Gammon Percussion 5-Piece Junior Starter Drum Kit with Cymbals, Hardware, Sticks, & Throne - Blue

I spent close to a month mulling over a myriad of choices before settling on the Gammon Percussion 5-Pieces Junior Drum Set complete package. I had two conflicting goals going into this purchase: I wanted a decent-quality kit that would last a while, and I didn't want to spend a lot of money. After assembling this kit, I feel both of my goals have been satisfied. Last summer I set up a portion of my drum set to see if my then 3.5 y/o son would be interested in it. He was initially, but after about a week, the drums fell silent and were eventually packed away from whence they came. In early February this year, he began asking about my drums on an almost daily basis. I set the kit up again, and he played it for a few minutes before moving on to something else. It occurred to me that my kit setup was maybe too big for him, and since he couldn't sit at it and play it like Daddy did, it didn't hold his interest. Perhaps a kid-sized/junior drum set would be more appealing. My hunch was correct, and my son took to his 'me-size' kit like a duck takes to water. He loves it, and has been playing it quite a bit. This drum set includes 5 drums (bass/kick drum, two mounted toms, a floor tom, and a snare drum), one cymbal, a pair of hi-hat cymbals, a pair of junior-sized drumsticks, a drum throne/stool, and all the necessary hardware to mount and use everything. The drums themselves and hardware are solidly designed, and the materials are finished nicely. At this time, I am confident my son will outgrow this kit before these items catastrophically fail. The cymbals are somewhat flimsy, and the hi-hat cymbals seem like they might bend easily if leaned on hard enough, but they should have no troubles holding up to 'normal' drumming use. Overall, the quality of this kit has exceeded my expectations. Assembly notes - The drum set arrived in a single box and was completely disassembled. Included in the package was a two-sided sheet that outlined the basic setup procedure with simple statements and pictures. Be advised that there are different length tension rods (screw/bolt thingie that secures the rim and head to the drum shell) for each drum, so sort them according to size before you begin putting things together. After sorting the tension rods, I checked to see that all would thread nicely into the lugs (they did). Upon assembly of the toms, I had a few tension rods that didn't want to thread into lugs. Applying some outward pressure on the rim so as to move the head of the tension rod away from the shell allowed the threads to align and get started. That was the only minor snag I encountered during the assembly. Final notes/thoughts - Our son is very happy with the kit. I added a personal touch by combining his name with one of his favorite toys and artistically applying it like a band name on the front head (I used the blank, non-logo head for the front) of the kick drum (i.e. Eric and the Fiefighter Guys). To say I'm happy with the kit is a slight understatement. I think it is really cool, and a ton of fun! It is only a matter of time before the heads get upgraded, and we start laying down some wicked tracks! Ru-ta-ba-ga flex-i-bil-i-ty da!

Great junior starter drum set! Delivered in time for Christmas! Took some time to put it together but my husband did a great job & grandchild loves it!

Let me start this by saying, I am a lifelong drummer. Now, I wasn't sure what to expect with a complete drum set at this price point, but I can say, I am VERY pleased! The construction/finish of the drums is solid. The cymbals aren't bad, the hardware is more than stout enough for a small player to beat on, the heads aren't bad (although I expect I will be replacing them soon with some Remos or the like), and the rest of the included items are more than acceptable for my 3yo to use. I have not tuned them up yet, but expect they will sound quite good as the mounted toms arrived basically tuned and they sound very good! Is it worth the $$? So far, I'd say yes! If you have an aspiring drummer in your house that you want to spoil, or a Daughter/Son-in-law that you don't really like, go ahead and get this gem...the kids will.love it!! Me personally, I CANNOT wait to see my 3yo's face when he sees it!

I recently purchased this for my 8-year-old son, and it’s been a hit! Assembly was straightforward and didn’t take long, which was a relief. The quality of the product is impressive, feeling sturdy and well-made. My son is thrilled with it and has already spent hours playing and exploring all its features. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into the design, making it both functional and fun. As a parent, I’m happy to see him enjoying something that keeps him engaged. Overall, I’m very pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend it to others. Great value!

ASSEMBLY: It is clear that the instructions for this drum were written by men for men. It wasn't too difficult to put together but it did take me about an hour and a half. There were two parts that I got stuck on with my drum. The first was I had to take (using women terms here) the round black piece off on side of the tom drums (little drum) and put it on the other side, well the screws were so tight that I could not get it off. I thought it was bent or something. I even had my husband try and get it off and we still had difficulty, finally we were able to get it off using one of the attachments on our screwdriver. That took about 20 minutes. The second part really frustrated me. I was trying to put together the hi-hat symbol (the one that has two symbols, one on top of the other) and I COULD NOT get it together. I put it together exactly as the instructions stated, tried my own way, went to their website, and even looked up youtube videos. The problem was the stick piece was not going down into the stand. I was trying to put it in there without breaking it. Finally, I was able to get it in there and everything was fine. So maybe, hopefully, that was just an issue with the one I got. That part took me about 45 minutes. As you can see, the two parts I had trouble on took me a little over an hour by themselves (out of my whole hour and a half). So the rest of the drum came together fairly easily. PLAY: The drum looks great and is perfect for what I wanted. I wanted something that my son could play and feel like a real drum set. I wasn't looking for anything super professional. This drum is great for beginners, children, or anybody looking to feel like a rockstar. It sounds like a real drum set, not a cheap toy. My son is three and it's a good size for him. My daughter is six and also uses the drum and it fits her well also. I would recommend this drum for children between the ages of 3-8. The stool is adjustable, but I don't think it would make that big of a difference. The heights of the drums and symbols is also adjustable (with some work) so you might be able to stretch the age a little.

I bought this for my son so he can start taking drum lessons. He loves the drums and he is 5 yrs old, can listen to a song and pick up one the beat. It arrived quickly.

Muy bien

Estoy muy agradecida con el servicio del vendedor porque todo el tiempo si tenía alguna duda de la ubicación y el envío del paquete me respondía. La batería llegó en excelentes xondiciones y se ve super bien. Mi pequeño estará muy feliz. Les agradezco mucho

Es un muy buen producto solo que tiene algunos defectos com en el bombo no lo pude apretar bien y suena como si estuviera roto y no tiene un buen soporte el tomb

Great set. Came with one stripped part but was replaced right away with no problems at all. Includes everything you need. A good buy.