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Recommendations for "beginner" vintage drums? Last viewed: 1 hour ago

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I'm thinking about replacing some or all of the drums in my mixed beginner kit. Technically this set belongs to my son. It's got a 16" bass drum which is quieter and allows the snare stand mounted tom to be at a better height for him. I've ended up playing this kit as well, so we're both learning and I've had to educate myself on gear and set up.

I'm wondering what I should look for that would be a good bang for the buck. I had upgraded the cymbals that came with the kit with Paiste PST3's and I just replaced those with some vintage Zildjian A's. That difference was night and day obviously and now I'm thinking about the drums.

I would love some advice as I have few ideas on where to start or what to look for.

Thanks!

Posted on 10 years ago
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Many of the Japanese "stencil" kits (Majestic, Stewart, Star, etc.) can be had for a few hundred bucks, sound great and have really cool wraps that the American companies of the time did not offer. The only downside is the tom mounts and tension rods tend to be kind of wonky at times.

good luck!

Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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What's your budget?

Slingerlands are bang for the buck.

Joe


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Posted on 10 years ago
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From PopsOldSkins

What's your budget?Slingerlands are bang for the buck.

I agree. I may be willing to part with my white Slingerland kit w/radio king student snare for the right price. Check out the "Trade" section or here and send me a pm if interested. thank you.

http://vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=46232

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Posted on 10 years ago
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Definitely Slingerlands are the best deal out there.

1960s or 70s 3ply drums are one heck of a great deal considering the quality you get..

Posted on 10 years ago
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If you are using the kit snare, a Ludwig Acrolite is the next thing I would buy. It's one of the best values out there IMO.

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Posted on 10 years ago
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From JSdrums

Many of the Japanese "stencil" kits (Majestic, Stewart, Star, etc.) can be had for a few hundred bucks, sound great and have really cool wraps that the American companies of the time did not offer. The only downside is the tom mounts and tension rods tend to be kind of wonky at times.good luck!

Sounds cool! Any particular vintages or other considerations to look out for? Thanks!

Posted on 10 years ago
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From prakashananda

Sounds cool! Any particular vintages or other considerations to look out for? Thanks!

With all due respect I think spending any amount of money on a stencil kit is unwise, when considering your first vintage kit. Use the $300 or so towards a Ludwig Club Date or a Slingerland kit. Stencil kits may have the cool wraps but it ends there. Stencils are ok if you have a few quality vintage kits already and have a couple hundred dollars lying around and are curious...

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 10 years ago
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From PopsOldSkins

What's your budget?Slingerlands are bang for the buck.

No budget really. I figure that I'll add pieces as I find them unless I stumble upon a kit that strikes me. Thanks for the advice on Slingerland. I had a hunch about that from browsing around here a bit.

Posted on 10 years ago
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From larryz

With all due respect I think spending any amount of money on a stencil kit is unwise, when considering your first vintage kit. Use the $300 or so towards a Ludwig Club Date or a Slingerland kit. Stencil kits may have the cool wraps but it ends there. Stencils are ok if you have a few quality vintage kits already and have a couple hundred dollars lying around and are curious...

I'll definitely take that into consideration - thanks!

Posted on 10 years ago
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