My Kit.

[Frankie 101]

Peavey International Series II

http://www.sweelee.com.sg/Images/Peavey/International%20Series%20II%20Metallic%20Silver(En large).jpg

Okay, so I've been playing for almost a year now and I've had this kit for about 7 or 8 of them. Now obviously this isn't ''the best of kits'', but I was wondering if you think I need to improve my kit. I recently bought a Zildjian 14'' Terashformer and Boom Stand. I also invested in a new Black Remo Ebony Suede Skin for my Snare Drum. Would it be wise to build up from this kit, adding new pieces every few months, or to save up my money and buy a new, top quality kit? Also, is this kit better than I am thinking? I'm a fairly good drummer but I'm not good with knowing my kits etc. so any help is greatly appreciated, thanks. :)

F101

[steeldrummer11]

You would want a better kit to add onto.

[Jezen]

Oh dear god.

[Drum Phil]

Buy new cymbals and stands. Dont bother addin drums. Except maybe a snare.

[mamcdonald]

Part of being a good drummer is knowing what to use and how to use it.

[Frankie 101]

Okay, so basically get a new kit and then add on to it? I think I may save up my money and get a new kit for Christmas or my Birthday.

Anyways, are the new additions to the kit good? If I get a new kit I want to know what to keep and what to lose...

[SkaRabbit]

terash

EDIT: 4 of us posted at the exact same time

[Jezen]

*squints*

I think I can see.. No way! Could it be?!

....Nah. It isn't.

I thought I could see hope, but is was just a fruit fly.

[steeldrummer11]

What kind of new kit would you consider buying? Do you know what to look for?

[Jezen]

What kind of new kit would you consider buying? Do you know what to look for?

Come on. He bought a "Black Remo Ebony Suede Skin" for his snare.

What do you think?

[Frankie 101]

To be honest, no, I wouldn't, but don't go insulting me or my choices, please be contructive and criticise, but don't just go and call it crap etc...

[White]

I would say a resonable Upgrade for you would be one of these

Yamaha Rydeen
Sonor 505 or 1005
Or Ludwig Accent

Those are some good upgrades/kits that you can work from and they are a good price. Also, I wouldn't really recomend building that kit up. Just because It is such poor quality.

[Jezen]

My advice would be to stick around these forums. Read, and post. Alot. Gradually take in the information. It helps. Trust me.

Generally for a snare batter (head you hit), you wanna be looking at a Remo Ambassador or Evans G1 (or Aquarian equivalent....).

Don't spend any more money on drum stuff. Just keep practicing.

[Jezen]

I would say a resonable Upgrade for you would be one of these

Yamaha Rydeen
Sonor 505 or 1005
Or Ludwig Accent

Those are some good upgrades/kits that you can work from and they are a good price. Also, I wouldn't really recomend building that kit up. Just because It is such poor quality.

No, don't get any of those. You would be wasting money on a kit of similar quality to the Peavey.

[Berk]

Awww. I have a peavey.


....I feel uncool on the internet.

[Bernie812]

the peavey international series II was my first kit as well. i would recomend upgrading cymbals first, and dont buy cheap cymbals, cause buying cheap means buying twice

then upgrade your drum kit, you could go ahead and get a good snare, and use the one that comes with your next set as a aux or whatever.
any of the sets white posted sounds good. i upgraded to a sonor 2005 myself.

[TerranCmdr]

I have that same kit. Just last thursday I got quite a few compliments on it. I bought a 10" tom to go with and a Pearl Piccolo snare among other things. Anyway I have coated Ambs all around and some New Beats and an A Medium ride.... uhhhh what was I talking about? Oh yes, right ok thursday. So yeah I recorded with it on Thursday and it turned out fantastic. I'll post it as soon as i can. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it really isn't that bad of a beginner kit. (although I'm not really a beginner anymore.)

[Plan B.]

I didn't read the thread but "Peavey" has got to be the weakest sound name ever.

[dumbassdrummer]

Wait before buying a new kit. What are you waiting for? Well, it depends on how serious you are...

Some maple PdPs are all the drums you'll ever really need, especially as more of a casual musician. That's 1,000-1,500, then add another snare and good cymbals.
However, if you are very serious about your playing and really want to put your heart into this art form, you can spend thousands upon thousands on the drums alone.

Of course, you also have the option of going vintage - which is often a great option. I picked up a 4 pc. Ludwig Vistalite kit for 650, and you can often find the old 3 ply maple (often Ludwig kits) for under a grand. Those old maple 3 plys are amazing kits, if the bearing edges are still true.

So, you need to decide where you want to go. Hobbyist? Serious? Oldschool?
Once you decide that, you know what to wait for. But whichever decision you make, always buy quality cymbals. Always.

Did I mention you should always buy good cymbals.

Oh, and a note from Elvin Jones 'You should be able to get at least 20 different sounds out of every cymbal. If you cant theirs either something wrong with the cymbal or you.'
There's alot of truth in that - and I keep that in mind for every cymbal 17" and up that I look at. Smaller than that the size can often restrict them, and for effect cymbals I dont worry about it. However, remember - if you have one cymbal and one sound you have less color than you do if you have one cymbal and 20 sounds.

When you buy a cymbal - listen to it. Hit it different ways, on every milimeter of surface with every degree of velocity and with every sort of stroke. Really make that cymbal show you eveything it has.

[White]

No, don't get any of those. You would be wasting money on a kit of similar quality to the Peavey.

not really the Peavey is WAY down there on the begginner kits, those are at least some what durable.

[mamcdonald]

Rydeens are actually very nice.

[Sabian4015]

Go with a Sonor 3005. Get top cymbals ( Sabian AAX, AA, HHX, Zildjian A or K). Then add on toms. But this is all AFTER you get your technique down and become an intermidiate drummer.

[Cocaberry]

Awww. I have a peavey.


....I feel uncool on the internet.

I have a crappy Verve kit but I don't feel "uncool." All you have to do is save up for a better kit and appreciate what you have now.

[Frankie 101]

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it. I know I sound like an idiot on here, because I don't know much about pieces but that's one of the reason's I came to MX Forums, I need to learn.

I'll take all those suggestions into consideration. To answer someone’s question, I am taking drumming seriously and not just a hobby every now and then. The only problem is that I'm 14. I can't really go out and buy a thousand dollar/pound kit. I hope you understand that.

Again thanks for any help. Feel free to post more suggestions :)

[Kainen]

Thanks for the help guys, I appreciate it. I know I sound like an idiot on here, because I don't know much about pieces but that's one of the reason's I came to MX Forums, I need to learn.

I'll take all those suggestions into consideration. To answer someone’s question, I am taking drumming seriously and not just a hobby every now and then. The only problem is that I'm 14. I can't really go out and buy a thousand dollar/pound kit. I hope you understand that.

Again thanks for any help. Feel free to post more suggestions :)



Dude your gonna have that kit for a long time, dont' even bother upgrading anytime soon.

I had my first kit for near 8 years before I bought a new one ( I didn't take it serious enough). Eventually I bought a rockstar. 8 months later I bought a gretsch because well.. the rockstar still felt like a newb kit.

But I'd say build your form and function before you go on spending money on a new kit.

[LostRythym]

Hey, you're from singapore? If so try waiting for those 50% sales(yes, you must either go like...4am in the morning or sleep there over night) sweelee offers and get cymbals(HHX,HH,AA,AAX) first before you upgrade your kit.