How To Make Your Cheap Drum-Set Sound Amazing

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The motivation behind this lesson is that Jared and I wanted to give really good advice on improving your drum sound that very clearly applies to ALL levels of drums, even the extremely entry-level kits that most people start out with. It's also important to us that this advice requires NO money to apply, because we know that not everybody is able to invest in new heads or new gear.

My first kit was an absolute clunker, and hearing and seeing what this lesson is about would have made a huge difference back then! We really hope this helps you to get a better sound out of your kit!

[cobuspotgieter]

Thumbs up if you're watching this in 2021 😎

[zach]

this is why my goal in life is to bring a company with affordable, good quality drums to less fortunate people. Drums are my life and my expression. I went too long without them because of expenses. I think the market is in need of this desperately. Even if it means very little profit I'd be happy to know some kid can get a good quality set for as much or less than am Xbox. Musical expression is the best way to strive for more

[davidlara]

Little do they know... Toilet paper is gold in 2020

[peterkalfas]

As an older drummer and someone who remembers my first 'clunker' I very much respect and appreciate the time and effort you fellas have put into helping out younger and, not necessarily by association, budget conscious drummers. Kudos fellas! What a generous use of your time, talent and expertise to help other musicians enjoy their instruments to the fullest - drummers 'sticking' together. Hats off to you both.

[pandiorbenget]

0:16 = before tuning
9:55 = after tuning

[ChrisBrideauMedia]

I've been playing drums for years and know all of this stuff. I wish I had this kind of info back in the day. No internet in the 90's It's  awesome that you guys do videos like these to get people started.  All great tips. New drum heads will make a HUGE difference though. Save for those first. Sabian XS cymbals are inexpensive and are a HUGE jump in quality. Not the best but they sound great for a more than fair price. XS is the best value for anyone looking to upgrade. They don't sound cheap. 

Cheers from Canada. 

[AustinPetDetective]

$125.00 for that kit with all the hardware and a complete set of cymbals, I find that very hard to believe ?.

[jean-michelmorin]

Damn you guys 🤣🤣🤣 My drum kit has been collecting dust for 10 years with me banging on it from time to time.
That video made me want to tear it apart completely, cleaning, tuning and trying new placements.
I've been at it for over a week and it made me want to play a lot more now. I am having fun again, even laid flooring, ceiling and wall decorations so it looks like a little studio haha
So, thank you...I guess? ;)

[fjeinca]

The fact that you recorded the video in a proper studio with pro mics made a big difference in being able to hear the subtle changes from tuning. Well done.

[slammingbrutalblackenedtec]

so my drum kit went from st.anger to Dave Lombardo in 5 mins thanks!

[TheGamingDandy]

That's a ridiculously good buy for 125 bucks lol

[neburnynhs]

How to make a cheap drumset sound good
Step 1: Be Cobus
Step 2: You're done

[jojo]

I actually got a really cheap drum set from an auction and they are so beautiful! - They are pure mahogany and are hand painted with a japanese sound. Bass, three toms and a snare drum for only £35 pounds!

[TheDefeatest]

Always nice to see when you keep things on the cheap and show folks how to do it with what you've got when you have to! Thanks!

[kardRatzinger]

Next episode: how to make your cheap guitar sound amazing? Tune it.
Next next episode: how to make your voice sound amazing? Sing in tune.

[cyborgagent]

If you are pro drummers, you apparently forgot the first rule of being any type of drummer: ALWAYS TUNE IN A STAR PATTERN. Circle tuning can make certain spots of the head weaker at a faster pace of use, and just also isn't a good habit. Fix that asap lol

[briansinstallations]

Excellent video I've been playing for almost 50 years and found this educational. Good job

[joe_tipakuah]

I bought a cheap drumset 2 years ago during the pandemic era and I decided to tune it up until I got the perfect sound for myself.I prefer wet sounding drums than dry sound, because it's not really noisy when you played around your neighbourhood area.The kit that I bought and played on cost MYR1650 (Malaysisn currncy Ringgits).This tips that I watched for years has helped me a lot.Thanks to Cobus and Jared Falk of Drumeo for the tips.Greetings from Malaysia to both of you..

[Whiskers_and_paws]

I took my drum set out and dusted it off and have been watching these videos. They really helped. Thanks!  I tried to sell my drum set just because I didn't play anymore and couldn't even sell them for $150! People will sell for cheap just to move them. I wouldn't go lower than that so I decided to keep them and I'm glad. I did.  Rock on!

[jellyboy]

my first drum set i found in a skip no joke it was a old premier royal kit from about 1960's with zyn cymbals took it home with me and started to learn to play them i have made so many friends because of drums opened up a new world for me learn to play drums because every band always looking for a drummer theres plenty of guitarists and basses singers but drummers are always hard to find. And if your a good drummer you can make a good living out of playing.