TIGER MUSIC Full Size Beginner Drum Kit - Red

Product Information

One of the best parts of this kit is the snare drum. It has a killer tone as well as a fairly wide tuning range. However, it sounds best when it’s cranked up tightly. One of the best things about buying a drum set is all the choices you’re offered when it comes to shell types and sizes. The small sizes sound much bigger than expected, and allow for easy ergonomic movement around the kit, which is perfect for beginners. The shells are made from hardwood poplar and have an excellent tone, especially for Hip Hop and Jazz. They also come with bags which - although a little thin for safe transportation - are perfect to throw over the drums as dampeners.

The world of drums and drum sets is an ever changing one, and whilst some companies come and go, there is a core group of brands which produce consistently impressive drums. The companies on this list all make great, versatile drums - but they all have certain qualities which make them more suited to specific styles of music or playing. Blending these vintage elements with reliable modern hardware is one of the Catalina Club’s most enticing features. Every configuration, whether you’re playing be-bop or Bonham, is centered around a 14” deep bass drum - offering up smooth and punchy tones to build the rest of your sound upon. Coupled with a 30 degree bearing edge, we found that, during testing, these drums provide warm, rich resonance to help your playing transcend. As you work your way through your drumming journey, you’ll start to figure out what your musical goals are. At this point, you’ll likely develop opinions on the types of drums and features you prefer, which will in turn help to narrow down your choices when it comes to something more specific both in terms of style, finish and budget.

Customer Reviews

The drum shells are 7-ply, 100 percent mahogany and the kit comes topped with Remo Ambassador heads. Right out of the box, the tonal depth is rich and consistent. The drums will hold tuning, even when being bashed heavily. This allows beginner drummers to focus on their technique and playing, without having to worry about frequent re-tuning.

As ever with budget drum kits, we found the snare to be the weakest link. It’s lightweight and takes some judicious tuning before it will yield a decent sound. The rest of the kit, however, sounds little different from a kit three times the price. The Catalina Club is one of Gretsch’s most affordable and popular kits, and with a slew of beautiful finish options, some seriously cool shell configurations and bags of vintage style, we can’t say we’re too surprised.Whether you’re setting your 7-piece drums in your home or studio, you’ll need to ensure there is more than enough room to accommodate them all.