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

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By Rhythm magazine published 6 March 2017

A stunning snare, retro kit and more

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Provenance Ross Revenge Radio Caroline Snare Drum

Provenance Ross Revenge Radio Caroline Snare Drum

We have welcomed some mouth-watering drum gear onto MusicRadar over the past month.

A retro kit, a stunning snare and some lush cymbals were among those products to get the review treatment in the month of February.

Here's a digested look at all the drum gear that was reviewed on MusicRadar in February, starting with that eye-catching snare…

MusicRadar's verdict:

"Yet another one-off work of loving, dedicated craftsmanship - it looks classy and plays beautifully, with a full warm tone."

4 out of 5

FULL REVIEW: Provenance Ross Revenge Radio Caroline Snare Drum

(Originally reviewed in Rhythm).

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