How to Buy Used Drum Sets
New drums are often expensive, especially if you have a preference for brand names. An alternative to paying a lot of money for new drums is to buy a used drum set. This is advisable for beginning drummers. They can find out if they have an affinity for drumming by practicing on a fairly inexpensive set first before purchasing more expensive drums. Professional drummers can also benefit from used drums. They can use them for practice sessions and save their new or brand name drum sets for shows. It is possible to get a good deal on a used drum set if you know what to look for to make the purchase worthwhile.
Keep your budget in mind. The amount of money you have to spend will determine what you can buy. Brand name drum sets, even when used, can be expensive. Your budget will also determine the number of pieces you can purchase for your drum set.
Determine how large you want your drum set to be. A basic 5-piece drum set usually contains 1 hi-hat, 1 pair of crash cymbals, 2 toms, 2 floor toms, 1 bass drum and one snare drum. You can customize your set to contain as many pieces as you wish, including other instruments such as chimes, cowbells, tambourines and wood blocks.
Look for used brand name drum sets. Sound quality and durability are two of the qualities that attract drummers to brand name drums. Some of the brand name manufacturers include: Ayotte, DW, GMS, Gretsch, Ludwig, Mapex, Noble and Cooley, Pacific, Pearl, Peavey, Premier, Remo, Rogers, Slingerland, Sonor, Tama, Taye and Yamaha. Brand name cymbals include: Bosphorus, Meinl, Paiste, Sabian, Ufip and Zildjian.
Consider used off-brand drum sets. Although most off-brand drum sets do not possess the same qualities as the name brand sets, some are considered to be comparable. These include: Adams, CB/CB700, Maxwin, Percussion Plus, Pulse, Royce, Starion, Sunlite, Thor and TKO. Popular non-brand names for cymbals are: Camber, CB, Solar, Stagg and Zilco.
Inspect the drums. The shells should be perfectly round, free of cracks and uneven edges. The top and bottom heads should be present and in good condition. Also ensure that the tuning lugs and other hardware are complete and sturdy, with the locking mechanisms functioning properly. The drum finish should be intact.
Inspect the cymbals for dents or cracks. If the drum set has damaged cymbals, you can replace them with starter cymbals. These are relatively inexpensive and sold in packs of 2 or 4.
Check the stands and braces. Ensure that they hold their positions, that they are not bent, and that the retractable parts function, as they should.
Tips:
Purchase your used drum set from an older player. Older drummers often treat their instruments with better care, in an effort to keep them in optimum shape so they can last longer.
Seek the advice of an experienced drummer. If this is your first time purchasing a drum set, consider taking him with you. An experienced drummer can show you what to look for, check for hidden faults and, ultimately, save you some money.
Avoid paying too much money and avoid low quality items. If you have little experience with buying drum sets, consider making your purchase from a reputable dealer.
Resources:
For more successful tips for appointment setters, read "How to Sell More, in Less Time, With No Rejection : Using Common Sense Telephone Techniques, Volume 1 (How to Sell More, in Less Time, with No Rejection)" by Art Sobczak.
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