Jake Stacey

Look around any pub or club over the last 20 years and the chances are that you would have seen that distinctive egg-shape poking out from the drum kit's bass drum port.

Turkish cymbalsmithery is going through a halcyon age; for years, the cymbal market was dominated by the big companies who, whilst still innovating, were appealing to the mass market.

The Vision gets a mid-life overhaul

Many people will have seen, heard and possibly played a set of the iconic Natal fibreglass congas.

Worthy of the Jet Set?

Istanbul-based cymbal-maker Bosphorus have sent a Samba Series crash/ride and hi-hats to play with

Back in the July, we noted Bosphorus' claim that its Master Vintage series cymbals were the company's absolute finest work, and found it hard to disagree

Student-level set from the budget masters, Stagg

Innovative, easy to fit and quick to change

Sonor has re-defined 'mid-range' with this set

Can an orthopaedic support help your drumming?

Fully customisable, taking customer choice to new levels

Pantera/Damageplan drummer's signature drums... Hellyeah!

A masterful remake of Remo's classic skins

Bright, hand-hammered and oversized

An Element SE designed by LA Ink's star tattooist

Like lots of rock with your kit? Join the Club!

Are Bosphorus's top-end line a quality vintage?

Is Guru's low-mass approach a solid thing, or are their latest snare drums merely lightweight?

Keenly-priced custom snares? Thank heaven for Angel Drums

Handel aside, water and music don't usually mix.

Over the last decade, the cajon has moved from a musical curio to a mainstream percussion instrument.

EcHo Custom Drums' copper-shelled drum kit means you'll need to have saved up a fair few coppers - but is it worth it?

"It's, er, very pink," said the guitarist.

Turkish company T-Cymbals prides itself on offering drummers a different slant on buying cymbals