New drum gear of the month: review round-up (March 2012)

Drum gear of the month: March 2012

Every month MusicRadar's industry-leading sister magazines - Guitarist, Computer Music, Total Guitar, Rhythm, Future Music and Guitar Techniques - publish the best independent and in-depth music-making gear reviews.

This is a collection of kits, percussion, accessories and more from Rhythm Magazine's gruelling testing process. First reviewed in Rhythm issue 200 and published on MusicRadar throughout February.

Scroll on for this month’s top picks and click through to read each product’s full review. First up: a new starter set from Ludwig.

Ludwig Accent 100 Power Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Decent shells and hardware make this a solid starter package.

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ludwig Accent 100 Power Kit

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)

Duende Pro Cajon

MusicRadar’s verdict:

A superb value cajon in a market awash with mid-price and mouth-watering high end 'boutique' instruments.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Duende Pro Cajon

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)

Istanbul Agop Art20 Cymbal Set

MusicRadar’s verdict:

Istanbul's first stab at the budget B20 market offers quality and refinement.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Istanbul Agop Art20 Cymbal Set

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)

Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags

MusicRadar’s verdict:

These bags may be soft, but they are plenty strong enough to offer protection to a considerable number of sticks and cymbals, even when handled by clumsy, disrespectful roadies.

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags

(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)

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