Savage
New Member
So, I used to play alot back in the 90s, then life happened. Now I'm looking to get back into it and would like to get myself a decent kit.
I know everyone says buy used. But I don't really know what things are worth so it's kind of hard to evaluate a deal. Case in point, guy near me has a Sonor 3005 5 piece shell pack for $475. Or a Tama Starclassic EFX Performer 5 piece shell pack for $750. I don't know if those are fair, great deals, or overpriced. I'm not too concerned about cymbals or head because I'm going too be replacing them with the Remo silentstrokes an Zildjian low volume cymbals.
So I've been looking at new kits. I can get a Pearl Decade Maple new for under $500 shipped. The other one I'm looking at is the Yamaha Stage Custom for $650.
I'm kind of torn between just getting something to start with right now and buy a nice set next Christmas if I do stick with it, or just getting something better from the start.
Any advice?
I know everyone says buy used. But I don't really know what things are worth so it's kind of hard to evaluate a deal. Case in point, guy near me has a Sonor 3005 5 piece shell pack for $475. Or a Tama Starclassic EFX Performer 5 piece shell pack for $750. I don't know if those are fair, great deals, or overpriced. I'm not too concerned about cymbals or head because I'm going too be replacing them with the Remo silentstrokes an Zildjian low volume cymbals.
So I've been looking at new kits. I can get a Pearl Decade Maple new for under $500 shipped. The other one I'm looking at is the Yamaha Stage Custom for $650.
I'm kind of torn between just getting something to start with right now and buy a nice set next Christmas if I do stick with it, or just getting something better from the start.
Any advice?