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Latest articles by Music Radar Team
Fender American Standard Telecaster
By Music Radar Team published
For 2008, Fender discontinues the American Series and reinvents the American Standard
Mapex QR Series drum kit
By Music Radar Team published
The QR Series is the entry point to the Mapex brand, and as a starter or second kit, it won't disappoint
Pacific MXR Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Pacific's loud and proud MXR kit is more versatile than appearances might suggest
Alesis DM5 Pro Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
An upgrade from the standard DM5, the Pro model feels more sophisticated while retaining its affordability
DrumXtreme DX-MIDI-Pro Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
The DX-MIDI-Pro is an affordable entry-level e-kit and not as flimsy as it looks - but pretty uninspiring all the same
Koby Mesh Head Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Koby have a reputation for making fine electronic drum paraphernalia, and this compact rig offers good value and feel
Roland TD-12K Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
The TD-12K may not boast the high spec of the TD-20K, but it's more affordable and offers a thoroughly rewarding ownership experience
Traps E400 Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
One of the most affordable e-kits around, the E400 boasts mesh heads and a much-improved brain
Jobeky Classic Electronic Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
A welcome addition to the lower end of e-kits, it's not perfect, but if you buy a decent brain to go with it you're laughing
Ayotte Custom Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
The rare delivery of an Ayotte kit is always a reason for celebration, and this fantastic-sounding Custom set is no exception
Fender Super Champ XD
By Music Radar Team published
A combo with a very familiar look and vibe that offers numerous voicings and onboard FX
Yamaha Pacifica 112V
By Music Radar Team published
It's Yamaha's best-selling electric guitar and it's just got better!
PDP X7 Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Pacific's X7 kit offers the complete package in terms of sound, and boasts several of DW's high-end features - minus the big price tag
Sonor Force 3007 Kit
By Music Radar Team published
The Force 3007 kit is a well-appointed upgrade from the 3005 range and rather intriguingly, features maple from two continents
Studio Devil Virtual Guitar Amp
By Music Radar Team published
This lean, mean amp emulating machine would be a worthy addition to any guitarist's virtual rack
Gear4 Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
This super cheap entry-level kit punches above its weight in more ways than you'd imagine, it's just a shame about the godawful cymbals
DW Neil Peart R30 Drum Kit
By Music Radar Team published
This exact replica of Rush's 30th anniversary tour kit is outstanding, albeit extremely expensive
Korg AX3000G
By Music Radar Team published
Along with a number of stompboxes and the tiny Pandora units, the ToneWorks range features multi-effects units to suit a variety of budgets, from the tiny AX10G to the AX1500G.
Arbiter Flats Lite Kit
By Music Radar Team published
If you're looking for portability and easy, one-touch tuning then Flats Lite is for you - as long as you don't mind the dated looking hardware
Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster
By Music Radar Team published
Fender's Classic Player series offers astonishing value for money, and this tweaked vintage-style Tele is no exception
Mapex M Birch Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Mapex's birch offering comes with a surprisingly excellent kick drum and tom set ups but you may choose to replace the snare
Ludwig Accent CS Combo Kit
By Music Radar Team published
You may have to replace the heads for a more grown-up playing experience but this is a commendable kit at an extremely reasonable price
Premier Cabria XPK Kit
By Music Radar Team published
Apart from a few minor hardware niggles, the maple shells, cast hoops and isolation mounting make the Cabria XPK a great addition to the budget market
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