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OT: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101048] Thu, 13 November 2008 15:01 Go to next message
Sanbar is currently offline  Sanbar   UNITED STATES
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Hi Everyone

Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music and
particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I might throw
the 200 bucks at it.

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279

Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old, but
any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some makeshift
drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on things. I have a
feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end (which could become
really annoying, but we must promote the musical thing)

Barry
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101050 is a reply to message #101048] Thu, 13 November 2008 16:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Don Nafe is currently offline  Don Nafe   CANADA
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The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big for a
three year old.

A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it was
perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at all.

You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.

my $0.02 CDN



"Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
> Hi Everyone
>
> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music and
> particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I might
> throw the 200 bucks at it.
>
> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>
> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old, but
> any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some makeshift
> drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on things. I have a
> feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end (which could become
> really annoying, but we must promote the musical thing)
>
> Barry
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101051 is a reply to message #101050] Thu, 13 November 2008 16:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sanbar is currently offline  Sanbar   UNITED STATES
Messages: 37
Registered: July 2005
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Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks


"Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big for a
> three year old.
>
> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it was
> perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at all.
>
> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
> electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>
> my $0.02 CDN
>
>
>
> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>> Hi Everyone
>>
>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
>> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music and
>> particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I might
>> throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>
>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>
>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old, but
>> any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some makeshift
>> drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on things. I have a
>> feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end (which could become
>> really annoying, but we must promote the musical thing)
>>
>> Barry
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101055 is a reply to message #101051] Thu, 13 November 2008 16:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Aaron Allen is currently offline  Aaron Allen   UNITED STATES
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Registered: May 2008
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Be more prone to recommend something like these for a small child:

http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702

http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702


Nice thing about that 2nd choice is it'll double as a pretty sharp sounding
studio kit. Those things have a load of punch to them. Of course, you
realize none of these are going to have cymbals? Sales trick to get you
looking and hooked. You can blow a nominal amount or a boatload on cymbals,
but you really do get what you pay for on that item.

AA


"Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cc9fc@linux...
> Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
> interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks
>
>
> "Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
>> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big for
>> a three year old.
>>
>> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it
>> was perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at all.
>>
>> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
>> electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>>
>> my $0.02 CDN
>>
>>
>>
>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>>> Hi Everyone
>>>
>>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
>>> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music
>>> and particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I
>>> might throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>>
>>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>>
>>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old,
>>> but any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some
>>> makeshift drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on
>>> things. I have a feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end
>>> (which could become really annoying, but we must promote the musical
>>> thing)
>>>
>>> Barry
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101056 is a reply to message #101055] Thu, 13 November 2008 17:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sanbar is currently offline  Sanbar   UNITED STATES
Messages: 37
Registered: July 2005
Member
Thanks again.

See if the link below includes everything and the cymbals.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Junior-Outfit-Drum-Set-For-your-l ittle-drummer_W0QQitemZ180299071010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item180299071010&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14& amp;_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318


"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
news:491cd113@linux...
> Be more prone to recommend something like these for a small child:
>
> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>
> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>
>
> Nice thing about that 2nd choice is it'll double as a pretty sharp
> sounding studio kit. Those things have a load of punch to them. Of course,
> you realize none of these are going to have cymbals? Sales trick to get
> you looking and hooked. You can blow a nominal amount or a boatload on
> cymbals, but you really do get what you pay for on that item.
>
> AA
>
>
> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cc9fc@linux...
>> Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
>> interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks
>>
>>
>> "Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
>>> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big for
>>> a three year old.
>>>
>>> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it
>>> was perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at
>>> all.
>>>
>>> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
>>> electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>>>
>>> my $0.02 CDN
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>>>> Hi Everyone
>>>>
>>>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
>>>> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music
>>>> and particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I
>>>> might throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>>>
>>>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old,
>>>> but any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some
>>>> makeshift drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on
>>>> things. I have a feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end
>>>> (which could become really annoying, but we must promote the musical
>>>> thing)
>>>>
>>>> Barry
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101057 is a reply to message #101056] Thu, 13 November 2008 17:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Don Nafe is currently offline  Don Nafe   CANADA
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I was going to link to that one...not bad a bad price

The only down side about this kit will be the cymbals...no doubt they will
be mediocre at best and imagine the hardware will be so-so but for $300 you
really can't go wrong.

Let's put it this way I'd have no problem buying this kit for my son...if he
was three years old

Don


"Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cd288$1@linux...
> Thanks again.
>
> See if the link below includes everything and the cymbals.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Junior-Outfit-Drum-Set-For-your-l ittle-drummer_W0QQitemZ180299071010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item180299071010&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14& amp;_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318
>
>
> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
> news:491cd113@linux...
>> Be more prone to recommend something like these for a small child:
>>
>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>
>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>
>>
>> Nice thing about that 2nd choice is it'll double as a pretty sharp
>> sounding studio kit. Those things have a load of punch to them. Of
>> course, you realize none of these are going to have cymbals? Sales trick
>> to get you looking and hooked. You can blow a nominal amount or a
>> boatload on cymbals, but you really do get what you pay for on that item.
>>
>> AA
>>
>>
>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cc9fc@linux...
>>> Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
>>> interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>> "Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
>>>> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big
>>>> for a three year old.
>>>>
>>>> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it
>>>> was perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at
>>>> all.
>>>>
>>>> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
>>>> electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>>>>
>>>> my $0.02 CDN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>>>>> Hi Everyone
>>>>>
>>>>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my
>>>>> Paris stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in
>>>>> music and particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and
>>>>> thought I might throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>>>>
>>>>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old,
>>>>> but any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some
>>>>> makeshift drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on
>>>>> things. I have a feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end
>>>>> (which could become really annoying, but we must promote the musical
>>>>> thing)
>>>>>
>>>>> Barry
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101058 is a reply to message #101056] Thu, 13 November 2008 17:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Aaron Allen is currently offline  Aaron Allen   UNITED STATES
Messages: 1988
Registered: May 2008
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Barry, that says it does but they will be cheap of course, which precludes
much studio work.. however, for a 3 yr old I wouldn't sweat that. I would
not rush out and get a full set up of high dollar sabians or zildjians in
this instance, and ... well... for what your paying on this whole kit, I've
paid that for one higher end cymbal. My opinion is also that I would not get
the black.. they look dusty and nasty easy, and the wine red won't do that
or show fingerprints nearly as easily.

I'd say go for it, this looks like the right deal for the budding young
percussionist.

AA


"Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cd288$1@linux...
> Thanks again.
>
> See if the link below includes everything and the cymbals.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Junior-Outfit-Drum-Set-For-your-l ittle-drummer_W0QQitemZ180299071010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item180299071010&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14& amp;_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318
>
>
> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
> news:491cd113@linux...
>> Be more prone to recommend something like these for a small child:
>>
>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>
>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>
>>
>> Nice thing about that 2nd choice is it'll double as a pretty sharp
>> sounding studio kit. Those things have a load of punch to them. Of
>> course, you realize none of these are going to have cymbals? Sales trick
>> to get you looking and hooked. You can blow a nominal amount or a
>> boatload on cymbals, but you really do get what you pay for on that item.
>>
>> AA
>>
>>
>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cc9fc@linux...
>>> Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
>>> interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>> "Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
>>>> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big
>>>> for a three year old.
>>>>
>>>> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it
>>>> was perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at
>>>> all.
>>>>
>>>> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at an
>>>> electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>>>>
>>>> my $0.02 CDN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>>>>> Hi Everyone
>>>>>
>>>>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my
>>>>> Paris stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in
>>>>> music and particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and
>>>>> thought I might throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>>>>
>>>>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old,
>>>>> but any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some
>>>>> makeshift drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on
>>>>> things. I have a feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end
>>>>> (which could become really annoying, but we must promote the musical
>>>>> thing)
>>>>>
>>>>> Barry
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101064 is a reply to message #101058] Thu, 13 November 2008 21:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sanbar is currently offline  Sanbar   UNITED STATES
Messages: 37
Registered: July 2005
Member
I'll probably give it a shot and hope he actually becomes the next Ringo
Starr. Thanks for all of the input.

Barry

"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
news:491cd45b$1@linux...
> Barry, that says it does but they will be cheap of course, which precludes
> much studio work.. however, for a 3 yr old I wouldn't sweat that. I would
> not rush out and get a full set up of high dollar sabians or zildjians in
> this instance, and ... well... for what your paying on this whole kit,
> I've paid that for one higher end cymbal. My opinion is also that I would
> not get the black.. they look dusty and nasty easy, and the wine red won't
> do that or show fingerprints nearly as easily.
>
> I'd say go for it, this looks like the right deal for the budding young
> percussionist.
>
> AA
>
>
> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cd288$1@linux...
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> See if the link below includes everything and the cymbals.
>>
>> http://cgi.ebay.com/Ludwig-Junior-Outfit-Drum-Set-For-your-l ittle-drummer_W0QQitemZ180299071010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item180299071010&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14& amp;_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A 1318
>>
>>
>> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote in message
>> news:491cd113@linux...
>>> Be more prone to recommend something like these for a small child:
>>>
>>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>>
>>> http://drums-percussion.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ludwig-J unior-Outfit-Drumset?sku=447702
>>>
>>>
>>> Nice thing about that 2nd choice is it'll double as a pretty sharp
>>> sounding studio kit. Those things have a load of punch to them. Of
>>> course, you realize none of these are going to have cymbals? Sales trick
>>> to get you looking and hooked. You can blow a nominal amount or a
>>> boatload on cymbals, but you really do get what you pay for on that
>>> item.
>>>
>>> AA
>>>
>>>
>>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cc9fc@linux...
>>>> Yeah, I'm a little concerned about the size. Those junior drums look
>>>> interesting. It looks like I can get them new for $300. Thanks
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Don Nafe" <dnafe@rogers.com> wrote in message news:491cc7f3@linux...
>>>>> The only real concern is the size of the drums...they're way too big
>>>>> for a three year old.
>>>>>
>>>>> A friend of mine bought a used remo junior drum kit..four piece and it
>>>>> was perfectly sized for a very small kid and didn't sound too bad at
>>>>> all.
>>>>>
>>>>> You might look at ebay under ludwig junior drums or possibly look at
>>>>> an electric kit, the added bonus being they're quiet.
>>>>>
>>>>> my $0.02 CDN
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>>>>>> Hi Everyone
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my
>>>>>> Paris stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in
>>>>>> music and particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and
>>>>>> thought I might throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old,
>>>>>> but any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some
>>>>>> makeshift drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on
>>>>>> things. I have a feeling he'll play it day and night for months on
>>>>>> end (which could become really annoying, but we must promote the
>>>>>> musical thing)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Barry
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101067 is a reply to message #101064] Fri, 14 November 2008 05:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John [1] is currently offline  John [1]
Messages: 2229
Registered: September 2005
Senior Member
My brother bought his 8 year old daughter a 5 grand TD20 set (same as mine)
and I almost fell over. This girl is a spoiled brat with no drive to do
anything and this set will be a waste on her. Don't buy kids expensive stuff
until they show years of talent and drive. Save the money.
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101069 is a reply to message #101048] Fri, 14 November 2008 05:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Robert is currently offline  Robert   CANADA
Messages: 127
Registered: May 2007
Senior Member
I have the new Alesis USB drumkit with SURGE cymbals and tunable standard
drum heads on order, $915 tax in here in NB. Should be here new week, I plan
to run this into CubaseSX with Addictive Drums....can't wait!!!
http://www.alesis.com/usbprodrumkit

"Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
> Hi Everyone
>
> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music and
> particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I might
> throw the 200 bucks at it.
>
> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>
> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old, but
> any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some makeshift
> drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on things. I have a
> feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end (which could become
> really annoying, but we must promote the musical thing)
>
> Barry
>
Re: Drummer Opinion Wanted [message #101071 is a reply to message #101069] Fri, 14 November 2008 07:14 Go to previous message
Aaron Allen is currently offline  Aaron Allen   UNITED STATES
Messages: 1988
Registered: May 2008
Senior Member
What's the latency on a kit like that?

AA


"Rob Arsenault" <mani1147athotmaildotcom> wrote in message
news:491d860c@linux...
>I have the new Alesis USB drumkit with SURGE cymbals and tunable standard
>drum heads on order, $915 tax in here in NB. Should be here new week, I
>plan to run this into CubaseSX with Addictive Drums....can't wait!!!
> http://www.alesis.com/usbprodrumkit
>
> "Sanbar" <sanbar@wi.rr.com> wrote in message news:491cb5c4@linux...
>> Hi Everyone
>>
>> Haven't posted here in awhile because I just built a house and my Paris
>> stuff is in boxes. My 3 year old son has an unusual interest in music and
>> particulary drums. I found this set on Craigslist and thought I might
>> throw the 200 bucks at it.
>>
>> http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=205279
>>
>> Obviously, it's hard to give much guidance on a set for a 3 year old, but
>> any input would be appreciated. Right now he is banging on some makeshift
>> drum toys and boxes and is the type to become fixated on things. I have a
>> feeling he'll play it day and night for months on end (which could become
>> really annoying, but we must promote the musical thing)
>>
>> Barry
>>
>
>
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