npeartwant2b
Junior Member
I am thinking about purchasing a Roland electronic drum kit. Besides playing one at a music store, I don't have any past experience with these sets. In my earlier years playing in the 90's and back again in the past three years I have always played acoustic kits. Given that most of my free time in now in the late evening, practicing on an electronic set seems like a good move (don't want to keep the kids up, or wake the neighbors). Also, my drumming skills are average, so I don't want to make a large investment.
I have been looking at several e-kits, as well as reading a couple of the threads in this forum. I seams like the most reliable band is Roland (no offense to owners of other brands). New Roland sets, however have relatively high price tags (I guess this comes with the reliability). Thus, I have been looking at used Roland sets. If I had the option to buy new, I would likely go for the TD-4S v-drums.
I recently came across a TD-7 kit for sale. I looks to be complete and in good condition. They are asking $500. All the pads on the TD-7 kit look like they are PD-7 (no mesh or cymbol shaped pads). The kit does include a bass drum pedal, throne and amplifier.
So, is this worth it? Or should I hold off, save more and invest in a newer kit?
(BTW, I still plan on keeping my Fibes set)
Thanks,
Ron
I have been looking at several e-kits, as well as reading a couple of the threads in this forum. I seams like the most reliable band is Roland (no offense to owners of other brands). New Roland sets, however have relatively high price tags (I guess this comes with the reliability). Thus, I have been looking at used Roland sets. If I had the option to buy new, I would likely go for the TD-4S v-drums.
I recently came across a TD-7 kit for sale. I looks to be complete and in good condition. They are asking $500. All the pads on the TD-7 kit look like they are PD-7 (no mesh or cymbol shaped pads). The kit does include a bass drum pedal, throne and amplifier.
So, is this worth it? Or should I hold off, save more and invest in a newer kit?
(BTW, I still plan on keeping my Fibes set)
Thanks,
Ron