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  • Sh4d0wD3v1L
    FFR Player
    • Jan 2005
    • 693
    #1

    So I want to buy a drum kit...

    I know there's a thread on this elsewhere, but it's a different person in a different situation.

    So anyways, I'd like a fellow drummer's opinion on what I should get. I've been playing for about 14 years now (since I was 5, I'm not joking either), so I know my way around a kit to say the least. I've never owned a full kit, mostly due to a lack of desire. Now, I'm looking.

    I don't want an electric one. I like acoustic a lot more, mostly because I just feel it sounds much better. I'm looking for a 5pc kit. Also looking for a double bass pedal, but that's a separate purchase. I already have a snare, ride cymbal, and splash. Hardware+cymbals on the kit is a must (I don't really have much )

    Budget is ~$700, but if I can get cheaper and better quality, I'm fine with that

    So drummers of FFR, help me out. Where should I start?
    Last edited by Sh4d0wD3v1L; 10-20-2008, 01:19 AM. Reason: $700 for a 7pc is unrealistic.
    Funny stuff goes in this area right?
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    • UberMario
      FFR Player
      • Aug 2005
      • 1777
      #2
      Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

      If you have the room and adequate space from neighbors, get a normal drumset. I think electric are just fine as long as you keep it to drum sounds. double bass pedal isn't necessary, get the kit first. also get a kit with its own snare, it comes with a stand. mess around on different kits before you buy is your best bet for what you want.
      That's cool Mario, but how come whenever you eat mushrooms, everything gets bigger but your dick?

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        • Sh4d0wD3v1L
          FFR Player
          • Jan 2005
          • 693
          #3
          Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

          I have the space, not an issue in the least. I'm planning on getting one with a snare, but I probably won't use it. Much more likely to sell it. I can't part with my perfectly tuned (imo anyways) Chad Smith signature series pearl snare.
          Funny stuff goes in this area right?

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            • Tokzic
              FFR Player
              • May 2005
              • 6878
              #4
              Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

              Originally posted by Sh4d0wD3v1L
              Chad Smith
              extremely boring drummer

              Last edited by Tokzic: Today at 11:59 PM. Reason: wait what

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                • L0NEvvolf
                  FFR Veteran
                  • Nov 2006
                  • 2068
                  #5
                  Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                  Pearl all the way, best chose you will ever make.

                  http://www.musicianshut.com/product/Pearl-Forum-FZ725-5-Piece-Standard-Drum-Set?r=DFFR


                  Small but good sounding, you will have to add onto it as this is more a beginners set.
                  Last edited by L0NEvvolf; 10-20-2008, 02:33 AM.

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                    • Afrombean
                      FFR Player
                      • Feb 2007
                      • 285
                      #6
                      Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                      If you're as experienced as you say, I suggest you disregard everything anyone has said thus far, go down to one o' them big music stores, try some things out, and pick what you like best. I doubt if anyone with a greater expertise than the one you proclaimed will come about here.

                      ps L0NEvvolf, there's a difference between a "beginner's set" and a basic kit dumbass

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                        • Sh4d0wD3v1L
                          FFR Player
                          • Jan 2005
                          • 693
                          #7
                          Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                          Originally posted by Tokzic
                          extremely boring drummer
                          To each their own. The snare sounds great, that's all that matters.

                          Originally posted by Afrombean
                          If you're as experienced as you say, I suggest you disregard everything anyone has said thus far, go down to one o' them big music stores, try some things out, and pick what you like best. I doubt if anyone with a greater expertise than the one you proclaimed will come about here.
                          I suppose that idea would work, but the music stores are a bit of a drive. I didn't think anyone with more years would come about, just wanted other opinions. Thanks for the input.
                          Funny stuff goes in this area right?

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                            • drummerdanny
                              FFR Player
                              • May 2007
                              • 8
                              #8
                              Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                              <3 double bass

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                                • clarinet89
                                  FFR Player
                                  • Jan 2008
                                  • 899
                                  #9
                                  Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                                  Where in Wisconsin are you from? If you're near Madison, there's this place called Ward-Brodt Music Mall that has a bunch of selections. That's where I bought my good clarinet.

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                                    • L0NEvvolf
                                      FFR Veteran
                                      • Nov 2006
                                      • 2068
                                      #10
                                      Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                                      Originally posted by Afrombean
                                      ps L0NEvvolf, there's a difference between a "beginner's set" and a basic kit dumbass
                                      Well I obviously know that, but for someone who has been playing as long as him, he deserves a much bigger kit, to have some fun with.

                                      I started building mine after a year.

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                                        • Sh4d0wD3v1L
                                          FFR Player
                                          • Jan 2005
                                          • 693
                                          #11
                                          Re: So I want to buy a drum kit...

                                          Originally posted by clarinet89
                                          Where in Wisconsin are you from? If you're near Madison, there's this place called Ward-Brodt Music Mall that has a bunch of selections. That's where I bought my good clarinet.
                                          I'm actually about an hour due east of Madison. Where in Madison is it located? I'm sure I could google-map it, but I'm always up for a trip to Madtown

                                          Edit:
                                          Originally posted by L0NEvvolf
                                          Pearl all the way, best chose you will ever make.

                                          http://www.musicianshut.com/product/Pearl-Forum-FZ725-5-Piece-Standard-Drum-Set?r=DFFR


                                          Small but good sounding, you will have to add onto it as this is more a beginners set.
                                          Do you own this kit? If so, what/how long have you been playing on it? How good are the stock heads?

                                          If not, I like Pearl as it is, that's probably what I'm going to get anyways. It's pretty much all I own. My splash is a pearl (8") and it still sounds great, and has lasted me almost 9 years. My hi-hat is also pearl (14") but I'm not as big a fan of that. It works, but I've heard better.
                                          Last edited by Sh4d0wD3v1L; 10-20-2008, 02:43 PM.
                                          Funny stuff goes in this area right?

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