I would go for a used kit . Do you have anything now ? any stands , cymbals ect
I've got 500 dollars to spend on a set, not a penny more. My biggest priority is durability. My friend, who also drums, suggested this:
Pulse Pro Blue Metallic 5-Piece Drumset (300$)
Sabian B8 Performance Cymbal Pack (150$)
Remo Pinstripe Value Pack Drum Heads with Emperor X Coated Snare Head (40$)
Thoughts on that? Get a different set? Go used?
So much more to worry about with drums than there are with horns, guitars, and mics...
And BTW, I tried posting a thread yesterday but couldn't, so if somehow it did get posted and I just couldn't find it, please ignore this one and point me to my other thread....
Last edited by TruthElixirX; 02-14-2008 at 03:29 PM.
I would go for a used kit . Do you have anything now ? any stands , cymbals ect
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from guitar center online and am pleased with both. also try craigslist.com I would do lots of research to be able to make an educated choice and not rely completly on others.
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Pulse kits are stencil Asian kits pick one from 50 manufactures they will be the same drums. I would buy used name brand, I think you will be happier in the long run.
I'm looking at this kit, used, right now:
Mapex Mars Pro for 399.99 7 piece set. No cymbals.
I hope helping me out isn't to much trouble. This is my first experience with drum purchasing, and I need a lot of hand holding... No idea what I am looking for in a starter kit or anything.
I say go for the Mapex, that's not a bad set.
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The problem is that you have to factor in the bass drum pedal, the throne, and at the very least a hi-hat stand and hi-hat cymbals, and if you've spent $399 already, then you've only got $101 for the rest, a decent bass drum pedal will be about $30-$50, and a cheap throne will be another $20. That leaves you just $30-$50 for a hi-hat stand and hi-hat cymbals. The problem is that even a low end pair of hi-hat cymbals (I'm thinking Zildjian ZBT. Anything less is like hitting trash can lids) is somewhere around $100, unless you can find those used too. You might be able to come close to you $500 budget, but you will probably go over unless you can find good used buys on the rest after you buy the drumset.
The Mapex kit is definitely a step above the Pulse Pro, but if you are working on a tight budget, you either have to be patient in finding the deals that you need, or you have to get what you can afford, and just expect to upgrade later when you can afford it.
BTW, welcome to Drum Chat TruthElixirX, and don't worry because this bunch is real good at helping out new drummers!
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First of all, a 7 piece kit is not needed to learn the elementaries of drumming. the more stuff being offered for the money probably means the less the quality. Try to find a set that is being offered for sale, that have all the components you will need to play. In the drum world, it is the accessories that rack up $$$$ really fast. Settle for for no less than bass, snare, hi-hat, couple toms, couple cymbals and the hardware required to make it all functional. I believe it can be done with-in your price range, but you got to be willing to scour the bushes(so to speak). The main thing to look for is sound. Next look for damaged components.
all the best...
I just found a set of nice cymbals used, last night. (I can't remember the name, I did check on them though. Have some experience with them from school band. )
I don't really need a throne right now, I can use a desk chair for at least a little while, unless there is something special drum thrones do?
I contacted two people about two different Mapex M Series kits that were scratched up looking (But nothing to damage the sound.) and going for 399.99. I was told the Mapex M Series was decent, and a step up. I'm also waiting to hear back about one Mapex Pro M.
TE, I'd rather have the cheapest drummer's throne rather than a desk chair because you can adjust it properly for position, you can maintain better posture right from the start, and it allows you to move your legs more freely. I also will keep you from establishing bad habits that you will have to break later.
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Pulse didn't sound good to me....
My local music store sold a lot of them...
I tried to played one of the PULSE about a month ago...
And All I can say it's a decent kit....
If I were you, I'll get myself the used MAPEX...
And go with ZBT packs....
My Kit :
TAMA Imperialstar Midnight Blue
REMO Encore Heads....
Meinl Cowbell
16" Zildjian Avedis Thin Crash
16" Paiste Alpha Medium Crash
20" Meinl Rakes Medium Ride
14" Paiste 3000 Rude Hi-Hat
8" PST-5 Splash
6" Meinl Classic Splash
10" WUHAN S series Splash
16" ZHT EFX
17" Stagg China
P122 Double bass pedal
Just got off the phone with a guy selling a Tama Rockstar for 325 or 375 (Don't remember which.).
Are they good? It didn't come with any hardware except to stick the toms on the bass.
Oh and by the way Truth, welcome to the drum forum.
Be aware that the budget will be blown for sure. The other hardware that you're not getting, will be probably that much again($$), even used. I'm not talking about peripheal non-essentials either. The set will be be basically unplayable without them. Sure it is easy to use a kitchen stool for a throne and that...no prob...but what do you substitute for a hi-hat stand, cymbals, bass drum beater, etc...?
My advice for you, Truth, is try to buy a kit "all inclusive", meaning at least the essentials to have a playable fully functioning kit.
all the best...
Last edited by kay-gee; 02-16-2008 at 08:20 AM. Reason: tpos
That'll be a good deal mate...Just got off the phone with a guy selling a Tama Rockstar for 325 or 375 (Don't remember which.).
But yes, Like BTD said....With only the rest of your money (125$)...You won't got any good hardware....
My Kit :
TAMA Imperialstar Midnight Blue
REMO Encore Heads....
Meinl Cowbell
16" Zildjian Avedis Thin Crash
16" Paiste Alpha Medium Crash
20" Meinl Rakes Medium Ride
14" Paiste 3000 Rude Hi-Hat
8" PST-5 Splash
6" Meinl Classic Splash
10" WUHAN S series Splash
16" ZHT EFX
17" Stagg China
P122 Double bass pedal
I found a cheaper kit, a Tama Swing Star Kit (Sizes are 20x16 bass, 10x9 tom, 12x11 tom, 14x14 floor, 12x3 metal shell tama picollo snare.) for 325.
This'll leave me 175. I found a SP Drum Hardware pack on musicians friend for 100. That'll leave me 75 dollars for a throne or what not.
Thoughts?
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