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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (January 2014)

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By The MusicRadar Team published 1 January 2014

All the essential drum gear from last month

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LP Widebody Cajon

LP Widebody Cajon

Rhythm is the UK's best-selling drum magazine and every month its crack team reviews the latest drum, cymbal and percussion gear.

In this gallery we've gathered all of the cymbals, drum kits, electronic drums, percussion and any other drum gear reviews posted on MusicRadar throughout December.

All the equipment on show here was originally reviewed in Rhythm magazine issue 223, or by MusicRadar's own reviews team.

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The Widebody delivers top quality and professional tones."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LP Widebody Cajon

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

BUY: LP Widebody Cajon currently available from:
UK: Thomann

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Roland BT-1

Roland BT-1

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This is a simple but clever piece of electronic wizardry for any drummer or percussionist, and is a cost-effective way of expanding a kit."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Roland BT-1

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

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UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
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Crush Drums Acrylic Kit

Crush Drums Acrylic Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A beautiful kit with an incredible sound to match - and all at a surprisingly wallet-friendly price."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Crush Drums Acrylic Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

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LP Walnut Cajon

LP Walnut Cajon

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The LP Walnut cajon is hugely versatile and able to deliver the full spectrum of tone options."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LP Walnut Cajon

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

BUY: LP Walnut Cajon currently available from:
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DW Design Series Kit

DW Design Series Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The standard of build is nothing short of superb, faultless in fact. The sound is impressive and all the features equally so."

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DW Design Series Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

BUY: DW Design Series Kit currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann
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LP Bubinga cajon

LP Bubinga cajon

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We've had the pleasure of playing many other Spanish-made cajons that clock in at nearly twice the price of this LP model, and it really does represent exceptionally good value for money."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: LP Bubinga cajon

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

BUY: LP Bubinga cajon currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann

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DPA d:vote 4099 and MMC2011 microphones

DPA d:vote 4099 and MMC2011 microphones

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"While these mics are undoubtedly small in stature, their performance is truly professional and the above average prices are more than justified by the quality of sound on offer."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: DPA d:vote 4099 and MMC2011 microphones

(Reviewed in Rhythm 223)

BUY: DPA d:vote 4099 and MMC2011 microphones currently available from:
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