FREELANCE DRUMMER

Is the Mapex Saturn III one of the best budget pro drum kits you can buy on the used market? In this video, I make the case for why the Mapex Saturn III offers incredible value for gigging drummers looking for a pro-level sound without a pro-level price tag. I break down why these maple & walnut hybrid kits can be found surprisingly cheap second-hand, compare them to newer Saturn models, and explain what makes them such a great workhorse drum kit for regular gigs. We also talk honestly about finishes, build quality, sound, resale value, and how brand perception affects prices on the used market. If you’re considering a used pro drum kit, especially for gigging, recording, or touring without worrying about damage, this video will help you decide whether the Saturn III is the smart choice. 👉 Subscribe for more used drum kit reviews, bargains, and real-world drummer insights 👉 Comment below: what’s the best used pro kit you’ve ever played? Visit my website: harrywestonc.com Visit my website: harrywestonc.com

I bought this custom acrylic drum kit, a two-tone acrylic snare, a 24” ride cymbal, and a full set of hardware… with one goal: clean it, record it, and flip everything for profit. But things didn’t go exactly to plan. In this video, I restore a Spaun acrylic drum kit that’s been sitting unused for years, replace drum heads, fix hardware issues, and test how it actually sounds. I also investigate whether it really belonged to a member of Foals, and break down the reality of buying used drum gear — including mismatched parts, unexpected problems, and how hard it actually is to sell a full drum kit. Finally, I show every sale, every cost, and the true profit from flipping this kit. If you’re into buying and selling drum gear, flipping drum kits, acrylic drums, drum restoration, and real-world drum stories, this one’s for you. 👉 Subscribe for more drum kit flips, reviews, and real-world tests 👉 Comment below: would you have bought this kit? Visit my website: harrywestonc.com

This drum kit was the greatest bargain of the year… and I still can’t quite believe it. In this video, I take you along on a long road trip to pick up an incredible used drum kit deal I spotted on Facebook Marketplace — just minutes after it was listed. What started as a quick stop on the way to a gig turned into one of the best drum gear bargains I’ve ever found. For just £250, I picked up a Mapex Meridian maple drum kit, complete with Mapex 700 series hardware and a seriously impressive selection of cymbals — including some that alone are worth close to the total price I paid. 🥁 What’s included in this insane drum kit deal: • Mapex Meridian Maple Drum Kit (Volcanic Burst finish) • Mapex 700 Series hardware (rock-solid and gig-ready) • Zildjian K 20” Medium Ride • Zildjian A Custom 18” China (Brilliant Finish) • Meinl Byzance Dark 13” Hi-Hats • Meinl MB10 crash & Zildjian Z3 splash • All in good condition, with no cracks or keyholing I also dive into the history of the Mapex Meridian series, explaining how it replaced the M and Pro-M lines, what improvements were made, and why these drums are still such a great value on the used market today. We also talk real numbers — what this kit and the cymbals are actually worth on eBay, how much profit could be made by parting it out, and whether it’s worth keeping, recording, or selling. Unfortunately, I couldn’t play the kit in this video due to a damaged snare-side head — but that leads to an important question for you 👇 Should I make a follow-up video where I clean it, tune it properly, mic it up, and really put it through its paces? Let me know in the comments! ⸻ 🔑 Keywords: used drum kit bargain, Mapex Meridian drums, best drum kit deal, Facebook Marketplace drum kit, drum gear haul, used cymbals value, Zildjian K ride, A Custom China, maple drum shells, drummer vlog, gigging drummer, drum kit review, drum hardware review, buying used drums ⸻ Thanks so much for watching — I’ll be back with more drum content, gear finds, and real-world drummer insights very soon 🥁 👉 Subscribe for more drum gear videos 👉 Comment below: keep it, record it, or sell it?

Filmed during a gig at The Night Owl, Birmingham, this show reel is a representative sampler of numbers from our current sets.