Geoff Nicholls

A new face on the UK builder scene

Wood and acrylic combine in this colourful hybrid kit

Impressive solid-stave shell snare drums from an established American boutique maker

Fed up of being asked to keep your cymbals down?

Ludwig adds this slick looking stainless steel snare drum to its ever-multiplying and always impressive roster

Snares that won’t break the bank

Smart stands and pedals of pro quality

The Arcadia gets a makeover

A one-of-a-kind Eclipse

Yamaha harks back to the original Maple Absolute

An exciting new company emerges from Sweden

Some special new additions from Stagg

Natal gives us a bargain-priced alternative to their established Originals Series in new and exotic-sounding American tulipwood

Made in China, Stagg cymbals evoke the ancient trade routes between the Orient and the Occident

Celebrating the Vital Information and Journey drumming legend’s 40th anniversary as a Sonor endorsee

Sonor’s latest top range all-birch kit sees the debut of a clever new and unobtrusive technology for tom mounting

Remo takes its market-leading Powerstroke P3 bass drum heads and incorporates a classic felt damping strip

A keenly priced series from SJC

US company heads east

Cutting-edge design and infinite adjustability from DW

The latest from an in-demand UK builder

To accompany the RC Series, here are seven metal-shelled snare drums

A mid-priced professional series with a simple, clear message and a classic look

BDC passes a significant milestone. Introducing the Palladium lug…

A bargain set from Mapex