Members bluesbox101 Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 :hey guys, im a guitar player that recently found out how damn fun it is to play drums. im looking to buy a set and have about an 800 dollar budget total. (shells,hardware,cymbals) im looking for a 4 piece but thats the only thing i know. what should i buy??? (looking to play raconteurs, queens of the stone age, dead weather type stuff) help me out dudes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skinthrasher Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Welcome to the drum forum! Be prepared to be overwhelmed with a wealth of knowledge and info from a really cool group of characters! In general your are gonna get a response of buy used and spend wisely on some quality cymbals! Listen closely to everyone and heed their advice and you can't go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Why is it every guitarist out thinks they're a drummer? Seriously, this is like the third guy who's come here starting off with "I'm a guitar player" that I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitar-fish Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm in. I've been a guitar player for 11 years, and I don't think I can go another year without getting a drum set. I'm figuring about $800 also for a kit, not including throne and pedal. What kind of wood for classic rock? Maple, birch, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eyehearya Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Drummer here, been playing for a while but the more I think about it the more I think my creativity lends itself to giutar. I've got 250 dollars ratholed to start this new chapter in my life. Need advise on equipment. Easy math dictates that the 4 string ones are cheaper but when I'm playing giutar in my head the sound is somewhere between David Gilmore (the founder and creative force behind heavy metal group Pink Floyd) and Bela Fleck (prominant bleugrass musician). Hoping to get equipment feedback and advise on string types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moronmountain Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Why is it every guitarist out thinks they're a drummer? Seriously, this is like the third guy who's come here starting off with "I'm a guitar player" that I can think of. I dunno. Maybe for the same reason that you think you can play drums? Stereotype much? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Drummer here, been playing for a while but the more I think about it the more I think my creativity lends itself to giutar. I've got 250 dollars ratholed to start this new chapter in my life. Need advise on equipment. Easy math dictates that the 4 string ones are cheaper but when I'm playing giutar in my head the sound is somewhere between David Gilmore (the founder and creative force behind heavy metal group Pink Floyd) and Bela Fleck (prominant bleugrass musician). Hoping to get equipment feedback and advise on string types. get as many strings as you can for the money. for 250, you should at least be able to get a 7 string, then when you get good enough, you can buy a harp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1393043430.html Comes with some high dollar cymbals http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1385491431.html http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1404572256.html a little higher than budget but comes complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdawg Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 mapex. win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesbox101 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Drummer here, been playing for a while but the more I think about it the more I think my creativity lends itself to giutar. I've got 250 dollars ratholed to start this new chapter in my life. Need advise on equipment. Easy math dictates that the 4 string ones are cheaper but when I'm playing giutar in my head the sound is somewhere between David Gilmore (the founder and creative force behind heavy metal group Pink Floyd) and Bela Fleck (prominant bleugrass musician). Hoping to get equipment feedback and advise on string types. 4 piece for space reasons asshat:cop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agogobill Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 A good article about buying drums: http://georgesdrumshop.com/drumBuyingGuide.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1393043430.html Comes with some high dollar cymbals I'd hit this, and pick up some used hats, and a hi hat stand. The drums won't be great, but they will still be damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinhigh Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Why is it every guitarist out thinks they're a drummer? Seriously, this is like the third guy who's come here starting off with "I'm a guitar player" that I can think of. this is not my thread but to those who tried to help,good for you. to failedrummer and the rest that are being rediculous,piss off! this person came in here asking for help.i understand that some of you are as sarcastic as one could be but to just knock this poor innocent {censored}er is obserd.everyone in here needed help at one point or another whether it was being new to music or coming from a different insturment.im somwat new here but some of this {censored} is dumb. i guess your affraid he might steal a gig from you? i dunno,but you should welcome someone that wants to share the same joy of beating a drum and creating the backbone to just about any song out there. you tell me whats wrong with wanting to learn more than one thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twosticks Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1393043430.html Comes with some high dollar cymbalshttp://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1385491431.htmlhttp://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/msg/1404572256.html a little higher than budget but comes complete. First set is in Chickasha, which is about an hour SW of Okla City. and I don't set hats for it. Second set is in Purcell, Okla. which is 30 mins south of OKC. Norman is a suburb of OKC, All nice sets for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'd hit this, and pick up some used hats, and a hi hat stand. The drums won't be great, but they will still be damn good. Yep...I'd jump all over that one to if I was just starting out. Hell the two K cymbals alone are worth a good chunk of that price. (what the hell though..guy didn't use hi hats????) They all serious offers considered so that means you could probably walk away with those for 500. If they're still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm sorry I play more than one instrument.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxofrocks Posted October 10, 2009 Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Welcome to drums man!Nothing wrong with expanding your possibilities. No reason to limit yourself, drums are fun as hell, but so is guitar, why not do both... I'll give the same advice they said we would. Buy used, and save money, buy well known name brands, stay away from beginner pre pack cymbals like B8 ZXT ZHT. When you made up your mind, post it here and we'll keep you from getting ripped off. Buyers market right now, good deals to be had out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 this is not my thread but to those who tried to help,good for you.to failedrummer and the rest that are being rediculous,piss off! this person came in here asking for help.i understand that some of you are as sarcastic as one could be but to just knock this poor innocent {censored}er is obserd.everyone in here needed help at one point or another whether it was being new to music or coming from a different insturment.im somwat new here but some of this {censored} is dumb.i guess your affraid he might steal a gig from you? i dunno,but you should welcome someone that wants to share the same joy of beating a drum and creating the backbone to just about any song out there.you tell me whats wrong with wanting to learn more than one thing? Uhhh... Who the {censored} are you? And I asked a legit question. GTFO n00b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinhigh Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Uhhh... Who the {censored} are you? And I asked a legit question. GTFO n00b. you did not ask a legit question at all.you tried to get a {censored} storm started and failed just like your drumming career. i might be a newb here and to drums but one thing im not is a douche thats gonna throw out sarcastic {censored} to someone asking help. i like the uhhhh in you reply. describes you perfectly.....i also like in your first post you said "why is it every guitarist thinks there a drummer,this is the third guy starting off with im a guitarist" 3 people asked this that you know of and it bothered you? give me a break dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 you did not ask a legit question at all.you tried to get a {censored} storm started and failed just like your drumming career. i might be a newb here and to drums but one thing im not is a douche thats gonna throw out sarcastic {censored} to someone asking help. i like the uhhhh in you reply. describes you perfectly.....i also like in your first post you said "why is it every guitarist thinks there a drummer,this is the third guy starting off with im a guitarist" 3 people asked this that you know of and it bothered you? give me a break dude! This is all I will say to you... Outside of the "Who the {censored} are you?" :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pinhigh Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 sorry for kinda jackin up your thread bluesbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faileddrummer Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 As for Bluebox, what style of music are you looking for? That would help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jason76 Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 I started out with a cheap learning set. I think it cost about 200 or 300 dollars. But I really learned one summer in high school (early 90's). But if you got the budget then go for a good set but learn to play it well. Remember, that you can't fix cheap cymbals so buy good ones. Cheap drums, on the other hand, you might be able to fix though difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stark Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 Cheap drums, new heads, cheap hardware, decent pedal, nice cymbals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stark Posted October 11, 2009 Members Share Posted October 11, 2009 And FD has a point: pretty much every guitarist I've ever met thinks that they can play drums better than the drummer in their band. I wouldn't say it holds too much weight in this thread, however; the guy actually wants to buy a nice kit for his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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