Which Drum kit to get : Peace Legion, Premier Olympic or Carlos

[bigblackbear]

you can try a manu katche junior kit from yamaha. although its a junior kit, it's definitely big enough to be played by an adult.

 

[alvinthedrummer]

I have two 5 yr old students, both are really petite. You can get a regular set with 18" bass drum config. Anything bigger, they will have problem getting to the toms. As for stools, go to ikea and get a cheap stool that has a square seat. The stools there are very low and with the square seat, your child will be able to sit with the stool setup diagonally so that the sharp edge points towards the bass drum. Pretty much like a bicycle seat. This way, your child's legs will have little obstruction for movement and it also allows him to get closer to the pedal.

 

[Battlefield2]

Hi All,
thanks for the many wonderful and long posts!!

yes...i did see the tama stagestar...
http://soft.com.sg/forum/drums-buy-sell/143449-wts-tama-stagestar-repost.html
and thanks for the confirmation that junior sets are not the way to go
the way i see it...yes...they do cost about $480 for a new one
but they won't go a long way...and i doubt the sound would be as nice
i don't mind a second hand set..but i think it may not be easy to choose
but i read somewhere in here that drums are easier to choose than piano...hahah...and i have chosen pianos before....so let me try...
i will also look out for 18inch kick drums
my budget is around $300+ for the set.
cheers

 

[Composer of Requiems]

I think choosing drums, especially starter drums, are definitely much easier than choosing a piano.

The main thing to look out for is firm and sturdy hardware. At an entry level, most drum constructions won't differ that much- of course, big companies like Pearl and Tama would probably put out better products than small end companies, but I doubt it's *that* much of a difference. The main deciding point is good hardware.

Furthermore, the sound you get is very heavily influenced by the skins you're using on the drums. I find that most starter sets can sound pretty good and be used for gigs with just a change of skins (and good tuning, of course). I see Pearl Forums (mid-level kit), Stagestars and so on very commonly at performance venues, and I like the sound I get out of them (except for the snare)

You should probably aim to spend about $200+ to 300 on the drums, then another $100 or so on replacing skins, either now or later. And of course, cymbals, at some future point of time.

 

[Battlefield2]

Actually...piano easy..bec all the key same height...only the soundboard height different
wasted...that tama stagestar sold already

 

[Composer of Requiems]

It'll come back.

Haha I meant picking based on tonal quality xP

 

[Battlefield2]

Furthermore, the sound you get is very heavily influenced by the skins you're using on the drums. I find that most starter sets can sound pretty good and be used for gigs with just a change of skins (and good tuning, of course). I see Pearl Forums (mid-level kit), Stagestars and so on very commonly at performance venues, and I like the sound I get out of them (except for the snare)

Hi,
i was reading more into your post.
assuming I bought the tama...how much would a good set of skins cost?
i also realise...for 300+...the set will not come with cymbals?
means i need to add some more $$$$
or does it mean that the cymbals can buy later when my son learn more?
thanks a lot!

 

[Composer of Requiems]

Most people selling them second hand will include the stock cymbals that come with it. They arn't exactly awesome sounding, but will do for practice. Then, you can upgrade to high end performance cymbals later when your kid starts gigging, or whenever you feel ready to use them.

As far as I can remember, this should be the price range...

10" to 14" tom/snare skins should be around $20+ each, depending on size

The bass skin will cost around $40+ to 70+, but that doesn't imply the $70 ones are really good- it's just a different type of skin.

However, usually Tama/Pearl sets come with pretty decent skins already, so you'll probably only have to upgrade maybe half a year to a year later. It won't sound bad with stock skins, just that it won't sound amazing. When I say change the skins, I mean that with a change of skins, it'll be performance quality. It's fine to leave the stock skins on until it cannot be used anymore.

 

[gibs]

Well, after at least 4 months of asking around and researching about getting the biggest bang out of my buck, IMO the best config would be getting a 2nd hand drumset that's still in a decent condition, and then replacing the drum skins with better ones (depends on you really), and then getting the cymbals that would better suit you (depends on you also haha).

Even after all that, my parents still aren't convinced enough to get me a set. Sigh.

Good luck with choosing!

gibs.

 

[Battlefield2]

Composer and Gibs...thanks for your reply..

first of all...u may need to understand why your parents don't want to buy for you
as a parent...i really hesitate to get drum set for my younger son bec i worry he give up after 3 mths...then my $350 is lost..
on the contrary...when i saw my elder son ability to play piano...i upgraded our piano..
maybe u need to show them how much u love drums...i finally decide to buy bec i saw the enthusiasm and tinkle in my son's eye when he attended the drum class...i sure hope this last...hehe
drums is also noisy when u are practising..that may also be one of their concerns?

i beleive a good player needs a good instrument..however..he is beginner...so a used set should suffice...
it seems like the skins will cost just as much as the drum set...
then with cymbals...wah lau...
at the moment..he is practising on yellow pages...hehe