Start playing the Drums

DarkDusk

Hi guys,
I want to start playing the drums and I'm looking for a drumkit that won't break the bank. It will have to be electronic because of the noise and other people in the house. My friend referred me to this site, www.thomann.de , and I have been looking at a few drumkits there. These are the ones I found:
http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_hd100_edrum_set.htm
http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_mps100_edrum_starter_set.htm
http://www.thomann.de/ie/millenium_mps200_edrum_special_set.htm

I'd like to know if these are worth buying as a beginner? I'd be willing to buy the third one if it's worth the price over the other two. I'd really welcome any of your suggestions.

Thanks in advance,
James.

DarkDusk

I also came across this kit, http://www.musicstore.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/en_EN/-/IEP/ViewProductDetail-Start?ProductRef=DRU0015966-000%40MusicStore-MusicStoreShop&JumpTo=OfferList , but I have no idea if it is a better brand or not...

Chikablam

I've never gotten an electric kit, so I'd be far from an expert, but I'd say any of those kits should be grand.
The 3rd kit claims feel more like an acoustic kit, with proper stick rebound. I've no idea how true that is, but you may want to get that, just in case, because electronics can feel very different to acoustics.

DarkDusk

Thanks for pointing that out about the 3rd drumkit, I didn't notice that. I just had another look and the 3rd drumkit is the best selling Electric kit on their website.

Have you heard about this website before i.e. are they legit?

chocolatechips

DarkDusk wrote: »

Thanks for pointing that out about the 3rd drumkit, I didn't notice that. I just had another look and the 3rd drumkit is the best selling Electric kit on their website.

Have you heard about this website before i.e. are they legit?

I'm not a drummer myself but my uncles gotten a few bass guitars from that shop and says its one of the better ones around, so yeah I'd recommend Thomann.

Chikablam

Thomann are probably the biggest music shop in europe.
I've gotten both my drumkit and bass from it. They're pretty legit

michael.dublin

Hi DarkDusk.

i am not a drummer, just play guitar and bass :-) why dont you try youtube, there might be some review of the stuff there.
what ever you get... ENJOY it

martinedwards

Electric drums are good....

but

the one big downfall, is that to play more quietly, you turn down the volume rather than learn to play softly.

and thoman are legit

DarkDusk

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated

Chikablam

Didja make a decision?

SouthTippBass

You could always get a silent drum kit, like the Pearl rhythm traveller. Its very very close to the feel of a real kit, and a great practice tool.

DarkDusk

I think I'll go for the 2nd or 3rd drumkit (from my first post). I have a bit of a cash-flow problem at the moment so it will be a while until I make a purchase... Thanks again!