WTB: Drum Hardware, etc

snizzle · 06-17-2009, 04:35 PM

So, I'm doing two things at once. I'm upgrading my kit and a craigslist kit I picked up for one of my students. My kit is a basic Pacific kit. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. I'm looking for some decent mid-line cymbals. I'll be upgrading from Pearl cymbals, so even something like Sabian B8s or Zildjians ZBTs are a huge improvement. Also looking for a hihat stand and bass pedal. Maybe DW or Tama?

For the craigslist kit (It's a no-name...'rockland', I think purchased from GC), it's got a surprisingly decent set of shells. So, i'm looking for hardware all around: snare stand, cymbal stands, hihat stands. Also looking for a decent bass pedal. Something off of an entry level pearl kit or similar would be perfect. I'm not looking for anything fancy here. The hardware the came with the kit is flimsy and not very functional. I'll probably wind up putting my pearl cymbals with this kit if/when I upgrade.

For a little more background, I'm primarily a guitarist/bassist but I've been playing drums for almost 10 years. I started teaching drums about 6 months ago and I've been teaching guitar, piano, etc., for about 5 years. I get to play drums with people a few times a year and often the venue will have a decent drum set, so I haven't put a lot of money or energy into my drums. I'm playing a little more now and I'm really feeling the need to build a respectable kit. As for the CraigsList kit, I've currently got two students without drum sets so I picked this one up for cheap looking to make it into something playable that could grow with the student.

So, if you have anything or have any suggestions let me know. Thanks!
-shane

LWatford · 06-17-2009, 05:36 PM

I have some stuff, though I'm not sure what all I have. Sounds strange, but it's scattered all over east alabama. I'll try and find out what's left and get back to you. You wouldn't happen to know of anyone else looking for a decent starter/mid-grade kit would you?

snizzle · 06-17-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LWatford

I have some stuff, though I'm not sure what all I have. Sounds strange, but it's scattered all over east alabama. I'll try and find out what's left and get back to you. You wouldn't happen to know of anyone else looking for a decent starter/mid-grade kit would you?

Sounds great. Keep me posted.

I've got a pretty constant flux of new students. Depending on the price/quality, I may pick it up for a future student. Details?