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A Question for OT Drummers
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:18 pm
My kid is 7 and is wanting to start drumming. I'm a guitar player and have been in bands, so I have a little knowledge of drum kits, but I am not an expert. I've looked at a few kits but was just looking for any advice anyone could give me.
He's a pretty talented kid and can already ID whole, quarter, 8th notes, ect... and can do some rudiments on a drum pad just from youtube vids.
Pretty bummed about him not wanting to play guitar. But I'd like to get him a good kit that'll re-sale if he changes his mind.
Thanks for all of the help.
He's a pretty talented kid and can already ID whole, quarter, 8th notes, ect... and can do some rudiments on a drum pad just from youtube vids.
Pretty bummed about him not wanting to play guitar. But I'd like to get him a good kit that'll re-sale if he changes his mind.
Thanks for all of the help.
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Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:19 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
Your neighbors say this is a bad idea.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:22 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:22 pm to jwall3
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Your neighbors say this is a bad idea.
I live on 25 arces.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:22 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
What's your price range?
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:24 pm to MrSmith
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What's your price range?
200 to 500.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:33 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
A Gretsch Catalina Club kit can be had for close to $600 new, but it has decent resale being such a compact set.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:38 pm to notslim99
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notslim99
Thanks I'll try and look at one.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:44 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
He's 7. Get him a Sunlite. If his interest stays, you can upgrade to something better.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 8:54 pm to tigerman03
Just checked out their site. I've never heard of the company. I'll try and find a dealer around here. A good cheap set would be nice but I don't want to be stuck with it if he loses interest.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 9:07 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
Can't go wrong with a 5 piece Pearl starter drum set.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 9:12 pm to tigerbutt
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Can't go wrong with a 5 piece Pearl starter drum set.
This
Posted on 6/30/12 at 9:47 pm to KyleOrtonsMustache
If you want to retain your sanity buy him a Roland or Yamaha electronic kit and a pair of headphones. Also will be easy to sell on Ebay and ship if he loses interest.
This post was edited on 6/30/12 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 6/30/12 at 9:57 pm to JWS3
electronic kit is how my son learned. Much easier investment than a whole set. He did not lose interest but the guy that was giving him lessons moved away.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 9:59 pm to madamsquirrel
I don't think you should learn on an electronic drumset IMO
Posted on 6/30/12 at 10:00 pm to MrSmith
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I don't think you should learn on an electronic drumset IMO
Plus one.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 10:05 pm to MrSmith
Son practiced on the regular set at our church whenever he wanted and the electronic one at home. As a single mom it was the best I could do. I know nothing about music though.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 10:06 pm to Dandy Lion
Mapex is also a good starter kit. A five pice will probably run a little higher than your budget. Save money on the hardware and cymbals. If he takes to it, upgrade hardware and cymbals. If not, you can resell pretty easily.
Also- electric is not the way to learn.
Also- electric is not the way to learn.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 10:08 pm to madamsquirrel
Check with your drummer friends. I was given my youngest son's first drum set - a friend who plays the drums for a living had a couple of old sets and gave me one.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 10:09 pm to madamsquirrel
I'm not a fan of electric sets. We have the room and the noise factor doesn't bother me as I've killed my hearing in bands. I've checked out the Pearl starter kits so it's good to see that mentioned.
Thanks for the info and anymore input would be awesome.
Thanks for the info and anymore input would be awesome.
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