Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners OT: Drummers out there, advice needed.

So if you guys check out the EBay link above, what do you think on that Gretsch Catalina set? Comes with OSP hardware but no cymbals for 699...

Seems pretty good to me. I haven't price checked much, but locally for the same price (not counting shipping from the eBay store) you don't get the cymbal stands, hi-hat stand, drum throne, and bass drum pedal like you get online. Granted, I am sure that it is a $20 drum throne, and a $20 bass drum pedal, but still, for starter it will work fine.

Maple sets are *generally* a desired feature for construction so that is a plus. Like I said before, I was looking pretty hard at a set like this. I think that you will really like it if you get it. Personally, I like the wine color better, but that is all up to your personal taste too. I like Paiste and Ziljian cymbals best, but those are easy enough to test run out Guitar Center, even if you are going to buy online.

quack, is your son just starting out? IF so, check out the bargain finder in your area, get him a cheap set, how old is he?

I started with a REALLY cheap $400 drum kit. And when I decided that I wanted to play profesionally, I got a a kit worth $5500 (including the cost of cymbals).

Really, if he is just starting out, don't get anything fancy.