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You've taken some lessons, you have your rudiments down and now you're ready to start looking for your first real drum set. What do you look for? Where do you start? Are you looking to buy new or used? What's your budget? Brand name, versus off-brand name? Where do you start? A new, brand name professional drum set can cost several thousand dollars depending on how many drums and cymbals are included. The good news is that you can buy a brand name starter drum set for under 0 and some off-brand name sets for half that. Sometimes you can get more for your money with a good used set. This article will give you the information to make the best choice possible.
Let's look at the standard 5 piece drum set.
The components
Bass (Kick Drum) Snare Tom Toms (two, mounted on bass) Floor tom One Ride/Crash Cymbal One optional crash cymbal Two High Hat Cymbals
Basic Accessories & Hardware
Bass pedal High Hat stand High Hat Clutch to hold top cymbal Snare Stand Cymbal Stand(s) Mount for toms on bass Legs or stand for floor tom Throne or stool (optional) And finally...A Drum Key for tuning your drums
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Brand name equipment is often more reliable and has better resale value. Ludwig and Gretch have endured time and have been the choice of many professional drummers. Sometimes off-brand equipment is just as good as the brand name equipment. Pearl & Sonar were considered junk 40 years ago and have risen to quality brand name status. I remember seeing a Pearl drum set at K-Mart. Not today! Many world-class drummers swear by these brands. As I stated earlier, you can pick up a brand name starter set for under 0 including cymbals.
Brand names
Ludwig Gretch Mapex Premier Pearl Yamaha Rogers Remo Sonar
Off-brand names
Percussion Plus Sunlite Thor Adams Pulse Thor
A word on cymbals here
Cymbals are a whole different discussion. Many drum sets are sold as a complete set including cymbals. Starter sets do not include top line cymbals such as Zildjan, Sabian and Paiste. Start with the cymbals that come with the kit and upgrade later to keep your costs down.
Where to Buy
Now that you know what you're looking for, where do you start looking? A good place to start would be your local music equipment store. Most music stores have a drum section where you can examine and sometimes play the drums. Often, the people working there are real musicians with the expertise to answer your questions and help you make the right choice whether you buy from them or somewhere else.
On line stores like Musician's Friend are reputable and offer guarantees and free shipping on many items.
If you decide to buy on eBay, buy from a power seller/store with a high rating, great feedback and guarantees. Ask questions via e-mail. Guarantees? What is their return policy?
Buying used instruments from individuals through an on-line auction can be risky. Make sure the person has a high feed back score. Ask plenty of questions before placing your bids. The best scenario would be that the person is local and you can go look at the drums. eBay does a great job to make sure you don't get ripped-off. If someone doesn't have a high feed back score, I suggest you don't do business with them for obvious reasons. Stay with the high ratings!
Some points on buying used drums
Are top and bottom heads on? No tuning lugs missing. Laminate and finish in good shape? Is all the hardware there? Do the locking mechanisms work properly? Are the drum heads are in good shape? Buy from an older player. They usually take better care of their equipment. Name brands = reliability and re-sale value. Do you know an experienced drummer? Take him with you. Ask questions! Bottom line: Trust your gut...If it feels light, it's right...if it feels heavy, it's wrong
Conclusion
Buying your first drum set can be a fun experience. Follow these suggestions and you will find the right drum set at the right time in the right place. Be patient. Make your best decision based on your budget, your research and your gut.
If you go through a market you can find out various types and ranges of drum sets. Among these various drum sets you can choose according to your requirement and budget. If you are a beginner and you want to buy a drum set or you want to buy it for your child whose age is just 4 or 5 years, then there is no meaning of spending thousands of dollars for an expensive drum set. As a beginner you don't have to spend thousands on an expensive drum set to get started with your drum lessons. It is always better to buy a cheap drum set for the beginners and the children below the age of 12.
A cheap drum set includes everything that a person needs to get started. They are relatively inexpensive but also consist five-piece set of drums, cymbals, sticks and the hardware items. If you want to go for further cheap drum set then there is an option of 3-piece drum set. When you are buying ones that are little less in prize, its just you are compromising a little with the quality, but on the other hand buying an expensive drum set during the course of learning is a risk as you may not like to learn further after a few classes. It is only better to move on to expensive branded drums only if you decide to take on drumming seriously.
There are brands like Pulse Pro Drums, Verne Vide Drums, Coda Drums and CB Drums that manufacture drums for the beginners and offer them at decent low prices. There are also companies like Cannon Drums, GP Drums, Sunlite Drums, TKO Drums and Union Drums that offer drum sets for the children those who are below the age of 12, that also at very low prices.
After using for some years if you feel like taking up drumming seriously then you can also upgrade these cheap drum sets by replacing the drum heads with better ones. You can also replace the cymbals and bass drum petals to upgrade your drum set. There are many companies that offer to upgrade your drum set that also at a very reasonable cost.
You can also spend a little money on a better drum kit manufactured by an established company. They usually give a better warranty and can provide you a good resale value if you want to sell it off to move on to a better drum set. Companies like Ludwig, Tama, Drum Workshop, Mapex, and Premier offer them at a very affordable price.
You can also get cheap drum sets if you buy a second hand set. You can also buy second hand ones online. There are many websites that offer them at a very cheap price. You just need to select the drum set carefully with all the details about you. Also, if you buy a brand new drum kit online then also you might get it at a very cheap price as they offer huge discounts.
5-piece Drumset. Made by Percussion Plus.
With high-quality 9-ply wooden shells, double-braced hardware, Remo drumheads, deep power toms, and a dazzling array of striking finishes, this drumset is an amazing value for the beginning or advancing drummer -- it even includes cymbals & throne!
The PP3500 is a high quality drum kit complete and ready to play with cymbals and throne included. With a full-sized 5-piece setup, this drumset is a great choice for intermediate drummers and beginners looking for a set that will last for years. The PP3500 features double-braced hardware for durability and stability.
Set includes:
high-quality 9-ply cross-laminated wooden shells
16" x 16" floor tom with 6 lugs per side.
16" x 22" bass drum with 8 lugs per side.
2 deep power toms -- 11" x 13" and 10" x 12" with 6 lugs per side.
5.5" x 14" wooden snare with 6 lugs
Double braced hardware -- snare stand, hi-hat stand and cymbal stand with die-cast cymbal tilt
Cymbals included -- 14" hi-hat (1 pair) and 16" crash/ride
Single-braced padded drum throne included
Includes sticks, drum key and chain drive bass drum pedal with felt beater.
Telescopic, heavy-duty, fully adjustable drum spurs
Remo drumheads -- black finish drumhead on bass drum front
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