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Provenance Drums Ark Royal snare

Provenance Drums Ark Royal snare

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All of the reviews were originally published in Rhythm magazine and featured on the site last month. First up it's the Provenance Drums Ark Royal snare...

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"Regardless of its origins, this is a beautifully crafted, fabulous-sounding drum. Adding in the historical resonance of its wood takes it to another level altogether."

4 out of 5

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"This is a fantastic all-rounder kit which is equally happy on stage or in the studio - on a jazz gig or playing rock."

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