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Each ply has increased from 1mm to 1.1mm, the extra wood encouraging greater projection
Yamaha's Stage Custom Kit

By Adam Jones Published

Yamaha first introduced its Stage Custom series in 1995 and in the near two decades since it has made the company's design, build and sound qualities accessible to those on a budget

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The punchy all-maple HVLT shells are slightly thicker than regular DW shells
DW Design Series Frequent Flyer Kit

By Adam Jones Published

DW's Frequent Flyer kit was launched at NAMM 2014, joining the company's Taiwanese- manufactured Design Series

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The toms and bass drum are formed from 1.5mm-thick sheets of stainless steel
VK Drums Stainless Steel kit

By Dave Holmes Published

Alan van Kleef is master craftsman, metal engineer, sound engineer, designer, session drummer and the proprietor of VK drums

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Absolute Hybrid Maple is the fourth generation of Yamaha's Absolute series
Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple kit

By Geoff Nicholls Published

Award-winning next step in Yamaha's long-standing mission to make the most cutting-edge production drum kits in the world

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The Bebop 20 gets a mahogany finish, with contrasting birdseye maple hoops on the bass drum
Premier Modern Classic Bebop 20

By Geoff Nicholls Published

Modern Classic heralds the return of popular UK star Steve White to the Premier fold

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Celebrating Ludwig's 105th year the Signet self-assembly concept is a revolutionary initiative, cleverly realised
Ludwig Signet 105 TeraBeat kit

By Geoff Nicholls Published

Celebrating Ludwig's 105th year, the Signet 105 is a bold new idea which brings USA maple drums within reach of everyone

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All drums except the snare are single-headed allowing them to nestle inside one another
Tama Silverstar Cocktail-JAM kit

By Adam Jones Published

The drum firm kicks back and gets compact with the Cocktail

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Mapex has retained the familiar maple/walnut hybrid of the Saturn series
Mapex Saturn IV Shell Pack

By Dave Holmes Published

Mapex may be able to run rings around the competition with its Saturn IV series

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You'll have noticed the striking finish, a rich and glittering Magma Red lacquer fading from deep red to black
Mapex Armory Series Kit

By Geoff Nicholls Published

Brand new mid-range series from the ever inventive, forward looking Mapex, the Armory will surely prove a big hit

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Odery's kits certainly stand out from the crowd with a vibe of old-world, traditional craftsmanship about them
Odery Custom Kit

By Geoff Nichols Published

Odery Custom is the sensational hand-crafted top-notch offering from this decidedly original Brazilian company

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