Dave Holmes

Pearl is renowned for pushing the boundaries of drum technology with its advanced manufacturing processes, cunning designs and ingenious engineering

Hammerax was founded in 2006 by musician, composer and instrument designer John Stannard who had design and manufacturing expertise in all manner of chimes, chime trees, temple blocks etc.

The Big Fat Snare Drum company is a US-based firm which designs and manufactures a range of snare enhancing products.

UFiP's cymbal range caters for a variety of music and drumming applications including kit players, percussionists, orchestras and marching bands.

Pro-standard mics for any acoustic kit

Sakae might appear to be a newbie on the drumming scene, however this Japanese company is a third- generation family-run business and only nine years away from celebrating their Centenary year.

A unique blend of distinguished British heritage with Scottish design ingenuity

Proudly waving the British flag for the UK's custom drum manufacturers with the latest kit from Liberty Drums

A stave snare from Worldmax goes under the microscope

Now well into its 30th Anniversary year, Bangkok-based Tycoon Percussion brings us this flexible cajon

More wares from our thriving UK custom drum industry with some bright new aluminium shelled drums

The Bangkok percussion company returns with a luxurious acrylic instrument

Knock on wood, this Siam Oak cajon will perform

A brand new cajon from the innovative percussion people

We take a look at a percussion box from the renowned Spanish guitar maker

We put the Spanish firm's percussion through its paces

The brand new Alesis DM7X and accompanying six-drum electronic kit looks to be amazing value

A hand-made cajon from the renowned Spanish guitar luthier

Now that Crush Drums has made it to these shores, Rhythm gets its hands on the company's vintage-sounding maple kit

Nord's updated drum synth and accompanying Nord Pad are put under the microscope

A double pedal described as a 'high-performance machine' is a truly exciting prospect

A brace of vintage-styled snares from Preston Prince and his Brighton-based drum company are put through their paces

Pearl's new Eliminator Demon pedal now comes with a chain drive

A robust steel snare drum hailing from the Malvern Hills in the UK

An oak and steel hybrid with a well-focused sound