Drums Reviews
Best Drum Machine
Winner: Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 Rhythm Machine
Since the first "rhythm machine" (the "Rhythmicon") was invented in 1932, people have sought out a way to overlay their music with loop-based percussion...
Best 5-Piece Beginner Drum Set
Winner: Pacific Drums by DW Z5 5-Piece Drum Set with Cymbals
Drumming is a hobby that can get really expensive, really fast. That $600 shell pack may seem like a good deal, but once you factor in the fact that you...
Best Snare Drum
Winner: Ludwig LB417 6.5X14 Black Beauty Snare Drum
A snare drum is arguably the most important drum of modern music, and by modern, we mean from the 15th century and onward. The snare has seen a variety of...
Best Electronic Drum Set under $1000
Winner: Roland TD4S V-Compact Electronic Drum Set
An electronic – or digital – drumset can be a great investment for any drummer. For beginners, digital drumsets often come with electronic...
Best Double Bass Drum Pedal
Winner: Pearl P3002D Eliminator Demon Drive Double Bass Drum Pedal
Though most people associate double kick drumming with metal and other extreme forms of music, most drummers can benefit from having two kick pedals at...
Best Rock Drum Set
Winner: Pearl Masters MCX Drum Kit
Rock drums need to be solid, road worthy and sweetly toned. At the same time they should pack enough punch to blend well with the loudest electric guitars...
Best Jazz Drum Set
Winner: Gretsch New Classic Bop Drum Kit
If there's one thing a real jazz kit needs, it's a 20-inch bass drum. That's the main distinction between kicks with the boom and kicks that are felt more...
Best Snare Drum Head
Winner: Remo Ambassador Coated Drum Head
Given the fact that it is used across most types of music – including, but not limited to, marching bands, symphonic bands, jazz bands and metal...
Best Metal Drum Set
Winner: Tama Imperialstar Drum Set
Double bass or double pedal? That's the question that provides the greatest divide when considering heavy metal drum sets. Though two bass drums offered in...
Best Snare Drum for Rock
Winner: Ludwig 400 Series Supra-Phonic Snare Drum
Rock snare drums should sound full, sharp and fat. And don't count out a piercing piccolo snare if you play with a really loud, hard-edged band. These...
Best Snare Drum for Jazz
Winner: Gretsch G5-5514SSM Snare Drum
Because jazz has the widest dynamic range of any style of music, drummers definitely need a snare that can function well at low or high volumes....
Best Jazz Ride Cymbal
Winner: Zildjian K Dark Ride Cymbal
The requirements of a jazz drummer are much different than the needs of a percussionist who plays rock. Where rock drums need to be bright and cutting, the...
Best Electronic Drum Kit under $500
Winner: Alesis DM5 Pro Kit Electronic Drum Kit with DM5 Module
A full electronic drum set doesn’t have to be a pricey proposition. There are many digital kits out there that can offer you a variety of features...
Best Hi-Hat Cymbals for Rock
Winner: Paiste Signature Heavy Hi-Hat Cymbals
So many hi-hats, so little time to try them all out. Fortunately the cymbals below represent the most versatile choices for the widest variety of music....
Best Drum Throne
Winner: Pork Pie Gel Throne
Unless your name is Slim Jim Phantom, chances are you like to sit down while playing drums. While we’ve seen drummers rest their behinds on...
