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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (July 2015)

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By Rhythm published 1 July 2015

Kits, cymbals and electric drums appraised and rated

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Gear4Music DD400 kit

Gear4Music DD400 kit

The Rhythm reviews team has once again been slaving over a hot kit to bring you another batch of quality write-ups on the latest cymbals, kits and drum-related gear.

All of the reviews in this gallery were published on the site last month and originally featured in Rhythm magazine - MusicRadar's venerable sister title. First up isGear4Music's DD400 kit...

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It isn't all drums and roses but this kit will give any beginner a firm foothold into the world of drumming and it's great for practice too."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gear4Music DD400 kit review

BUY: Gear4Music DD400 kit currently available from:
UK: Gear4Music

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm)

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Zildjian Project 391 Limited Edition cymbals

Zildjian Project 391 Limited Edition cymbals

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A departure for Zildjian, a step up from the ZHTs, the professional level 391s are clean looking and sounding, more Euro-style cymbals which fill a gap in the Zildjian inventory."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Zildjian Project 391 Limited Edition cymbals review

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Page 2 of 7
Gear4Music GD-7 Kit

Gear4Music GD-7 Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"This kit offers amazing value for money and is capable of producing a reasonably good sound. On the whole it's well built, but at this level compromises are inevitable."

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Gear4Music GD-7 Kit review

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Amedia Kommagene Series cymbals

Amedia Kommagene Series cymbals

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The Kommagenes occupy a well-defined slot in Amedia's vast array of cymbal choices. They combine an earthy, dark traditional flavour with a fresh and bright edginess that is most likeable."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Amedia Kommagene Series cymbals review

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Evans Level 360 Reso 7 Heads

Evans Level 360 Reso 7 Heads

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"We're not convinced the Reso 7 is revolutionary, but it is still an excellent head achieving largely what is claimed."

4 out of 5

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Sabian Big And Ugly Ride cymbals

Sabian Big And Ugly Ride cymbals

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Don't be misled by the jokey name and bizarre finishes. Sabian has produced a stunning and intriguing set of high-end, provocative, challenging, complex, dark and great-to-play cymbals."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sabian Big And Ugly Ride cymbals review

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Stagg Electronic Beat Tutor EBT-10

Stagg Electronic Beat Tutor EBT-10

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The EBT-10 is good for a pre-gig warm up and comes with some useable practice routines. However, lacking dynamics and no sound from most stick strikes, the EBT-10 loses brownie points."

3 out of 5

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