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Siss-boom-bah! Rhythm is the foundation on which music is created. It’s as simple as banging two sticks together, but it doesn’t stop there. Drums have been used by civilizations to honor, to inspire, and to instill fear in opposing armies. Percussive instruments are used to evoke peace, triumph, and celebration.

The modern drum set, also known as a drum kit or a “trap set” (short for “contraption”), has its roots in efficiency. There was a time when drums were each played individually. That means it required four people to work a 4-piece drum set! Thank goodness someone came up with the idea of the bass drum pedal and enabled drummers to do more than one thing at a time. From there it was all down-beat. More drums, more cymbals, the foot-triggered low-hat and hi-hat. Drummers rocked their way through the 20th Century going from a basic 4-piece standard to the outlandish setups of progressive rock and metal drummers in the ‘80s, and back to the more modest setups of indie bands today. (Not to mention electronic drums!) And through it all, Sam Ash has offered drummers a home to research and acquire the valued tools of their trade. We offer the finest quality instruments at the best prices, guaranteed. Sam Ash Direct stocks a complete selection of drum sets to suit every style and budget.

Sam Ash offers an amazing selection of drum sets from such top manufacturers as Ludwig, Mapex, Pearl, Sonor, Tama and Yamaha. We stock drum kits that come complete with hardware and shell packs for players who already have hardware and are looking to replace or upgrade their drums. We also carry the most popular electronic drum sets from Alesis , Roland , Pearl and Yamaha. Every drum set we sell is backed by our industry leading 45-Day Money Back Guarantee and our 60-Day Price Protection policy which guarantees you the lowest price—even after the sale! Call us at 1-800-472-6274 and ask to speak to a drum specialist today. We’ll get your rhythm going!

Check out our Buyers Guides for more information on drums and percussion:

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Electronic Drum Set Buyers Guide

Choosing the Right Cymbals for Your Drum Kit

Remo Djembe Buyers Guide