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New drum gear of the month: review round-up (February 2017)

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By Rhythm published 9 February 2017

A kit, cymbals and a 'sound kit'

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Sabian Sound Kit

Sabian Sound Kit

An intriguing Sound Kit from cymbal giant Sabian and a cracking kit from Pearl are among the new drum gear highlights this month.

Here's a digested look at all the rhythmic releases that were reviewed on MusicRadar in January, starting with that Sabian set…

MusicRadar's verdict:

“With the Sound Kit, Sabian has branched out from cymbals, and delivered one of the most useful products of 2016. Just add cables and stands!”

5 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Sabian Sound Kit 

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm).

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Pearl Decade Maple Drum Kit

Pearl Decade Maple Drum Kit

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Drummers looking to step up a gear will love the bright, lively sound of the Decade Maple with its thin, even-ply, all-maple shells and slick lacquer finishes, guaranteed for life.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Pearl Decade Maple Drum Kit

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm).

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Paiste Ride Cymbals

Paiste Ride Cymbals

MusicRadar's verdict:

“These are top quality hand-made cymbals. Relatively dry and heavy, they suit bright and powerful music.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Paiste Ride Cymbals

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm).

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Evan Calftone '56 Drum Heads

Evan Calftone '56 Drum Heads

MusicRadar's verdict:

“With Calftones you enter a different sonic world, one with many fans in today's music which encompasses world-jazz-folk-acoustic elements.”

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Evans Calftone ’56 Drum Heads

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm).

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