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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Description:
Maple & Birch shell
Steel Mighty hoops
MSL-SCT lugs
6 x 14
Stu's Review:
Great snare drum.
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.
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.
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.