The Mapex Rebel in Dark Red is a complete beginner drum kit with some thoughtful upgrades over the bare-minimum starter sets. Remo self-muffling bass drum heads help the kick sound focused right out of the box, the double-braced hardware is sturdier than what you'd find on most kits at this price, and the new Mapex lug design looks and functions better than the old version.

You get everything -- 22-inch bass drum, toms, floor tom, snare, cymbals, throne, and sticks -- with 9-ply poplar shells that deliver solid tone and genuine low-end punch from the bass drum. The Dark Red finish gives the kit personality, and the overall build quality means this isn't a kit that will fall apart after six months. A legitimate first drum set for players who want quality without a big investment.