What
is the difference between a rock and fusion setup?
A
rock setup is recognised as the standard size drum kits and will be the
kit provided by most schools and rehearsal rooms. It has 12",13"
and 16" tom toms with a 22" bass drum and a 14" snare drum.
A fusion kit comprises of slightly smaller drums: 10",12" and
14" tom toms with a 20" bass drum and a 14" snare drum.
Note that both kits come with a 14" snare drum which is the standard
size. A rock/fusion kit is also available which has 10",12"
and 14" tom toms (fusion sizes) and a 22" bass drum (rock size).
What
is a shell pack?
A shell pack is a drum kit without the hardware (stands and pedals). The
drums come with heads, fittings and holders for the toms.
Is
a drum kit easy to assemble and how long will it take?
A drum kit is relatively easy to setup. It normally takes somewhere between
2-3 hours to setup so it is ready to be played. For detailed instructions
on how to setup your kit please go to NEED HELP ON SETTING UP YOUR KIT?
Do
drums come with heads?
Yes! All drums come with heads.
How
much space does a drum kit take up?
A drum kit will take up approximately 6 square feet.
Is
it possible to silence drums?
Yes it is possible to silence drums. There are 2 methods; the first being
mesh heads. These are drum haeds that are made from mesh and replace the
existing heads, because they are made from mesh they do not make any sound
when struck. This however does not silence the cymbals! The other method
and probably the most popular method is silencer pads. These are circular
discs that sit on top of the drumhead and mute the drum. They are also
available to put on top of cymbals. They do not silence the kit completely
but reduce the noise by about 80%.
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