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Our Top Choice
Gammon Percussion Adult 5-Piece Drum Set
A family owned business, Gammon Percussion is a top name when it comes to percussion equipment such as drums, pedals, and other accessories.
Designed for both novice and seasoned drummers. Appointed with chain powered pedals. Choice of blue or black glossy finish. Adjustable tilt memory locks on the mounted toms.
You will have to assemble it all as nothing comes prebuilt.
Acoustic/adult
5 pieces
Novice and professional
Black or blue glossy finish
82 lbs.
Best Value
Alesis Nitro Kit Electronic Drum Set
Founded in 1980, Alesis offers professional grade recording products at affordable prices with the help of award winning industrial designs and semi-conductor chip technology.
Electronic eight-piece drum set. Packed with 40 ready to play modern and classic hits. 385 percussion sounds available. Backlit LCD screen.
Rack sits a bit lower than a traditional drum set
Electric/junior or adult
8 pieces
Novice to professional
Black
21 lbs.
Roland V-Compact Electronic Drum Set
Established in 1970, Roland is one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of class leading musical instruments including synthesizers, keyboards and guitar products.
Highly compact yet advanced electronic drum set. Ideal choice for teaching, practice, recording, live performance and more. 3 effective training functions. Amazing sound quality.
Kick pedal not included
Electric/adult
10 pieces including stand
Novice to professional
Black
47 lbs. 7oz.
Pearl Roadshow 5-Piece Drum Set
The Pearl Musical Instrument Company is one of the biggest distributors of percussion musical instruments, drums, and flutes across the United States.
Can be ordered in a choice of four different color variants and four different styles. Package includes drums, cymbals, and double braced hardware.
Smaller than expected; tough assembly
Acoustic/small set
5 pieces
Beginners to intermediate
4 different finishes
50 lbs.
Mendini 5-Piece Junior Drum Set
Brought to you by Cecilio, Mendini is a young name in the music instrument space, but has garnered a surge of appeal rather quickly owing to its excellent lineup of products.
Fully functional drum set comes with five pieces including floor tom and features a height adjustable throne. Six different colors including green, silver and bright red.
Hardware designs could be a bit better
Acoustic/junior
5 pieces
Beginners to intermediate
6 different finishes
50 lbs.