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!

It seems very well made. My eight year old grandson absolutely loves it. I'm not great at assembly, so I had a heck of a time putting it together. I finally had to ask for help.

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!

There is a lot of good in this kit. First off, this kit is priced fairly well. I did not pay the 130-140 price as some earlier reviewers did but with a good product and demand, that cost elevates as expected. It is also sized well for a kid who is atleast 30 inches tall. The stool fits my son well. I would not recommend this for any kid under 30 inches as they may have a tought time reaching the pedals. Out of the box everything went together well. I did find some damage to the bearing edges on one of the toms which I let go because I have a background in drumming, drum building and restoration so this was ok and did not affect any tonal problems with tuning and I can fix it later. I may end up putting fiberglass in the inside to brighten up the sound more. The stock heads actually sound very well but they are not Remo heads so pending how hard your child plays, they will need tuning done every once in a while. If you can tune drums without using a drum dial, you will be fine, if you don't know how to tune, then you may need a drum dial or a device that measures head pressure so you can get the same tone on both sides of the toms. The bass drum, I had to line up with camper weather strip to muffle it properly. If you can line the inside of the bass drum with a flexible foam, that would be best. The shells appear to be poplar wood which gives a nice warm, full tone. I was impressed with the bass drum pedal although you will want locktite for the thumbscrews and wing nuts as they can loosen up. Typical on lesser grade hardware but not a deal breaker in my opinion. Overall I am impressed with this little kit but I would not recommend this kit to some who is expecting a full step by step because you will be disappointed otherwise. If you know drums and how to properly set them up, thus is a fine kit for a beginner. Better than what I had starting out playing.

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!

This is a great set and exactly what we were looking for to give our 8 and 10 year old sons. Very good quality and the drums came in one box that was easy to assemble. Our kids enjoy the look and quality of the music and it is perfect for kids I’d say from 6-12 years old

Excellent Real Drum Set- This is a great junior sized drum set and a fantastic deal for the price. I purchased a full sized Gammon drum set for myself a while back and was pleasantly surprized as to how good it was for the cash. When it came time to buy a junior set for my nephew, I decided to go with a Gammon again. The best parts of this drum kit are the quality, the looks, and the overall coolness factor. I am in a band and even my snobby drummer, who is pretty picky, was impressed. This set is not a toy like you may see in some stores. This is a REAL drum set that someone can actually learn to play on. Basically this is a real drum set but smaller and when you get it all set up, it looks really cool. Everthing on the set arrived in good shape, all of the parts were included and it was relatively easy to set up. The fact that it has a real hi-hat stand and floor tom makes it just like an adult size set in the way you play it. Like any set I looked at, it only comes with one pair of drumsticks, so you might want to buy an extra couple pairs for down the road. I can highly recommend this drum set to anyone looking to get something for a young drummer. This was defineatly the best gift my nephew ever received which makes me the coolest uncle on the planet!