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Pearl Export
B

46 reviews

$1000
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Amazon
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#23 most mentioned
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Great for budget
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Comes with hardware and cymbals
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White coated bass drum head
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Good sound from the get-go
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Export series is the perfect choice for budget-minded musicians, as
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Sonor SQ2
B

8 reviews

$4346
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#62 most mentioned
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Great for high-quality sound
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High gloss lacquer and maple shell
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All high end materials
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Bulletproof hardware
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Comes after designer series
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Gretsch Catalina Club
B

22 reviews

$899
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$899
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steveweissmusic
$949
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Amazon
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Great for a versatile and mid-range drum set
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Versatile with single tom post and 7/8" accessory hole
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Lightweight for easy transport
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Good for gigging, recording and more
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Pack
A

73 reviews

$650
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sweetwater
$750
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#5 most mentioned
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Great for the price
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Good sound
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Easy to set up
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Comes with cymbals
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Some tuning issues
PDP Concept Maple 5-Piece Shell Pack
B

41 reviews

$980
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$1000
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steveweissmusic
$1000
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sweetwater
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#77 most mentioned
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Solid hardware
Affordable price
Stock heads may need upgrading for optimal sound quality
Mapex Armory
B

20 reviews

$999
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$999
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sweetwater
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#25 most mentioned
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Great for mid-line kits
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Sound good
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Recommended for Drum Center of Portsmouth on YouTube
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Affordable
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Includes hyperdrive toms
Pearl Roadshow
B

56 reviews

$359
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$659
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Amazon
$660
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steveweissmusic
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#81 most mentioned
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Comes with everything needed to get started
Generally well-regarded shells
Instructions for assembly are lacking
Tama Imperialstar
B

79 reviews

$900
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$900
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Great for beginners
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Includes Meinl HCS cymbals
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Good quality
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Comes with a 18” crash/ride which isn’t included
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Doesn’t matter nearly as much as heads, hardware and construction
Pearl Masters Maple Complete
B

11 reviews

$1969
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sweetwater
$2089
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#54 most mentioned
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Great for a warm tone
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Comes with nylon washers for the lugs
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Impressive and Super slick looking
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Nice kit at a lower price point
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Pearl Masters Custom 7-piece is looking like the best deal
Tama Superstar Classic
B

12 reviews

$1250
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$1250
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sweetwater
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#22 most mentioned
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Great for beginners or budget-conscious players
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Affordable
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Good sound quality
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Looks good
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Comes with a satin Tama Ash finish
Mapex Saturn
B

5 reviews

$1879
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Amazon
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$3199
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sweetwater
$3299
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#68 most mentioned
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Beautiful lugs and natural-looking wood finish
Exceptional recording capabilities
Sonor AQ2
B

11 reviews

$699
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$718
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$1069
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thomannmusic
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#58 most mentioned
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Versatile configuration options
Maple shells and triple flange hoops
Black finish is difficult to find
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