How to Set Up a Drum Kit

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FOR ME NOTHING LOOKS WORSE THAN CYMBALS WITH DIRTY FINGERPRINTS ALL OVER THEM. I NEVER HELD MINE OTHER THAN BY THE EDGES.

A GREAT TUTORIAL, ONE ASPECT OF TODAY'S BASS DRUM TENSION RODS IS THEY NEED DRUM KEYS AND IT'S A BIT OF A PAIN TO HAVE TO PULL OUT MY DRUM KEY TO TUNE THEM. THE OLDER KITS HAD THE LARGE RODS WITH THE KEAY AS PART OF THE ROD. A GREAT ASPECT OF SOME OF TODAY'S KITS IS INCLUDING CYMBALS THIS IS A FIRST FOR ME. SETTING UP MY FIRST DRUM KIT FOR MY YOUNGER BROTHER'S CHRISTMAS GIFT WAS ANYTHING BUT TEDIOUS, IT WAS PLEASURABLE

My kit did not come with any instructions and it came from sweetwater

Where’s the element evolution setup instructions

removes one thing from box

“okay and this is where it can get a little daunting”

Very good and helpful video, I love setting up a drum kit. What are the proces for these 2 particular drum kits please?

Very Nice, ...... I'm going to make an 8 piece drum set out of dried palm trees...will let you know. Wish me Luck

And then there is Nicko McBrain ...

Drum set up is arguably more fun than playing

You are my hero. My drum kit arrived yesterday and it came in a hundred pieces.

Excellents directions- he doesn"t miss a step, and he gives great tips for playing.

No offense I love Nick’D Virgilio but why is he standing like a dad in the beginning

I didn't get cool stickers 😢

When I get my drum kit on the on June, I’m going to watch the full video

Thanks so much

nick looks like jon lovitz's more attractive younger brother

My son and I enjoyed the video and put his first set together with ease, thankyou

Your vieo was perfect and helped me immensley thank you

Thank you for doing this for beginners I really need this
I wish you did the cheapest one 😉 but it helps just naming all the parts as if I don't know anything because a beginner wouldn't know thank you.
And your not boring at all 🤣 wish I could stay focused but I can rewind

Thank you Sweetwater and Nick. Bought a used Natal kit that came with no documentation at all. As an ekit drummer i was left to fend for myself. Emailed Natal and they brushed me off saying that their kits do not come with any documentation and they even went as far as saying that no drum manufacturer will supply paper documentation as to how their kits are assembled.

I was even led to believe that no inventory paper documentation was present either with the end user not even being able to verify they are in possession of all necessary hardware. Natal drums pointed me here to this clip as to how to do it.

My beed was that i bought a 6 piece kit and only see enough hardware to mount two toms leaving the 6th, 8 inch, tom with nowhere to go. The concert tom does have a bracket but it wont attach to the main bracket that slides in the bass drum. I think i am missing a piece of hardware a like a shaft that holds the bracket that holds the tom. Hence me emailing natal.

“Kick drum” ⚽️🏈

as a guitarist thanks. this guy is awesome

I am just writing a comment of thanks. I just got my first acoustic drum kit and I didn't know where to start. This was so reassuring and helpful! Thank you!

Exactly what drum set is this? The pearl one, and does it come with the cymbals shown on the website for the pearl kit?

I just bought this Pearl Export kit in the same colour and I love it. This video was really helpful for me, thanks.

You’re amazing <333

he looks like joe from impractical jokers

Do better

Did you notice how close the bass drum 🥁 heads were to the top of the box 📦! Don’t ever never ever ever never ever never never use a knife 🔪 or razor 🪒 blades to open a box 📦 use your hands 🙌 or grandpa’s false teeth 🦷 to chew the box 📦 open but do not use a knife 🔪 nothing sharp destroy the box 📦 it’s 100% expendable so don’t try to save it.

I just put one together for the first time and it took me a few hours. Plus, my fingers are sore 😫 😪 😩 😢

At 82 years old, I thought it was about time I learnt to play the drums. so I purchased the Pearl Export, which should be here in a few days. This video will be invaluable for setting up, and the tips to make it easier. Thanking you so much for taking the time to explain everything in simple terms, its much appreciated.

Thanks Nick. Great intro video. And thanks for your work with the Beard, BBT and Frost*

from 7 years ago im watching nick and now still hoping ill get a drum kit

5812. It also helps keep drunk guitar players from tripping on your stands in small stage situations.

5357. More like 10 to 30 minutes

4111. It also keeps you from tripping on the leg .

Excellent and very well explained tutorial.
I’ve always found pearl toms to be difficult to adjust.
I’ve seen where I was going wrong!
It’s a great feeling being able to set up your drums so everything is comfortable.

My sister stole my felt, and dammaged
my drum set.

Glad I found this I will feel more confident putting one together. Thank you.

45 years in bands and I still learn something watching these. Great job Nick!

Nick!!! Very importent.Profesional way!!!

pov you've been drumming for over a decade but still watched the whole video and you dont even have a new kit

I have no clue why, but I really enjoy watching this video and setup videos in general. I rewatch this video a few times a year.

Hi friends

You sell musical instruments, you're not IKEA! Nobody is watching this with their brand new snare stand in their hand with a puzzled look on their face, pausing the video every few seconds so they can follow the instructions. Musicians want to figure out their instrument by themselves. If they've just spent a bunch of cash on new drums, hardware and cymbals then I'm sure they're somewhat familiar with the things.

NDV has almost became the face of Sweetwater’s drum representatives. He’s so great at his job and you can see he enjoys it.

I dont own a drumset but i found building a drumset facsinating