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The drums are bonded without any heating or manipulating of the Corian and feel solid and weighty.

Ford Corian snare drums review

By Adam Jones published

  • £1499

Ford's Corian snares are expensive, rare and rather good

The cymbals are cut from sheets of bronze and are machine hammered and lathed.

Meinl M-Series Cymbals review

By Adam Jones published

State-of the art manufacturing techniques are behind this range of B20 cymbals

The kit comes housed in a foam-lined hard case.

Samson 7kit Drum Mics review

By Adam Jones last updated

  • £324
  • $419.99

The 7kit aims to be an all-in-one drum miking solution: can it deliver?

These are dry, moderately complex and very musical cymbals.

Stagg Vintage Bronze Thin Crashes review

By Adam Jones published

Great value, but not just for players on a budget

8 essential tips for making it as a jazz drummer

By Adam Jones, Stuart Ritchie published

Stuart Ritchie shares what it takes to get ahead

BC2 is a tactile monitoring system that transforms the signal into movement

Porter And Davies BC2 silent bass drum monitor review

By Adam Jones last updated

  • £799
  • $1250

Reproduce the front-of-house sound through your throne

Modelled on Gretsch's USA Custom drums, the kit sells for roughly a quarter of the amount.

Gretsch Renown Maple Drum Kit review

By Adam Jones published

  • £1179
  • $2155

Classic and modern combine in an impressive mid-range kit

A healthy collection of hammer marks is visable across all of the cymbals.

Istanbul Agop Xist Additions review

By Adam Jones published

Istanbul rolls out new additions to its affordable Xist range

Minimal lathing consists of a single scrolling spiral from the bottom of the bell to the edge

Bosphorus Oracle Series cymbals review

By Adam Jones published

  • £260

A high-end range created by jazz master Ralph Peterson

*Not final artwork

Classic Rock Presents Hendrix

By Adam Jones published

Available to order now!

These are bright metallic drums that are alive with harmonics

Ludwig Black Magic snare drums review

By Adam Jones published

  • £539

A modern interpretation of the legendary Black Beauty

The wooden model offers more fruity and colourful overtones, with a blunter response

Gretsch Full Range Snare Drums review

By Adam Jones published

  • £316
  • $525.99

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

Although not as chunky as its higher-end cousins, the 2000 is still pretty sturdy

DW 2000 Series pedal review

By Adam Jones published

  • £76

A new entry point to a brand noted for its hardware

The cymbals are designed to sound specifically Chinese

Zildjian Oriental China Trashes and ZXT Trashformers review

By Adam Jones published

  • £273

Four new models expand Zildjan's effects range furthur

The undrilled super-long bass drum and shorter tom sizes are very of the moment

DDRUM Reflex drum kit review

By Adam Jones published

  • £899

A mid-range kit with spectacular looks and customisable lugs

A single hammersmith is responsible for every anniversary cymbal's hand-shaped bell.

Istanbul Agop 30th Anniversary Cymbals review

By Adam Jones published

Istanbul Agop celebrates 30 years in vintage style

Built with hard-hitting rock players in mind.

Yamaha Rock Tour Kit review

By Adam Jones published

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

Left-to-right: The 603 condenser mics, the Cube, the V67n and the A-55 Kicker

MXL Drum Microphones review

By Adam Jones last updated

  • £109
  • $159.95

MXL claims these mics deliver studio quality in a live environment. So how do they stack up?

These chrome-plated steel Mic Holders have more in common with regular drum hardware than your typical mic clip.

BR Distribution Mic Holders review

By Adam Jones published

  • £15

Innovative new microphone clamps to take the strain out of miking your kit

Made with Soultone's '120 percent perfection' policy.

Soultone Cymbals (Vintage and Custom Brilliant ranges) review

By Adam Jones published

New to the UK, Soultone looks set to make an immediate impact

Evans EC2 SST and Power Center drum heads review

By Adam Jones published

  • £15.99

Two warm and resonant batter tom heads

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

DW SSC drum kit review

By Adam Jones published

  • £8564

Specialised Shell Configuration: drum-making innovation

The new low mass lug design makes for a less cluttered and more contemporary look

Percussion Plus Sonix Drum Kit review

By Adam Jones published

  • £329

A very decent all-in beginner's package

It's made of acoustically-specified plastic, rubber and foam

KickPort drum insert review

By Adam Jones published

  • £42
  • $39.95

A must-have accessory to boost your bottom end

Three cigar-shaped cut-outs radiate outwards at intervals of 120 degrees

Zildjian EFX Cymbals review

By Adam Jones published

  • £232

Complicated, highly modern instruments new-for-2010

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