First Time Gear Buyer Questions Here!

[paeng16]

If we had not told you about the wood composition would you still love your kit the same? If so forget that we even mentioned it.

Do not under estimate Poplar wood as it produces great sound as well, I barely notice the difference between Maple and Poplar on some of my drums. I totally agree with what Peeves and Plep said, to invest in cymbals, good drum heads, and for me to add invest on lessons..

Thanks for the info Akira, this is one of the reasons why I love the forums. I get information with no discrimination! 

I've seen the Pearl Reference and Vision last night and as said by you, pleps and Dr. Peeves. I can't tell the difference of a maple shell and poplar. 

[paeng16]

Actually I am selling my set not "mainly" because of the its poplar shell (since I can't tell the sound difference of a poplar and maple, and the people I trust here on the boards enlightened me about it.).

[vmlinuZ]

I went for the catalina ash swabe staff ng JB megamall, maasikaso.. galing pa mag-tono ni Nelson.. idol hehe

[paeng16]

I went for the catalina ash swabe staff ng JB megamall, maasikaso.. galing pa mag-tono ni Nelson.. idol hehe

Sabi ko naman sayo eh!! Si Doc. Nelson the Drum doctor! hhehe

[applebottomjeans]

magresearch muna, magtanong, magisip bago bumili.

OT: nung binili ko yung beginner kit ko, depressed ako, wala ako sa sarili, may nagsabi sakin, "do what you really want". Naisip ko, highschool pa lang gusto ko na matutong magdrums. Kaya ayun, punta ako sa shop, nakakakita ng kit, straight away binili ko, ni hindi ko tinignan mabuti.

ngayon gustong gusto ko ng idispose at bumili ng bago

[paeng16]

magresearch muna, magtanong, magisip bago bumili.

OT: nung binili ko yung beginner kit ko, depressed ako, wala ako sa sarili, may nagsabi sakin, "do what you really want". Naisip ko, highschool pa lang gusto ko na matutong magdrums. Kaya ayun, punta ako sa shop, nakakakita ng kit, straight away binili ko, ni hindi ko tinignan mabuti.

ngayon gustong gusto ko ng idispose at bumili ng bago

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Hwag bibili nang Kit kapag DEPRESSED! 

[applebottomjeans]

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Hwag bibili nang Kit kapag DEPRESSED! 

hihi 
thanks sir paeng, for emphasizing the most important bit of my post.   

[drumchile]

If you are a beginner, first of all be sure you are serious about the commitment in learning. WIll you stick with it? 2nd of all buy drums that are functional. Look at the hardware. The metal pieces on the drums basically. If its a used kit does it look rusted out? Are there pieces missing? Does it look like cheap plastic painted with silver paint for the lugs? You'd be suprised what garbage is out there and who would love to sell it to you. Drum shells? Best thing to realize is that drum stores will try and tell you shells are evetything when it comes to you sounding good. Not true. It's all in buying decent drum heads, learning how to tune without pillows tape and all the other garbage. Most importantly if you learn how to play and hit the drums right then whether you have birch, maple or fiberglass shells you will have YOUR sound. SO buy drums with decent strong durable hardware. Cymbals are just something you develope taste for over time. FUnctionality and durability of hardware is the key.

[drumchile]

Basically buy whatever cheap brand you can find with strong hardware that doesnt look too cheap. If you buy something really bad and it will rust or break. Even just a cheap pearl export or fernando kit. Dont but expensive cymbals. Cymbals preference will increase as experience comes. Later he or she can buy the cymbals he really prefers. Decent heads and proper tuning without tape and pillows etc will determine how the kit sounds. Also technique development. How he or she hits the drums in context to tuning etc. I wouldnt go too deep into the shell talk. Yes maple kind of sounds different than birch and etc etc, but tuning, head choice and playing have most to do with having a good sound. Developing an original sound. If the student learns that concept from the start from a real teacher, then he is good to go. Just my opinon.

[drummer_boy17]

para sakin basta kaya ng budget at good condition yun drum set.. hindi mo naman kelangan ng mamahalin... important is magamit mo siya ng maayos ^__^

[toybitz]

do they really need it?
does it have that sound they're looking for?

unless its just plain collection..discard both questions. 8 )

[bugoy]

compare nyo sa internet yung mga items na bibilhin nyo kung nasa tamang range ba yung price:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
http://www.music123.com/
http://www.zzounds.com/

di yata praktikal topagbasihan  kasi kung yung price lang diyan pagbabasihan w/ out the importing fees, luge mga seller.. mahal yata i import or i ship ang drum items dito lalo na cymbals ang bigat bigat talo sa UPS or FEDEX hehe i remember nung bumili ako nung isang set ng B8 cymbal (14" hats, 16" crash, 20" ride) set w/ free 18" crash and cymbal bag just for 215$. i bought it dahil sobrang nice deal then nung ipinapa ship ko na papunta dito sa pinas from my cousin sa california nasa 210-230$ ang shipping using UPS or FEDEX nyahahaha naghinaty na lang tuloy ako ng mag ha hand carry

alala ko pa nung bumili ako ng yamaha 12x5 na wood snare worth $180 sa musiciansfriend since di sila nag shi ship dito pinadala ko rin sa pinsan ko from calif. using johnny air. i remember 2800-3000 pesos ang binayaran ko sa johhny air megamall branch para i release yung item ko

[mimboo]

Ok ba bumili ng E-Drums? Mahirap na kasi magkaroon ng acoustic, although may mga mas mura kesa sa e-drums, maingay eh, di pede sa bahay. Unlike E-Drums pede kahit headset lang.

[jett]

Ok ba bumili ng E-Drums? Mahirap na kasi magkaroon ng acoustic, although may mga mas mura kesa sa e-drums, maingay eh, di pede sa bahay. Unlike E-Drums pede kahit headset lang.

oo nga. nagiisip din ako na bumili ng e-drums - yung Roland HD-1. Mas mahal compared to the normal acoustic ones but pwede nga naka headphones lang. Ok kaya 'to for newbies?

[dZaykee]

  newbie lang poh... nid some expert opinion kasi im planning to buy a drum set. fernando un tatk. 12k, made in china... complete accesories. ok poh b un???

[mimboo]

newbie lang poh... nid some expert opinion kasi im planning to buy a drum set. fernando un tatk. 12k, made in china... complete accesories. ok poh b un???

Im not a professional, but tingin ko if starting kit lang ang hanap mo mura na yung 12k, pero smartest move pasama ka sa professional before buying the kit, pa test mo sa kanya para malaman mo kung ok pa ung set.

[Akira JUMBO]

Ok ba bumili ng E-Drums? Mahirap na kasi magkaroon ng acoustic, although may mga mas mura kesa sa e-drums, maingay eh, di pede sa bahay. Unlike E-Drums pede kahit headset lang.

newbie lang poh... nid some expert opinion kasi im planning to buy a drum set. fernando un tatk. 12k, made in china... complete accesories. ok poh b un???

@mimboo and dZaykee

Please stick to topic. Resources for your inquiries have already been discussed previously and searching them using the SEARCH function on the right side of your screen will greatly help you.

Do read the rules and regulations to be aware of our guidelines.

Thank you.

[Angst_Ridden]

Tip ko lang is to do extensive research talga. Take advantage of the internet. Then talk to friends or people who have 1st hand experience with the item that you are interested in. If kaya nyo, see it in person, try i out. Read reviews din and lastly, observe it's price. 

[dZaykee]

thanks po sa info... im doing extensive research nga po. i just wanna make sure na ok talaga. para sulit.

sencia poh, newbie lang... forgot to read un rules & regulations, my mistake...

[john_jason]

Uhm... Check niyo yung original price then tignan ninyo yung condition nung item na binebenta.
Check niyo yung buong item talaga as in buo, para wala kayong masabing reklamo sa nagbebenta...

[mambo]

have a set of choices tapos elimination technique nalang.hehe

kapag noob tpos sigurado ka naman na seseryosohin mo, go for the good quality(base sa mga reviews, feedbacks, at sa mga pinagtanungan mo), magtatagal kasi yon.
at minsan kasi un brand name na yung binabayaran mo not the quality. meron kayong mahahanap na items or kits na hindi kasing sikat ng ano pero maganda talaga yung quality. tapos dapat may idea ka na kun anong type of drummer ka na, kung jazz, rock etc. para yung bibilin mong item or kit e swak na agad sa taste mo at mas masarap mag enjoy.

lastly huwag mag madali. magtanong muna ng magtanong ng magtanong hangang makapag decide ka na.

[dZaykee]

beginner lang poh talaga... guitar player poh talaga ko and trying to learn new things, like playing dums. wanna be versatile so sa ngun im shifting to playing drums....

[mr. trigger]

when buying a drum item. you should use your EARS not your EYES.. 

[briant]

when buying a drum item. you should use your EARS not your EYES.. 

very well said sir... 

[lizsa12]

when buying a drum item. you should use your EARS not your EYES.. 

i agree!. up!