Hey all, I'm a guitarist who has decided that he would like to learn the drums. However, I am not sure exactly how I should go about making my first purchase.
First off, my budget is right around 500 dollars, however I would prefer to possibly spend closer to 300 dollars at the most.
Also, I am going to be a junior in college this fall so I am living in an apartment. Now, I could definitely fit a standard sized kit no problem, the only thing to consider is 1) I have to be able to transport the kit there, and 2) My apartment is set up more like a hotel/ dorm style, so I obviously can't make too much noise. There is really no way for me to find out if an acoustic set can be muffled enough (Not counting with practice pads) through the walls until I would actually be able to move in and ask my next door neighbors how bad it is. Also, my old band's practice place was the other guitarist's apt, and the drums were muffled enough when you stood outside his main door in the hallway but he lived at the end of the hall and the wall next to the drum kit does not connect to another apartment.
So could someone recommend the best way to find a cheap yet decent drum kit, and if an electronic or acoustic set would be better for my needs? Is an electronic kit not compare to an acoustic when it comes to learning how to properly play drums?
First off, my budget is right around 500 dollars, however I would prefer to possibly spend closer to 300 dollars at the most.
Also, I am going to be a junior in college this fall so I am living in an apartment. Now, I could definitely fit a standard sized kit no problem, the only thing to consider is 1) I have to be able to transport the kit there, and 2) My apartment is set up more like a hotel/ dorm style, so I obviously can't make too much noise. There is really no way for me to find out if an acoustic set can be muffled enough (Not counting with practice pads) through the walls until I would actually be able to move in and ask my next door neighbors how bad it is. Also, my old band's practice place was the other guitarist's apt, and the drums were muffled enough when you stood outside his main door in the hallway but he lived at the end of the hall and the wall next to the drum kit does not connect to another apartment.
So could someone recommend the best way to find a cheap yet decent drum kit, and if an electronic or acoustic set would be better for my needs? Is an electronic kit not compare to an acoustic when it comes to learning how to properly play drums?