Looking for the best “bang” for your buck? The loudest drum shell for your thunder? We’ve got the best drum kit for Rock, Punk, and Blues Rock! There is something for everyone!
The Best Drum Kit for Rock, Punk, and Blues Rock – what look (and listen) for
Isn’t every drum kit a drum kit for Rock, for Punk Rock, or for Blues Rock, if you just play a Rock, Punk, or Blues Rock groove on it? Well, kind of. It depends. But given the sonic specifics of a thundering Rock anthem, a blistering fast 90-second Punk song, or a smooth, endless Blues Rock jam, it’s tough to make a Jazz drum kit or a giant drum kit for Metal sound like it belongs.
Typically speaking, Rock drum kits, like Blue Rock drum kits, are on the bigger side of the shell spectrum. Huge-sounding hits demand huge drums. For Punk Rock, it can actually be quite the opposite. Many Punk drummers play rather modest-sized shells, especially for Bass Drums and Snare drums. So, let’s take a look at the best drum kit for Rock, Punk, and Blues Rock!
One thing to remember for all five drum kits we selected is that these are just drum shell sets. You still need the hardware, ie. bass drum pedal, cymbal stands, hihat machine and drum stool.
Mapex Mars Birch Rock+
After Rock comes Rock+! Mapex is one of the best budget-friendly drum manufacturers on the market. Personally, I’ve played a four-piece Pro-M kit for years and loved its punchy sound. While I haven’t played the Mars series, you get quite the Rock-sounding kit if it’s anything like the Pro-M sound.
For this model, you get a 22″ x 18″ Bass drum (without rosette), a 14″ x 6.5″ Snare drum and three toms (12″ x 08″, 14″ x 12″, 16″ x 14″ Floor tom). This drum kit for Rock also comes with a beautiful finish: Blood Orange Sparkle. Right now, Thomann* offers 12 percent off for the Rock+.
Gretsch Catalina Maple: Best drum kit for Blues Rock
Gretsch is one of the most renowned drum brands in just about any style of music. But nowhere is it as popular as in Blues Rock. So you’ll be pleased to hear that we found an affordable Gretsch kit that is even more affordable right now!
You get seven shells, including a 22″ x 18″ Bass Drum, a 14″ x 06″ Snare Drum, and FIVE toms (08″ x 07″, 10″ x 07″, 12″ x 08″, 14″ x 14″ floor tom, 16″ x 16″ floor tom). Each is made of 7-ply drum shells made from 100% maple. Thomann* has lowered the kit’s price by over 10 percent right now!
Sonor AQ2 Studio Set – Best Drum kit for Punk
Sonor being the go-to drum brand in Prog Rock, Fusion, Jazz, and Metal might not be the first drum maker that comes to mind, when you’re looking for a drum kit for Rock or Punk, in this case. But do take a look. Because with the AQ2, you get a lot of sonic potential for a price that should be higher. And it’s compact enough that your Punk blasts will cut through any blistering Ramones-esque riff.
This set is a five-piece, including a 20″ x 16″ bass drum, a 14″ x 06″ snare drum and three toms (10″ x 07″, 12″ x 08″, and 14″ x 13″ floor tom). With its glossy “White Pearl” finish, it might be a bit too Disco for your average Punk show, but it’ll surely catch some look! The AQ2 is over 5 percent off at Thomann*!
Tama Superstar Classic
If you do a bit of research on which drum brand is among the most widely played in Punk and Rock, with a pretty significant overlap into Metal, you’ll see just how popular Tama is. The makers of the legendary Iron Cobra bass drum pedal and the Superstar and Imperialstar series just started celebrating, as this year, it’s 50 years of Tama! And to the occasion, we’ve selected a drum kit for Rock, that sounds amazing.
This seven-piece kit consists of a 22″ x 16″ bass drum, a 14″ x 6,5″ Snare and five toms (08″ x 06″, 10″ x 07″, 12″ x 08″, 14″ x 12″ floor tom, 16″ x 14″ floor tom). The seven shells are made from maple, and you get one of the most eye-catching finishes I have ever seen: Caribbean Lacebark Pine Fade. Right now, Thomann* offers almost 10 percent off!
DW Finish Ply Black Oyster Nickel – The Best Drum Kit for Rock
I must admit, I was extremely torn between DW and Ludwig. Which one is more Rock? More Blues Rock? And as I started out with this list, I had purposefully limited it to the five best drum kits for Rock, Punk, and Blues Rock. So, I flipped a coin. And DW won. It does not get much more Rock and Roll than this kit.
While its configuration as a five-piece is pretty standard, with a 22″x18″ bass drum, a small 10″x08″ tom, a medium-sized 12″x09″ tom, a thundering 16″x14″ floor tom, and a 14″x06″ snare drum included, it’s the sound that makes this kit. Well, there is also the brilliant Black Oyster finish, of course, that makes this kit one of the most beautiful ones ever. Get over 22 percent off at Thomann* right now – but but patient, it might take a couple of months until it is available.
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- DW Drums Collectors Edition Black Oyster – A drum kit for Rock! : DW Drums / GEWA
