The Best Complete Drum Sets Under $1000 | A Beginner's Guide

[@thomaskesel5703]

I'm a parent -- not a drummer. But my son's now a professional drummer in Nashville and we've been customers of DCP since Shane opened the shop (and my son was in elementary school). DCP was more than a place to spend money. It's a resource. The staff, the knowledge, the opportunities to hear other drummers, workshops, gear up the wazoo. It's a beautiful place. If your child is pretty serious -- get the Gretsch or Ludwig. Bad cymbals suck. IMHO.

[@kevinbothwell8425]

Does he play on Broadway? I’m a Nashville drummer too, I might know him!

[@drumcenternh]

Thank you Tom!!

[@DG-sf9ei]

​@@kevinbothwell8425Notice how he doesn't respond. Because anyone can be anything online, even a salesman with "pro" player connections. lol

[@DG-sf9ei]

​@@kevinbothwell8425of course he won't reply, because it's a phony comment

[@kevinbothwell8425]

@@DG-sf9ei nah let’s not assume the worst in people! He may have just not seen my comment, it’s all good!

[@simon_jakobsson]

My first kit was a Mapex V Series (from 2002, I think), and I LOVED that kit. It was versatile, and with decent heads, good cymbals, and a lot of practice you could make that kit really sing. These kits all sound great (excellent playing in the demos!), but for sentimental reasons, my clear favorite is the Mapex!

[@jonashellborg8320]

Room sound 10:58 PDP 13:48 Mapex 16:19 Tama 18:55 Pearl 21:33 Gretsch 24:15 Ludwig

[@yessitsme6884]

Thanks! Close mic'ing can make almost any kit sound good, but the room sound is what people will hear at band practice or school talent show. I really like the Mapex and Ludwig there, the Mapex has a nice round weight to them, while the Ludwig is more focused but not dry like the others. The better cymbals on the Ludwig also give it an edge.

[@jacobkubacki2719]

Im a 48 year old long time bass player but due to my band unable to find a decent drummer over the last 2 years, is picking up the sticks & Im starting my first lesson tomorrow! Thanks for the indepth advice! I scooped up the Ludwig model you featured. Sorry, If I had the cash, I would’ve bought from you but had to go with a place that offers monthly installments. Ill not name them out of respect for your business but yeah, I didn’t know what I was looking for until now! Appreciate it!

[@jimwright5529]

Great video on advice for beginning drummers. We changed my son's heads after a year to coated G1 Evans all around - what a change in the sound, then he upgraded to a Black Panther snare. He slowly updated his cymbals and ended up with some nice set of mostly unique prototypes, but great sounding professional level cymbals. And now I get to live my teenage years again, vicariously through my sons' kit....And like I say to parents in music stores where their kids are eyeing up drums - "Drums are just like dessert - there is always room for drums"....

[@jeffgojail]

Personally, I love my Yamaha stage custom. With stands, it was $799.99. It didn't come with cymbals, but it is all birch, and the tom mounting hardware is incredible

[@andrespintos2436]

I agree 100%

[@kingfrank01]

I'm contemplating between the Yamaha and the Tama. Good to know your thoughts.

[@jeffgojail]

@kingfrank01 Tama's hardware is inferior

[@plg505]

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[@plg505]

@@andrespintos2436😅🎉😊🎉😅🎉 😊🎉🎉😊23:04 😊🎉 24:51 25:14

[@commonman317]

One of DCP's best comprehensive videos. Very informative and genuine. I haven't played the drums in at least 5 years. It almost makes me want to buy a set again.

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

OOOOOoo do one for $1000-$2000 range next!

[@af7119]

My first drum set was a Yamaha Stage Custom shell pack from DCP. Got the 10, 12, 14, 20 with 14 snare. Still sounds amazing 7 years later.

[@drumcenternh]

So glad to hear it!

[@NinaFaraday]

Pleased to see - hear- that the Gretsch Energy kit gets an honourable mention. My starter kit, bought second hand for less than $200 ... beefed up with Tama Speed Cobra stands and Meinl + Zildjan cymbals and it rocked. The neighbours and even more so the cat weren't so keen but I loved it.

[@sumnerkinney2166]

I really liked the part around 1:15 and then the closing statement was pretty cool. Remember what Shane says "We need more drummers!" Great video men!

[@dilankarun9172]

My personal recommendation is buy a shell pack like the Yamaha SC or Mapex Armory etc and some decent used Cymbals or even one of these kits as a shell pack. I've been playing the sticks since I was 8yrs old. 2 things I learned. A crappy Snare & bad Cymbals are the quickest route for a kid to lose interest in playing drums along with parents ticked off at the din. Stop shouting at your Kid for making a ruckus. It wouldn't sound a like a ruckus if it had good cymbals, heads and a snare 😛 Agree with Shane, if you really want to learn how to play & sound good on a drum set. Go Acoustic Kit ! Nice job as always fellas.

[@dreadedscarpia2066]

The Ren & Stimpy clip…GENIUS.

[@RA2Music]

Thanks for the video DCP. I am a 30+ year drum teacher in the southern NH area and a big fan of DCP, having purchased most of my gear from them. I would like to reiterate what Shane said regarding most of the cymbals included with these packages; they are functional but generally poor in quality. You can certainly start with them, but I would upgrade as soon as possible. I’m a fan of the Sabian B8X line of cymbals. The quality of the cymbals, both sound and construction, (except the Paiste and Zildjian sets)are seriously lacking. Again, it’s a place to start, but the cymbals do not match the quality of the drums. I would also recommend upgrading the seat or “throne.” It is worth noting that we sit to play, and a small, unstable , and uncomfortable seat doesn’t help the beginner drummer develop properly. Again, as a jumping off point, they’re functional, but this is where I would strongly recommend investing a little bit of money. Believe me, that beginning musician will not know how much you care about their development, but will appreciate you every time they sit down to practice. One final thing to mention as we go into the 2024 holiday season is that the drums are the greatest gift platform ever. You and your family can upgrade or add to these set ups for many birthdays, Christmases, Hanukkahs, or Arbor Days to come. Gift giving dilemma solved. Good luck, happy holidays and play on.

[@CornerStoreDrums]

DCP always comes correct! Amazing content, incredible stock selection, & unbeatable customer service! 💯 Top Shelf Store!!

[@brandonmclendon5368]

I currently have a Gretsch energy, and it still sounds very good.

[@zznick660]

Ordered stuff for my Stage Custom kit from DCP and the service and shipping speed were second to none!

[@drumcenternh]

Thanks so much for the support!!!

[@zznick660]

@@drumcenternh Of course! I'll be ordering more Stage Custom stuff from you guys soon ;)

[@davepounds8924]

Yes, The quality of beginning drum kits keeps getting better and better With decent heads they are recordable. I’ve heard cheap kits sound better than expensive drums when tuned well!! Those cheap cymbals were terrible though!!!!

[@omarcortes5754]

I learned to play with an entry level Mapex then bought an used Mapex Saturn. I feel like that brand offers a lot for the money.

[@jamesdennett196]

Best value in drums, IMHO. The Black Panther snares and the Armory series in particular. What you get for your money is astounding.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Tama drums sound awesome, even this Stagestar kit is crazy-good sounding. Wow!

[@genericsomething]

The Tamas definitely had the best kick drum.

[@qwe1231]

Tama sounded good, and the hardware is pretty robust. But cymbals are meh, so if you like Tama spend the money on a used Superstar kit and get separate cymbals

[@Laurence_Balfour]

The fact that you guys do setup and tuning vids for each kit is a madness. Very cool idea. Might have to suggest that at the drum shop I work at in London 👀 Side note: can you guys make a vid on the AQ2 kits please? Cos there are so few AQ2 vids out there and even then it’s generally only for the bop sizes. Would love to hear the studio and stage sizes analysed

[@Drummer55]

I love you guys! I've been playing professionally since I was 17. Back then, it was a full drumset from the Sears catalog. Blue metalflake, they sounded horrible, but I HAD ME SOME DRUMS!

[@JakeStaffin]

My first kit was a black Groove Percussion 5 piece about 15 years ago which was most comparable to the Roadshow but with a metal snare and the absolute WORST sounding crash-ride and hi hat cymbals I ever heard, I ended up using a 14" Sabian B8 as my ride instead of the included crash ride because of the sound. These kits are are a big step up from my first kit; The Ludwig is definitely my favorite of the bunch and has the least elements needing upgrades. I think the Mapex and Tama are the best of the first 4, but the Gretsch is also really nice and, similarly to what you said in the Catalina Maple video, I think it has the most "mature" vibe here along with the Ludwig; Those along with the Tama Imperialstar and even the Pearl Export would be great for an adult or more serious beginner, or even someone upgrading from a junior kit. I wish the Yamaha Rydeen also had an option for a complete kit because that would be on par with the Gretsch IMO.

[@petermasalsky8844]

Really, really great video. Happy to see you guys paying attention to the rookie players.

[@mikefloyd5359]

I bought the Ludwig Evolution kit from my local drum shop about 14 months ago as my first acoustic kit. For $100 more I got an extra 14" floor tom. I love everything about the kit! I've changed the heads and added another cymbal stand and an 18" i Series crash. After a year, I'm saving to upgrade the cymbals, but am in no hurry. Thanks for this video! I particularly loved hearing the difference between the full mics and just the room mics. It reassured me that my kit doesn't sound cheap in the room, just not the sound you hear on professional recordings.

[@williamboyle8918]

Thought they sounded good. 100 dollar floor Tom is sweet !

[@Ashlord]

It's been two years since I visited New Hampshire for my birthday. I went to DCP and absolutely loved it. The cymbals I bought there are still going strong today, and it's become a core memory. I hope I can visit again soon!

[@ivorjones9961]

Excellent video for the entry level drum market, this will be the future of the drum industry. So many excellent options for beginners today than in the 60's. Very impressed with the quality and playing. Thanks from Nashville!

[@dancalabrese3523]

Well, any of these kits sound and look a hell of a lot better than my first kit which was made by Zim-Gar (?!) back in the 'olden days! I think Ludwig stole the show here in terms of value. Cymbals and hardware were impressive, and I was surprised that they had RIMS on the mounted toms. This was a fabulous video for a beginner. I wish that this existed when I was starting out. Nice job as always guys.

[@vandavis000]

My forst kit was a pearl maxwinn with no snare and a broken zildjoan crashride on stand that fell over every time i hit it. Plus i had no hi hat or snare for 2 yrs then i started swaping other ppl for the kit to be more complete. I had a 13inch sonor tom i taped wires to inside of bottom head to kinda sound snare buzz. It worked first 2 yrs. Till my teacher helped me locate rest items required. These kits are way better than what i started on 31 yrs ago.

[@remander3873]

Bought my first acoustic kit, a 5-piece Gretsch Catalina Maple, from DCP! Have since expanded that to a 7- piece. I'm looking forward to visiting the drum Mecca that is DCP in person for the first time when my wife and I make a trip to the northeast to see the fall colors in a little over a month! 🤘🥁😎

[@opticalinch]

You guys have great videos. I always recommend the Yamaha stage custom. I’m always blown away how great that kit sounds with new heads and tuning.

[@The-Tired-Drummer]

@@opticalinch , Yes I noticed this as well, perhaps Yamaha doesn’t offer a complete setup like this with everything included ?

[@qwe1231]

"Complete" drum sets.

[@tinterlande]

@@The-Tired-Drummeryeah, no complete Stage Customs at this price point. They are a great option if you want a step up from these kits though!

[@The-Tired-Drummer]

@@tinterlande Thanks Tony, I have a Stage Custom Kit and a Mapex Armory kit. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@tinterlande]

@@The-Tired-Drummer both very solid kits!

[@ВікторВойкін]

Band I was joined had Pearl Roadshow in their studio. I'm not gonna say any goody word about cymbals (but I actually used hats as a stack and it was pretty cool). On the other hand I seriously thought for some time that it is Decade series of Pearl, untill I saw the badge. It was set with evans double ply heads and this kit was a killer. We complete them with Paiste PST5 rock set and were very happy

[@beatmasterbossy]

They are brass cymbals, but if you want to replace with Zildjian I series (b8) it's 300 for those two, and 420 for the hihat crash and ride The s series (b12) will set you back 400 and 630, respectively. And if you want cast hihat and crash (b20), it will cost about the same price as the kit. $730

[@DavidMccallister65]

Man, those cymbals are dope! 😅 The floor tom on the Ludwig sounds sick, though. 🤘

[@Lumerdrums]

I really like the resonance of the mapex kit. very good job on the tuning of all kits. the snares surprised me, very good sounding under the mic

[@Theratron]

I think the Gretsch is the best bang for the buck. Yes, you need to buy a seat (although I didn't and started on a barstool), but at least it has a full set of cymbals that sound.... ok. The Ludwig of course offers even more (even RIMS that allow the toms to resonate freely), but it's pretty much a 1.000 dollars.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

When I first started, I just put two milk crates on top of each other & threw a small pillow on top of that. I used that as my drum stool for the first 2 or 3 years. It was at a perfect height for me & was always rock solid as far as not moving around. Plus, it was free🤣

[@Theratron]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 exactly 😉

[@jamesbruce8749]

I love the Ludwig Kit, I got one years a go before they went to the Element series and those I Zilgian cymbals are the best cheap cymbal (IMO) that there is and the best you could hope for at this price.

[@beatmasterbossy]

Yes, double chain was billed as more durable and more stable or more plumb I had a single chain double pedal for twenty years. They work just fine. But double chain does feel sturdier or looks cooler

[@Claes_Isacson]

Lovely video as always! Good work! 👏🥁

[@63Drums19]

I have played on and off for over 45 years. Due to problems with my shoulders I tried bass and guitar. I sucked at both. I didn't want to invest a lot of money on a set because I can usually only play for 15-20 minutes. I purchased the Mapex Venus in black and white. My only issue with the set is the quality of the snare hardware and lugs. I have added a double bass pedal, a 2 leg hi hat and a set of Meinll Classics Custom cymbals, and new pinstripe heads. I also have a Wuhan splash and China. All together I have about $2000 invested. I have found this set to be a bargain. I still hate the snare but it is livable.

[@michaeld.4521]

GREAT video!

[@RetroRobert182]

wow...the drummer is a beast!

[@aristotle5698]

As retailer at guitar center, pearl roadshow and Ludwig backstages easily take the cake as far as starter drum sets go, more so the roadshow with the amount of configurations you get

[@grahamroden8897]

It’s hard to tell the difference in terms of sound. The Ludwig is my top pick but it’s getting close to Pearl Export territory. Being U.K. based I’d probably go left field and get a Natal Arcadia, similar specs and prices to the Mapex. They are all great options for beginners

[@lobbyrobby]

About 1 year ago I bought a Tama Imperial Star. I played on it for about 1 month. I seriously underestimated how damn loud they are so I bought an ekit. At first I hated the ekit. However after some time I really liked it. I often practice late at night. Even though I really don't have close neighbors I still worried about someone hearing me. After months on the ekit I went back to the acoustic set and then hated that lol. I hardly touch the acoustic set anymore but I should probably spend more time on it. Here's my thoughts on the Tama. I think it's a great kit for beginners however I hated the throne. I sat on that for about 3 months on both kits and was miserable. I went out and bought a nice quality throne and it's so much better. I also updated the bass pedal. There wasn't anything necessarily wrong with the one from the kit but I wanted something better. Then I wanted a better hi hat stand just incase I move back and forth between kits (the ekit didn't come with one) so I upgraded that too. Once I get better at playing I'll probably get better used cymbals.

[@Charles53412]

To me all are a step to DW Drums. PDP being a sister Co. is a good place to start.

[@5N3K93]

I just bought an electronic kit about 2 months ago and regret it. I had an acoustic kit when I was a teenager and didn’t know if I wanted to get back into it. Now that I know I’m def buying an acoustic

[@drumcenternh]

Glad that this was helpful!

[@cymbalslasher]

These all sound pretty great. I can only imagine what they are capable of with heads upgraded.

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

The best one for the bucks is the Ludwig drum kit, the features showed speak itself. Why in all those Entry-student level are only 16 lugs per floor tom? A cost cut movement o a fashion as well? But in overall criteria, all them are up to the target they`re made, similar sound, acoustic and in full mix, and it`s a shame do not see any kit from Sonor o Premier, world wide pro brands, by not offering this level drum set lines. In a bar or cafe small weekend gig, unless the audience be professional drum kit sound engineers, all of them, the kits would perform pretty nice to a current crowd ears, there`s no way to do not perform with your skills, own taste and approach to the instrument. Good video, DCP crew, a salute from Bogota, Colombia.

[@EduardoSoto-vc2sm]

Guys, i always go to you, as a drummer and a gear geek. Thanks for these videos. Now, two little things: First, because these drum sets are so similar, i don´t know why you skipped one big difference: the tom mount systems. The Roadshow and Center Stage have the worse: piercing tom arms while the Venus, Energy and StageStar have, well, virgin toms, with the hook arms outside. Is not a huge difference, but is one. And not even mentioning Ludwig. It has an actual suspension system for the toms, and with that in mind i go into my second comment: the evolution kinda belongs up in the ladder, it can actually (specially with his great value rate) fight against the Imperialstar, the SQX, the Rydeen and even the more expensive but still in the category Export. Easily the best of this bunch, considering you´ll have to upgrade these crappy brass cymbals anyways, and you´ll probably will end up getting Zildjan I or B8X´s cymbals anyways. Just that. As usual, thanks. Can i work for you? heheheh

[@danijeltomsic1499]

I see using Gretsch BD sound for real studio recording. That sound is really good to me for some production. And Ludwig sounds good for that money

[@georgeguest397]

I almost get jealous of new drummers these days that get such great drum set packages to choose from. My first set (about 40 years ago) was a 5 piece "Space Percussion" set....I had no cymbals, the hardware was worthless, and the heads on the set were like Saran Wrap....LOL

[@hubertcabana9384]

Super comprehensive video! Why don't you showcase the Yamaha Stage custom?

[@rkaylor5769]

Yamaha Stage Custom all day, every day, twice on Saturday. Nothing beats it in that market. What are they, $799 now?

[@EduardoSoto-vc2sm]

yeah, but that price is for a shell pack only. You will need to get hardware and cymbals apart. The Stage Custom belongs to the semi pro tier.

[@gwobcke]

The Tama kit easily has the best kick drum, and to my ears the second best snare drum. Given you play kick, snare and hihats the most, I'd buy the Tama kit, and upgrade the hi-hats when you get more serious about drumming.

[@andreademu3673]

Ahahahah il piatto che vola mi fa morir dal ridere 🤣 !!!!!! Complimenti, sempre molto utili i vs video

[@guillermojimenezcastelblan8456]

One correction please, about floor tom lugs.. I mean, 12 lugs instead 16, like the Gretsch and Ludwig kits. I understand in snare drums or Bass drums coming many years ago to a 16 lugs rather than 20, for better tuning range and accuracy, in my humble opinion. Thanks, once again for video.

[@michaelbysterveld4874]

I love these demos, may I ask the thickness of the tom/snare hoops as it can be a subtle variance and ultimately a tuning advantage if they are thicker?

[@thomasshannon9662]

Ludwig for the win on this comparison.

[@pjbuma13]

Curious why you didn’t include the Imperialstar set that you mentioned when showing the the Stagestar. You can get both the 5 piece ($899) and 6 piece ($999) for under $1000 and in my opinion it’s a far superior kit especially considering it comes with Meinl HCS crash, ride and hi hat and all hardware including bass drum pedal and throne.

[@JohnLewis-is7cg]

Her so i really got the Pdp kit and was wondering should I just change the snare head or or the whole snare with new snare that would be Yamaha Stage Custom Steel Snare Drum 14 x 6.5 in. And the cymbals with with wuhan cymbals from y’all 300 dollars and under cymbals video

[@gabe8719]

Just pick up a barely used Yamaha Stage Custom, or Mapex Armory, get some used cheap, B20 turkish made cymbals (Masterwork, Turkish, Istanbul), and a used Yamaha 600 hardware pack. Boom. For about 1000 bucks, or just a bit more, you are ready for 10 years without replace anything, but if you want, you can play through a professional career with these, and you will never hate playing the drums. The Ludwig is OK, but I will never understand this line of drums.

[@zerosoma33]

My takeaway : PDP - best sounding toms and best lugs/rods for tuning Tama - best hardware, best snare, worst cymbals Pearl - 2nd best in hardware, 3rd best sounding toms, 2nd worst cymbals Gretsch : best cymbals by far; 2nd best toms; 2nd best snare; 2nd best kick; great hardware IME Ludwig : best sound overall by far; it is twice as much as the other kits Mapex : best in nothing

[@jamesdennett196]

I firmly believe the best thing about the kits is the scope you have to build with them, vastly improving your drumming sound, enjoyment and experience, without even having to change the bass and toms. Change the heads, add dampening, get more/better cymbals. At some point get a better snare, better bass pedal and hardware, get better cymbals. Do all that and I'd wager few people will notice or care that the drums are basic models.

[@jamesdennett196]

Btw, you can tell what the extra $ gets you with the Ludwig in particular. However, it'd be interesting how much you could still save making one of the cheaper kits sound as good.

[@markuspfeiffer8829]

Hey DCP Team, I miss a Yamaha drumset in this prizerange. 😢 there might habe been a good alternative choice. Greetings!

[@mikecumbo7531]

How long do heads last? How do you know when they need replacement? (Besides holes or tears in the head)

[@lbudt29]

Ludwig, Tama, Mapex

[@gabrielemartino2466]

I'm a bit bummed you didn't include the Sonor AQX offerings in this, I think it's a better set in comparison to these competitors. Does it come at more than 1000 in the states? Also, the cymbals on the Ludwig are "better" because of the better materials used, but I think the Paiste 101 cymbals are far better sounding (crisper, a little more controlled sustain which helps with dynamics and to not give them away as cheap cymbals in a good mix...) Honestly, I'd be happier with a set of those with an upgraded crash cymbal than with a set of Zildjian i... Heck, I also found some pros (can't remember the names) which have the 101 ride as their main in the Paiste website! That bell is really something...

[@EddieSuri]

Nice, what would you recommend for intermediate?

[@es9726]

Hey guys, how do you tune your drums what of kind gadget do you use? Greetings from Germany 🤘

[@DG-sf9ei]

If anyone thinks their current kit doesn't sound good, should watch this vid, because I didn't realize how great mine sounds in comparison to these and their ultra cheap filler cymbals.

[@DestinCollins-eo8zv]

I have a pdp encore it's black and it has good heads and cymbals but my cymbals are not brass (I think)because they have a warm sound and and it's not all shiny and it's not washy I don't know if that came with the drum set or someone got me another selection of cymbals It was a 16 crash/ride and 13 hi-hats

[@richkalinsky1884]

The beginning drum sets should have 20" bass drums standard. 22" is too large for most younger drummers

[@malinwj1167]

Agreed. My first set had a 20" bass drum and after banging on that kit for a few years, upgraded to a 22

[@malinwj1167]

Having played drums for over 30 years, will add: All of these sets are good for a beginner. However IMHO, the specific sets to not purchase, are the sets with metal hoops on the bass drum - these do NOT stay tuned up and they are a pain to keep the bass pedal attached. It's already a challenge learning how to play - we don't need to include functionality problems to the mix - that will just frustrate the new drummer. Be sure the bass drum hoops are the wooden style. As a side note: the metal hoops on kits from back in the day (ie 1980s) worked just fine. Again, it's just my humble opinion

[@sideshowdrummer]

Start at 9:07

[@dragobotica]

used drum is the best solution for beginners, you can find a middle class drum for the price of a new one which is low class. Pearl decade , Tama strclass.performer, Sonor force, Yamaha stage custom is my recommendation, at the same time the best choice for price and quality.

[@tinterlande]

Used can be a great option, however, some people really enjoy the added security of something new with a warranty.

[@gabrielemartino2466]

⁠@dragobotica Yeah I totally agree, but unfortunately, unless you actually know what you're buying (which in most cases means you're already in the hobby or been very involved with music) it sounds so much safer when there's the word "new" involved... Sadly, I've seen a couple people quit out of frustration, because of instruments crapping out and hindering performance... Of course If I was starting out now with the 16 years of knowledge I've accumulated, I'd surely be way happier with a beat up but working pro kit/hardware and pro cymbals which have cracked and been repaired properly, than with a new beginner's kit which I can find coming under 1000 today (inflation be damned).

[@dragobotica]

I didn't mean anything bad when I said that a second-hand drum is a good option, while I'm not diminishing the value, safety and warranty of a new drum. mentioning the guarantee, of course, it can also be in the form of a person who has experience when buying a drum to give you advice to look at the condition of the drum so that there are no subsequent, undesirable or frustrations.

[@doublea7054]

The Pearls sound better than I would imagine.

[@HadEnough745]

You don't hear anyone refer to the internet as the "web" anymore. My first drum set was a Mica set that sold for about $200. LOL! It worked for me as a 12 yr old learning drums.

[@RadicalRadical3]

Not on the subject of the video but, does anyone know what series double braced Yamaha hardware is their high end?

[@markoveljic]

Maybe you forget Tama Rhytm Mate! Same price, poplar shells, but for me batter than Tama Stage

[@SydneyDrums]

People new to drums consider a drum kit to be the entirety of the set whereas drums and cymbals are both separate musical instruments. Drum companies make drums and cymbal companies make cymbals. Combining both of these instruments into a drum set happened around 100 years ago

[@motodrummer]

Ludwig for the win, you're going to spend more than that on cymbals and heads anyway with the other kits. Also, the rack tom adjustable ball mounts are a big deal imo. Pearl is just horrible, and the sad part is their high-end kit mounts are not much better. 19:39 was awesome bwahahahahahah I will be up for a visit 8/28-9/95 hope to see a few of the guys. It has been a long time.

[@Ferklaus]

and the royal drumble ????

[@flashingarrows]

What happened to the snare drum contest?

[@tinterlande]

New episode coming in a few days!

[@Joshstix95]

The gap between sound quality between Pdp and Mapex was massive. Dw has always seemed overrated to me

[@percussionistanthonyrobert12]

Where are the DCP Royal Drumbles?

[@tinterlande]

Will be back next week

[@_Music.A_]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@adamfrost3722]

AQX is 1200.

[@andrespintos2436]

Yamaha stage custom , nothing else

[@markeast9221]

He is missing a Cymbal on that Blue set he is on ! Can you say Crash !

[@musiclover553]

My first drum kit is premier cabria and to be honest I don't like tha cymbals

[@loko306]

And Yamaha is not good ?

[@hasan_bahramian]

❤❤❤❤

[@ivanbajovic3476]

No head 2 head comparison? 😢

[@adamfrost3722]

A bit out of character for us. Next time.

[@patrickellis3205]

I was concerned about the “real drums” comment! Every other electronic instrument doesn’t suffer this childish prejudice! I play both and believe me electronic drums have a set of qualities the NO acoustic set has and never could have without adding triggers and microphones and software which makes them electronic anyway. I love both for very different reasons.

[@danielselections]

19:37 *Poor cymbal, giving it to the poor, what an abuse.* *OMG I'm poor.* _Pobre platillo, dárselo a los pobres, qué abuso._ _Oh Dios, soy pobre._

[@LJ023]

Why are you guys very rarely include or talk about Yamaha's, on your videos like this one???

[@deeds81]

Ludwig wins.

[@Diddle1414]

I think it's cruel to the consumer to sell any of these cymbals to anyone.

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

Drums keep me out of jail and let me collect $200.