Great question! I would begin by looking in your local classifieds, craigslist, or local music store for a decent used set. The key here is to be sure that it’s been taken good care of. You can always replace the heads, but make sure that the shells aren’t cracked or abused. If looking for a new set for a beginner drummer, I’m fairly biased to Pearl Drums. The Forum Series by Pearl is one of the best ways in my opinion to get started on the kit. Pearl is all about quality and the Forum set is no exception. It comes with rugged hardware, a 5-piece shell pack, high quality cymbals, pair of Vic-Firth drum sticks and a free instructional DVD. For under $1000 for everything is well worth the investment!

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