Best Concert Tom Toms Under $500 2025

Affordable concert tom toms under $500 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Concert Band For Classical Music For Symphonic Performance For Educational Music For Professional Ensembles

BRANDS: DrumCraft Tama Yamaha

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" W/M DB

by DrumCraft

Symphonic Performance Orchestra Classical Music

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for orchestral use

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for orchestral use
• Professional concert hall projection

✗ CONS

• Very expensive professional instruments
• Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" W/M DBConcert Floor TomSize: 20" x 16"Shell material: Walnut/maple...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 537752

$438

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DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DB

by DrumCraft

Symphonic Performance Classical Music Educational Music

Key Feature:

• Professional concert hall projection

✓ PROS

• Traditional orchestral sound
• Professional concert hall projection

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Limited to classical/orchestral styles

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 22"x18" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 22" x 18"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 543015

$417

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 10" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 10"

by Yamaha

Symphonic Performance Concert Band Educational Music

Key Feature:

• Ensemble integration capability

✓ PROS

• Professional concert hall projection
• Traditional orchestral sound

✗ CONS

• Limited versatility outside orchestral setting
• Large storage and transport requirements

Yamaha Concert-Tom 10"Concert tomSize: 10" x 09"CT-90106-ply oak shellRemo ambassador coated batter...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 464240

$461

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 16" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 16"

by Yamaha

Orchestra Professional Ensembles Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Ensemble integration capability

✓ PROS

• Ensemble integration capability
• Classical music tone characteristics

✗ CONS

• Large storage and transport requirements
• Requires specialized technique

Yamaha Concert-Tom 16"Concert TomSize: 16" x 12"CT-8016Colour: Dark brown8-Ply birch drum-shellWith the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 294390

$461

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 6" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 6"

by Yamaha

Orchestra Concert Band Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Traditional orchestral sound

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for orchestral use
• Traditional orchestral sound

✗ CONS

• Large storage and transport requirements
• Very expensive professional instruments

Yamaha Concert-Tom 6"Concert TomSize: 06" x 6.5"CT-90066-ply oak shellRemo Ambassador coated batter...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 464246

$406

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Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB

by Tama

Orchestra Professional Ensembles Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Ensemble integration capability

✓ PROS

• Ensemble integration capability
• Traditional orchestral sound

✗ CONS

• Large storage and transport requirements
• Very expensive professional instruments

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPBTama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPBSize: 16" x 13"6-Layered5 mm thick maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 487011

$340

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 12" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 12"

by Yamaha

Educational Music Symphonic Performance Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Designed specifically for orchestral use

✓ PROS

• Designed specifically for orchestral use
• Traditional orchestral sound

✗ CONS

• Large storage and transport requirements
• Limited to classical/orchestral styles

Yamaha Concert-Tom 12"Concert TomSize: 12" x 10"CT-8012Colour: Dark brown8-Ply birch drum-shellWith the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 294368

$318

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 15" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 15"

by Yamaha

Symphonic Performance Classical Music Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Traditional orchestral sound

✓ PROS

• Classical music tone characteristics
• Professional concert hall projection

✗ CONS

• Limited to classical/orchestral styles
• Requires specialized technique

Yamaha Concert-Tom 15"Concert TomSize: 15"x11 1/2"CT-8015Colour: Dark brown8-Ply birch drum-shellWith...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 294387

$424

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 8" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 8"

by Yamaha

Symphonic Performance Professional Ensembles Educational Music

Key Feature:

• Classical music tone characteristics

✓ PROS

• Ensemble integration capability
• Classical music tone characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

Yamaha Concert-Tom 8"Concert tomSize: 08" x 08"6-ply oak shellRemo ambassador coated batter headRemo...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 464247

$428

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DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" B DB

by DrumCraft

Professional Ensembles Symphonic Performance Classical Music

Key Feature:

• Classical music tone characteristics

✓ PROS

• Ensemble integration capability
• Professional concert hall projection

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Limited to classical/orchestral styles

DrumCraft Concert Tom 24"x20" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 24" x 20"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 543013

$428

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DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DB

by DrumCraft

Professional Ensembles Concert Band Classical Music

Key Feature:

• Classical music tone characteristics

✓ PROS

• Ensemble integration capability
• Traditional orchestral sound

✗ CONS

• Limited to classical/orchestral styles
• Limited versatility outside orchestral setting

DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DBConcert TomSize: 18" x 16"Shell material: Walnut/maple - 2/3/2...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 562174

$318

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 14" - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha Concert-Tom 14"

by Yamaha

Educational Music Orchestra Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Professional concert hall projection

✓ PROS

• Classical music tone characteristics
• Designed specifically for orchestral use

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Very expensive professional instruments

Yamaha Concert-Tom 14"Concert TomSize: 14" x 11"CT-8014Colour: Dark brown8-Ply birch drum-shellWith the...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 294389

$384

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Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF

by Tama

Orchestra Professional Ensembles Concert Band

Key Feature:

• Professional concert hall projection

✓ PROS

• Professional concert hall projection
• Classical music tone characteristics

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Very expensive professional instruments

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBFTama 16"x13" Tom CSLT16D-TBFSize: 16" x 13"6-Layered5 mm thick...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 511920

$329

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DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" B DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" B DB

by DrumCraft

Concert Band Professional Ensembles Symphonic Performance

Key Feature:

• Classical music tone characteristics

✓ PROS

• Classical music tone characteristics
• Ensemble integration capability

✗ CONS

• Requires specialized technique
• Large storage and transport requirements

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" B DBConcert Floor TomSize: 20" x 16"Shell material: 100% birch -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 543012

$328

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DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" W/M DB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" W/M DB

by DrumCraft

Orchestra Educational Music Professional Ensembles

Key Feature:

• Ensemble integration capability

✓ PROS

• Classical music tone characteristics
• Designed specifically for orchestral use

✗ CONS

• Limited to classical/orchestral styles
• Large storage and transport requirements

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" W/M DBConcert Floor TomSize: 18" x 16"Shell material: Walnut/maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 537751

$328

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How to Choose the Best Concert Tom 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 concert tom 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.

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Yamaha Concert-Tom 16"

Yamaha Concert-Tom 6"

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CCLT16D-TPB

Yamaha Concert-Tom 12"

Yamaha Concert-Tom 15"

Yamaha Concert-Tom 8"

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 24"x20" B DB

DrumCraft Concert Tom 18"x16" W/M DB

Yamaha Concert-Tom 14"

Tama 16x13 Concert Tom CSLT16D-TBF

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 20"x16" B DB

DrumCraft Concert Fl Tom 18"x16" W/M DB

How to Choose the Best Concert Tom Toms

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