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Cheezeit

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So I'm kinda into the drums now and was thinking about getting my own set. What are some good brands that don't break the bank?

Ive played on some tama, pearl, and LP drumsets but those all costed around 2000-3000 bucks.

i woudn't mind a used set, im just trying to begin. I dont really want to spend over 500 bucks though. guess this puts me in a tough postition?

Thanks
 
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Triumph

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Definitely go used. Drums are very, very expensive and you don't want to outlay a huge sum of cash on something you might not like. Most new kits run 4-500 for just a beginner kit, and that usually doesn't include any cymbals or associated hardware.

The thing about drums is that a better kit really only gets you better sound and higher quality hardware. The act of swinging your arm and hitting a surface is pretty independent of how much you spent on the drum or cymbal. That's not to say that you can practice on your pillows and call yourself a drummer. But you also don't need to spend $5 grand.

The name brands are all good. Pearl, Tama, Ludwig, Sonor, Yamaha, DW, Zildjian, Paiste, etc.
 
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Originally posted by: Cheezeit
So I'm kinda into the drums now and was thinking about getting my own set. What are some good brands that don't break the bank?

Ive played on some tama, pearl, and LP drumsets but those all costed around 2000-3000 bucks.

i woudn't mind a used set, im just trying to begin. I dont really want to spend over 500 bucks though. guess this puts me in a tough postition?

Thanks
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if you are going to spend 2k on a drumset it better be a a 7 piece pearl/ tama.

Look around in your local paper for deals. I got a 5 piece ludwig 7 years ago for 500 including a piece of crap crash/ride and 13" hi-hats.
maple/birch kits are the way to go but if you are just starting out, don't worry about getting a value kit and putting some remo pinstripe heads on it. with some tuning, you can get a budget kit to sound pretty good
 
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Phoenix15

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Best beginner set out there are Yamaha stage customs. Should be able to get a 5 piece for around 400-500 brand new. They have great hardware for a less expensive set and can really sound nice with a little tuning and the right heads. I would recommend spending more of your budget on your cymbals, rather than a huge kit. A good drummer can work with a cheaper kit and make it sound better, but crappy cymbals are forever! Sabian makes great cymbals that are very reasonablly priced (especially compared to Paiste and Zildkian). Pick up a AA or AAX ride, hi hats and a couple of crashes and you have a good sounding setup that you can grow with, and if you decide it's not for you you can usually sell it and recoup a good portion of your money.



<--- has played since he was six, and started touring at 16. I currently use Yamaha maple customs with Sabian HH cymbals and a pearl rack. I still miss my Pearl Master Studios though. :(
 
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Kelemvor

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Can always check with local music shops and see if they have a rent-to-own type deal or something like that. Or they might take trade in and sell used ones as well.
 
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broon

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I like the Pearl Export series for beginners. A 5 piece kit is pretty inexpensive. If you're just starting, get a cheap cymbal pack like the Zildjian ZXT where you get a ride, crash, and hi-hat for less than $400. Check Musician's Friend for prices. Don't worry about shell material but don't get an off brand either. Check the local adds but don't buy a kit from Ebay, you want to look at it first. I've been playing for over 15 years and have done some extensive research.
 
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Cheezeit

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wow you guys know a ton. thanks alot :)

It seems really expensive what you guys are reccomending, though, like 500 for a 5 piece and another 300- 400 for a nice set of cymbals.

Are there any cheaper solutions? Or are drumsets one of those things that you either spend your money and get a good one, or just dont get one at all?

I have two drumsets at my church that i like to practice and play on, but I have found that getting good at the drums just requires extensive practice, so thats why I was thinking of getting my own.
 
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broon

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Originally posted by: Cheezeit
wow you guys know a ton. thanks alot :)

It seems really expensive what you guys are reccomending, though, like 500 for a 5 piece and another 300- 400 for a nice set of cymbals.

Are there any cheaper solutions? Or are drumsets one of those things that you either spend your money and get a good one, or just dont get one at all?

I have two drumsets at my church that i like to practice and play on, but I have found that getting good at the drums just requires extensive practice, so thats why I was thinking of getting my own.
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That's 300-400 for a CHEAP set of cymbals. The best way to go about finding a cheap one is to keep looking in the classifieds in the local paper. If you want one right now, you're going to have to spend some cash.
 
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oogabooga

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Last i knew, Pacific is DW just made overseas. It's DW hardware, just cheaper. Might be worth looking into.

Also: for your cymbals, i would suggest actually putting real money into those. Cymbals can quite literally be a lifetime investment, so getting a good set would be grand. Also : If you have a great drumset with crap tastic cymbals it'll sound bad. But a crappy drumset with decent cymbals there is still hope.

check the local classified, look at local music stores to see any FS signs, etc.
gluck, drums are wonderful fun :D but remember that they also require hard work to get good/great.
 
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Mrvile

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Make sure you learn some awesome drumstick twirling tricks and we'll compare.

Pen tricks vs. drumstick tricks I wonder who would win? ;)
 
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