Beginner drumset for my 8 YO

[Bobo Bonobo®]

Any advice would be appreciated. Is there a kick pedal that has a
lighter action for a smaller person?

Thanks in advance.

--Bryan

[-MIKE-]

I bought one those cheap "Sound Percussion" kits from Guitar Center, to
use as a rehearsal kit, when it was $150.
It actually sounds decent and is much better quality than the "toy" drum
sets you see at a lot of stores.
http://www.mikedrums.com/rehearsalkit/crapkit.html

<http://www.guitarcenter.com/Sound-Percussion-SP-4-Piece-Drum-Kit-103869483-i1171809.gc>

The pedal is pretty light (I use it for a cowbell mount).
But you can always get a lighter spring for any pedal.

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[Glenn Dowdy]

"-MIKE-" <mi...@mikedrumsDOT.com> wrote in message
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> Bobo Bonobo� wrote:
>> Any advice would be appreciated. Is there a kick pedal that has a
>> lighter action for a smaller person?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> --Bryan
>
> I bought one those cheap "Sound Percussion" kits from Guitar Center, to
> use as a rehearsal kit, when it was $150.
> It actually sounds decent and is much better quality than the "toy" drum
> sets you see at a lot of stores.
> http://www.mikedrums.com/rehearsalkit/crapkit.html
>

I got lucky and found a HipGig Jr shell pack for $200 at a holiday sale at
GC a few years ago. I've only recently found a stool short enough, and made
enough room to set up a second kit, but my four year old just loves playing
the drums. Or at least the cymbals. Not many four year olds get to bang on a
complete set of Sabian AAs.

Glenn D.

[Bobo Bonobo®]

On Sep 22, 1:37 am, "Glenn Dowdy" <glenn.no.do...@hp.spam.com> wrote:
> "-MIKE-" <m...@mikedrumsDOT.com> wrote in message

Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
rebate:
http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/LJR1062_front_S-54c099ccc4a87dfdf9063998782a7dc2.jpg
My only concern is that the bass drum is really small (16" diameter),
so the whole kit might only be large enough for 2 or 3 years.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--LUDLJR106

I guess we could probably get at least $100 for it on Craig's List
when he outgrows it, whereas a cheaper one would just end up getting
tossed. Thanks again for replying.
>
> Glenn D.

--Bryan

[-MIKE-]

> Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
> rebate:
> http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/LJR1062_front_S-54c099ccc4a87dfdf9063998782a7dc2.jpg
> My only concern is that the bass drum is really small (16" diameter),
> so the whole kit might only be large enough for 2 or 3 years.
> http://www.zzounds.com/item--LUDLJR106
>
> I guess we could probably get at least $100 for it on Craig's List
> when he outgrows it, whereas a cheaper one would just end up getting
> tossed. Thanks again for replying.
>> Glenn D.
>
> --Bryan

Good job, those will be great for learning on.

You can play a 16 you're whole life. It's not the size, but the
application.

When he gets into a band or starts gigging, he'll probably need
something bigger just for tone and volume.

[Glenn Dowdy]

"-MIKE-" <mi...@mikedrumsDOT.com> wrote in message

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>> Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
>> rebate:
>> http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/LJR1062_front_S-54c099ccc4a87dfdf9063998782a7dc2.jpg
>> My only concern is that the bass drum is really small (16" diameter),
>> so the whole kit might only be large enough for 2 or 3 years.
>> http://www.zzounds.com/item--LUDLJR106
>>
>> I guess we could probably get at least $100 for it on Craig's List
>> when he outgrows it, whereas a cheaper one would just end up getting
>> tossed. Thanks again for replying.
>>> Glenn D.
>>
>> --Bryan
>
>
> Good job, those will be great for learning on.
>
> You can play a 16 you're whole life. It's not the size, but the
> application.
>

True dat. Play it yourself, it's just a fun kit to play. I'm amazed at how
nice the 13" floor tom sounds myself.

Glenn D.

[Rev Poindexter]

Wow! Your yung'un is already 4? How time flies....

RP

[Glenn Dowdy]

"Rev Poindexter" <revn...@sonormuseum.not> wrote in message
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Tell me about it. Freakin' 48 is staring me in the face. How goes it, Rev?

Glenn D.

[Steve Turner]

Glenn Dowdy wrote:
> Freakin' 48 is staring me in the face.

Aye, it is for me as well...

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