so im planning on getting a kit this year around november/december...and wondering what all I should be looking for. Unfortunately, I am starting music kinda late in my life but I dont really care that much.

I was hoping to get peoples opinions on what brands they would suggest, what things to get (IE types and sizes of toms/cymbals/etc), and what modifications you use/suggest (like the blanket in the bass some people use)

if you need any other info from me lmk.

edit: this is for someone whos never played on a real (acoustic) drum kit before. It would be my first kit ever.

This post was edited by Eep on Sep 14 2008 09:35pm

Price range?

lets say 400-500, its my first one after all

edit: and I can always add more. I just want to know the basic necessities

This post was edited by Eep on Sep 15 2008 12:56am

That is 400-500 for the kit right? not including cymbals

The best bet is to go to a local music store and look around and maybe ask for some help..

But I would look into mapex or a tama rockstar series for the kit for a first set

Ofc you can use the cymbals it comes with (most come with 2-3 cymbals) but they will suck lol

Around here you can get a zildjian zbt pack for 125-175 which imo are the best lower end/cheap cymbals

Good luck finding it !

thanks

any more comments also appreciated

yep also size is all preference so no one can really tell you whats best

Pm me if you have any other questions

idk what kind of music you intend to play, but a double bass pedal is always good. even if the music you play doesnt have a lot of double bass, it can still be used for great accents.

Unfortunately i dont know a whole lot about drum gear.

If you are into a lot of double bass id say saving up for Axis Pedals or DW 9000's would be ideal. According to some drummers I've played with, they're the best to have.

There is no such thing as being too late to play an instrument.

Music is eternal.

well my main influences are mostly classical rock, progressive and alternative

I also kind of like jazz but I havent listened to much of it

Ive listened to alot of peart and moon, studying them perhaps. Ill never obviously be as good as them but I like their styles, what with dramatic drum fills and off the wall beats and interesting twists and turns in their drumming, to make it unique.

Then I wouldnt throw too much money into a double bass, but its still cool for accents.

Shannon Lucas (The Black Dahlia Murder, ex-All That Remains) uses Axis Pedals, if you get what I mean, lol.