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In Pictures: Molecules drums in all their glory

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By Rich Chamberlain published 14 February 2012

Unique drums from the USA

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In Pictures: Molecules Drums

In Pictures: Molecules Drums

How’s this for a unique-looking kit? Molecules drums are the latest in the raft of products seeking to boost your bottom end that have hit the market in recent years.

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In Pictures: Molecules Drums

In Pictures: Molecules Drums

The company’s uniquely-shaped, light-weight acrylic shells have been designed to maximise tone, resonance and projection. They also have a single head design which cuts out top head/bottom head frequency issues.

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In Pictures: Molecules Drums

In Pictures: Molecules Drums

For more details keep an eye out for the April issue of Rhythm and head to www.moleculesdrumcompany.com.

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Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).

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