Do you play a instrument

[Datarock]

I have an electric guitar (courtesy of Christmas), but I'm fucked if I know how to play it.

[Mastershroom]

Drums, since I was 12. My set, with recent upgrades:





On that note (hah! Pun!),
to Music Forum.

[arcadeplayer987]

No unfortunately I don't know to play at any

[C38368]

FFS the last thread asking the exact same thing as this thread is still on the first page.

I'll point you in that direction for an answer.

[Mad Cat]

Originally Posted by Zamamee

Drums, since I was 12. My set, with recent upgrades:





On that note (hah! Pun!),
to Music Forum.

I've always thought your kit is absolutely amazing. Where do you get the cash? o_O

[Mastershroom]

The drums themselves were $600 US, slightly discounted because I bought the floor model at the store instead of a brand-new one in a box (I got the floor model because it was the only one left in that finish). Pretty much all of that came from saved-up gift money from relatives over the years. The Zildjian cymbals were $400 for the lot, saved up over a few months at work and bought in a value pack. The china cymbal and timbales were both Christmas gifts. The twin bass pedal I got for 1/4 the original price secondhand from a friend. Pretty much everything I have is budget-oriented. The drums are one of Tama's cheapest lines, but I don't need anything really professional. The cymbals are all Zildjian ZHT, one of their budget lines. Not as good as A Customs, but once again, they serve their purpose.

So, my advice: have relatives who like giving you money.
Failing that, have a job and save everything you don't immediately need, and do some research, maybe get something used for less money than full price. Try and get budget-oriented stuff, like pre-packed cymbals and such. If you see an ad that says "Free [something]with the purchase of [something else]", go for it. It might be more expensive, but if you don't get it, you'll want it later and have to pay full price. That's how I got my 18" ZHT Medium Thin crash.

[King_Nothing100]

Spoiler:

Dean MetalMan 2A ML & Laney RB-4 160w Amp

[Mad Cat]

Originally Posted by Zamamee

The drums themselves were $600 US, slightly discounted because I bought the floor model at the store instead of a brand-new one in a box (I got the floor model because it was the only one left in that finish). Pretty much all of that came from saved-up gift money from relatives over the years. The Zildjian cymbals were $400 for the lot, saved up over a few months at work and bought in a value pack. The china cymbal and timbales were both Christmas gifts. The twin bass pedal I got for 1/4 the original price secondhand from a friend. Pretty much everything I have is budget-oriented. The drums are one of Tama's cheapest lines, but I don't need anything really professional. The cymbals are all Zildjian ZHT, one of their budget lines. Not as good as A Customs, but once again, they serve their purpose.

So, my advice: have relatives who like giving you money.
Failing that, have a job and save everything you don't immediately need, and do some research, maybe get something used for less money than full price. Try and get budget-oriented stuff, like pre-packed cymbals and such. If you see an ad that says "Free [something]with the purchase of [something else]", go for it. It might be more expensive, but if you don't get it, you'll want it later and have to pay full price. That's how I got my 18" ZHT Medium Thin crash.

Mine new, in a box, was around the same price as yours, and it's slightly less "qualitative".
Well, I guess that stuff's just generally cheaper in the US...

[wjlaslo]

Play Bb clarinet and good at it: I'm pretty much the leader of the whole band in my school.

I sight read music quite well now so I can get the easy school music down in no time.

[Dragonelf68]

I've been playing electric guitar for about 3 years and I've gotten really good. For instance, I can play the solo on through the fire and flames.