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-]

Post by 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

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.

[Glenn Dowdy]

Post by -MIKE-

Post by 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

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®]

Post by Glenn Dowdy

Post by -MIKE-

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.

Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
rebate:
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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.

Post by Glenn Dowdy
Glenn D.

--Bryan

[-MIKE-]

Post by Bobo Bonobo®
Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
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.

Post by Glenn Dowdy
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]

Post by -MIKE-

Post by Bobo Bonobo®
Thanks. I found these for $280+$6 shipping, and there's a $25 mail in
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.

Post by Glenn Dowdy
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]

Post by Glenn Dowdy

Post by -MIKE-

Post by 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

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.

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

RP

[Glenn Dowdy]

Post by Rev Poindexter

Post by Glenn Dowdy

Post by -MIKE-

Post by 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

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.

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

Tell me about it. Freakin' 48 is staring me in the face. How goes it, Rev?

Glenn D.

[Steve Turner]

Post by Glenn Dowdy
Freakin' 48 is staring me in the face.

Aye, it is for me as well...