with a clear, focussed stick sound
Istanbul Agop Signature Cymbals

By Adam Jones Published

Lenny White/Joey Waronker-endorsed Turkish pieces

Cymbals
ReZo Pang (centre) gives a lively stick sound over an exotic wash
Zildjian A Custom ReZo Cymbals

By Adam Jones Published

Excellent hat, splash, pang and ride additions

Cymbals
The design, attention to detail and performance is unmistakable
Spaun TL Series Drum Kit

By Adam Jones Published

Finally, an accessible entry-point to Spaun

Drum Kits
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