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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (November 2013)

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By The MusicRadar Team published 5 November 2013

All of the drums reviews from October

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Yamaha DTX562 Kit

Yamaha DTX562 Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"While the lower-end DTX kits offer a great deal for your wallet, it is worth shelling out the extra for the enhanced response and feel of these TCS pads."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha DTX562 Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

BUY: Yamaha DTX562 Kit currently available from:
UK: Thomann | Gear4Music | DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Crush Sublime E3 Kit

Crush Sublime E3 Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Crush has gone all-out to ensure the tone created is authentically vintage - just add years of smoke and a touch of sweat and we think that they will come extremely close."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Crush Sublime E3 Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

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Meinl Artisan Edition Cajons

Meinl Artisan Edition Cajons

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Artisan cajons are exceptionally well crafted. They have subtle and colourful tones, befitting their flamenco genre. But they are too expensive - how can a simple wooden box cost 500 quid?"

3 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Meinl Artisan Edition Cajons review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

BUY: Meinl Artisan Edition Cajons currently available from:
UK: Andertons | Thomann | Gear4Music

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Provenance F4 Phantom Snare

Provenance F4 Phantom Snare

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"It requires wads of cash, but this snare is a genuine work of one-off art, as well as a fantastic drum."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Provenance F4 Phantom Snare review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

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Yamaha DTX522 Kit

Yamaha DTX522 Kit

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"The DTX502 and its accompanying kit offers so much as a practice tool at home and maybe even for gigging too."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Yamaha DTX522 Kit review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

BUY: Yamaha DTX522 Kit currently available from:
UK: DV247
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Natal Pure Stave Walnut Snare

Natal Pure Stave Walnut Snare

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Natal's stave expertise is evident and this is a finely crafted snare that could enhance practically any player's kit."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Natal Pure Stave Walnut Snare review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

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Provenance Bentley Piccolo

Provenance Bentley Piccolo

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"A stunning drum that not only offer up amazing sounds, but also shows just what you can do with an old motor. We wonder if they can whisk something up from our old Ford Escort..."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Provenance Bentley Piccolo review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

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Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder

Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder

MusicRadar’s verdict:

"Obviously the LS-14 isn't an alternative to going into the studio, but it is a handy, relatively inexpensive way to ensure you capture those inspired moments of creativity without fail."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder review

(Reviewed in Rhythm issue 221)

BUY: Olympus LS-14 Digital Recorder currently available from:
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