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The 5 best new drum hardware products of 2016

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By The MusicRadar Team published 29 November 2016

Please be upstanding for the drum hardware of the year

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PDP Concept Series bass drum pedals

PDP Concept Series bass drum pedals

The Rhythm Best in drums 2016 polls have received over 136,000 votes, and we're now ready to roll out the winners. The nominees were what we considered to be the drummers and gear that have excelled in 2016. Here, we present the best new drum hardware of 2016. First up, we have the PDP Concept Series bass drum pedals...

We said: "With a host of professional DW features, the PDP Concept Series direct drive bass drum pedals look great and are comfortable to play. Probably best suited to the mid-level player looking for an upgrade."

Full review: PDP Concept Series bass drum pedals review

BUY: PDP Concept Series bass drum pedals currently available from:
UK: Andertons Music | Thomann | Gear4Music
US: Sweetwater | Full Compass

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Ludwig Atlas Classic hardware

Ludwig Atlas Classic hardware

We said: "Ludwig has updated its 1960s flat-based stands in line with popular retro trends. The Atlas Classic series is practical, stylish and boasts many clever and genuinely useful design details."

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Pearl 150 Series Lightweight hardware

Pearl 150 Series Lightweight hardware

We said: "Affordable, lightweight and built to withstand rigorous gigging, the Pearl 150 series stands can be transformed quickly from flat-based to traditional single-braced legs for versatile set-ups. Throw them in your bag and go."

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DW Ultralight hardware pack

DW Ultralight hardware pack

We said: "When DW says ‘Ultra-Lightweight’ they aren’t kidding. Because of the aluminium legs and miniaturised components, the DW Ultralight hardware pack is much lighter than other brands. Swap to these in your hardware bag and carrying really does become child’s play."

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Winner: Tama Iron Cobra 900 bass drum pedals

Winner: Tama Iron Cobra 900 bass drum pedals

We said: "By adding some fantastic tweaks to an already superb pedal, Tama has once again excelled itself. The Iron Cobra 900 is impossible to fault."

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