A true do-it-yourself project is one that costs a fraction of the cost of its commercial counterpart, but does not lose any quality; in fact in many respects it is a better product because it can be tailored to the builder’s desires. Such a project is never an easy task. It takes many iterations of designs and experimenting to find such a design. It takes innovative thinking that searches for creative uses of everyday materials. Unfortunately, this experimental process of design also results in high-cost, because many ideas must be tried to find the best design. Fortunately, the work has been done for you, allowing you to start building a proven design today. The design in this book is the result of years of experimenting with electronic drums, searching for innovative low cost solutions to build the least expensive, highest quality kit in a manner that doesn’t involve expensive tools. This takes out the trial and error, showing you a tried and true method to build your drum set. Unlike other homemade sets, it uses readily available, low cost materials. No commercial drum parts are used, resulting in a huge cost savings. The entire rack, drums, and cymbals are built completely from scratch using simple techniques with basic hand tools. The end result is a high set that feels similar to acoustic drums. The innovative mesh-head design is based on modern commercial drum set which cost over $1000, but uses alternative methods to achieve the same result at a low cost. It offers a realistic stick rebound, and is much quieter than traditional rubber pads. The entire set can be built for around $100, excluding the electronic module and bass drum pedal, which can be bought used for around $100 - $130 and $20, respectively, making the entire cost of the kit less than $250. After building this drum set you will have a product that is just as good as a commercial kit, but will pay five times less. It is a kit that you will be proud of. It is professional looking, meaning you can perform with it as well. In fact you will find that because you built it yourself, your personal satisfaction will give you the motivation to practice more.