what kind of kit?

jamesmorris12 · Newbie Alert Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 3

hey evreybody im new here.
this is my 1st topic and i was wondering what kind of drum kit i should get
im 13 and all the cheap kits i say i should get ppl tell me i diserve better... i was wonder what a cheap but good drum kit i can get
cuz im on a budget = |

i dont have kit right now but i have a practice pad and i find things that kinda make good drum sounds= |

The Dale · Goldfish Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Posts: 57

have a look at mapex kits theyre really nice, i think there lower end ones are quite nice but im not sure.
best thing to do would be to go try some out

random white person · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

it really depends on how low your budget is. the simple truth is that in most cases, you pay for what you get. obviously it would be really nice to have a shiny new $1000 kit as your first, but in reality most people can only spend a couple hundred.

a few tips for the beginner on a budget:

- buy used. a lot of people sell their drum kits for around half what they originally paid, and some go for even lower. it generally isn't hard to find a nice intermediate level set for the same price used as a budget model new, and obviously you can find cheap beginners sets for even cheaper used. also, when people sell a set they sometimes throw in all of their stands, hardware and cymbals for little extra cost. if you shop around you can get a full set, with everything you need to actually play. if you buy new, its likely you'll have to spend even more to at the very least buy cymbals.

- keep in mind that even if you buy a cheap set, you can later invest in high quality heads that when tuned properly, can sound pretty darn decent. on the other hand, you can not really upgrade or fine tune your cymbals, stands, and other hardware. what youve got is what youre stuck with. so, while it sounds strange, it usually makes more sense to cut costs on the actual drums, and spend more on cymbals and other necessities that you're stuck with until you buy new ones.

- don't worry about the brand so much. unless you're buying a bargain level, generic set, you can basically be assured of a manufacturer's mostly positive reputation. also, most musicians will recommend you what they personally play. obviously you only want to promote what you actually know about, but just because someone says something is the best doesnt mean it is... it probably means thats the brand they own.
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