A question for drummers

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Hi everyone, I'm getting a new drumset for Christmas so I was wondering what the best deal would be.

They don't have to be popular brands like Pearl or Ludwig, but anything in the prices range below $500 that has the essentials. (toms, bass, snare, 3 cymbals, ect.) Thanks ahead of time!

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drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Tama-Rockstar-5Piece-Shell-Pack?sku=491357

drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Mapex-QR-Fusionese-22-Custom-Wrap-Drum-Set?sku=490287


That's about as cheap as I can recommend, and I don't think they come with cymbals

I really wouldn't skimp on drums- a full kit for that price is going to sound really bad 9 times out of ten, maybe passable the rest of the time. Start out with a solid foundation and that way it'll cost less to add and replace pieces of your kit (which you undoubtedly will... a lot).

Get cheap, quiet cymbals (I recommend Zildjian Z4Planet Z; stay away from Solar if you can, they're horrible) to practice on and a proper starter kit like the one above and you'll be in the best starting position available. It'll be cheaper in the long run and you'll always have quality equipment.

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Thanks for the help.

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kind of a late response but a cheap drumset will work just fine. fyi though my experience with zildjian and sabian havent been good so beware.

heres a good site
www.musiciansfriend.com/

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