Geoff Nicholls

For 2015 Zildjian has expanded its range of FX effects creations with these five items. They are smaller versions of similar types which already feature in the A Zildjian inventory

Sonor is currently overhauling all its hardware series. At the top end is the German-built 6000 series, followed by the mid-range 4000 and the budget 2000, both made in China

DW's Collectors Series has long been one of the top kits in the world, and this new pure cherry wood version is proving a big hit

Stagg introduces some new members to its Classic line of hand-made cymbals at great prices

A pair of snares bound to be collectors' items

An absurdly cheap sugar maple kit from China

Contrasting Lenny White Epoch and Idris Muhammad Signature rides inspired by Zildjian's vintage Ks

As Premier unveils its cut-price route to a top-notch kit, we tread the Classic path

A one-off, hand-crafted cherry wood snare

New Istanbul cymbalsmiths already the most diverse of them all?

A Canadian maple set for stylish rockers

Unusual and cool percussive additions

The perfect tone with brooding dark looks

Meinl's Classics are updated with a new alloy and a serious polishing

New specialist cymbals from Zildjian

Affordable APK-based kit made under Premier's imaginative licensing deal with Iron Maiden

Two beautiful snares from a new British drum builder

We test electronic kit maker Soar Valley's new acoustic drumset

Another impressive Artisan kit from Dixon shows this company means business

We sample two quite different snares from the Jersey drum maker

The UK high-flyers re-create the glory days of vintage drums

British percussion company Natal makes its impressive drum kit debut

Steel snares from the exciting new Natal range

Dual position hi-hat drop-clutch to get a sizzle when you're slamming double kicks