Product Description
Look no further! The Gammon Battle Series is the perfect entry level drum set at the lowest price ever for a complete, adult/full size drum set! We are an authorized Gammon dealer - Brand New FULL-SIZE Drum Set: # Look at these AMAZING features: 22"x14" 12 Lug Bass Drum # 5 1/2" x 14 Wood Snare drum # 12"x10" and 13"x10 Mound Toms # Adjustable Tilt Memory Locks # 16"x16" Floor tom # 2-12" Hi-Hat Cymbals # 1-14" Crash/Ride Cymbal # Snare Stand # Hi-Hat Stand # Cymbal Stand # Chain Driven Bass drum pedal # Drummer's Throne Included!!! # Pair drum sticks # Drummers Key # HIGH GLOSS METALLIC BLUE Drums Finish. Assembly is required and we also include a free drum instruction DVD to help you get started!
| List Price: | $649.95 |
| Price: | $209.97 |
| as of Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:44:13 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6587 in Musical Instruments
- Color: Blue
- Brand: Gammon Percussion
- Model: MDWJ7BLUE
Features
- Full Size Complete Drum Set ALL YOU NEED!
- Absolutely Everything You Need To Play is Included
- All Drums with Cymbals Sticks Stool and Stands
- Great Looking High Gloss Metallic Blue Finish
- Top Seller & Reliable Quality & Best Value
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
By Plazzz
Tom & Bass Construction - 3/5
Snare (chrome plated steel) Construction - 2.5/5
Heads - 1/5
Cymbals - 1/5
Stands - 3/5
Throne - 2/5
Overall - 3/5 if upgraded, 2/5 if not
I bought this set about a year ago for my son. This is a full size set, not a "junior" as some others may suggest, but it sure isn't a set any experienced drummer would want to play unless some things were upgraded first. I realized that I would have to upgrade the cymbals and heads right away before I even bought this set, as you would want to with almost any low-priced drum set; even some of the well-known drum makers include cheap heads and cymbals unless you're buying a high-end set. The reason I'm including so much about upgrading this set is that you'll realize sooner or later that adding to drum sets is a reality that you must start to consider now if you're getting a set for a new drummer. It's just life.
Overall, the construction of these drums and the included stands are pretty good overall - for the price. To get a really good set you'll pay at least twice the amount than what you'll pay for this set.
The bracing is inexpensive but actually decent workmanship. It looks like birch on the inside of the toms, but I'd bet it's actually basswood (could be wrong). Number of lugs on the bass is good but that doesn't always mean you got a great drum. In this case the number of lugs was necessary, and the manufacturing of the shell ends came out very even, so tuning ends up pretty good, but not perfect. It's definitely good enough for a cheap set.
The supplied heads are very cheap plastic and need to be replaced immediately. I replaced the tom heads (top) with Evans G2's, and the resonants (bottom side) with Evans Resonant Glass. The bass heads were replaced by an Aquarian Superkick II with an Aquarian Regulator as the resonant, and the snare head was replaced with a coated Remo Ambassador and an Ambassador hazy underside.
The original cymbals that come with this set sound like trash can lids and whoever makes these things should be jailed. To upgrade the cymbals I went cheap with Zildjian ZBT Pros, which included a bonus 18" medium crash - still much better (like a thousand times better) than the originals. I also had to add nylon sleeves to the cymbal stands so whatever cymbals were mounted wouldn't get "keyholed".
The throne is not adjustable-friendly, but since my son is short I haven't needed to upgrade it yet. If you're getting this set for someone who's already a teenager, get a different throne.
As long as I'm talking about ugrading, top things off with adding rototoms and a cowbell (gotta have more cowbell!), and the kid has a decent set to learn on that should last him a while. Keep in mind you don't have to add these two things for a beginning drummer at all, I personally just like to have them there.
If you are looking at a set you can upgrade by starting out with inexpensive shells and decent hardware, then go with this set. If you want to buy a set that you won't ever have to upgrade, then look somewhere else. This set can be easily upgraded with cymbals and heads to sound like a really decent set, but by itself it's not at all impressive.
FYI- replacing all the heads will cost you ~$225 USD, cymbals ~$225 (at least) USD, so either plan on that added cost for your investment or look at a better set. Shop around and consider the fact that you will eventually be adding onto/upgrading whatever you buy, especially if you're looking at drums in this price range. There are worse sets out there than this, but there are a ton out there that are better. I don't regret getting this set at all for the investment I've made to-date. My son loves them and is still on it every day annoying the heck out of us (haha).
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
By Jim P.
I purchased a set of these Gammon Drums a few years ago and I have to say that for the price, their not too bad. To be honest though the cymbals are absolute trash. They sound like you are banging on trash can lids. They need to be upgraded immediately. The drummer's throne is OK for a lightweight like a kid but will not stand up for long to the weight of an adult. Mine bent after the first day. However the drums themselves are not bad. The heads are tolerable for a beginner and can be upgraded at a later date for a better sound. The drums themselves are well constructed and with better heads can sound good for many years. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone wanting to play professionally but for a beginner set they fit the bill, other than the cymbals. Figure on investing a couple of hundred dollars to upgrade to decent cymbals. I'm 57 years old and have played in a lot of garage bands over the years, mostly guitar and bass but have always wanted to play the drums. I have had a lot of fun with the Gammon set and am happy with what I got for the price. With a beefier throne and my new cymbals I have a set that I can play along with recordings of my favorite music and really enjoy. I will be really happy when I can afford to later upgrade the drum heads. I only give a 3 star out of 5 rating because of the throne and cymbals. This is a great set for a kid just starting out.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By Rebecca Spence
My 10 year old son & his 12 year old brother have a "rock band". Santa brought this for the 10 year old for Xmas. He is taking lessons & this set has been wonderful. It was easy to put together & the sound is great, especially considering the price.
Considering my house has 4 kids & a drum set is irresistable to ALL of them - the set has surived w/o mishap. It seems built to "take a licking".
I am sure there are better sets he'll get as he continues to improve & outgrows this set -- but I am VERY pleased. More importantly - so is my son!!
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