Hello everybody new guy here. I'm almost 44 years old and a couple of months ago I acquired a pristine Ludwig accent CS from a friend for $200. The set looks like it was barely touched. I changed out the heads and cymbals. I have been taking lessons with a great teacher locally and have been listening to isolated tracks of great drummers for inspiration. I have been having a great time. I do take things very seriously and will learn this instrument or collection of instruments as well as my age and time restrictions will allow me. My hope is to be able to jam one day with other musician friends. I am a paramedic so I have I career this is a personal quest for me. I also play conga and other Latin percussion instruments. I hope to learn a lot from you guys.