Great job with this video. My daughter will be thrilled to see her new drum set in the morning. I can finally join the rest of my family, dreaming of sugar plums this Christmas Eve.
Thanks a million, dude. I bought my sister a kit for Christmas, neither of us had ever set one up before. We were seriously lost for hours until we found this video then it all came together. If we hadn't, it probably would've ended up looking like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Thank again, dude, you're awesome.
See the problem is I only trust Pearl drums because most of my fave bands use pearl like Three Days Grace. I'm not sure if i would get Ludwig. But thx for posting this vid I'm gonna watch it when i get my own set!
I've been slowly setting up my drums for like 2 years now :L LOL. and its so confusing, I really don't think i got a few things with my kit, and some screws are missing... :/
i must be crazy because i love to assemble drumsets. once i took all my drums apart heads and everything and then put it back together just for fun!!!!!!!!!!
can you put a video how to assemble a double bass 8 piece drum because i don't know where i put my hi hats, cause i want them close to the left bassdrum but i dont know how to assemble the high hats
A friend just gave me her dads old set and I had no idea how to put it together and im pretty sure its incomplete but its my first set and I love it! This vid is definitely helpful! Thanks!
Man, I watched this video like two years ago, and I still love it! I love when people show how to assemble a kit! It's not that I don't know how to assemble a kit, I just LOVE assembling and disassembling drum sets! Sometimes I spend one day to change my kit configuration only for fun haha!
@zhaoyunzhao You can... but really for the best sound you should replace the head; Bottom heads are usually a bit thinner as well so they won't be as durable.
@alamanjar This is a Ludwig Accent CS Custom Elite Glitter kit - This video was shot over two years ago and unfortunately they are no longer available.
@DrumsonSALE i have a Ludwig Accent CS Custom. it does not say elite on the badge, and its alot different. The bass claws are different, the bass spurs are not like those. The Ludwig heads are also evans, not remo.
You may be able to bend the hoop into shape if it is a drastic problem; Place the hoop on the ground and press on it with your body weight - If not, you may be able to compensate a bit by tuning the head looser in the bent areas and tighter everywhere else (try to bend it back into shape - but this does not always work) -- If things are really bad, contact the manufacturer/retailer so they can get you a replacement.
I spent hours trying to figure out how to put together my new drum kit because it didn't come with any instructions. I'm so glad I came across this video it's helped a lot and now I've finally put my drum kit together. Thank you so much!
the bad part is i think i set my drums in a not so bad positions, and also tuned the bass and floor drum wrong... (tuned em to the point of no wrinkles, not so much tho)
if i re-tune them, will it go bad and needed to be replaced with a new batter head?
i just got a pink drum set for xmas today and there were no instructions that came with it. i've never played so i didn't know how to set it up. i luckily found your vid and it helped me out so much. i did it all by myself! thanks again, you saved me. merry christmas! XD
just finished setting up my drum set this video was awesome!! i looked at all the boxes like what the heck!? but ur video was the best thank a million!! i would have never been able to figure it out without this video! now its time to train to be like Travis Barker! lol THANKS AGAIN MERRY X MAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
It's xmas eve and my son's drum set is sitting in boxes in the hallway. If I hadn't found this video, it would still be in boxes and I would have to make up a story about how the reindeers just lost their way. This video has just saved me and by the morning, my little man will be over the moon to see his new kit all set up. Many thanks!!! Have a good one from downunder.
It's xmas eve and my son's drum set is sitting in boxes in the hallway. If I hadn't found this video, it would still be in boxes and I would have to make up a story about how the reindeers just lost their way. This video has just saved me and by the morning, my little man will be over the moon to see his new kit all set up. Many thanks!!! Have a good one from downunder.
@imacoollikedat Some drum sets do come with cymbals, but not all of them, but the cymbals usually come in packages that are easy to add to a drum set -- Just be sure to read all the fine print!
We had a customer buy a drum set from another online company only to find out that it didn't include stands, cymbals or even holders for the toms; The drums had to be drilled to mount the two tom brackets included with the kit! So the moral is, read the fine print and ask plenty of questions
i want an acrylic drum set and found a good deal on the shells but they have no holes or anything and im kinda scared to buy them and screw up...any advice?
Thanks for that. Complete newbie to drums and needed to know if a gap was left at the front between the floor and drum using the spurs. Now I know! All the best.
@risier1 depens on what drum kit you want, my 5 piece ludwig cost $800 and the doesnt include the hi hat or the crash cymbol or the throne, so i spent around $2k for my set
No, there isn't - If you were able to make/find one, it would throw off your whole technique and you would never be able to play anyone elses kit... It's also a whole lot cheaper to but a $20 drop clutch or just learn to play both at the same time for free!
Another (more expensive) route would be to have a second closed or remote operated hi hat that you would use just for double bass work
Now, you can do a few things - You can learn to play the double bass with either your toe or heel still on the hihat pedal to keep it closed (a la Denis Chambers) or you can buy an item called a "Drop Clutch" for the hi hat stand - This will have a lever that you hit that drops the top cymbal closed while you play double bass, and when you step on the pedal again, it picks up the top cymbal and functions as normal.
I'm not sure what piece you mean? If it is a black 3" x 1/4" x 1" wide piece (or something similar with double stick tape) that part sticks onto the bass drum hoop where the pedal would attach.
Usually no - If you have European kit, you may need a slotted key that looks like a flat screwdriver, but all the square-head key rods are basically the same (there are some slight variations due to quality sometimes though)
Just like anything, there is a high, medium and low price range. A mid level shell pack (just the drums, no stands) will start in the $500 to $1000 price range - From there the sky is the limit!
hey i just got a drum kit for christmas and it has the bass drum the two attachable toms the floor tom and the high hat cymbal and i was wondering how i could get more cymbals and how i can tell what to look for
another thing, research about drum resonance and sound... for example the tom toms... with tom arms like that the toms should be place at the tips of the arm to maximize tone otherwise it will choke the drum... and using a separate stand or rack for the toms would help the bass drum breathe..
Again, good advice, but also keep some perspective... Up until the 80's plenty of kits mounted everything off the bass drum (and still do) and still get a great drum sound!
After playing, repairing and building drums for over 2/3'ds of my life I have come to the conclusion that main components of a good drum sound are a round drum shell with a good edge and quality heads that are tuned well - Everything beyond that is just gravy!
ah yes, that is also right... i'm quite sorry for not having said that my advices were based from personal preference... so kids, learn to tune 'em well okay? yay! anyway, great video! recommending this to my students and friends who like to help out during gigs but can't get it done... haha i'm so afraid when theyre handling my equipments... its as if they'll break 'em.. haha
for those who are first timers, i'd say that they should first finger tight everything if they still don't know how to tune a drum... or else, one may damage a head because of over tightening using a drumkey.. just an advice..
I would say this is not a big concern, as long as you do things in small steps and keep the tension even around the drum... It takes an extreme amount of tightening to break a head by pure tension alone.
yes, you are right there, it was just a simple warning... i have a lot of students and friends who did this... no biggy just a warning.. hehe at first they really love to over tighten the snare wires but in fact the snare wires is a little bit off-centered so in the long run it will be damaged... peace!
Hi, I bought a cheap drum kit and the tension rods cant be tightened by fingers on the bass drum, alot of force is needed to get them into the lugs and not all of them can be put in, using all my strength!
I would stop there... It is really easy to break off the tension rods and then you are really stuck.
More than likely the rods and the inserts they screw into are either the wrong thread type or the inserts are not threaded at all. If you have the ability to take it back to a music store, they should be able to help you get the right parts.
You could also check to see if the lug/inserts need threaded or cleaned out. You would use either a 6mm or a #12-24 tap to do this (available at a hardware store)
The #12-24 thread it standard on all the toms, so see if the tension rod off a tome will screw into the bass drum lug - if it will, it's #12/24 -- if it's too small, it's 6mm (you can also check a bass drum tension rod and screw it into a tom lug - if it's too big, it's 6mm)
Thats not the problem, Its that the tension rods dont reach the lugs when the skin and metal rim are on, To get them to reach you have to push down on the metal ring. REALLY hard, and I cant even get the last 3 in even with me AND my dad bushing on it.
Ok, then they are just too short.... I am not sure if there is a good fix for this other than longer rods...
Make sure the head or rim is not on upside-down (on some super cheap kits it is hard to tell which way is up!) The head should rest on the shell without sliding off and the rim should fit snugly and evenly on top of the head.
All the toms went on perfectly, the rear of the bass drum was a B***H! to get on, had to press down very hard but it went on ok in the end. Would any music shop sell longer rods?
With experience, assembling a kit will take 30 to 45 minutes -- Fir your first time, I would give yourself 1 hour to maybe 2 hours... Take your time and don't force anything!
In general, yes, that's the basic idea - but it's not an exact rule in my opinion. If the head is wrinkled on one side of the drum, you don't need to tighten the opposite side - just tighten where the wrinkle is... Just use a little common sense and be sure to only tighten the head in small increments
These patches are for helping the pedal grip the bass drum hoop and also helps protect the hoop. You generally attach the rubber pad (which has stick tape on one side0 to the hoop where the pedal attaches.
The best place for a 2nd crash is on the right side of the kit above and behind the ride cymbal - but you can play with the exact placement to suit your preference.
im a beginner my dad was in a band and he played drums and we still have the drum set even thou it is older it works i also need new drum heads... i do not have an idea of what the black patch is for .
You set up the kit as a mirror image of the above kit - snare and hi-hat on the opposite side, toms facing the other way...
but if you are just starting, I recommend just sticking with the right-handed setup - it will make you life much easier... have you ever seen a left handed violin or cello? No - if you learn on a standard kit, you'll always be able to play a standard kit.
The pitch of the two toms should be different - The smaller tom should be the higher pitch. The side you have the high tom on is up to you, but it is usually on the left with the lower tom on the right.
But on a certain level, I don't believe left handed drummers should set up their kits left handed - then they'll never be able to sit down on someone else's kit and jam - let alone have someone play on their kit, or use a shared kit on a gig, etc...
If anything, a strong left hand will give you an edge in the long run!
When setting up the bass drum, does setting the front (resonant side) off the ground an inch or so better than just let's say... 1/8th of an inch? Or is it just a personal preference thing?
It's basically preference - but if you go too high, the bass pedal may not make contact with the head properly and the drum will rock. On some drums if the setting is too low, the drum will touch the floor and not sit properly as well -- So you just have to experiment a bit and see what works best for you.
This helped me soooo much! I had no idea what I was doing when I unpacked the kit and this was an amazing instructional video! My only comment -- on MY ludwig kit, there are 2 holes on top of the bass drum where the toms attach, but I could not see any hardware to attach them. I think I may be missing some pieces.
You should have two tubular tom arms with a pivoting attachment at the top (they'll look like upside down L's) - If you don't have two of these, then yeah, you won't be able to mount the toms.
Thank you for posting this video. I will definately check back to it when my drum kit arrives. I'm getting a 5-piece Pacific Drums pack with Meinl cymbals. I noticed you had them too. Once again, thank you.
It's a matter of preference - Personally I like 20" bass drums, but sometimes 22" suit the music better. A 20" drums is "punchy" sounding, while a 22" will have a little more low end "boom" to the tone. But a 20" kick isn't just for jazz - I have had plenty of rockers buy kits with 20" kicks in the past few years - expecially ones that are on the deeper side (18" to 20" deep)
yes. I'm talking about a 20'' x 18'' bass drum. I'll have to check both the 22 and 20 inch bass drums to see which one I like more. I have an acquaintance who drums on semi-professional level and he says that a 20" bassdrum is better because it's more compact than a 22". But I don't really need to travel with my drumkit when I have it. Does your 22'' bass sound alright? Do you also have a 20"? Last question (lol): What would you buy: 22'' x 18'' or 20'' x 18'' deep?
Well I have too many kits - Here is a list of some of the bass drum sizes - 22"x16" Pearl Masters, 20"x16" Pearl Masters, 20"x17" Sonor DeLite - I like my Sonor the best, so I would say the 20"x18" would be my choice.
I also have a Fibes 24"x14" (fiberglass) and I have two kits that I have built (re-built) and like - 70's Ludwig 22"x14" & I am building a 20"x20" acrylic bass - The Fibes has a big boomy Bohnam kind of sound - The Ludwig has a cool wide-open vibe to it, very retro -- I'll let you know how the 20"x20" turns out - I'll finish that kit up this week and post it on one of our sites soon!
So really - all sizes work, they just give you a different sound and as long as you are open to playing with the tuning, you can make any size work for any situation... I think we'll put some tuning videos up soon too!
okay really great!! Thanks for taking the time to say all that to me lol. Well, I think the 20''x18'' would be my primary choice then. Will you also upload the videos here on youtube? Because then I'll add you as a friend and subscribe you. What the heck, I'll just do it right away. :P
But it's really cool that you can build your own kits! Is that what you do for work?
Kinda - We mainly just sell drums and stuff, but we have started building a few custom kits/drums as well. It's more of a side project to test out some of our ideas and theories on how a drum should be built.
I take it you mean there is no mounting bracket on the toms - If you skip ahead to about 4:30 in the video you'll see that the toms have a chrome suspension ring that holds them - Sometimes this is not installed. You'll have to remove the top head, place the ring over the lugs and replace the head.
If you don't have some sort of suspension ring, you may have a system that clamps to the rim (it all depends on the brand of your kit) - If you don't have any mount at all, something is missing.
i have a Vintage 1978 SLINGERLAND METRO 5 Piece Drum Set.
MichaelManza 2 weeks ago
my closed hi hat buzzes when you hit it...
what is wrong?
hmcvm 1 month ago
Great job with this video. My daughter will be thrilled to see her new drum set in the morning. I can finally join the rest of my family, dreaming of sugar plums this Christmas Eve.
maxmaxwell3737 1 month ago
thanks mate!!
MjcPny97 1 month ago
Thanks a million, dude. I bought my sister a kit for Christmas, neither of us had ever set one up before. We were seriously lost for hours until we found this video then it all came together. If we hadn't, it probably would've ended up looking like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Thank again, dude, you're awesome.
thejesman 2 months ago
i have this kit...... love it!!
butterflysperm8 2 months ago
thx man. i used this to build my bros drums and it WORKED! you made this very professionaly. i liked the music in the backround to. thx alot man
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marvelmaster855 3 months ago
When I push on my bass it doesn't even wrinkle
Rlsmootify 3 months ago
Dang that's a loose bass drum?
Rlsmootify 3 months ago
See the problem is I only trust Pearl drums because most of my fave bands use pearl like Three Days Grace. I'm not sure if i would get Ludwig. But thx for posting this vid I'm gonna watch it when i get my own set!
Boy9Music 4 months ago
Just bought my first drum kit. Any tips for beginners? Haha, oh this'll be fun.
Quintonir 4 months ago
well that's just great ain't it, I'm gonna have a tough time tomorrow
hundabajunda 4 months ago
Wow that was cool
TheTargetPiercer 5 months ago
I've been slowly setting up my drums for like 2 years now :L LOL. and its so confusing, I really don't think i got a few things with my kit, and some screws are missing... :/
XzozoX123 5 months ago
what are the scerws for
gameplayer3334 5 months ago
i think i'll stick to guitar
thatoneguy99100 6 months ago
i must be crazy because i love to assemble drumsets. once i took all my drums apart heads and everything and then put it back together just for fun!!!!!!!!!!
321melonhead 7 months ago 16
can you put a video how to assemble a double bass 8 piece drum because i don't know where i put my hi hats, cause i want them close to the left bassdrum but i dont know how to assemble the high hats
DreJoystick 7 months ago
lol what guides the logo?
supdenfoosukka 7 months ago
Thanks to you my man, my new beautiful drum set is ready to rock.
jbremnes 8 months ago
Wouldn't that brake it at 1:57?
Bubbled86 8 months ago
A friend just gave me her dads old set and I had no idea how to put it together and im pretty sure its incomplete but its my first set and I love it! This vid is definitely helpful! Thanks!
69CancerUs 8 months ago
Man, I watched this video like two years ago, and I still love it! I love when people show how to assemble a kit! It's not that I don't know how to assemble a kit, I just LOVE assembling and disassembling drum sets! Sometimes I spend one day to change my kit configuration only for fun haha!
xXQcAresiusQcXx 8 months ago
just got mine today!
momo182AT 9 months ago
Big black knob lol
Edwardo1993 9 months ago
Thank you so much for this video I've never had a drum kit before and having no instructions this video was a life saver :oD
Inspired7 9 months ago
The narrorator must be from pittsburgh, he said worsher
ANEXX07 9 months ago
WHEN I GOT MY FIRST DRUM KIT I DIDNT NEED A VIDEO TO TELL ME HOW TO SET IT UP !
gandja8889 9 months ago
Getting my drum set today so im stoked
TheSwan5000 11 months ago
@zhaoyunzhao You can... but really for the best sound you should replace the head; Bottom heads are usually a bit thinner as well so they won't be as durable.
DrumsonSALE 11 months ago
@DrumsonSALE Hey man, thanks for the video.
ForgedinShadow 7 months ago
what kit is this?
alamanjar 1 year ago
@alamanjar This is a Ludwig Accent CS Custom Elite Glitter kit - This video was shot over two years ago and unfortunately they are no longer available.
DrumsonSALE 1 year ago 3
@DrumsonSALE i have a Ludwig Accent CS Custom. it does not say elite on the badge, and its alot different. The bass claws are different, the bass spurs are not like those. The Ludwig heads are also evans, not remo.
JCustomZ 11 months ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
13motored13 1 year ago
THAMKYOU!
miniben8 1 year ago
i think one of my hoops are uneven what do i do
hermetcrab45 1 year ago
@hermetcrab45
You may be able to bend the hoop into shape if it is a drastic problem; Place the hoop on the ground and press on it with your body weight - If not, you may be able to compensate a bit by tuning the head looser in the bent areas and tighter everywhere else (try to bend it back into shape - but this does not always work) -- If things are really bad, contact the manufacturer/retailer so they can get you a replacement.
DrumsonSALE 1 year ago
I spent hours trying to figure out how to put together my new drum kit because it didn't come with any instructions. I'm so glad I came across this video it's helped a lot and now I've finally put my drum kit together. Thank you so much!
AyeshaaOx 1 year ago
great video, i got one of em pearl target series.
the bad part is i think i set my drums in a not so bad positions, and also tuned the bass and floor drum wrong... (tuned em to the point of no wrinkles, not so much tho)
if i re-tune them, will it go bad and needed to be replaced with a new batter head?
vampire96blood 1 year ago
@vampire96blood
No, you won't need to replace heads unless they are damaged: so go ahead and loosen or lower the tension on those drums to where ever you like it!
DrumsonSALE 1 year ago
i just got a pink drum set for xmas today and there were no instructions that came with it. i've never played so i didn't know how to set it up. i luckily found your vid and it helped me out so much. i did it all by myself! thanks again, you saved me. merry christmas! XD
crazy4u04 1 year ago
just finished setting up my drum set this video was awesome!! i looked at all the boxes like what the heck!? but ur video was the best thank a million!! i would have never been able to figure it out without this video! now its time to train to be like Travis Barker! lol THANKS AGAIN MERRY X MAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
caliswang 1 year ago
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It's xmas eve and my son's drum set is sitting in boxes in the hallway. If I hadn't found this video, it would still be in boxes and I would have to make up a story about how the reindeers just lost their way. This video has just saved me and by the morning, my little man will be over the moon to see his new kit all set up. Many thanks!!! Have a good one from downunder.
libe63 1 year ago
It's xmas eve and my son's drum set is sitting in boxes in the hallway. If I hadn't found this video, it would still be in boxes and I would have to make up a story about how the reindeers just lost their way. This video has just saved me and by the morning, my little man will be over the moon to see his new kit all set up. Many thanks!!! Have a good one from downunder.
libe63 1 year ago
7:40 Large black Nob , thats wat she sed!!!!!!
mrplopbunny 1 year ago
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thank you for every thing you thought
mrcqwert 1 year ago
thank you for every thing you tought
mrcqwert 1 year ago
the new ludwig stock heads are evans now
JCustomZ 1 year ago
do some cymbols come with the 5 piece or do you buy them individually
imacoollikedat 1 year ago
@imacoollikedat Some drum sets do come with cymbals, but not all of them, but the cymbals usually come in packages that are easy to add to a drum set -- Just be sure to read all the fine print!
We had a customer buy a drum set from another online company only to find out that it didn't include stands, cymbals or even holders for the toms; The drums had to be drilled to mount the two tom brackets included with the kit! So the moral is, read the fine print and ask plenty of questions
DrumsonSALE 1 year ago
@DrumsonSALE thanks man
imacoollikedat 1 year ago
yeaaahh....
estivenrex18 1 year ago
thank you so much
thesaxophonedude 1 year ago
very professional video. it helped me alot, thank you.
sparky72806 1 year ago
drums.... so thats what makes the beating noise in songs.... Coolness!
thejakeludwig 1 year ago
@1eltonio it is a Ludwig Accent CS Custom
IDontUsePicks 1 year ago
what type of kit is that i would like to buy that please give details, how much, model etc
1eltonio 1 year ago
THX
0takuDrummer 1 year ago
thank u so much
BigBennyPicko 1 year ago
how much did that one cost, it looks really good
trifix1 1 year ago
bless you guys for makin this vid
and for helpin put my drums togethere
:D
MissViceLady 1 year ago
holy crap, pretty much the exact same set up I have, except I have one extra crash. and I use zildjian cymbals.
MuzicLyricVideoz 1 year ago
what is with your voice do ya have too much spit in your mouth
johnboyc5 1 year ago
is this helpfull??? please answer!
freakynevada24 1 year ago
@freakynevada24 very!
Oaxfactor 1 year ago
thanx that is helpfull
eddy1234611 1 year ago
Haha, why's he talkin about big black nobs?
FelixDrummerTheFirst 1 year ago
NO need to have an intructional video of assembling the kit. IT's pretty much so so elementary.
TheDice2008 1 year ago
what kind of ludwigs are those?
Superandrd 1 year ago
I can't find anywhere to put my ride so I can hit it without stretching. Can u help?
PonokaSkaterWill 1 year ago
I just got my 1st drum set today, 4 peice with a crash and a crash/ride, throne, just under $600, YES!!!! and this helped me put it together.
soothslayer21 1 year ago
what is the color of the set shown in the video?
football349 1 year ago
what is the color of the drum set shown in the video?
football349 1 year ago
what if the legs of the snare stand is set in a 46 degree angle?
skatermsteryeah 1 year ago
what if the drum dosnt have the lugs installed
i want an acrylic drum set and found a good deal on the shells but they have no holes or anything and im kinda scared to buy them and screw up...any advice?
pevspaintballer 1 year ago
@pevspaintballer get them to do it for you? if you're buying it from a store im sure they'd do it.
OreoCream19 1 year ago
this is the only good drum set up guide
hamster10197 1 year ago
i picked up a good drum set for $550
dartboardpicture1129 1 year ago
lol i have this exact kit in blue
Milkman23 1 year ago
@misterwinnerbaby890
If your drum has the capability, you need to extend the bass drum spurs out about an extra inch to slightly raise the front of the drum.
DrumsonSALE 1 year ago
For me: Assembling a drum kit = Lot of fun! :)
xXQcAresiusQcXx 1 year ago
@xXQcAresiusQcXx lol i assemble my 4 piece a lot its fun shit :)
5585deathmage 1 year ago
woooo ludwig
crocdj 1 year ago
i love this vid so much it is the best. i add it to fav.
vortex4044 1 year ago
Thanks for that. Complete newbie to drums and needed to know if a gap was left at the front between the floor and drum using the spurs. Now I know! All the best.
mgzt190plus 1 year ago
this has really helped thankyou
96drummer2 1 year ago
when your finger tightning the tention rods you shouldnt use your drum key.
daaviud 1 year ago
Thanks man I needed to know how to do that
vortex4044 1 year ago
thanks allot. im getting my first drum set the 23d and have no idea how to assemble it. so this will help me
mangie222 2 years ago
how much does a standard drum set cost?
risier1 2 years ago
It can range widely...
Super cheap kits can run $300 to $400 complete
Good entry-level kits run $500 to $700 complete
A kit similar to what is shown in the video will run around $1000 with everything shown.... and the sky is the limit beyond that!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
@DrumsonSALE for my 8 piece it was 2.5 thousand for the fact it was ludwigg and it was a professional model of the drumset
5585deathmage 1 year ago
what the guy below me said. i picked up a no name set for $50 for a 5 piece with a pearl snare.
mycrimsonregrets 1 year ago
@risier1 depens on what drum kit you want, my 5 piece ludwig cost $800 and the doesnt include the hi hat or the crash cymbol or the throne, so i spent around $2k for my set
crocdj 1 year ago
@risier1 800$
nesho100 1 year ago
whoa, nice tutorial. must of been a lot of work.
zuma5278255424 2 years ago
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togato 2 years ago
best video for drum settting up ever i have seen thank you very much
5585deathmage 2 years ago
You are welcome - and thank you! It's not a Scorsese film, but we do our best!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
do u sale drums? to international
jhonliver 2 years ago
why would you set up drums on concrete?
cdlabelsideilive 2 years ago
It's mainly aesthetics and space: The concrete pad just looks cool and we had more room outside than inside to shoot the video - that's all..
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Do you have any videos of a Hi hat clutch and how it works? Like a demo
cd852456 2 years ago
Is there like a reverse Hi hat like you press the pedal for it to open?
cd852456 2 years ago
No, there isn't - If you were able to make/find one, it would throw off your whole technique and you would never be able to play anyone elses kit... It's also a whole lot cheaper to but a $20 drop clutch or just learn to play both at the same time for free!
Another (more expensive) route would be to have a second closed or remote operated hi hat that you would use just for double bass work
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Is the Hi hat suppose to be open when my foot is not on the pedal? Because i can't have my foot on the pedal if i'm double bass-ing
cd852456 2 years ago
Yes, that is how a hihat is supposed to work...
Now, you can do a few things - You can learn to play the double bass with either your toe or heel still on the hihat pedal to keep it closed (a la Denis Chambers) or you can buy an item called a "Drop Clutch" for the hi hat stand - This will have a lever that you hit that drops the top cymbal closed while you play double bass, and when you step on the pedal again, it picks up the top cymbal and functions as normal.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
hey um when you get a drum key and that little plastic peace that comes with it wat does it do
jaydoggydog18 2 years ago
I'm not sure what piece you mean? If it is a black 3" x 1/4" x 1" wide piece (or something similar with double stick tape) that part sticks onto the bass drum hoop where the pedal would attach.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Hey do different drum sets need different kind of drum key?
cd852456 2 years ago
Usually no - If you have European kit, you may need a slotted key that looks like a flat screwdriver, but all the square-head key rods are basically the same (there are some slight variations due to quality sometimes though)
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Just a quick question but how much does a good 6 peice drum set cost. Im thinking about saving up for one :]
TheZachism 2 years ago
Just like anything, there is a high, medium and low price range. A mid level shell pack (just the drums, no stands) will start in the $500 to $1000 price range - From there the sky is the limit!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
hey i just got a drum kit for christmas and it has the bass drum the two attachable toms the floor tom and the high hat cymbal and i was wondering how i could get more cymbals and how i can tell what to look for
SniPrsGeTMoHeD 2 years ago
never mind man i figured out my problem thanks for the awesome video
Noodle52 2 years ago
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Noodle52 2 years ago
another thing, research about drum resonance and sound... for example the tom toms... with tom arms like that the toms should be place at the tips of the arm to maximize tone otherwise it will choke the drum... and using a separate stand or rack for the toms would help the bass drum breathe..
bamfireastound 2 years ago
Again, good advice, but also keep some perspective... Up until the 80's plenty of kits mounted everything off the bass drum (and still do) and still get a great drum sound!
After playing, repairing and building drums for over 2/3'ds of my life I have come to the conclusion that main components of a good drum sound are a round drum shell with a good edge and quality heads that are tuned well - Everything beyond that is just gravy!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
ah yes, that is also right... i'm quite sorry for not having said that my advices were based from personal preference... so kids, learn to tune 'em well okay? yay! anyway, great video! recommending this to my students and friends who like to help out during gigs but can't get it done... haha i'm so afraid when theyre handling my equipments... its as if they'll break 'em.. haha
bamfireastound 2 years ago
for those who are first timers, i'd say that they should first finger tight everything if they still don't know how to tune a drum... or else, one may damage a head because of over tightening using a drumkey.. just an advice..
bamfireastound 2 years ago
I would say this is not a big concern, as long as you do things in small steps and keep the tension even around the drum... It takes an extreme amount of tightening to break a head by pure tension alone.
Mainly it's just using cautious common sense,
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
yes, you are right there, it was just a simple warning... i have a lot of students and friends who did this... no biggy just a warning.. hehe at first they really love to over tighten the snare wires but in fact the snare wires is a little bit off-centered so in the long run it will be damaged... peace!
bamfireastound 2 years ago
Hi, I bought a cheap drum kit and the tension rods cant be tightened by fingers on the bass drum, alot of force is needed to get them into the lugs and not all of them can be put in, using all my strength!
MorroN666 2 years ago
I would stop there... It is really easy to break off the tension rods and then you are really stuck.
More than likely the rods and the inserts they screw into are either the wrong thread type or the inserts are not threaded at all. If you have the ability to take it back to a music store, they should be able to help you get the right parts.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
You could also check to see if the lug/inserts need threaded or cleaned out. You would use either a 6mm or a #12-24 tap to do this (available at a hardware store)
The #12-24 thread it standard on all the toms, so see if the tension rod off a tome will screw into the bass drum lug - if it will, it's #12/24 -- if it's too small, it's 6mm (you can also check a bass drum tension rod and screw it into a tom lug - if it's too big, it's 6mm)
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Thats not the problem, Its that the tension rods dont reach the lugs when the skin and metal rim are on, To get them to reach you have to push down on the metal ring. REALLY hard, and I cant even get the last 3 in even with me AND my dad bushing on it.
MorroN666 2 years ago
Ok, then they are just too short.... I am not sure if there is a good fix for this other than longer rods...
Make sure the head or rim is not on upside-down (on some super cheap kits it is hard to tell which way is up!) The head should rest on the shell without sliding off and the rim should fit snugly and evenly on top of the head.
Is only one of the heads giving you a problem?
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
All the toms went on perfectly, the rear of the bass drum was a B***H! to get on, had to press down very hard but it went on ok in the end. Would any music shop sell longer rods?
MorroN666 2 years ago
nice video. how long would it take for me to put together my first drum kit. including tuning. thanks
iTOUCHAppZz 2 years ago
With experience, assembling a kit will take 30 to 45 minutes -- Fir your first time, I would give yourself 1 hour to maybe 2 hours... Take your time and don't force anything!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
u have my kit!!!! LOL
Mr0Drunk0Bunny 2 years ago 2
is there away to make a rubber patch that goes on your hoop you no the one that pertects it from the bass pedal????
sk8ter4life123100 2 years ago
You can usually buy one pretty cheaply (Maybe $3 to $5) - But a little rubber & double sided tape could work too...
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
arent u supposed to like whatever bolt it is dont u tighten the bolt directly across it?
zz1243 2 years ago
In general, yes, that's the basic idea - but it's not an exact rule in my opinion. If the head is wrinkled on one side of the drum, you don't need to tighten the opposite side - just tighten where the wrinkle is... Just use a little common sense and be sure to only tighten the head in small increments
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
you could look up a tuning video for that problem..
bamfireastound 2 years ago
For how much you could buy a Kit like that one??, with those cymbals and toms i mena
elimam07 2 years ago
A complete kit similar to the one shown, with all the cymbals and hardware shown would be around $1000 (give or take)
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
what type of drum set is that
MMDGUITARPLAYER 2 years ago
The kit in the video is a Ludwig Accent CS Elite Glitter Series kit, which they don't make anymore, but was a very nice kit for the money!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
cheers. this realy helped me set up my creme tarma kit. whats your fav bands?
astonblimp1 2 years ago
Hey i have a question.
I am a beginner.
I got a black rubber patch with my drum pedal.
What is that for?
Im really confused
Oaxfactor 2 years ago
Its probably a grip.
SicSociophobiac 2 years ago
These patches are for helping the pedal grip the bass drum hoop and also helps protect the hoop. You generally attach the rubber pad (which has stick tape on one side0 to the hoop where the pedal attaches.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Thank you very much.
Got another question.
How do you know which cymbal stand can go where?
Because i got 2 crash and 1 ride.
What do you recomend?
Oaxfactor 2 years ago
The best place for a 2nd crash is on the right side of the kit above and behind the ride cymbal - but you can play with the exact placement to suit your preference.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
im a beginner my dad was in a band and he played drums and we still have the drum set even thou it is older it works i also need new drum heads... i do not have an idea of what the black patch is for .
HALOBROSk57 2 years ago
I know what its for. Dont worry
Oaxfactor 2 years ago
how do you make a lefty set up?
jaydoggydog18 2 years ago
You set up the kit as a mirror image of the above kit - snare and hi-hat on the opposite side, toms facing the other way...
but if you are just starting, I recommend just sticking with the right-handed setup - it will make you life much easier... have you ever seen a left handed violin or cello? No - if you learn on a standard kit, you'll always be able to play a standard kit.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Roughly :))
just4thelolz 2 years ago
got the same kit in green fade!!! NICE ONE..
joanmesa 2 years ago
is the toms in the top of the bass drum are in different tune?
what is in the left the higher tune or the lower tune?
gian120496 2 years ago
The pitch of the two toms should be different - The smaller tom should be the higher pitch. The side you have the high tom on is up to you, but it is usually on the left with the lower tom on the right.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
If youre right handed ;)
maggotvenger94 2 years ago
Touche...
But on a certain level, I don't believe left handed drummers should set up their kits left handed - then they'll never be able to sit down on someone else's kit and jam - let alone have someone play on their kit, or use a shared kit on a gig, etc...
If anything, a strong left hand will give you an edge in the long run!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Umm.. Thank you Thank you Thank you
u saved me a couple of dollars that i was gonna pay for the guy who was gonna assemble my drum set..
am gonna buy it this week .. so if am facing problems am gonna ask u .. if that's ok lol
F0uLy 2 years ago
thank you!!
calisator2000 2 years ago
Very nice. :)
When setting up the bass drum, does setting the front (resonant side) off the ground an inch or so better than just let's say... 1/8th of an inch? Or is it just a personal preference thing?
KajiDrifter 2 years ago
It's basically preference - but if you go too high, the bass pedal may not make contact with the head properly and the drum will rock. On some drums if the setting is too low, the drum will touch the floor and not sit properly as well -- So you just have to experiment a bit and see what works best for you.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Ahhh. Alright. Thanks !
KajiDrifter 2 years ago
This helped me soooo much! I had no idea what I was doing when I unpacked the kit and this was an amazing instructional video! My only comment -- on MY ludwig kit, there are 2 holes on top of the bass drum where the toms attach, but I could not see any hardware to attach them. I think I may be missing some pieces.
Lisa87DJ 2 years ago
You should have two tubular tom arms with a pivoting attachment at the top (they'll look like upside down L's) - If you don't have two of these, then yeah, you won't be able to mount the toms.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this video. I will definately check back to it when my drum kit arrives. I'm getting a 5-piece Pacific Drums pack with Meinl cymbals. I noticed you had them too. Once again, thank you.
KungLaoMK 2 years ago
whats' the name of the website were u got this set
giutar24 2 years ago
lol...large black knob......XD
lilgoalieman 2 years ago
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that ludwig sucks
drummerboy4112 2 years ago
hey 1 question: what's better to buy, a 20" or a 22" bass drum?
jesseboy94 2 years ago
It's a matter of preference - Personally I like 20" bass drums, but sometimes 22" suit the music better. A 20" drums is "punchy" sounding, while a 22" will have a little more low end "boom" to the tone. But a 20" kick isn't just for jazz - I have had plenty of rockers buy kits with 20" kicks in the past few years - expecially ones that are on the deeper side (18" to 20" deep)
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
yes. I'm talking about a 20'' x 18'' bass drum. I'll have to check both the 22 and 20 inch bass drums to see which one I like more. I have an acquaintance who drums on semi-professional level and he says that a 20" bassdrum is better because it's more compact than a 22". But I don't really need to travel with my drumkit when I have it. Does your 22'' bass sound alright? Do you also have a 20"? Last question (lol): What would you buy: 22'' x 18'' or 20'' x 18'' deep?
jesseboy94 2 years ago
Well I have too many kits - Here is a list of some of the bass drum sizes - 22"x16" Pearl Masters, 20"x16" Pearl Masters, 20"x17" Sonor DeLite - I like my Sonor the best, so I would say the 20"x18" would be my choice.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
I also have a Fibes 24"x14" (fiberglass) and I have two kits that I have built (re-built) and like - 70's Ludwig 22"x14" & I am building a 20"x20" acrylic bass - The Fibes has a big boomy Bohnam kind of sound - The Ludwig has a cool wide-open vibe to it, very retro -- I'll let you know how the 20"x20" turns out - I'll finish that kit up this week and post it on one of our sites soon!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
So really - all sizes work, they just give you a different sound and as long as you are open to playing with the tuning, you can make any size work for any situation... I think we'll put some tuning videos up soon too!
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
okay really great!! Thanks for taking the time to say all that to me lol. Well, I think the 20''x18'' would be my primary choice then. Will you also upload the videos here on youtube? Because then I'll add you as a friend and subscribe you. What the heck, I'll just do it right away. :P
But it's really cool that you can build your own kits! Is that what you do for work?
jesseboy94 2 years ago
Kinda - We mainly just sell drums and stuff, but we have started building a few custom kits/drums as well. It's more of a side project to test out some of our ideas and theories on how a drum should be built.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
okay, nice! but when you make new videos, will they also be on youtube?
jesseboy94 2 years ago
what if the toms arent assemble, cuz when i got mine, the toms werent assemble, its like i have to make a hole or something =/
Dan88s 2 years ago
I take it you mean there is no mounting bracket on the toms - If you skip ahead to about 4:30 in the video you'll see that the toms have a chrome suspension ring that holds them - Sometimes this is not installed. You'll have to remove the top head, place the ring over the lugs and replace the head.
If you don't have some sort of suspension ring, you may have a system that clamps to the rim (it all depends on the brand of your kit) - If you don't have any mount at all, something is missing.
DrumsonSALE 2 years ago
sweet, thx a bunch dude, now i can finally play my drum set, 5/5 :)
Dan88s 2 years ago
would this be the same for cb drums
Powellshere411 2 years ago