New Natal drum ranges revealed | MusicRadar

New stave shell snares

New stave shell snares

Natal start the new year entering the world of acoustic drums, and they've done a sterling job.

First stop: snares.

Snares include: US Ash, Maple and Bubinga as well as a range of steel snares. All snares include a three-position throw-off (see video below) and Natal Custom snare wires and copper-plated mounting plates.

YouTube

YouTube

New kit ranges

New kit ranges

Interestingly, all Natal kits will feature the same fittings throughout, whatever price point/configuration you choose.

Birch

Birch

Bubinga

Bubinga

Maple

Maple

Hardware

Hardware

Drums and hardware have been built from the ground up over the last year since it was announced that Natal had been purchased by guitar amp giant Marshall.

Everything from tom mounts (pictured) to hardware have been designed from scratch.

Snare stand

Snare stand

Pedals

Pedals

Finishes

Finishes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.