Ever wonder what to look for when buying a drum-set? This is one of the most common questions drummers send to me. With all the options out there it is hard to know which kind of drum-set to get.
Should you get maple or birch? Die-cast hoops or triple flanged? Six ply drums or 7 ply drums?
All these are questions that drummers NEED answered.
Well I am happy to say we had the extreme privilege of doing a live drum lesson with Jason Kliewer of Casey Custom Drums. Jason is not only a great guy, but SUPER knowledgeable about drums.
As a custom drum builder he tells you exactly what to look for when buying a kit. Whether you want to go used or new, maple or birch, all these questions are answered.
It’s great as Jason obviously wants to sell his drums, but he doesn’t come across that way. He is just excited to chat with drummers and drums and all things drumming – regardless of the brand of kit they play. That’s definitely refreshing.
However, since Jason’s not going to do it I will 
PLEASE, go and check out Casey Drums and support this guy. He makes great drums and you should definitely consider them when making your purchase.
Anyways, enough jabber. Below is the video from the hour long session talking drums with Jason.