well, i think im gonna get a 5 peice drum set, but it doesnt come with cymbals. if i got a new drum set, i would be playin classic rock, hard rock, maybe a little punka/ska and maybe some metal. what would be a good, affordable, and not too heavy(i'll be playin in my parents house most of the time)
2006-11-24 11:34:07 · 5 answers · asked by jim h 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
i was thinkin 14" hi hats, 16" crash and 18" crash/ride(more ride)
2006-11-24 11:34:47 · update #1
Well for a drum set definitely go with a Pearl or Ludwig. The Pearls have a nice sound to them, you get a nice snare without echo and good sounding toms if you know how to tune them. Remember though, the sound you get from your toms and snare is all dependent on how you tune them. so be sure to customize the sound of your drums based on what you are playing. Plus theres a lot of resell value. For cymbals you need to get some zildjians. Way better than sabians. have nicer sound and less noise. probably a 14 high hat, a 16 crash, and a 20 ride. usually you get a free splash or china symbol if you buy it in a pack, which is always the best deal for a beginner. Also, drum sets and cymbal packages generally don't come with cymbal stands. or enough, so check out what kind of hardware you are getting.
2006-11-24 11:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by iluvxcrunning 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tama makes really good and affordable drum sets. If you need cymbals, Sabian makes a beginners package that's actually really good for the price. When you're gong to spend some more money, try Paiste or Zildgen cymbals. For cymbal stands, just get thin cheap ones. You don't need big monster stands, it unnecessary. Maybe just one thick stand for your ride cymbal, especially if its a boom stand.
Buying used stuff is a good idea too. Just make sure that it's in good playing condition. It doesn't matter what it looks like. What's important is if it doesn't have any issues during your playing.
2006-11-24 16:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in most cities there are music stores that sell from guitars to drums
by the piece as well as the sets, I just saw a few sets complete with it all, even high hats, they had several sets from 450 to well over 3 thousand but a lot in the lower range and they were complete.
We have Sam Ash stores down here.. Sam Ash also has a web site..
http://www.samash.com/home/
also do yourself a favor and go look at this site..
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/?g=home
they have tons of stuff and you can also get their credit card there too.
good luck
smile
2006-11-24 12:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Triggering is a thank you to bypass! You get extreme high quality, consistent sound each and every strike and would layer a number of sounds jointly to create the "monster bass drum". one in each and every of my widespread sounds is layering a great gated kick drum with an quite dry small kick sound. a large variety of attack with a large variety of "breath" as far as dampening the drum, it particularly is definitely a rely of flavor and quantity concerns. With the drum dampened you are able to decrease your point quantity fairly and place self assurance in strictly the brought about sound for tone. this could be proper in a prepare subject or on gigs the place overall quantity is a difficulty. test with the two and be certain for your self what works extra effective on your subject. understand which you will choose to regulate the setup reckoning on the room you're in, etc.
2016-10-04 08:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't go wrong with Tama. Check ebay
2006-11-24 11:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bestie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋