I have finally jumped into electronic percussion after drooling for several months now. I set my initial budget to get up and running at $1500, knowing I'll want to upgrade the hell out of it later.
So obviously at that price range, I went with the V-Club set. Got it for $1069 shipped from Kraft Music (they matched BPM mus. I also ordered the CY-12H hi-hat from Kraft for $245 because I think a real hi-hat feel is very important when I'm playing, and I've read good things about it (and some bad, but we'll see, I can always return it.)
Knowing that playing on a rubber snare wasn't going to cut it, I decided to buy a PD-120 for a snare. Kraft didn't have good prices, so I ordered a PD-120 from Midwest Percussion @ $319.99. I also got a Gibraltar 9508C cloth-top throne for $83.95 and a DW 7000PX single bass pedal @ 79.95. Threw in a pair of Vic Firth 5B nylon-tip sticks to complete the picture.
So first off, did I get good deals on the above items? Free shipping from both stores. Also, am I going to need anything else? I've already exceeded my initial budget by $300 (the PD-120 put me over the top, but a mesh snare is essential!)
I have an amplifier, headphones, and all that stuff. So, when everything shows up this week, will I be able to start playing?
This is my first electronic kit and I don't want to forget anything!
Thanks, and I look forward to hanging out around here and learning from all you experienced v-drummers.
-Tony
So obviously at that price range, I went with the V-Club set. Got it for $1069 shipped from Kraft Music (they matched BPM mus. I also ordered the CY-12H hi-hat from Kraft for $245 because I think a real hi-hat feel is very important when I'm playing, and I've read good things about it (and some bad, but we'll see, I can always return it.)
Knowing that playing on a rubber snare wasn't going to cut it, I decided to buy a PD-120 for a snare. Kraft didn't have good prices, so I ordered a PD-120 from Midwest Percussion @ $319.99. I also got a Gibraltar 9508C cloth-top throne for $83.95 and a DW 7000PX single bass pedal @ 79.95. Threw in a pair of Vic Firth 5B nylon-tip sticks to complete the picture.
So first off, did I get good deals on the above items? Free shipping from both stores. Also, am I going to need anything else? I've already exceeded my initial budget by $300 (the PD-120 put me over the top, but a mesh snare is essential!)
I have an amplifier, headphones, and all that stuff. So, when everything shows up this week, will I be able to start playing?
This is my first electronic kit and I don't want to forget anything!
Thanks, and I look forward to hanging out around here and learning from all you experienced v-drummers.
-Tony
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