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Originally Posted by musicbydesign  I was all set to get a Roland Electronic kit but many drummers dislike them.
One even asked me if I would like to play a rubber guitar......hmmm. 
Also those drum replacement packages are way too processed sounding to me.
Real drums can be nice sounding and Im asking you for advice on
what to purchase (5 piece kit that doesn't cost too much) and tips
on tuning and recording them.
Thanks, Daniel
Style: Usually Rock
Room Size: 10X12
Treated: Mostly |
One suggestion, if you go used, DO NOT worry about the nicks and chips and stuff. Look at the hardware to make sure it is still in good shape (make sure the hoops/rims aren't warped, make sure the lugs aren't all rusted, etc).
The owner of the studio I worked at just bought a 7 piece Premier Signia kit. It was all banged up from being on tour for years so the owner got it at a pretty good discount, but when we set it up it sounded amazing!!!!
Come to find out... this drumset is the second Signia kit ever made, and was on tour with Paul McCartney for 12 years, was used on John Paul Jones and Jimmy Pages solo albums, was on tour with Ray Charles for several years.
And, in the end, you can't really hear the scratches and nicks in the paint when recording the drumset anyway... :-)