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 updates its Accent starter kit with accompanying hardware and cymbal package
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)
A real attention-grabber…
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 enters the upper budget market with a fine new set of traditionally cast B20 cymbals
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)
Being a softy doesn't necessarily mean you are less protected
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)
BUY: Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags currently available from:
UK: DV247
Another mouthwatering creation from Duende
Duende Elite Cajon
MusicRadar’s verdict:
A great value instrument that usefully fills a gap in the market.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Duende Elite Cajon
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)
Natal's award-winning range of kits is now joined by a tasty, walnut-shelled model
Natal Walnut Kit
MusicRadar’s verdict:
Natal's already glowing reputation is guaranteed to be cemented with this well-appointed, excellent value kit. Expect more from this British brand!
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Natal Walnut Kit
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)
A new line of intermediate cases with additional colour options
Protection Racket drum cases
MusicRadar’s verdict:
We're confident of the ability of these cases to protect your kit.
4 out of 5
FULL REVIEW: Protection Racket drum cases
(Reviewed in Rhythm Magazine issue 200)
BUY: Protection Racket drum cases currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Gear4Music | DV247
Drum gear of the month: February 2012
Now read: Drum gear of the month: February 2012
Worldmax Traditional Black Wood Hoop Snares
Pearl Masters Premium Legend Kit
