So I want to buy a drum kit...

[Sh4d0wD3v1L]

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?

[UberMario]

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.

[Sh4d0wD3v1L]

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.

[Tokzic]

Originally Posted by Sh4d0wD3v1L

Chad Smith

extremely boring drummer

[L0NEvvolf]

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

http://www.musicianshut.com/product/...rum-Set?r=DFFR

Small but good sounding, you will have to add onto it as this is more a beginners set.

[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.

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

[Sh4d0wD3v1L]

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.

[drummerdanny]

<3 double bass

[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.

[L0NEvvolf]

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.

[Sh4d0wD3v1L]

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/...rum-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.