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For the course of ten years, the Yamaha Dtxpress series electronic drum kits have set the standard for performance and value for both amateur and professional drummers. The drums themselves give off an amazing sound when compared to other drum kits presently on the market. No other set in its price range has the quality or the clarity.

There are many different types that are available today, however a lot of emphasis has been put on them for being the best in their class. A basic drum kit consists of floor toms, a bass drum, cymbals, woodblocks, tambourines, cowbells, and electronic drum pads.

With the abundance of manufacturers, many people find choosing a new drum set can be a challenging task to complete. In order to make the selection process a little bit easier it is important to do some research before going out and purchasing a set. Research is the best way to become familiar with key features and terms that you may not be aware of and help you to make an informed decision when you are finally ready to make a purchase. Here is a basic rundown of some of the major manufactures that currently rule the market for electronic drum sets.

Tama – Tama was the first company to make mutli-clamp hardware for drum sets. This hardware allows drummers the opportunity to be able to extend their sets. Tama introduced the first cymbal stand in the market of drum manufacturers.

Pearl Drums – These are used all over the world and are manufactured by the Pearl Instrument Company. The drums got their start in Japan and quickly spread like wildfire all over the world.

Yamaha – First began manufacturing drum sets in 1968. During 1993, they came out with their very own enhanced sustain system. They are constantly noted as being a major manufacturer of electronic drum sets. In fact many high profile professional bands use their musical equipment for major concerts across the US because of its reliability. Here are some of the most popular that they make, the Yamaha Dtxpress and the Yamaha Dtxplorer.

Here is a link to see the Yamaha Dtxpress Video in Action or visit http://www.electricdrumsets.info.

Yamaha DTXplorer Digital Drum Kit

YAMAHA DTxplorer electronic Drumset – DT xplorer used $300.00

YAMAHA DTX DTXplorer Electronic Drumset Package $594.99

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set $305.00

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set PkgB $699.99

Yamaha DTXplorer electronic drum set $500.00

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set w/Throne PkgA $699.99

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set PkgC $799.99

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set PkgB $699.99

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set Double Bass PkgI7 $699.99

Yamaha DTXPLORER Electronic Drum Set Double Bass Pedal $699.99

Carvin has a well-deserved reputation for making top notch custom instruments at a reasonable price. The only downside to purchasing a Carvin is that you won’t find them in your local music store, unless they’re used. The positives certainly outweigh the negatives, though. You can order a custom-made instrument that is one of a kind, made to your particular specifications.

The Carvin CT6M continues Carvin’s reputation for excellence. The craftsmanship, finish, playability, and sound rival the world’s leading guitars in every possible way. If you need a beautiful and versatile instrument that you can personalize to your own tastes at a fair cost, the CT6M certainly fits the bill. Let’s see what makes this guitar so unique.

Our review model features a carved maple top with a magnificent flamed maple, a mahogany body, and a set-in neck with 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets. The instrument also came adorned with an ebony fretboard and tasty abalone block inlays. Dunlop Straplocks and Sperzel locking tuners were also included, and we ordered the guitar with Carvin’s standard Classic C22 humbuckers.

Though Floyd Rose and Wilkinson tremolos are available as options, we opted for the Tune-O-Matic M bridge with a string-through-body design. The color was a gorgeous triple-stained deep blue with a standard black back and sides. Very nice!

We received the CT6M with our requested.009 strings setup for low action. UPS carried the CT6M all the way from San Diego to Dallas, and the instrument not only played great upon arrival but was tuned to concert pitch as well. The action was flawless, and the intonation was spot-on. We only needed to fine-tune the truss rod a touch. Like all Carvin necks, the CT6M was mega-fast, and was really one of the smoothest I’ve seen in a while.

The stainless steel frets were a wise upgrade, since they were conductive to smooth, silky bends. The playability of the CT6M was just amazing.

We were able to get some very nice sounds out of the CT6M. Couple the Carvin C22 Classic pickups with the guitar’s coil-tap functionality, and you’ve got an instrument that can imitate a Les Paul or a Strat very convincingly. We were also terribly pleased with the stock C22 pickups in both the bridge and neck positions. The guitar yielded some great tones for blues, rock, country, and even metal. It even emits some usable jazz tones, though you’ll have to play around with the tone controls if that’s your want.

We received the CT6M with a very nice SKB-designed case that provides a really solid fit for the instrument. Even though we had no need to contact Carvin’s customer service (since everything was perfect), I can say based on previous experience that their customer service really does come through when you need them.

Since the price of a new Carvin CT6M is just over $1,500, it’s safe to say they’ve made world-class guitars very affordable. You can even get one cheaper if you buy it used!

If you’re hoping to find the cheapest possible price online for a used Carvin CT6M, then you need to search no further than Ray’s Guitar Shop, which offers the cheapest prices on all new and used electric guitars, including Carvin guitars and basses.

Gretsch Catalina Maple Drum Set Tobacco Fade / Farm TV Review / themusicfarm.com

PEARL VISION VMX MAPLE DRUM SET. SAN JOSE PRO DRUM $999.00

Gretsch 6 Piece USA Custom Maple Drum Set $3,250.00

NEW CADESON STUDIO WHIZ “BOP SIZE” DRUM SET ALL MAPLE $1,599.99

BONGO set solid wood bongos pair natural maple drum NEW $24.95

Ludwig Classic Maple Drum Set – 14×24, 9×13, 16×16 $1,649.00

Sonor S Class 4pc Maple Drum Set Used – Natural $1,244.44

VINTAGE 1965 LUDWIG 3 PC. MAPLE DRUM SET WITH HARDWARE! $299.00

Gretsch Drums Catalina Maple 6pc Drum Set Shell Pack MR $499.00

MAPEX PRO M MAPLE SERIES DRUM SET. $1,099.99

LUDWIG Classic Maple Black Diamond Pearl Drumset- USA! $899.99

Drum building doesn’t have to be hard. Drum building doesn’t require crazy tools. Drum building doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Now repeat these three things to yourself in the mirror and get crackin’ on your new drum set already!

* “But I don’t have the equipment to make my own drums?” Honestly… you’ll live. And you can still make a drum set that is unique, professional looking and great sounding.

* “Wait… isn’t drum building hard?” Great question. The answer is NO. We aren’t reinventing the wheel here… we buy drum shells pre-made (that’s the specialized part) and custom drum lugs and hardware of your choice… then we finish the drums in any custom way that you can dream of.

* “That’s crazy… drum building sounds’ expensive.” Not as pricey as buying custom drums or a customized set from a notable drum company. Actually, you’ll end up saving about 70% of your money if you buy the drum building supplies rather than buying a completed custom drum set.

Okay okay… back to the tutorial: A simple drum building idea is to sunburst your drums with nitro cellulose aerosol cans. The cans are easy to order online and it’s a classy look, and it’s super easy to do. Here are the steps I utilize from the Guerrilla Drum Making DVD to attain a cool sunburst drum finish:

- #1: Sand the drum shell with 320 grit paper, wipe it to remove the dust and Apply 4 nice sanding sealer coats and let each coat dry thoroughly. Let the last coat dry overnight.

-#2: In the morning lightly sand the drum shell with #320 paper for a nice and smooth surface. Drum making is all about prepping: the finished product is only as good as the start… so make that baby nice and smooth.

- #3: Prep the insides of the drum shell. In the Guerrilla Drum Making DVD, I do this with tin foil and blue tape. I simply tape the tinfoil to the insides of the shell to protect it from overspray.

- #4: Apply the dark colored (usually brown) Sunbursting Aerosol Can to the edges of the drum shell. Make this as dark as you wish (many coats will get it black) and as large as you want.

- #5: Apply the amber/yellow Subursting Aerosol Can to the rest of the drum. The yellow color will not effect the dark edges, so overlap the yellow into the dark edges to make sure you’re not missing any spots.

- #6: Hit the entire drum with at least 2 coats of gloss lacquer aerosol. I know… when you’re making drums it’s tough to be patient… but if your not in a hurry, I would do 4 coats or more. This locks in the amber zone and protects it. Any overspray from our next step can be carefully smoothed off with #0000 steel wool.

- #7: Ad the transitional red zone. This is achieved by applying the brown Sunbursting Aerosol right where the black edge meets the yellow/amber zone. This zone can be as big or as small as you want your burst or fade to extend. I went through the most drastic example in my Guerrilla Drum Making DVD to show how truly small of a burst you could get if you desired.

DO’S: always shoot aerosol cans in a well ventilated area and wear a protective mask….. shoot light coats.

DONT’S: Don’t even try and put your drums in the sun to dry… you’ll be more than mad at what happens.

The sunbursting option is a simple and easy drum finish with any drum building projects. Making a drum set with this technique is easy, fun, and classy. For the full tutorial including a short video snippet, check out The Sunbursting Tutorial here.

For Drum Making Tips and some DIY drum help, visit our site at: http://guerrilladrummaking.com

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