What This Drum Set Includes:
- Bass Drum – 16” x 12”
- Snare Drum – 10” x 5”
- Floor Tom – 13” x 10”
- High Tom
- Mid Tom
- Hi-hat Cymbals – 8”
- Straight Cymbal – 10”
- Bass Drum Pedal
- Snare Drum Stand
- Hi-hat Stand
- Round Padded Adjustable Drum Throne
- Drumsticks – 1 pair
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RockJam Complete 5-Piece Junior Drum Set Review
RockJam is a UK-based company based in Machester under the PDT umbrella that produces entry-level instruments for the contemporary music genres. The instruments they manufacture are electric guitars and keyboards, and drum kits.
They not only produce drums, electric guitars, and keyboards under the RockJam brand but also other instruments such as acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and classical instruments like violins and woodwinds via RockJam’s sister companies; Martin Smith and Windsor. Needless to say, they are a reputable company when it comes to manufacturing entry-level instruments and the RockJam Junior Drum Set is one such instrument.
The Junior Drum Set by RockJam, like the Eastar 16 inch 5-piece Junior Drum Set is a full 5-piece, junior-sized set. This differs from Eastar’s 5-piece junior-sized product by the sizes of the individual pieces. The drums and cymbals are scaled down in order to fit a much smaller space without sacrificing loudness or sound quality.
It also uses a different tom mount system which allows for easy removal of the toms from the bass drum. Truly a space-saving consideration has been one of the focuses of RockJam when producing the RockJam Junior Drum Set.
It also is more affordable than comparable products like the Eastar 16 inch 5-piece Drum Set which makes it an appealing choice for parents or beginners on a budget who have other expenses to worry about. Couple this with a smaller profile that does not diminish the sound quality of the drums, the RockJam Drum Set is a solid drum set.
- Full 5-piece metallic blue drum set with dimensions scaled down to perfectly accommodate aspiring drummers ages 3-10
FAQs About RockJam Junior Drum Set
How does the RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set fare in terms of playability for young children?
The RockJam Complete 5-piece Drum Set is suitable for children from the ages of 6-onwards. Being a junior-sized drum set, the RockJam Junior Drum Set is mainly intended for a slightly older child around the ages of 6 to 10. Even as they grow older, the RockJam Drum Set will still be playable. It is not unheard of for even professional drummers to play on junior-sized drum sets due to size and transportability constraints.
Given this, the RockJam Junior Drum Set may not be suitable for really young drummers to play on. However, children grow and as they get taller, this drum set will start to accommodate them better; well into their teens.
Is the RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set a standard kit in terms of pieces?
As is common with drum kits offered in the price point the RockJam Complete 5-piece Drum Set is offered in, it lacks one component that makes it a standard drum kit; the ride cymbal. A ride cymbal is essential for playing certain styles of music that are ride cymbal-heavy such as jazz.
Still, the RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set is more than enough for a novice drummer to play on. The drums themselves are a complete 5-piece full-sized kit and will offer tons of options for building creativity in orchestration.
It is not hard to acquire an extra cymbal stand and a ride cymbal. It is easy to make the RockJam Drum Set a standard kit with 3-piece cymbals. This is one of the strengths of the RockJam Junior Drum Set. It is expandable. And, with a solid set of drum shells, it would be easy and affordable to complete the whole standard drum ensemble.
Can an adult use the RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set?
As established above, junior-drum kits such as the RockJam Complete 5-piece Drum Set are often used by adults. It’s also popular with drummers who have space, transport, and budget constraints.
Unlike a standard 20 to the 22-inch drum kit, a junior-sized drum kit is small enough to fit in a small flat. Also, due to its size, it is more easily transportable. This is an important consideration for drummers who need to bring drum sets to local shows.
Especially if the producers didn’t include transportation services for these out-of-town shows. The RockJam Complete 5-piece Drum Set will easily fit on the back of a sedan and its boot; perfect for those daily gigs at the local scene. Junior-sized drum kits are also typically cheaper than standard-sized drum kits; great for musicians on a tight budget.
Conclusion:
The RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set is a great alternative to the Eastar brand heavy featured in our reviews. The RockJam Complete 5-piece Junior Drum Set is a great choice. Especially if you are a parent who wants a drum set that your budding drummer can grow into. This is good for adults who would like to learn to play the drums too. Even professionals who need a smaller drum kit can also benefit from this RockJam Drum Set.
Need choices that are more suitable for your needs, check out our reviews of the best affordable drum sets here: Best Drum Sets for Kids
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