The Best Complete Drum Sets Under $1000

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

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@thomaskesel5703 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@drumcenternh Ай бұрын

Thank you Tom!!

@DG-sf9ei 4 күн бұрын

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

@DG-sf9ei 4 күн бұрын

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

@kevinbothwell8425 4 күн бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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!

@commonman317 27 күн бұрын

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.

@brandonmclendon5368 Ай бұрын

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

@Ashlord Ай бұрын

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!

@sumnerkinney2166 Ай бұрын

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!

@RandomlnternetGuy Ай бұрын

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

@Laurence_Balfour Ай бұрын

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

@jimwright5529 Ай бұрын

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"....

@omarcortes5754 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@mikefloyd5359 3 күн бұрын

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.

@CornerStoreDrums Ай бұрын

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

@NinaFaraday 5 күн бұрын

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.

@jonashellborg8320 Ай бұрын

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

@davepounds8924 Ай бұрын

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!!!!

@Drummer55 Ай бұрын

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!

@petermasalsky8844 Ай бұрын

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

@zznick660 Ай бұрын

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

@drumcenternh 29 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!!!

@zznick660 29 күн бұрын

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

@5N3K93 11 күн бұрын

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 10 күн бұрын

Glad that this was helpful!

@dancalabrese3523 Ай бұрын

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.

@DrummerGrrrl Ай бұрын

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

@genericsomething Ай бұрын

The Tamas definitely had the best kick drum.

@qwe1231 Ай бұрын

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

@jacobkubacki2719 21 күн бұрын

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!

@ivorjones9961 Ай бұрын

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!

@dilankarun9172 25 күн бұрын

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.

@michaeld.4521 Ай бұрын

GREAT video!

@Theratron Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 exactly 😉

@63Drums19 7 күн бұрын

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.

@danijeltomsic1499 13 сағат бұрын

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

@Claes_Isacson Ай бұрын

Lovely video as always! Good work! 👏🥁

@bw24summit 14 күн бұрын

When I was a beginner in the 70s there was a choice of cheap and crappy or prohibitively expensive. So cool that one can get well-made, great sounding kits for such reasonable prices these days.

@remander3873 Ай бұрын

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! 🤘🥁😎

@dreadedscarpia2066 23 күн бұрын

The Ren & Stimpy clip…GENIUS.

@opticalinch Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@qwe1231 Ай бұрын

"Complete" drum sets.

@tinterlande Ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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

@tinterlande Ай бұрын

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

@user-mb9fx9zl9y Ай бұрын

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

@Lumerdrums Ай бұрын

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

@vandavis000 19 күн бұрын

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.

@bw24summit 14 күн бұрын

Lol yup. I also had to use a shoestring to re-attach my hi hat pedal when it broke.

@aristotle5698 Ай бұрын

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

@georgeguest397 Ай бұрын

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

@cymbalslasher 29 күн бұрын

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

@RetroRobert182 19 күн бұрын

wow...the drummer is a beast!

@grahamroden8897 25 күн бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@JakeStaffin Ай бұрын

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.

@EduardoSoto-vc2sm Ай бұрын

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

@michaelbysterveld4874 Ай бұрын

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?

@rkaylor5769 Ай бұрын

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

@EduardoSoto-vc2sm Ай бұрын

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.

@jamesdennett196 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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.

@HadEnough745 21 күн бұрын

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.

@gwobcke Ай бұрын

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.

@DG-sf9ei 4 күн бұрын

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.

@EddieSuri Ай бұрын

Nice, what would you recommend for intermediate?

@es9726 28 күн бұрын

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

@doublea7054 Ай бұрын

The Pearls sound better than I would imagine.

@GregoryL-m7k 29 күн бұрын

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

@sideshowdrummer 7 күн бұрын

Start at 9:07

@gabrielemartino2466 Ай бұрын

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...

@lbudt29 Ай бұрын

Ludwig, Tama, Mapex

@richkalinsky1884 Ай бұрын

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

@malinwj1167 17 күн бұрын

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

@DestinCollins-eo8zv Ай бұрын

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

@markoveljic 9 күн бұрын

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

@Ferklaus Ай бұрын

and the royal drumble ????

@dragobotica Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@gabrielemartino2466 Ай бұрын

⁠@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 Ай бұрын

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.

@bw24summit 14 күн бұрын

Just had a sound man at a good venue compliment the sound of my used Sonor Force kit, which I use bc lightweight and portable.

@malinwj1167 17 күн бұрын

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

@motodrummer Ай бұрын

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.

@SydneyDrums Ай бұрын

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