Timothy Lyons Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Alright, I'm a bassist, do a bit of guitar, sax, and dabble in a lot of other instruments. Drums is my next choice. I'm looking for a set for my home practice studio soon, could anyone point me in the direction of a great beginner's guide to everything drums? What to look for? What everything is called? All I know is I have liked most Tama sets I've played and I prefer double bass over a double pedal. Anyone have any suggestions? \m/ Timothy Lyons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 umm...well...beginners don't start with double kick sets, really. Gotta know your stuff on single kick FIRST before you go double. Trust me when I tell you there's plenty to do with ONE kick drum. I've upped my standards; now, up yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof.Sound Posted September 29, 2003 Share Posted September 29, 2003 Beginners come in all sizes and budgets? Whats yours? Author and new site of the As of August 2004 - New Home of the Drum Tuning Bible v3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Lyons Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Well, I am a hard rock/heavy metal bassist, and I'd like to have something for my drummers to use when they come over as well. Hence I'm going straight for a decent kit. \m/ Timothy Lyons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Lyons Posted September 29, 2003 Author Share Posted September 29, 2003 Originally posted by P.Sound: Beginners come in all sizes and budgets? Whats yours?Poor, but I get money in at random and spend it at random. I'm setting aside the next $700 or so for a basic TAMA kit unless I get a great deal at a yard sale or something. \m/ Timothy Lyons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platy Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 go with mapex pro m's if you;re in that price range, they sound great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Well first of all offramp is right. I've been playing drums for about 18 years and although I can play double kick fairly well I never use my double pedal. I like to keep my set up simple with a 4pc and three cymbals. Now for a beginner kit I think you should check out the Pearl Exports. With the right heads and proper tuning you might be suprised what $600 can get ya. If Tama is your preference, I wouldn't go below the Rockstars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I paid a friend of mine $800 for a 7piece white Pearl Export set with all of the stands and hat. (My friend has 4 other drum sets)I now have 10 cymbals on the stands now. I'm very happy with the set, they keep their tune and record well. Still have the original Remo pin stripe heads on them. Jazzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Lyons Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Originally posted by ss: If Tama is your preference, I wouldn't go below the Rockstars.Would you reccomend Swingstars? Rockstar fusion? \m/ Timothy Lyons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihategarybettman Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I have a set of 18-year-old Swingstars that I like very much, but I know Tama has changed the construction of the shells since I bought mine and I don't know how the newer ones sound (although "sound" can be subjective). I agree with other posters, though, that that you should start with a single bass drum; you can always upgrade and add a second drum or a double pedal later. Listen to Bonham's triplets on Led Zeppelin I to see what a single bass drummer can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 I've played around a bit, and I think a decent, single bass drum kit is best. Also, I like the double pedals. They allow the player to cram in more drums if wanted, or if the stage is too small, to maybe fit in a corner. True, there's nothing like having two bass drums, but sometimes compacting things while still being effective has its own rewards. It's also one less drum to take along, especially if you don't have roadies to help you out. I could get along with just a single bass drum. Makes it easier for a small fry like me to get around the toms and cymbals. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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