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Drum Sets

Hohner Rockwood Set
Mapex
Mapex
Rockwood
Cymbals and Hardware included!!! 
  • 5 1/2'' X 14'' Chrome Snare, 10'' x 12'' and 11'' x 13'' Mounted Toms,16'' x 16'' Floor Tom and 14'' x 22'' Bass Drum
  • Drum Throne
  • 6 Lug Toms
  • 10 Lug Snare
  • 8 Lug Bass Drum
  • Rockwood by Hohner Branded Brass Cymbals-Hi Hats & Crash Ride
  • Double Braced Hardware (Snare Stand, Cymbal Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Bass Drum Pedal)
  • Upgraded Pedal and Hi-Hat

Choice of four colors wine red, black, metallic silver and metallic green. Replacement parts available.  An excellent, affordable starter set. Comes with everything you need to set up and play as soon as you get home. We keep them in stock regularly

VX Series

If you want to look like every other player out there, then the VX Plasma is probably not for you. However if you’re the kind of drummer that, well, marches to your own beat, then Mapex has something for you.

We start with thin, genuine basswood shells and using a unique eight-step finishing process, give them a three-dimensional textured lacquer surface that’s unlike any other. What’s more, the VX comes with everything you need to start creating the moment you open the box. VX Plasma drum sets includes drums, double braced hardware, throne and quality Chin-Dal cast cymbals and a padded cymbal bag.

  • 9-ply, 8.1mm basswood shells
  • 8-coast, hand lacquer finish
  • Low mass, single point contact lugs
  • Remo UX Series Heads

QR Series

The QR features 9-ply, 7.2mm basswood shells with low density, single-point-of-contact lugs and the Mapex Isolated Tom System (ITS). Mapex ITS eliminates direct contact between the tom mount and the drum, allowing the shell to vibrate more freely and therefore, resonate more naturally. The system is successfully used on many other Mapex Drums, including the M Birch, Pro M, Saturn and the top-of-line Orion Series.

The QR Series is available in three five-piece configurations. The Standard configuration (QR5254TC) comes with a 22 x 16 bass drum, 12 x 9 and 13 x 10 tom toms, a 16 x 16 floor tom, and a 14 x 5.5 snare drum. The Fusionease configuration includes a 22 x 16 bass drum, 10 x 8 and 12 x 9 tom toms, a 14 x 14 floor tom and a 14 x 5.5 snare drum. Mapex also offer the QR in the company's popular Voyager configuration. Voyager comes with an 18 x 16 bass, 10 x 8 and 12 x 9 tom toms, a 14 x 14 floor tom and a 14 x 5.5 snare drum. MSRP for each of the three configurations kit is $726.00.

Mapex
Gretsch
Gretsch

Pro M

The Pro M should be your next drum set. Thin, 5.8mm, all North American maple shells are finished with egh-coats of hand-rubbed lacquer for a breathtaking appearance.

Choose from a wide variety of configurations and components all with low mass lugs, isolated tom mounts and premium double-braced hardware. The Pro M perfect for any player that is looking for a professional quality set of drums that will deliver, gig after gig.

Construction: 7-ply [all Maple]

Shell Thickness: 5.8mm (Toms and Snares) / 7.2mm (Bass Drums)

Engineering Evaluation:
A little known fact about the Pro M that its shells are manufactured to the same specifications as our top-of-the-line Orion shells. Extra thin, all maple shells that are bright and crisp with all the attack you’d expect from a high-end maple shell.

Catalina Birch 

The Gretsch Catalina Birch Fusion Floor Shell Pack takes one of the most respected name in drums in an exciting direction, integrating the crisp attack and full tone of birch with Gretsch's time-honored tradition of fine drum-making.

8-ply birch shells deliver great clarity of tone with a quality of naturally-attenuated overtones that lets these drums sound great with little or no muffling. Includes sturdy 12.7mm tom mount and professional Evans batter heads. Shell pack only. Just add your choice of hardware and cymbals for a spectacular customized drum set.

  • 22" x 18" bass
  • 10" x 8", 12" x 9", and 14" x 14" toms
  • 5" x 14" snare
  • Double tom holder
  • Single tom clamp
  • 8-ply birch shells
  • GTS suspension on toms
  • Matching finish birch bass drum hoops
  • Hardware and cymbals sold separately

Catalina Maple

All maple for supreme resonance. The Gretsch Catalina Maple Fusion Shell Pack with free 16" tom features 6-ply maple shells (natural finished interiors) for warm, balanced tones and clear UV gloss finishes for a stunning professional appearance. If you thought you couldn't afford an all maple set, this set comes at a price that will make you reconsider.

The 10 x 8 and 12 x 9 toms are mounted on a GTS suspension system that's designed to allow every ounce of the maple full tones to ring free and clear. The 14 x 14 floor tom no longer stands alone; standing proudly at its side is a FREE 16 x 16 floor tom that is sure to inspire new creative fill patterns and groove inventions. The 2.5mm triple flange hoops on all drums provide full, open tones and a wide, strong and stable tuning range.

The snare drum is 6 deep to give you added power and tonal depth in a wide range of tunings.

Mini Gretsch Lugs add a clean design to the overall appearance of the Catalina Maple set; die-cast bass drum claw hooks and matching wood hoops give added strength and functionality to the 22 x 18 bass drum.

The Gretsch Catalina Maple series is a serious choice if you're looking for an all-maple, professional sounding drum set at an affordable price. Cymbals not included.

Available in the following finishes: Deep Amber (pictured) & Red Cherry.

Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha

Rydeen

The level of equipment and manufacturing techniques found in Yamaha's Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set easily equals that of kits costing hundreds more. The 6-ply Philippine mahogany shells are built with Yamaha's Air Seal System, providing exceptional durability. The bass hoop is made of real wood with an inlay that matches the shell. All hardware is double-braced and the set includes a pair of ball clamp mounts and tom holders. Cymbals not included.

Yamaha Rydeen 5-Piece Drum Set Features:

  • 6-ply Philippine mahogany shells
  • 22" x 16" bass with wood hoop
  • 12" x 9" and 13" x 9-1/2" toms
  • 16" x 16" floor tom
  • 5-1/2" x 14" wood snare
  • Kick pedal
  • Tom clamps
  • Snare stand
  • Straight and hi-hat cymbal stands

Stage Custom Advantage

The Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage 5-Piece Drum Set has all the right stuff. Birch, mahogany, and falkata woods are selected for their tone, then formed into flawless 8-ply drum shells. Matching wood snare drum. Features YESS mounts on toms. 700-series hardware, including 2 cymbal stands. Responsive heads deliver rich, articulate medium and low tones; biting attack; and exceptional high-end and midrange sustain. Drum kit includes 22" x 17" bass, 12" x 10" and 13" x 11" toms, 16" x 16" floor tom, 5-1/2" x 14" wood snare, 2 boom cymbal stands, hi-hat stand, snare stand, and kick pedal. Cymbals not included.

Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage Drum Set Features:

  • 8-ply birch, mahogany, and falkata shells
  • Matching wood snare drum
  • YESS mounts on toms
  • SC hi-tension lug casings
  • 700-series hardware
  • 2 boom cymbal stands
  • Kick pedal
  • Hi-hat stand
  • Snare stand

Stage Custom Nouveau

The Yamaha Stage Custom Nouveau 5-Piece Fusion Drum Set is a drum kit that's ready for serious grooving. It combines Yamaha's precision craftsmanship with the warm, attenuated sound of birch. Rich finishes adorn deeper and thinner 8-ply shells with 1.6mm triple-flange steel hoops and birch (outer ply), Philippine mahogany, and falkata construction. Yamaha's Air Seal System used for shell construction ensures each and every shell is of uniform thickness and is perfectly round to achieve superior tone quality and durability.

Nouveau lugs are attached to the shell by fiber-reinforced composite bolts at 2 points by a unique floating design that reduces vibration damping. It also makes changing heads easier since you don't have to remove the tuning bolts. Rack toms feature the Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) mounting system that allows attachment of the drum to the tom holder without the need of a hole in the drum shell for the rod to pass through. The ball-clamp triple tom holder gives total freedom in positioning and superior stability. The bass drum features matching wood hoops and sturdy hexagonal bass drum spurs. Includes wood snare with Nouveau lugs. Cymbals not included.

8-ply birch (outer ply), Philippine mahogany, and falkata shell, YESS tom mounts on all toms, Air Seal System shells, 1.6mm triple-flange steel hoops, Nouveau lug design, Matching wood bass drum hoops, Sturdy hexagonal bass drum spurs, 22" x 17" bass, 10" x 8", 12" x 9", and 14" x 12" toms, 5-1/2" x 14" wood snare, Snare stand, Tom holders, Bass pedal, Hi-hat stand, 2 boom cymbal stands

Yamaha
Yamaha

Absolute Birch

Aluminum die cast hoops give Yamaha Absolute Birch Bass Drums the benefit of accurate tuning. While die cast hoops are known for accuracy, aluminum hoops are lighter than zinc, so they don't choke the drum like die cast zinc hoops do. Aluminum die cast hoops allow the drum to open up much like a triple-flanged hoop.

The use of Yamaha's original Air Seal System is, in part, responsible for the superior quality found in Yamaha drum shells. Select woods are cut into plies, positioned with staggered diagonal seams, and sealed together with evenly distributed air pressure. The resulting shells are perfectly round and of uniform thickness delivering superior tone quality and exceptional durability.

All Birch Shell
In production for over 25 years, Yamaha's world famous Recording Custom series has given their craftsmen a deep understanding of the characteristics of birch. It is with that knowledge that Yamaha has been able to extract a richer sound from these new drums. The shells are manufactured using Yamaha's exclusive Air Seal System. This technique, while enhancing the characteristics of the wood, also ensures that every drum shell is perfectly round, of uniform thickness, and creates a stronger, more durable shell. Producing clear mid-and low-tones with sharp, solid highs, the Absolute Birch is sure to create a new standard for birch shell sound.

Vintage Finish
The Vintage finish is a special synthetic resin finish that is applied by hand on high-quality wind instruments. While enhancing the tone of the birch shell, the Vintage finish also provides a durable, waterproof finish that virtually eliminates the influence of weather and humidity on the drum. Over the course of time, the color of the shell will change to a deeper hue that you will surely love.

Floating Bass Drum System
Height adjustment on the pedal side of the 18" bass drum is possible with the pipe post stabilizer. Use of this system ensures that the beater makes contact at the center of the head. The stabilizer fits into a pipe clamp on the underside of the drum that allows quick and easy adjustment of the height. The post is equipped with a memory clamp that ensures subsequent settings will be quick and precise every time, while a pair of supports provides added stability.

Lugs
The unique chrome body lug casings found on the Absolute series are fixed to the drum shell with only a single bolt allowing the drum to vibrate freely. A special nylon insert prevents tension rods from becoming loose during play.

Bass Drum Spurs
A sturdy hexagonal design and fixed angle position allow Yamaha's spurs to withstand bass drum kicks. For the Absolute Birch Yamaha made the spurs heavier and even stronger. Height adjustment and the releasing and retracting of the pointed spur are made easily with a drum key.

Die-Cast Bass Drum Claws
All new Absolute bass drums come with die cast claws that are lined with plastic so they won't scratch the hoop or rattle if they are loose. The claw has a nylon insert that keeps the claw and tension rod from separating so you don't have loose parts getting lost when changing heads.

Yamaha Absolute Birch Bass Drum Features:

  • 18" x 14"
  • 7-ply
  • 100% birch shell
  • Absolute-style lug casings: chrome, one-bolt design
  • 18" floating bass drum system allows the beater to strike the center of the head
  • All bass drums have 5 air-holes for faster venting and a punchy sound
  • Hand-rubbed vintage interior finish
  • Yamaha Air Seal System

Maple Custom Absolute

Impeccable Yamaha quality with a precise sonic signature.

The Yamaha Absolute Maple Nouveau 4-Piece Fusion Rock drum set is constructed with the Air Seal System. These thin, rock-sized 100% maple shells utilize a revolutionary quick-release lug and aluminum die cast hoops to provide maximum resonance with rich overtones. They also come with a hand-rubbed interior finish and Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) mounts.

The use of the original Air Seal System is in part responsible for the superior quality found in Yamaha drum shells. Select woods are cut into plies, positioned with staggered diagonal seams, and sealed together with evenly distributed air pressure. The resulting shells are perfectly round and of uniform thickness delivering superior tone quality and exceptional durability.

The Absolute Maple Nouveau features all-maple 6-ply 6mm floor tom and tom shells and 7-ply 7mm bass drum shells that produce a warm, full tone sound with excellent sustain.

The revolutionary design of the quick-release minimal-contact lug casings found on the Absolute Nouveau series are fixed to the drum shell by snapping onto a post that is anchored at the nodal point. This allows the drum to vibrate freely. They allow the heads to be changed in less time and reduce the risk of losing tension rods or washers. A special nylon insert prevents tension rods from becoming loose during play.

The aluminum die-cast hoops give these drums the accurate tuning of zinc die cast hoops without their weight or choking action. They allow the drum to open up much like a triple-flanged hoop.

Heavier and stronger hexagonal spurs withstand more force for greater stability. Height adjustment and the releasing and retracting of the pointed spur are made easily with a drum key.

The original YESS (Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System) mounting system is used on all Absolute Maple Nouveau toms and floor toms. This rod clamp system allows attachment of the drum to the tom holder without the need of a hole in the drum shell for the rod to pass through. The YESS clamp is attached to the shell at the nodal point with 2 bolts so as to allow the shell to vibrate freely without degrading the shell's dynamic range and sustain. The nodal point is the location on a shell with the least amount of vibration allowing for the mount to have minimal affect to the resonance of the shell.

The round ball clamp is a fundamental part of these Yamaha drums. Made of super-hard resin, the ball is held firmly in place with a steel plate and large wing bolt. While providing ease of operation, this system also delivers total freedom in setting and superior stability.

Yamaha Absolute Maple Nouveau 4-Piece Fusion Rock Features:

  • 100% maple shells sized for rock and fusion
  • Nouveau-style lug casings: chrome, quick-release design
  • 7-ply 7mm bass drum
  • 6-ply 6mm toms and snare drum
  • Aluminum die cast hoops on all toms and snare drums
  • Hand-rubbed Vintage interior finish
  • Yamaha Enhanced Sustain System (YESS) mounts
  • Air Seal System shell
  • 22" x 18" bass drum
  • 10" x 8" and 12 x 9" rack toms
  • 16" x 16" floor tom
  • TH-945 Double Tom Holder

 

Hand Percussion

LP Aspire Santana Gold Tone Congas
LP Aspire Santana Gold Tone Bongos

Each Santana Series Conga stands 28" high and comes with EZ Curve Rims, which feature heightened durability, comfort, and a unique skin wire channel. Also standard are 9/32" diameter tuning rods, LP Aspire reinforced side plates, and specially selected rawhide tucked heads. Shells are LP’s proven roadworthy fiberglass.

The new drums are available in three configurations. First, there is a Santana Series Quinto & Conga Set, with Stand, consisting of a 10" and 11" diameter drum. Second, to supplement the standard conga pairing, LP introduces a Santana Series Tumba, with 12" drum to augment bottom end resonance.

Finishing off are Santana Series Bongos, also dressed in lustrous Santana commemorative graphics sealed into rugged fiberglass shells. Bongos feature durable Cuban style steel bottoms and come in standard 63/4" and 8" diameters. Heads are hand selected natural rawhide.
LP Aspire Wood Congas
 

LP Aspire wood Bongos

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LP Aspire Wood Congas are ideal for students, beginners and aspiring musicians. They provide great value at affordable prices .

28" tall, crafted from kiln dried, environmentally friendly Siam Oak

EZ Curve Rims which have improved strength, a unique skin wire channel, and a curved surface that provides great playing comfort

Aspire Congas and Bongos are available in the following finshes:

With smaller 6-3/4" and 8" rawhide heads and environmentally friendly Siam oak shells, they produce a rich, mellow sound. These quality bongos are fitted with Cuban-style steel bottoms and EZ Curve rims.

Latin Percussion LPA601 Aspire Oak Bongos with Black Hardware Features:

  • Smaller 6-3/4" and 8" rawhide heads
  • Environmentally friendly Siam oak shells
  • Cuban-style steel bottoms
  • Finishes match LP Aspire Wood Congas
LP Matador Congas
 
LP Matador Bongos

The LP Matador Conga line from Latin Percussion is ideal for the working musician who desires good sound and quality at a moderate price level.

30" tall, crafted of kiln dried, environmentally friendly Siam Oak, Matador Soft Strike Rims which offer extra playing comfort, 5⁄16" diameter tuning lugs,Uniquely shaped “horned” side plates, LP ProCare shell protectors, Natural rawhide heads, Tuning wrench included

Matador Congas and Bongos available in the following finishes:

 

Matador Bongos

Traditional 7-1/4" x 8-5/8" size, fine rawhide heads. Chrome rims, solid aluminum bottoms, and wooden shells.

Latin Percussion M201 Matador Wood Bongos Features:

  • Chrome rims
  • Solid aluminum bottoms
  • Wooden shells
  • Rawhide heads
LP Matador Custom Congas
LP Matador Custom Bongos
Giovanni Compact Conga

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The LP Matador Conga line from Latin Percussion is ideal for the working musician who desires good sound and quality at a moderate price level. 30" tall, crafted of kiln dried, environmentally friendly Siam Oak, Matador Soft Strike Rims which offer extra playing comfort, 5⁄16" diameter tuning lugs,Uniquely shaped “horned” side plates, LP ProCare shell protectors, Natural rawhide heads, Tuning wrench included

Matador Custom Bongos

Traditional 7-1/4" x 8-5/8" size, fine rawhide heads. Chrome rims, solid aluminum bottoms, and wooden shells.

Latin Percussion M201 Matador Wood Bongos Features:

  • Chrome rims
  • Solid aluminum bottoms
  • Wooden shells
  • Rawhide heads

Winner of a 2003 MiPA award, it's a uniquely designed, shallow, portable conga now available in 2 sizes. Constructed with a special aluminum alloy frame, it features a synthetic head for tuning stability and may be played onstage, in the studio, or anywhere quiet practice is necessary or a full-sized conga is impractical. Mountable on any standard snare stand, it can be used separately or incorporated into a full percussion setup where space is at a premium.

LP Giovanni Congas

Hand crafted of premium environmentally friendly North American Ash wood, these 30" tall drums have resonance, attack and warmth found in no other conga. The LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Congas yield commanding bass, rich mid tones and crackling highs with attention getting projection. Each drum is crafted with LP's exclusive construction process using three plies of wood which are assembled utilizing internal steel pins for reinforcement. All of the natural colors and tones of this premium wood shine through the rich, deep gloss finish. These drums are accented by gleaming, gold tone hardware and feature LP's improved patented Extended Collar Comfort Curve® II Rims which increase tonal range. The drums are topped with all natural hand picked rawhide heads. In response to design specifications from Giovanni, the LP Galaxy Giovanni Series drums feature heavy duty hardware including stronger 3/8" diameter tuning lugs and reinforced LP Heart® Side Plates, each secured with three bolts and a backing plate. LP has also utilized Giovanni's input to create the exclusive Requinto - the most amazing single conga ever. The combination of the 9-3/4" head size, the afore mentioned shell contour, and hardware geometry provide the broadest range of tone available in a single drum. It blends deep bass tones, smooth open tones and clean slaps into one powerful drum. According to Giovanni, "If I could take only one drum on a gig, it would be the Requinto!" Each LP Galaxy Giovanni Series Conga comes complete with LP Galaxy Procare Integrated Shell Protectors that prevent the side plate hardware from marking or damaging adjacent drums. This new compact design offers maximum protection without detracting from the drum's beauty. An accessory pouch, a tuning wrench and LP Lug Lube are also included.

 


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