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

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By Rhythm magazine, Si Truss published 2 March 2012

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Drum gear of the month: 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.

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Ludwig Accent 100 Power Kit

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)

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Page 2 of 10
Duende Pro Cajon

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)

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Page 3 of 10
Istanbul Agop Art20 Cymbal Set

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)

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Page 4 of 10
Ahead Armor stick and cymbal bags

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

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Page 5 of 10
Duende Elite Cajon

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)

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Natal Walnut Kit

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)

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Protection Racket drum cases

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

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Page 8 of 10
Drum gear of the month: February 2012

Drum gear of the month: February 2012

Now read: Drum gear of the month: February 2012

Odery Eyedentity Series drums

Worldmax Traditional Black Wood Hoop Snares

DrumCraft Double Drop-Clutch

Natal Steel Shell Snares

Roland SPD-SX

Silverstone Drum Thrones

Pearl Masters Premium Legend Kit

Drumport drum insert

Meinl HCS Cymbal Pack

Performance Percussion PP142 Cajon

Dixon Black Widow Drums

Ludwig The Brick

Ludwig Corey Miller Snare

Ludwig Joey Kramer Model

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Drum gear of the month: December 2011

Drum gear of the month: December 2011

Now read:Drum gear of the month: December 2011

Premier Spirit Of Maiden kit

Blue Microphones Drum Kit Kit

Impression Rock & Jazz Series Cymbals

Porter And Davies BC Gigster

Traps Drums A400

De Gregorio Maestral Cajon

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