Adam Jones

The Vector G3 aims to give drummers a more fluid playing posture

Tim Broughton made his first snare in 2008 by melting down and recasting the cylinder head from a 1982 Rolls Royce V8 engine...

The Kicker is the brainchild of Manuel Markovic, drummer, sound engineer and owner of Sonitus Acoustics

C&C Drums' Player Date II promises vintage looks, warm tones and modern build quality

Roadproof stands and pedals

Compared to the recently reviewed AKG D12 VR - a mic as at home in the studio as the live arena - the diminutive D40 is a bulletproof workhorse built primarily for stage use

Crush Drums and Percussion began in 2010 and had the distinction of winning a best-in- show award at its very first NAMM show in 2011.

Though only emerging recently as a brand, Sakae has been manufacturing drums for nearly 90 years

This steel snare was launched - along with Sakae's entire current catalogue - in October 2013

This cutting edge MDD (Machined Direct Drive) pedal is the first product from DW's new MFG range

Simplicity is the key in this small but high-spec drum mic kit from American manufacturer MXL

Sabian takes a democratic approach to choosing its latest batch of cymbals

For its latest batch of Byzance cymbals, Mienl has teamed up with US drummer Derek Roddy

Meinl's Sand cymbals mix classic style with a contemporary twist

Chinese-Canadian cymbal brand Dream reveals a darker side

PDP's new Concept Series makes no secret of its DW lineage

PDP's new Concept Series makes no secret of parent company Drum Workshop's association

Airlift tom and snare stands from DW bring a touch of luxury to routine height adjustments

Innovative head design that looks set to redefine triggering possibilities for acoustic drums

First off-the-shelf drumset from the acclaimed custom builder is a tasty mahogany kit

Despite the premium price tag, Jojo Mayer can't put a foot wrong...

German design excellence meets Chinese manufacturing expertise in this well-appointed package

Remo's most durable single-ply head makes light work of the heaviest of demands

An excellent value all-maple kit from one of the world's oldest drum brands

Gretsch's new all-in-one GS1 kit makes an impressive entry point to the famous brand