Buying Drum Set

[MattWhoMattGreen]

I am fixing to buy my first drum set, but have a few questions. What are some things in particular i need to watch out for. I am thinking of getting Tamas. I want to get a decent set, but do not want to get in to deep with them either as I have never even played before. Is there a certain set you would suggest? What kind of sticks would you suggest? Double bass pedal, exactly what is it and do I need one for a beginner?

[StiffEdub]

CHEAP but decent Pulse Pro

But I would suggest you check out Ludwig packages, reasonable, and quality heads.

[StiffEdub]

Oh....Don't forget your cymbals....

Zildjian has some 3 piece and 4 piece sets. (ZBT start is a 3 piece.)

Sabian has some as well.

[Rev0lver]

as for double bass, it is basically what it says. two bass pedals for the bass drum. and no, you don't need one unless you are playing metal(which still isn't always necessary). plus, they are typically much more expensive than you would think.

[MattWhoMattGreen]

http://www.music123.com/Ludwig-Accent-5-Piece-Drum-Kit-and-Zildjian-ZBT-Cymbal-Set-443278-i1320640.Music123 How would this package be? I know next to nothing so any help at all is greatly appreciated/

[StratATTACK]

If I were you I'd get the double bass pedal just because I love Metal so I'd be poundin' on that a lot.

[Rev0lver]

If I were you I'd get the double bass pedal just because I love Metal so I'd be poundin' on that a lot.

well, the problem for that for a beginner is that double bass pedals are expensive. but if you really have enough money that you can buy it go ahead. but i'd personally use that extra 200 bucks to buy a better set.

[MattWhoMattGreen]

Anyone have any comments on the kit I linked to? I doubt I get a double bass pedal because I dont really want to spend that much on one right now considering I wont play much, if any metal.

[davidshek]

Anyone have any comments on the kit I linked to? I doubt I get a double bass pedal because I dont really want to spend that much on one right now considering I wont play much, if any metal.

That kit you linked to would be great as a beginner's drumset. I had something similar from Pearl for the first few years I was learning.

And no, don't get a double bass pedal for at least 2-3 years. Learn to play one pedal before you add the 2nd. You'll be that much better for it. Learning to play drums with double kick pedals right outta the gate teaches you really bad kick drum habits that will hurt you later on.

[BearFan51]

Hi guys, 1st post.

Buy used. You can get a much higher quality kit for about the same as a new cheapo kit. Benefits of a higher quality kit are; easier tunability-(better wood and better bearing edges), better hardware, a wider variety of drumheads that will still sound good on them, resale value if you lose interest.

Good Luck

[gsu_paintballer]

Im wanting to sell my set of Pearls. PM me if you're interested. We can work something out.

[MattWhoMattGreen]

GSU you have a pm. Thanks to everyone for the info. Hopefully I will be rocking out on the drums before to long. Any websites I need to check out for lessons or anything like that?

[vtjustinb]

Really two things make your set sound good: good heads/tuning and your cymbals. You can put a good set of heads on practically any set and tune them well enough to sound good, but you DEFINITELY can't fake good cymbals. The stuff they sell with beginner kits sound like garbage, and there's really no getting around that.

My recommendation would be to get an entry-level set used from a major brand manufacturer (Pearl, Tama, Yamaha, Gretsch, Ludwig). They come with great hardware, and sometimes some surprisingly high-quality wood compositions, but most importantly they'll hold their value if you ever want to sell it and upgrade to a better set. Your garden variety off-brand sets won't earn you much when you go to sell them back.

But yeah, buy some good heads, have someone who knows what they're doing tune them, and if you have money to spend anywhere on the set do so with cymbals. Put a set of Zildjian Ks on a Wal-Mart drumset and the drummer will sound pretty good, but CB8s on a DW Custom set will sound like balls.