New drum gear of the month: review round-up (February 2016)

This month our drum team welcomed back a returning hero in the shape of the Yamaha Recording Custom, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Here we take a look back at all of the gear that originally appeared on the site in January. We start with the DW Collector's Pure Oak kit.

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”Like the majority of DW gear, we find the Pure Oak difficult to fault. This is a heavy kit in more ways than one. It has volume in abundance but also shows a wide dynamic range.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DW Collector's Pure Oak

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: DW Collector's Pure Oak currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”There are few more deserving drummers for a signature line than Lombardo, and this ride hits as hard as the Slayer icon.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Paiste Rude The Reign Ride

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Paiste Rude The Reign Ride currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”In comparison with the many budget boxes available, this instrument looks cool and feels great to play.”

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Latin Percussion Black Box Cajon

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Latin Percussion Black Box Cajon currently available from:
UK: Thomann
US: Sweetwater

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”With a host of professional DW features, these direct drive pedals look great and are comfortable to play. Probably best suited to the mid-level player looking for an upgrade.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: PDP Concept Bass Pedals

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: PDP Concept Bass Pedals currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”A masterful return from one of the most famous kits ever made.”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha Recording Custom

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”A signature set of hats befitting the great Stewart Copeland.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Paiste Combo Hi-Hats

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

MusicRadar's Verdict:

”These are impressive for practice and do give an authentic cymbal feel.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Zildjian L80 Cymbals

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

BUY: Zildjian L80 Cymbals currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater