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OT: Drummers out there, advice needed.
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Ok, first a little background. My 8 yr old is interested in learning the drums. For myself, I grew up playing the piano and trumpet, and am a pretty good singer.

Was thinking about getting a drum set, so both of us could learn. With my background, I have always wanted to play drums, and I think I would catch on pretty quickly.

I have found some very highly regarded instructional DVD's on Amazon that I'm thinking about getting.

My main question is recommendations on the purchase of a drum set. I don't want to pay an arm and leg, but I also don't want junk. Are there any good quality drum set brands out there you would recommend at a decent price?

I've heard names like Tama, Pearl, Yamaha, etc... and they all seem to have some beginner/medium sets available. Also, would it make sense to buy online, or go to a local music store? Thanks, Randy



Any help would be appreciated....


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SirQuack #159806 02/24/07 05:50 PM
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The guys I have jammed with over the years, (with my guitar)....the drummers, used Ludwig kits.
They sounded good to me, with good looks, and quality......AND, if I remember right, most of their kits were reasonably priced.


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SirQuack #159807 02/24/07 10:08 PM
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Hi Sirquack,

I've played drums for a number of years. I have a Pearl Export Series Kit and have been very happy with it. Their entry level kit is the "Forum" series which would likely do the trick for you as well.

Any of the brands you listed are fine really. For some reason though I never liked the Ludwig kits, at least not their entry level ones - the hardware seemed kind of flimsy.

As well, I always associate a Tama kit with a random banger. For whatever reason, bangers and Tamas are a match made in heaven.

Buying used isn't a bad idea either as long as the skins are in decent shape (they can be pricy to replace).

Also, I wouldn't suggest piecing a kit together because that gets pricy as well. Buy a pre-packaged kit with a ride, crash, hi-hats etc.

Good luck,

Jordan

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Jordan #159808 02/24/07 10:11 PM
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Oh, and be pre-warned that once you learn to play drums that you will be disappointed with nearly all popular music. A lot of the drumming is so repetative and only there because it has to be and should never ever take away any of the spotlite from lead singer.

After learning my first drum beat I quickly realised that I could then play every AC/DC song ever written.

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Jordan #159809 02/24/07 10:28 PM
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Thanks guys for the info. I just spent some time on samash.com and looks like there are lots of package options from many brands I was not aware of that seem to get good reviews.

My goal is to be like Neal Peart.


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SirQuack #159810 02/24/07 11:30 PM
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WoW! Just came across this website Online Drummer

Free, you can't beat (no pun intended) that. I may not have to buy DVD's afterall.


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SirQuack #159811 02/25/07 01:20 AM
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What will Randy come up with next?


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Hey man, I just picked up a new drum set for Christmas after wanting one for about 11 years (when I sold my last drum set).

I went round and round for a long time and was torn between 2 things first, accoustic or electric. Back in the day, I had a Tama Techstar electronic drum set, and boy did I regret getting it. It was so 1980's sounding. I said that I would never get one again. So I was really close to getting a Pearl Export series (don't recall the model). So I went out to Guitar Center (it is out next to Hu Hot and near Best Buy on University between Valley West Drive and 50th in West Des Moines). Anyway, they do some great price matching on all of their stuff. Heck, I brought in an emailed price quote, and they matched it no questions.

Anyway, really long story short, I ended up with a Roland TD6-SXT. I picked it up for $1500 ($500 off after price matching) and I got a rebate for an extra cymbal and nice headphones too.


Of course, you need an AMP (don't run them through your Axioms) too, so it can get pretty pricey.


I would have dropped about the same amount for an accoustic set (minus the cost of the amp), but after giving the Roland sets a test run (and REALLY wanting their $5000 model), I still opted for an electric set. I can turn it up, turn it down, listed through headphones, easily do recording, change the sounds from sampled accoustic sets, to some old school electric sounds, to sound effects, and so on. The biggest thing that I wanted was mesh pads for the electric set. Big difference and benefit over the rubber pads.

Anyway, head out to Guitar Center and give some drums a test run. Just ask them for some drum sticks (they have some that are all beat up) and go to it. They WANT you to try them. It you try an accoustic set, try both nylon tipped and all wood drum sticks. Different sounds depending on the sticks (particularly with the cymbals) and you may find that an "OK" set sounds more lively or possibly better with one stick over another.

Also, there are several online (free) training sites with videos that you can stream and play along with to learn. When (if) you get something, let me know, and I will send you the links.

If you have other questions, let me know.

Oh, one last comment about Ludwig. These are good sets too, but many people consider them "old school" sets. That may seem bad, but you may also find a good deal on one.


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SirQuack #159813 02/25/07 02:39 AM
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Randy,

As you know, I've been drumming almost all my life, minus 3 years. I've got connections with Pearl, so if I can be of any help, let me know.

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If you decide on a different manufacture other then Pearl, then I recommend these guys. Their prices are almost impossible to beat (no pun intended).

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