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Buying My First Drum Set

EJCC

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As of this fall, I will have graduated from college, and will likely live in an apartment. This means: more space! More independence! And FINALLY, the chance to buy a drum set!

:drummerboy:

(I've played the drums since the seventh grade, but there was never space at home for a full set. My parents wouldn't have let me buy one anyway. So I played percussion in concert band and marching band, all through middle school, high school, and my freshman year of college... but never learned to play set. :( )

This drum set will be my graduation present to myself. :) I will finally teach myself to play -- and/or find an instructor? unless learning through YouTube and lesson books will be enough* -- and, hopefully, I will start a band with my INTJ friend who plays the bass. :yesss:

SO. My question for the forum is:
What kind of drum set should I buy? And what kind of source should I buy it from?

Things to take into consideration:
- Available space (as I will likely be sharing a small apartment)
- Noise level (as I would prefer not to annoy the neighbors when I practice; would this mean buying an electric set? or putting practice pads on it?)
- Price (as I will have student loans to pay off and not a lot of money to spare)

Thanks in advance! :)

Edit: If y'all have any preferred drum kit lesson books, or DVD sets, then advice on that would be welcome too :)


*seeing as how I've played percussion for so long, it's not like I'm learning from scratch, so I'm thinking I won't need to pay for lessons
 

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Budget? (I owe three kits, currently)
As inexpensive as possible, without sacrificing quality too much.

(I haven't honestly looked at average prices, and I don't know how much money I'll be making in the fall, since I don't have a job set up yet.)
 

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I would buy the most expensive one. Because expensive is better.
 

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Go for a Roland or Yamaha electric kit. You can get a smalll keyboard amp too, or wire it into a stereo. that should do you nicely.
Look on Craig's List. There should be several.
 
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