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Drum Gear Reviews

Updated: December 16th, 2016

drum gear reviews

Yes, it can be confusing. All the talk about hoops, lugs and shells. And all the conflicting opinions about a certain piece of drum gear on the web…

But enough about the problems. As you’ll have guessed by now, I’m here to turn you into an empowered drum gear buyer. I’ll give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. And I’ll also give you my opinion on each piece of drum gear – but by that time you’ll know enough to go along with me or to discard it.

(How am I qualified to do this? I’ll explain…)

So here’s the gear I’ve reviewed on Kickstart Your Drumming so far:

Table of Contents

  • Acoustic drum sets
  • Acoustic drum set accessories
  • Drums sets for kids (up to 5ft tall)
  • Electronic drum sets
  • Air Drumming System(s)
  • Electronic drum set accessories
  • Not found what you’re looking for?

Acoustic drum sets

  • Best beginner drum sets 2016
  • Pearl Export 2013 series
  • Mendini adult and junior drum sets
  • Gammon adult and junior drum sets

Acoustic drum set accessories

  • Best budget cymbal packs
  • Best budget double bass pedals

Drums sets for kids (up to 5ft tall)

  • Best drum sets for kids 2016
  • Ludwig junior drum set
  • Mendini junior drum set
  • Gammon junior drum set

Electronic drum sets

  • Best Electronic drum sets 2016
  • Alesis DM6
  • Alesis Nitro
  • Alesis DM10(X)
  • Yamaha DTX450K
  • Roland TD-11

Air Drumming System(s)

  • Aerodrums

Electronic drum set accessories

  • Best heaphones for electronic drums
  • Best budget double bass pedals

Not found what you’re looking for?

Then contact me and let me know about your question(s). Alternatively, you can check back next week as I usually add one review per week.

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Hey, I'm Yannick, and I want to help you become the awesome drummer you can be!
Throughout my 22 years of drumming, I've spent money on overpriced gear and time on ineffective lessons. Now I'll help you avoid both!

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