Buying Guides
How Much Do Drum Sets Cost? Price Ranges for Every Level
Drum sets cost from under two hundred dollars for a kids' kit to several thousand for professional drums: here is what each level costs and what is in the box.
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Buying Guides
Plain-English buying guides for percussion instruments and accessories. Each one explains what actually matters before you spend money, then points you to current options.
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Buying Guides
Best Electronic Drum Kits for Small Spaces and Apartments
A compact electronic drum kit with a folding rack and mesh pads fits in a bedroom corner: here is what to look for and how to keep floor noise down.
Buying Guides
Best Electronic Drum Sets Under $1,000: What Each Price Step Buys
Mesh pads, a real kick pedal and USB are available well under a thousand dollars: here is what each price step buys and what the listings leave out.
Buying Guides
Percussion Plus Drum Sets: Is It a Good Brand and What Can You Buy?
Percussion Plus is an entry-level student drum brand: here is what it sells, what its 5-piece drum set includes on paper and how it compares with rivals.
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