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Paiste 900 Series Cymbals

By Adam Jones published 29 September 17

Paiste aims to set a new benchmark

Cymbals

Istanbul Agop ART Series Cymbal Pack

By Adam Jones published 28 July 17

A wallet-friendly relaunch of the ART Series

Cymbals

A choice of four new wrapped finishes is available, all of which are ribbed, so the vertical detailing stands proud

Mapex Mars Series Kit

By Adam Jones published 4 March 15

Birch shells, innovative finishes and colour coded hardware at budget level - Mapex's Mars series means business

Drum Kits

Each ply has increased from 1mm to 1.1mm, the extra wood encouraging greater projection

Yamaha's Stage Custom Kit

By Adam Jones published 1 December 14

Yamaha first introduced its Stage Custom series in 1995 and in the near two decades since it has made the company's design, build and sound qualities accessible to those on a budget

Drum Kits

The mics that make up the kit are sourced from Blue's signature series.

Blue Microphones Drum Kit Kit

By Adam Jones published 24 November 11

Three is the magic number when it comes to recording drums

Drum Kits

"The kit would appear to have been designed as much to a drummer's specifi cations as it has to meet a price, and the build quality is faultless."

PDP Mainstage drum kit

By Adam Jones published 21 April 11

Check out PDP's entry level offering

Drum Kits

The Performance Series are DW's first range of production drums.

DW Performance Series drum kit

By Adam Jones published 19 April 11

DW's newest range of drums brings the company into more accessible territory

Drum Kits

Modelled on Gretsch's USA Custom drums, the kit sells for roughly a quarter of the amount.

Gretsch Renown Maple Drum Kit

By Adam Jones published 12 January 11

Classic and modern combine in an impressive mid-range kit

Drum Kits

The undrilled super-long bass drum and shorter tom sizes are very of the moment

DDRUM Reflex drum kit

By Adam Jones published 8 September 10

A mid-range kit with spectacular looks and customisable lugs

Drum Kits

The performance of the Neil Peart-inspired 23" bass drum makes a strong case for odd-diameter kicks

DW SSC drum kit

By Adam Jones published 22 June 10

Specialised Shell Configuration: drum-making innovation

Drum Kits

The new low mass lug design makes for a less cluttered and more contemporary look

Percussion Plus Sonix Drum Kit

By Adam Jones published 28 May 10

A very decent all-in beginner's package

Drum Kits

Bubinga is 50 percent harder than birch or maple so the drums are distinctly heavy

Tama Starclassic Bubinga drum kit

By Adam Jones published 16 April 10

First Chinese-made Starclassic Bubinga is spot on

Drum Kits

The hook lug design means the bulk of the casing 'floats' above the shell

Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute drum kit

By Adam Jones published 28 January 10

The latest incarnation of Yamaha's pro-level series

Drum Kits

The VMX kick drum offers a deep note with excellent saturation

Pearl Vision VSX and VMX Drum Kits

By Adam Jones published 4 December 09

Superior successors to the legendary Export Series

Drum Kits

The design, attention to detail and performance is unmistakable

Spaun TL Series Drum Kit

By Adam Jones published 13 October 09

Finally, an accessible entry-point to Spaun

Drum Kits

All of the shell hardware on Epic kits is bronze-coated for what Ludwig describes as a 'vintage' look

Ludwig Epic Standard Kit

By Adam Jones published 8 September 09

Centenary celebrations continue with a sub-£1000 funk set

Drum Kits

Mapex is keen to stress the new range kit is more than a re-badging exercise

Mapex Meridian Maple Kit

By Adam Jones published 24 May 09

Mapex's entire mid-range gets simplified, overhauled

Drum Kits