General
'Hardware' is the collective noun that drummers throw around when referring to all of their snare, tom, and cymbal stands - so, the 'harder', metal supporting bits that make up their kit. Since a lot of drum kits actually come in shell sets (so maybe a bass drum, a tom, and a floor tom) you're invited to pick out and add your preferred snare drum, cymbals and hardware. The generously priced Mapex Tornado hardware pack basically gives you everything you need to turn a shell set into a complete kit.
The Mapex MXHP2005TND Tornado 5-Piece Hardware Pack
The solid, entry-level Tornado Series stands that come with this pack include a hi-hat stand, a snare drum stand, two cymbal stands, and to complete the pack, a kick pedal has also been included. One of the cymbal stands is straight for mounting a crash, while the other is for mounting a ride cymbal and comes fitted with an adjustable boom arm for easy positioning. This pack can be combined with any shell-set and has been compiled to provide beginner drummers with a solid base for their kits, so if you're already planning to gig regularly, you might want to take the next step up.
