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Schalloch Wood Quinto and Conga Set with Height-Adjustable Basket Stands

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Schalloch Wood Quinto and Conga Set with Height-Adjustable Basket Stands
Our Price: $199.99
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Quality build and fine playability at a toy-like price!

The Schalloch Wood Quinto and Conga Set with Height-Adjustable Basket Stands have 10" and 11" Siam oak shells with fully tunable 8mm lugs, hand-selected buffalo skin heads, strong tuning brackets, and rounded rims for comfortable play. A Musician's Friend exclusive! Schalloch includes height-adjustable stands with the Wood Quinto and Conga Set.

Schalloch Wood Quinto and Conga Set with Height-Adjustable Basket Stands Features:

* 10" quinto and 11" conga
* Siam oak shells
* Fully tunable 8mm lugs
* Hand-selected buffalo skin heads
* Strong tuning brackets
* Rounded rims for comfortable play
* Height-adjustable basket stands
* Exclusive

Schalloch Wood Quinto and Conga Set with Height-Adjustable Basket Stands Includes:

* height-adjustable stands

Pacific Drums by DW EZ 5-Piece Drum Set with Cymbals

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Pacific Drums by DW EZ 5-Piece Drum Set with Cymbals
Our Price: $249.99
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Little bucks for big sound and a complete drum set.

Pacific Drums by DW uses selected hardwoods to craft the EZ 5-Piece Drum Set with Cymbals-a great-sounding kit that's affordable for the beginning drummer. A full-sized, complete kit with exceptional tone at this price.

Pacific Drums by DW EZ 5-Piece Drum Set with Cymbals Features:

* 22" x 16" bass drum
* 12" x 10", 13" x 11", and 16" x 16" toms
* 5-1/2" x 14" metal snare drum
* Bass pedal
* Hi-hat stand
* Snare stand
* Straight cymbal stand
* 13" hi-hat cymbals
* 18" crash/ride cymbal

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Pearl HWP720 Hardware Pack

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Zildjian 4 Pair Taylor Hawkins Drumsticks

Zildjian 4 Pair Taylor Hawkins Drumsticks


Designed by the drummer of Foo Fighters.

Taylor's Artist Series Model drumsticks are similar to a 5B but feature a large, round tip for full tones and great projection. With a length of 16-5/8" and a diameter of .600" in natural hickory wood, the Hawkins drumstick is well-balanced and versatile making it excellent for rock music. Taylor's stick also carries his signature as well as his distinctive tattoo Hawk artwork for a truly unique appearance.

Hawkins grew up in Laguna Beach, CA. He came to prominence during a long road stint with multi-Platinum singer Alanis Morissette. Taylor toured with Alanis during 1995 and 1996 in support of her hugely successful record, "Jagged Little Pill," before joining drummer/guitarist Dave Grohl's rocking Foo Fighters in 1997 as the band's live drummer. In 1999, Taylor joined the Foo Fighters for their Grammy Award-winning album "There is Nothing Left to Lose" and their 2006 world tour supporting their platinum double album.

Zildjian 4 Pair Taylor Hawkins Drumsticks Features:

* Category: Artist Series
* Length: 15-7/8"
* Diameter: 0.6"
* Finish: natural
* Wood type: hickory
* Tip type: wood tip
* Genres: pop, rock
* Skill levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, expert, professional

Evans EC2 Clear Batter Drumhead

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Remo 5-Piece Rock ProPack
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Vic Firth 6 Pair American Classic Hickory Drumsticks

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Vic Firth 6 Pair American Classic Hickory Drumsticks
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Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks

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Nova 12-Pair Hickory Drumsticks
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Remo Ebony Pinstripe Drumheads ProPack

Remo Ebony Pinstripe Drumheads ProPack


Remo's Ebony Pinstripe heads are made with two (10- & 5-mil) Mylar plies with a measured layer of a ring-reducing agent applied between them at the outer edge of their trademark stripe to dampen high-frequency overtones for warm resonance. Ebony Pinstripe's quick decay makes them ideal heads for the "fat" sounds of rock and R&B and for those who want more low end sounds with moderate attack and response characteristics.

This Remo ProPack set includes 12", 13", 14", and 16" Ebony Pinstripe drumheads.

Evans HQ RealFeel Snare Cartridge

Evans HQ RealFeel Snare Cartridge Pad 9


With the HQ RealFeel Snare Cartridge pad it's snares off or snares on. The player decides.

HQ has achieved another first in the realm of practice drum pads. The company examined their popular RealFeel series and added a brilliant innovation, creating a practice pad that can double as both a snare and a standard pad. Better still, you can make the change in moments. By offering the option of toggling between sounds on a single pad, HQ has introduced adjustability to the practice pad equation.

Before the RealFeel Snare Cartridge Pad was introduced, players were forced to buy multiple pads to get multiple drum sounds. With its removable cartridge, the Snare Cartridge Pad enables players to alternate between a snare sizzle and a dry sound, all on the same pad.

The RealFeel Snare Cartridge Pad is 9" in diameter and features the same durable construction and refined aesthetics as other HQ pads. Instantly identifiable with their steel gray/textured rubber look and black, powder-coated base. The snare cartridge sits in a hollow on the underside of the pad, until removed. It's a stroke of genius.

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Meinl MCS Cymbal Pack

Meinl MCS Hi-hat Crash/Ride Cymbal Pack

Meinl MCS Cymbal Pack with Free Filter China

With technically advanced lathing and an improved bell design.

The MCS Cymbal Pack with Free Filter China contains 14" medium hi-hats, a 16" medium crash, a 20" medium ride, plus a FREE Filter China. All specially harmonically matched for the most musical sound.

Created with the B8 alloy of 92 percent copper, 8 percent tin (plus traces of silver) for bright, rich, laser-clear sound quality.

The Free 14" Filter China cymbal provides a fast, sharp, and almost sinister sound. Quieter than most Chinas, it has a short sustain due to the waved edge.

New within the MCS cymbals family is the new and improved ride cymbal bell. Most remarkably, a new look is achieved due to a capillary fine lathing process that sets the bell apart from the rest of the cymbal's surface. This highly technical lathing process results in a clearer and more projecting bell sound.

A deep lathing groove is applied onto the cymbal's surface, remarkably reducing its thickness and weight. This results in a quicker response and enables the sound to unfold much easier. Along with precise hammering patterns, the new MCS cymbals set the standard in this price range.

Meinl MCS Cymbal Pack with Free Filter China Features:

* 20" medium ride
* 14" medium hi-hats
* 16" medium crash
* FREE 14" Filter China

Roland PM-30 Drum Monitor

Roland PM-30 Drum Monitor


Advanced amplification for V-Drums.

Roland's V-Drums, the world's leading electronic drum kits, deserve nothing less than superior amplification. The PM-30 Drum Monitor is a top-of-the-line 2.1-channel advanced powered speaker system with 200 watts of class-D power, a high-performance 12" woofer with tweeter, a pair of 4" satellite speakers, and a proprietary DSP engine. The PM-30 delivers powerful, clear, full-range sound in a package that's cleanly designed and comfortable to transport.

Full-Range Sound
With its two satellite speakers and matching 12" woofer enclosure with tweeter, the PM-30 delivers a clear, full-frequency sound. The selectable full-range and subwoofer" modes, with accompanying value dial, let you customize the amp's low-frequency performance, while the built-in 3-band EQ lets you fine-tune the tone from high to low.

Quad Power Pack
Four Class-D power amplifiers are built into the PM-30 system-100W, 50W, and 50W-for a total of 200 watts of high-performance impact. It's plenty of power for rehearsals and small- to medium-size venues. Line outputs are provided for tapping into larger systems when needed.

Great for V-Drums
Roland V-Drum owners will appreciate the PM-30's special V-Drum input, which accepts a single stereo TRS feed from the V-Drums' headphone output. But that's only part of the compatibility story. Roland's engineers carefully optimized the PM-30 for use with V-Drum kits via newly created DSP.

Input/Output Options
The PM-30 provides a flexible input path with three input channels (both 1/4" and RCA input types are offered) and two sets of outputs (1/4" line stereo outputs are provided, plus an additional pair of outputs for the satellite speakers).

Transport & Setup
A solid crossbar spans the top of the PM-30's base unit for convenient carrying; two side handles are provided as well. The two satellite speakers can be clamped onto the crossbar or mounted onto a drum rack (as pictured).

Roland PM-30 Drum Monitor Features:

* 2.1-channel system optimized for V-Drums
* 200W (100W + 50W x 2) power, Class-D amplification
* Carefully tuned for V-Drums via embedded DSP technology
* Subwoofer" and full range" modes for application-specific monitoring performance
* Stereo 3-channel mixer, with versatile input/output options
* 3-band EQ
* Satellite speakers can be mounted on PM-30 or V-Drum rack system
* Casters and side-panel handles for convenient transportation

Get powerful full-range stereo sound from your V-Drums with this transportable monitor. Order today.

Gibraltar Adjustable 3-Mount Platform Stand

Gibraltar Adjustable 3-Mount Platform Stand


Gibraltar Adjustable 3-Mount Platform Stand
This adjustable three-mount stand gives many mounting options for drummers and percussionists. Holds 3/4" diameter to 1-1/4" diameter arms. Adjusts...
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Meinl Copper Hand-Engraved Darbuka Drum

Meinl Copper Hand-Engraved Darbuka Drum


Meinl Copper Hand-Engraved Darbuka Drum
The beautifully hand-engraved shell of this copper darbuka is outstanding in sound and appearance! The darbuka is known for its responsive, crisp...
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Wuhan China Cymbal with Rivets

Wuhan China Cymbal with Rivets


Wuhan China Cymbal with Rivets
Wuhan cymbals are, quite simply, the real thing. Hand-crafted in China according to centuries-old traditions, they are the standard by which all...
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Pearl EX 8 Add-On Pack

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Pearl EX 8 Add-On Pack
Our Price: $659.99
List Price: $1,049.00

3 fine drums to complete your dream kit!

The Pearl EX 8 Add-On Pack includes a 22" x 18" bass drum, 10" x 8" tom, 14" x 14" floor tom, 2 BC-800W boom stands, a P-120P bass pedal, TH-88I tom holder, and HA-100 hi-hat attachment. Just add a snare and hardware for a basic kit, or expand your standard kit into a massive double-bass set. Jet black and red wine finishes have black hardware; others have chrome.

Pearl EX 8 Add-On Pack Features:

* 22" x 18" bass
* 10" x 8" tom
* 14" x 14" floor tom
* 2 BC-800W boom stands
* P-120P bass pedal
* TH-88I tom holder
* HA-100 hi-hat attachment.

Pearl Richie Flores Signature Oak Conga

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Pearl Richie Flores Signature Oak Conga
Our Price: $349.99
List Price: $579.00

Give your hands a new voice.

11-3/4" conga delivers deep tones and cutting accents.

If you are in search of the authentic sound of wood, Richie's oak congas and bongos will appeal to you. One of the most technically proficient conga players around, Richie (in collaboration with his wife Jennifer Delgado) has finished his drums with a Caribbean Lime base accented by hand-applied ancient Aztec, Incan, and Mayan symbols. All the symbols signify positive energies. Based on the popular Elite drum designs and complete with natural buffalo skins, each drum features Contour Crown rims, polished steel hardware, a stand mounting bracket, and carrying handle attachment.

Pearl Richie Flores Signature Oak Conga Features:

* 11-3/4" conga
* Contour Crown rims
* Hand-selected buffalo skin heads
* Constructed from Thai oak
* Polished steel hardware
* Stand mounting bracket
* Carrying handle attachment

Revolutionary Power! - Remo Powersonic Bass Drumheads!

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Revolutionary Power! - Remo Powersonic Bass Drumheads!

Neil Peart Limited Edition Stick Packs - Only $49.99!

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Pro-Mark Neil Peart Limited Edition Prepack #2 NP2 Drum Sticks
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Hart Dynamics Hart Dynamic's Prodigy Electronic Drum Set

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The Hart Dynamics Prodigy Entry Level Electronic Drum set has all the basic features of the renowned ACUPAD electronic drum sets & has everything you need to plug "n" play right out of the box including cables. After adding the controller or sound module of your choice, this Drum System allows drummers to play exactly like playing an acoustic kit. Hart Dynamics Prodigy is quality at an entry level price. When you practice at home, put on headphones and you won't disturb your neighbors, or even your roommates (Parents). Features include KONTROL SCREEN heads & dynamic sensitive triggers. Hi-hat pad plus 12" (ECP12) and 14" (ECP14) ECYMBAL cymbals for crash and ride have gum rubber playing surfaces for very quiet playing. Upright bass drum has great feel, triggering & accepts all single & double pedals. Now comes with a FREE chain drive single bass drum pedal! Throne and sound module sold separately.

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These sets come with everything you need to Plug "n" Play right out of the box (even cables), and are guaranteed compatible with the Controller or sound Module of your choice.This Drum System allows you to play exactly like you are playing an acoustic kit. Hart Dynamics quality at an entry level price, and when you practice at home, put on headphones and you won't disturb your neighbors, or even your roommates (Parents). You don't need a Rock Star's Bank account to afford one of these drumsets either, but with all of the playing you'll be able to do, you might need to open one.


PRODIGY drumset features five single trigger drums for snare, toms, and bass drum. ECYMBAL P (non choke) cymbals for crash and ride, hi-hat pad/switch pedal, and professional style rack hardware. 10' cables. Module mount is included for Alesis D4/DM5. Sound module not included.

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What is the best way to mic the cymbals on my drum set?

Typically, a pair of overhead mics will be sufficient for miking your cymbals. Place them about 16-18 inches above the cymbals and angle them outward. An angle of about 45 degrees between the mics allows better separation and helps to reduce the amount of tom pick-up. In most cases, miking the hi-hats is not necessary, because the hi-hats tend to bleed through to other mics.

There are a number of different mics that work quite well for overheads. As a rule, small-diaphragm condenser mics (sometimes called "Pencil" mics) work best. Their good high-frequency response is perfect for picking up the cymbals. Many also feature a low-frequency roll-off switch that allows them to reject the low tones of the kick and toms.
Here's an additional tip, the drums will sound louder and bigger in the mix if the cymbals are quieter in comparison. To accomplish this, have the cymbals set as high as is comfortable and strike them softly. This allows the overall drum level to be increased without the cymbals overpowering the mix. (For all you rock drummers who don't believe this, check out Keith Moon's drumming in The Who's "The Kids Are Alright". Keith was regarded as one of the most powerful drummers in rock, yet when he would hit the cymbals, they barely moved.)

Also see our sections on miking the bass drum and drumset.

Can I turn my acoustic kit into an electronic kit?

Yes. You can modify your acoustic kit to be electric. Many different manufacturers make acoustic triggers that you can hook up to a drum module and sample the assigned sound. For example, you could attach an acoustic trigger to your drumhead, lead a cable from the trigger to your desired drum module input, then inside the module you would assign the sound you want the trigger to play. If you want to play silently and still have the acoustic triggering capability, that can be done as well. You can put Mesh heads on your acoustic drums and follow the same procedure to hook it up. Unfortunately, not all acoustic triggers will respond the same way they do on a mylar or standard drum head. You may experience some loss in response depending on the mesh head and trigger you are using. Mesh heads are also a great alternative to practicing silently.


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What is a drum trigger?

A drum trigger is a sensor that attaches to a drum. When the drum head is struck, it sends a signal to an electronic drum module, telling the module to trigger the chosen sound for that drum. Essentially, using drum triggers is a way to turn your acoustic drum set into an electronic set for recording or live situations. Note that drum triggers are not microphones and require a drum module.

What are the differences between Mesh and Rubber Pads?

The main difference is going to be the feel between the two. The rubber pad will feel like a rubber practice pad. They are pretty durable, more affordable, and very compact in design. You can also get a very quick response from a rubber pad, with very little effort. Mesh heads on the other hand, give you the more realistic feel of an acoustic drum. The response and give has become extremely close to an acoustic drum. They are also more sensitive to providing that true drum sound. Some mesh heads, with the proper module will actually sound like it does when you hit an acoustic drum near the rim, on the rim, dead center, or on a rim shot. Another advantage to using a mesh head is the ability to tune. You can tune the tension rods on the mesh pad to adjust the feel of the drum. It allows you to get the right feel for any player.

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Yamaha DTXPRESS III SPECIAL Electronic Drum Set

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Yamaha DTXPRESS III SPECIAL Electronic Drum Set
Price: $1,399.99
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Improving on the already improved.

With the Yamaha DTXPRESS III SPECIAL Electronic Drum Set you get a kit styled for virtually any musical situation. This special version of the DTXPRESS III has all the same features as the standard DTXPRESS III but with improved trigger cymbals, new hi-hat controller, and a curved rack. Includes DTXP3 module, 3-zone snare pad, 3 single-zone tom pads, 3-zone cymbal pad, dual-zone cymbal pad, single-zone cymbal pad, kick pad, Real hi-hat pad, hi-hat stand, and rack system. Includes throne and pedal.

Pulse MX-005 5-Piece Pro Junior Kit

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Pulse MX-005 5-Piece Pro Junior Kit
Price: $99.99 - $129.99
List: $249.00

A great beginner's set!

Set includes 16" x 11" bass, 8" x 6" and 10" x 6" toms with holder, 12" x 10" floor tom, 5" x 12" snare with stand, 10" cymbal and cymbal holder, kick pedal, and sticks.

This is a solid little set that will get aspiring drummers off to a good start without the need of a significant investment. It comes complete with everything but a throne.

Pulse MX-005 5-Piece Pro Junior Kit Features:

* 16" x 11" bass
* 12" x 10" floor tom
* 8" x 6" and 10" x 6" toms with holder
* 5" x 12" snare drum with stand
* 10" cymbal and cymbal holder
* Kick pedal
* Sticks

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