So you’ve decided to start playing the drums? Awesome! But where do you start? How many drums should your first kit have? What cymbals? And do you really need more cowbell? This drum buyers guide hopes to take some of the stress out of buying your first drum kit.
THE BASICS
One of the most frustrating things when buying something new is getting home and not being able to use it because you didn’t get everything you need- like forgetting to buy batteries. Make sure that you have everything you need in order to start playing the moment your kit is setup. Drum Essentials:
The Shells – The drums themselves
The hardware – The cymbal and snare drum stands
Cymbals – The essentials are the Hi-Hat, Crash, and Ride cymbals
A drum stool – also known as the throne
Drumsticks
FULL KIT OR SEPARATE COMPONENTS?
A full basic drum kit set-up should have: bass drum, snare drum, floor tom, toms (x2), hi-hat, crash cymbal and a ride cymbal. You will also need a chair (drum throne) to sit on as well a bass drum pedal. And don’t forget drumsticks!
Buying a full pack that is inclusive of all these components is both the most cost effective, and easiest option for your first kit, as all the guess work is removed.
Our recommendation would be to start with one of these sets, and slowly upgrade parts down the line.
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Mapex COMET Fusion Drum Kit – Dark Black (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Acoustic Drums
Mapex COMET Jazz Drum Kit – Indigo Blue (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Acoustic Drums
Mapex COMET Fusion Drum Kit – Infra Red (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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Birthday Sale Deal!
- Acoustic Drums, Drums & Percussion
Mapex COMET Rock Drum Kit – Infra Red (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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Birthday Sale Deal!
- Acoustic Drums, Drums & Percussion
Mapex COMET Jazz Drum Kit – Infra Red (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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Birthday Sale Deal!
- Acoustic Drums, Drums & Percussion
Mapex COMET Rock Drum Kit – Indigo Blue (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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Birthday Sale Deal!
- Acoustic Drums, Drums & Percussion
Mapex COMET Fusion Drum Kit – Indigo Blue (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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Birthday Sale Deal!
- Drums & Percussion, Acoustic Drums
Mapex COMET Rock Drum Kit – Dark Black (with Cymbals & Hardware)
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R14,150R10,615FREE DELIVERY - Select options
ELECTRIC VS ACOUSTIC DRUMS
A simple electronic kit is a beginners dream! You get all the drums and cymbals you could ever need to start playing right away… all in one package. Don’t like the sound of a kit? Change to the next one in the set! Want to record your drumming? Just plug it into your computer! Easy.
The biggest upside of electric kits is that they are virtually silent, making them perfect for the home when trying to not make too much noise.
So why would anyone want an acoustic kit over an electronic one?
The simple answers are price and feel. An electronic kit can cost more than an acoustic kit. Many new students are reluctant to part with too much money when they are just starting out. The feel of the electronic kit is also very different.
Top of the range electronic kits have a similar feel to an acoustic kit, but these fall into a much higher price bracket. The student line electronic kits are made with hard rubber pads, so they have a completely different feel to an acoustic kit.
So if you switch from an electronic kit to an acoustic kit, you might encounter a new learning curve to overcome in the transition.
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Alesis Nitro Mesh – Electronic Drum Kit
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R14,395R7,899FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Alesis Debut Kit – Electronic Drum Kit
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R8,995R4,899FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Roland TD-1DMK V-Drums Electronic Drum Kit
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R21,495R16,040FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Roland KD-7 Kick Trigger Unit for Electronic Drums
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R4,495R3,145FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- 10for10, Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Alesis Nitro Max Electronic Drum Kit – 8-piece with Mesh Heads and Bluetooth
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R15,995R9,990FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Yamaha DTX402K Electronic Drum Kit
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R13,500R12,100FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Roland TD-07DMK Electronic Drumkit
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R27,495R18,895FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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- Drums & Percussion, Electronic Drums
Roland TD-17KVX Electronic Drum Kit (including MDS Compact Stand)
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R59,995R41,397FREE DELIVERY - Select options
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