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Black Friday drum deals 2020: Today's best drum and percussion savings, updated live
We've found Black Friday electronic drum set deals, savings on drumsticks, beginner drum kits and more. Check out all the best Black Friday drum deals in one place
Guitar Center Black Friday 2020: Today's best instrument deals in one place
Live updates on the best Black Friday Guitar Center deals and offers – guitars, drums, keyboards, software and more
Sweetwater Black Friday 2020: Save up to 70% on music gear in Sweetwater's epic Black Friday sale
The Sweetwater Black Friday sale is home to big savings on guitars, drums, keyboards, mics and more - stay tuned for live updates
Black Friday music deals 2020: Explore all of today's best deals for musicians
The best Black Friday musical instrument deals and savings for drummers, guitarists, DJs, producers and more - live right now
Beginner drummer? Save $60 off the Alesis Nitro Mesh 8-piece electronic drum set with this Black Friday steal
Save 15% on one of the most affordable beginner e-kits at Guitar Center
The Toontrack Black Friday sale is epic! Huge savings on Superior Drummer 3, EZdrummer 2 and more
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Latest drums Reviews
Alesis Command Mesh Kit review
- £699
- €819
- $699
Alesis offers an all-mesh kit at a price that's too good to be true...
Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit review
- £339
- €389
- $349
Has Alesis delivered one of the best electronic kits for beginners?
Roland TD-17KVX review
- £1,489
- €1,499
- $1,599
With its new pads, top-end sounds and Bluetooth connectivity, Roland's upgraded mid-priced kit sets a new benchmark
Roland TD-27KV review
- £2,499
- €2,998
- $2,999
With improved pad designs and a wealth of flexibility, Roland's latest electronic drum set is a big hitter
Zultan 20th Anniversary Cymbal Set review
- ££577
A limited edition cymbal set as Zultan turns 20
Zultan Q Series cymbals review
Dry and dark meets bright for cymbals with a great tonal balance
ACD Unlimited Darwin Middle Pedal review
- £1280.00
Austrian design fuelling the return of the 'middle pedal' trend
Black Swamp Percussion Dynamicx Live! Series snare drum review
- £799
Solid-shell snare handmade in the US
Bosphorus Syncopation Series cymbals review
- £356
Dark, complex yet assertive, these handmade Turkish cymbals are bang on cue
Zildjian 2019 K/K Sweet/Oriental review
- £275
From something sweet to something ugly, with a trio of characterful crashes in between, Zildjian’s winning streak continues
