Best 13" Toms 2025

Top-rated 13" toms 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Jazz For Recording For Alternative Setup For Unique Sound For Custom

BRANDS: Yamaha DrumCraft

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple GN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple GN

by Gretsch Drums

Jazz Custom Alternative Setup

Key Feature:

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups

✓ PROS

• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• Not included in most standard configurations

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple GNGretsch Drums Renown Maple 13" x 09" Tom TomLacquered...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 474745

$461

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Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP

by Gretsch Drums

Alternative Setup Unique Sound Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound
• Great for custom drum configurations

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• Not included in most standard configurations

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOPTom TomSize: 13" x 09"Renown Maple SeriesFoiled...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 575183

$428

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Yamaha 13"x09" Recording Custom SOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha 13"x09" Recording Custom SOB

by Yamaha

Alternative Setup Custom Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✓ PROS

• Great for custom drum configurations
• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• May be difficult to find replacement parts

Yamaha 13"x09" Recording Custom SOBRecording Tom TomFinish: Solid Black (SOB)Shell material: 100% birchHigh...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 517733

$725

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Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple VP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple VP

by Gretsch Drums

Unique Sound Alternative Setup Rock

Key Feature:

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✓ PROS

• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch
• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• May be difficult to find replacement parts

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple VPGretsch Drums Renown Maple 13"x09" Tom TomFoiled...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 463672

$461

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Pearl Crystal Beat 13"x09" Tom #730 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Pearl Crystal Beat 13"x09" Tom #730

by Pearl

Rock Custom Alternative Setup

Key Feature:

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✗ CONS

• May be difficult to find replacement parts
• Not included in most standard configurations

Pearl Crystal Beat 13"x09" Tom #730Tom TomSize: 13" x 09"Crystal beat seriesModern remake of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 387273

$459

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Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB

by Gretsch Drums

Custom Rock Alternative Setup

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups
• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch

✗ CONS

• Not included in most standard configurations
• Non-standard size limits head options

Gretsch Drums 13" x 09" TT Renown Maple PBGretsch Drums Renown Maple 13"x09" Tom TomLacquered...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 455156

$461

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DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom BP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom BP

by DrumCraft

Custom Alternative Setup Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for custom drum configurations

✓ PROS

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Non-standard size limits head options
• Limited mounting hardware options

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom BPTom TomSeries 6Size: 13" x 09"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 523882

$182

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Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -RBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -RBL

by Yamaha

Jazz Recording Custom

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound
• Great for custom drum configurations

✗ CONS

• Limited mounting hardware options
• Non-standard size limits head options

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -RBLTom TomSize: 13" x 09"Stage Custom Birch seriesSBT1309-RBL6-Ply...

⭐ 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 410100

$186

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Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB

by Sonor

Recording Custom Alternative Setup

Key Feature:

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✓ PROS

• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch
• Great for custom drum configurations

✗ CONS

• Not included in most standard configurations
• Non-standard size limits head options

Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCBTom Tom100% European birchBearing edge: 45°CLTF "Cross Laminated Tension...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 536523

$637

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Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -HA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -HA

by Yamaha

Unique Sound Recording Rock

Key Feature:

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch

✗ CONS

• Non-standard size limits head options
• Limited mounting hardware options

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -HATom TomSize: 13" x 09"Stage custom birchSBT1309-HAColour: honey...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 362392

$186

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Pearl 13"x09" Export TT Mid. Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Pearl 13"x09" Export TT Mid. Blue

by Pearl

Alternative Setup Jazz Recording

Key Feature:

• Great for custom drum configurations

✓ PROS

• Professional recording applications
• Adds tonal variety to standard setups

✗ CONS

• Non-standard size limits head options
• Higher cost for specialty size

Pearl 13"x09" Export TT Mid. BlueTom TomSize: 13" x 09"Export series6-ply 7.5 mm thick poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 615407

$160

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Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -CR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -CR

by Yamaha

Custom Alternative Setup Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for custom drum configurations

✓ PROS

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound
• Great for custom drum configurations

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• Non-standard size limits head options

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -CRTom TomSize: 13" x 09"Stage Custom Birch seriesSBT1309-CR6-Ply...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 404519

$186

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DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SBR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SBR

by DrumCraft

Custom Rock Alternative Setup

Key Feature:

• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✓ PROS

• Great for custom drum configurations
• Professional recording applications

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for specialty size
• Not included in most standard configurations

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SBRTom TomSeries 6Size: 13" x 09"Shell material:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 543477

$175

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DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SB

by DrumCraft

Jazz Rock Unique Sound

Key Feature:

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups

✓ PROS

• Adds tonal variety to standard setups
• Unique 13-inch size for distinctive sound

✗ CONS

• May be difficult to find replacement parts
• Higher cost for specialty size

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SBTom Tom6 SeriesSize: 13" x 09"Shell material: Maple /...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 523887

$186

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DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SN

by DrumCraft

Recording Custom Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional recording applications

✓ PROS

• Good bridge between 12-inch and 14-inch
• Great for custom drum configurations

✗ CONS

• Limited mounting hardware options
• Non-standard size limits head options

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SNTom TomSeries 6Size: 13" x 09"Shell material: Maple -...

⭐ 4.8/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523886

$186

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How to Choose the Best 13" Toms

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 13" toms typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best 13" Toms 2025

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple GN

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple SOP

Yamaha 13"x09" Recording Custom SOB

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple VP

Pearl Crystal Beat 13"x09" Tom #730

Gretsch Drums 13"x09" TT Renown Maple PB

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom BP

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -RBL

Sonor SQ1 13"x09" Tom Tom SCB

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -HA

Pearl 13"x09" Export TT Mid. Blue

Yamaha Stage Custom 13"x09" TT -CR

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SBR

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SB

DrumCraft Series 6 13"x09" Tom Tom SN

How to Choose the Best 13" Toms

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 13" toms?

How much should I spend on 13" toms?

Are expensive 13" toms worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 13" toms?

Should I buy 13" toms online or in-store?

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