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Drums reviews
So you've saved some cash and you're ready to buy your first gear, where do you start? Our resident music guru, Stu Heydon, will help you get up to speed on prices, quality, and options of the latest introductory gear.
Pearl Export
Pearl Export Description:
Mahogany shells
Super high-gloss finish
Includes: hi-hat stand, snare stand, cymbal stand, and kick pedal

Stu's Review:
This kit features two toms and it is a full set. The Pearl Export is a really cool set to start out with.

Yamaha Stage
Yamaha Stage Custom Description:
Eight-ply birch and mahogany shells
YESS mounts on toms
17' bass drum
Split lug casing (YD style)
Two cymbal stands
Steel snare drum
700 series hardware

Stu's Review:
You get a lot for your money with this set. It features heavy-duty hardware, birch and mahogany construction, and includes everything but the throne and cymbals.

Tama Rockstar
Tama Rockstar Description:
Star-Cast Mounting system
MTH900 Modular Tom Mount
Accu-Tune Bass Drum hoops
8 different finishes available
22” x 16” bass drum

Stu's Review:
This set features 2 toms and has a warm sound. Made from Philippine mahogany and includes everything but the cymbals.

Yamaha Anton
Yamaha Anton Description:
Maple shell
Solid black lacquer finish
Vintage wood hoop by Yamaha
6” x 14”

Stu's Review:
This is a quality snare drum with a wide range of natural snare sounds. It features Yamaha vintage wood hoops and a black lacquer finish.

Tama Bill
Tama Bill Description:
Maple & Birch shell
Steel Mighty hoops
MSL-SCT lugs
6” x 14”

Stu's Review:
Great snare drum.

Boss DB-12
Boss DB-12

Description:
Combined beats capability
Chromatic tuner
60-minute timer
Stop watch function
Headphone jack

Stu's Review:
This is a great little metronome. It has beats at different time signatures, a stop watch, a chromatic tuning, and a lot more.

Pork Pie Throne
Pork Pie Throne Description:
Thick comfortable seat
Various designs including leopard and wild zebra
Durable double-braced legs

Stu's Review:
This is a great throne. Its comfortable, constructed in the U.S.A., and very durable with double-braced legs.

Pacific 700 Throne
Pacific 700 Throne Description:
Medium round seat
Double-braced legs
Bolt-through height adjustment
Affordable price

Stu's Review:
For introductory drummers with a limited budget, the Pacific 700 Series is a good choice. The throne features double-braced legs and bolt-through height adjustment.


 
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