About how much is a good drum set???!
Question:
About how much is a good drum set???
how much does a drum set cost
Answers:
That all depends on what you consider a "good" drumset.
I've always used (for eighteen years) only one brand of drumset, Pearl. My first drumset was a Pearl Export. The Export is an excellent beginner's drumset that will last you well into your career, should you pursue it that far. After as long as I've been playing, I've only upgraded once, to an Export Select which is just one small step up from the Export. My first drum teacher, a seasoned professional since before I was even born, still plays an Export and it sounds great.
The best thing about these kits is that they are relatively inexpensive. Try checking on www.musiciansfriend.com or at your local music store (Guitar Center is good, if you have one close by) for current prices.
One myth about drumsets that I will dispell for you is that the more you pay for a drumset, the better it will cost. This is absolutely untrue. (There is an exception to this rule, which I will get to in a moment.) Drumheads, on the other hand, are extremely important. If you buy a cheap drumset and put really expensive drumheads on them (which don't cost THAT much) then it will sound pretty good. On the other hand, you can buy a really expensive drumset, put cheap drumheads on it and tune it poorly and it will sound like crap.
My advice would be to go with a good mid-range/student drum kit (Pearl Export!) and put really good heads on it. Everyone has a different preference for heads...personally, I like Evans Genera G2 for the tom batters (top heads) and Evans Genera G1 for the tom resonant side (bottom heads). For the snare, I like Genera G2 coated snare heads with G1 on the resonant side. For the bass drum, I use Remo coated Powerstroke 3. Remo Weatherking heads are also good all the way around the kit.
So, inexpensive drums + good heads = fun time.
That being said...cymbals are a nother story entirely. With cymbals, you WILL get what you pay for. You should buy the most expensive cymbals that you can afford. Typically, Sabian, Zildjian and Paiste cymbals are the best, although a lot of people like Meinl and Bosphorous.
To recap. Inexpensive drums. Really good heads (and spend some time experimenting and learning how to tune them!)...and the most expensive cymbals you can afford.
I hope this has helped!
Good luck, and happy drumming!