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Spline-joint staves increase the surface area of the joints for greater strength

Pearl Elite Series Mahogany Congas and Bongos review

By Charlie Price published

  • £250

Finally, a decent alternative to oak percussion

Handheld Percussion
Meinl opts for a 'Tales Of The Unexpected'-inspired dancing girls design

Meinl Designer Series Percussion review

By Charlie Price published

  • £300
  • $420

Meinl gets innovative with 'dancing girl' congas and a new cajon

Percussion

LP 45th Anniversary Congas, Bongos And Mambo Cowbell review

By Charlie Price published

Traditional aesthetic, modern feel = happy birthday!

Percussion
More adjustable screws mean more control over snap and resonance

Gon Bops Alex Acuna Signature Cajon review

By Charlie Price published

  • £199
  • $299

Weather Report legend's excellent box drum

Percussion
The upper playing surface features seven tunable 'tongues'.

Garrahand Hand Drum review

By Charlie Price published

  • £375
  • $499

An intriguing melodic hand drum from Argentina

Percussion

Sabian B8 Triangles and Bar Chimes review

By Charlie Price published

Percussion accessories from the cymbal giant

Percussion
The EZ-Curve rims hold the natural rawhide heads firmly.

LP Aspire Accents Series Bongo Set review

By Music Radar Team published

  • £89

This revamped percussion set looks remarkable and won't break the bank it's just a shame LP didn't add their pro-care shell protectors

Handheld Percussion
Congas: Thai-made Siam oak drums of stave construction.

LP Matador Custom Conga review

By Music Radar Team published

  • £291
  • $919

With the Matador Customs, LP have done a fine job in producing a playable, great sounding conga set for the intermediate market

Handheld Percussion
Festival (left) and Designer Series Djembes have a reassuring chunky quality

Remo Designer Djembes review

By Charlie Price published

  • £89

Powerful, durable and colourful percussion

Percussion
The PP142's frontplate has a satisfyingly yielding quality, extremely comfortable in performance.

Performance Percussion PP142 Cajon review

By Charlie Price published

Percussion