Chris, this is an excellent Club Jam video, and thanks for including the pack-up with the Club Jam cases. Nobody else has done that. I'm a 64 year old who started playin drums at age 9. In my youth hauling around a 10 piece Slingerland drum set was no biggie, but not anymore. Last year I sold my 7 piece Ludwig set and replaced it with a Club Jam kit like yours, and I couldn't be happier.
I’m jealous, I never looked up the other wraps, the black wraps with the wood hoops on the kick look so clean, I found the cream marble wrapped one and got it for myself as a present years ago I don’t know what it is about this kit, it brings a different energy to my playing and style, I own 3 kits and it’s my smallest by far but really bring out this jazzy & bass & drum style out of me every time I sit down on it Truly in love with this beauty
I agree. I’ve actually just traded this one for the Satin Blonde lacquer version and it looks really good. I think they sound a little better too, although I’m probably imagining it. Thanks for watching.
I have the same kit and totally agree with most you’ve mentioned. I also have a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit which is in a different league. That kit comes out for gigs or when I player heavier music. The Club Jam is so easy to cart around tho and with decent heads on sounds great.
Cool, thanks for watching. I’ll get around to reviewing my Starclassic soon. TBH I don’t much use the Club Jam these days - the Starclassic kick is 20/14 deep so almost as compact as the Club Jam
Thanks for this helpful review , it also helped seeing you stand next to the kit to see it’s actual size before I buy it online. I live in a one bedroom flat and cramped for room but I’m used to a good sounding kit.
I got one of these as my first acoustic kit. I found one second hand with all the hardware I needed to get started. I play in a folk band with acoustic instruments, so I don't want it too loud and portability matters. I do need to look at upgrading the heads and get the bags. Thanks for your views.
I found one at Guitar Center yesterday and here I am, watching reviews. I just blew $400 on a crash. Might get thrown out on m'butt if I bring this home. 😂
I am planning on getting me a micro drumkit Tama is on my list and so is the Ludwig "Questlove" also. Hopefully when my money I might grab 1 of those micro drumkit. What I like about them they're easy to transport it on a public transportation so I think I'll have my ways to transport it. Thanks my friend. 💜👍👍🥁
If you do want something light and portable go for Club Jam Pancake. You get the most portable option ever. With a bit of play around the tuning and changing the heads, you can get this thing sound really good
Wow just what I was looking for, not a lot of reviews of this kit and this one is really thorough! I'm seriously considering getting these drums, I'm a complete beginner, just started taking lessons. Would you recommend these as a first kit? My concern is I wouldn't be acquainted with the usual setup, a second tom and overall size of it. The size of it definitely a plus.
I would say that the actual size in terms of the playing experience is very similar to larger kits. As you say, there is only one rack tom, but actually that is a pretty common set up these days anyway. Thanks for watching.
I noticed you changed the heads, I think white coated skins would better suit cheap Tom’s than new clear skins I’m guessing. Did you notice a big difference when you changed skins or just a little?
To be honest any decent heads. The stock Tom heads are bad, so I generally put the stock batter heads on the reso side and G2 clear it coated on the batter. Snare is good with a coated ambassador and I have a PS3 clear on the kick batter.
Chris, this is an excellent Club Jam video, and thanks for including the pack-up with the Club Jam cases. Nobody else has done that. I'm a 64 year old who started playin drums at age 9. In my youth hauling around a 10 piece Slingerland drum set was no biggie, but not anymore. Last year I sold my 7 piece Ludwig set and replaced it with a Club Jam kit like yours, and I couldn't be happier.
thanks for watching and for the comment. For me it won't replace my Starclassic, but you cannot beat the ease of use of this little kit!
Excellent video, cleared out any doubts I've had on buying this kit! Especially after seeing how it all fits in the 3 cases
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I’m jealous, I never looked up the other wraps, the black wraps with the wood hoops on the kick look so clean, I found the cream marble wrapped one and got it for myself as a present years ago
I don’t know what it is about this kit, it brings a different energy to my playing and style, I own 3 kits and it’s my smallest by far but really bring out this jazzy & bass & drum style out of me every time I sit down on it
Truly in love with this beauty
I agree. I’ve actually just traded this one for the Satin Blonde lacquer version and it looks really good. I think they sound a little better too, although I’m probably imagining it. Thanks for watching.
I randomly played this at a guitar center and I loved it!
I did the same yesterday, and was reprimanded when I called it a kid's set. 😂😂
My bad. Sounded phenomenal for what it is.
Randomly?
I’ve got one in sea-foam green. Spot on!
Thanks for watching
I have the same kit and totally agree with most you’ve mentioned. I also have a Tama Starclassic Bubinga kit which is in a different league. That kit comes out for gigs or when I player heavier music. The Club Jam is so easy to cart around tho and with decent heads on sounds great.
Cool, thanks for watching. I’ll get around to reviewing my Starclassic soon. TBH I don’t much use the Club Jam these days - the Starclassic kick is 20/14 deep so almost as compact as the Club Jam
Very useful! Thank you for making this video
Thanks for watching 🤘
Thanks for this helpful review , it also helped seeing you stand next to the kit to see it’s actual size before I buy it online. I live in a one bedroom flat and cramped for room but I’m used to a good sounding kit.
Glad it was helpful!
I got one of these as my first acoustic kit. I found one second hand with all the hardware I needed to get started. I play in a folk band with acoustic instruments, so I don't want it too loud and portability matters. I do need to look at upgrading the heads and get the bags. Thanks for your views.
Great stuff - thanks for watching. Definitely worth getting the bags.
Brilliant review!!
Thanks for watching
I found one at Guitar Center yesterday and here I am, watching reviews.
I just blew $400 on a crash. Might get thrown out on m'butt if I bring this home. 😂
Haha thanks for watching
I have one, for me it is enough, great compact drum
Thanks for watching!
Love the Crox!!!
Very nice review thank you
My pleasure and thanks for watching
I am planning on getting me a micro drumkit Tama is on my list and so is the Ludwig "Questlove" also. Hopefully when my money I might grab 1 of those micro drumkit. What I like about them they're easy to transport it on a public transportation so I think I'll have my ways to transport it.
Thanks my friend. 💜👍👍🥁
Thanks for watching
If you do want something light and portable go for Club Jam Pancake. You get the most portable option ever. With a bit of play around the tuning and changing the heads, you can get this thing sound really good
The Cymbal mount on the kick is great. Thanks for watching
Wow just what I was looking for, not a lot of reviews of this kit and this one is really thorough! I'm seriously considering getting these drums, I'm a complete beginner, just started taking lessons. Would you recommend these as a first kit? My concern is I wouldn't be acquainted with the usual setup, a second tom and overall size of it. The size of it definitely a plus.
I would say that the actual size in terms of the playing experience is very similar to larger kits. As you say, there is only one rack tom, but actually that is a pretty common set up these days anyway. Thanks for watching.
I noticed you changed the heads, I think white coated skins would better suit cheap Tom’s than new clear skins I’m guessing. Did you notice a big difference when you changed skins or just a little?
Quite a big difference to be honest, but the stock heads are fine really
Hi Chris! Would you mind to share where you found the extra part/clamb for the crash that is mounted on the bass drum? Thanks!
It was included with the kit, but I think you can buy it separately. Thanks for watching
The Sonor kits that are similar in size to these are quite a bit better in my humble opinion.
I had a Sonor Bop kit a while back and it was great. The defining feature of the Tama is the fact that it all goes in 3 cases. Thanks for watching!
What heads do you recommend on this kit?
To be honest any decent heads. The stock Tom heads are bad, so I generally put the stock batter heads on the reso side and G2 clear it coated on the batter. Snare is good with a coated ambassador and I have a PS3 clear on the kick batter.
These would be better with a small Roland module (I can't remember the model number!) I would beef up the floor tom and bass drum.
Thanks for watching!
2:35 are those my missing socks?
Yeah they sound great
@@chrispidgeonmusician 🧦🧦 These look and sound great. Thanks for the upload.🧦🧦
How can I learn drums and not annoy neighbours? And not plonk away on rubber mats.
Tricky one. Try mesh heads on normal drums? And silent cymbals.