Is thedrumworks.com reliable?

[hoofbeats]

Im lookin at buying a set of lp matadors and a triple stand. I've been shopping around and thedrumworks.com has the best price for all at $1150 us. Does anybody know if this site is reliable?

P.S. Is the triple stand cool for beginners, or should i grab a few basket stands? All lps are predrilled for the triple stands, right?

[Derbeno]

Drumworks is ok but you can't beat Samash for their speedy shipping and customer service. I had a quick look see and it appears SamAsh is cheaper for what your looking for albeit with no stand.

If you so wish, give them a ring and see what they can do for you.

[jon]

I don't have any experience with them, but another poster here also suggested instrumentpro.com a while back--looks like you might be able to knock the cost down to about an even grand with the coupon and free shipping.

I read the thread you started yesterday with a lot of interest--I'm also just getting into it, and your budget, shopping list and questions (down to the difs between the Matador lines!) were similar to mine. Eveyone's advice is much appreciated.

FWIW, I'm leaning in the direction of starting with one or two relatively better drums (maybe the original LP Classics) rather than going for a set of three. I figure it'll be a while before I can manage more than one anyways. :laugh:

[burke]

I don't know about the site but I'm old school and prefer to sit while playing thus eliminating the need for stands.

Just a theory on my part but I also think playing seated allows you to concentrate better (more relaxed) especially while learning - or I could just be lazy.

Darrell

[hoofbeats]

I hear where you're comin from, but standing just sounds better to me. I got no friggin idea as I've never even touched congas before. I've been drooling over them for a while though, and you people have me talked up from classic II's to buying matadors or perhaps even classics. Might as well get your moneys worth.
Anybody have any personal experience with that .com though? They have a link to the better business bureu and security stuff. Looks safe.

[bongosnotbombs]

I ordered some replacement bongo lugs from them for my Meinl bongo. They were reliable enough, I was in Hawaii at the time. I recommend ordering by phone, they are decent enough to talk to, but they ofetn have advice on the products.

Example: I was going to order a Gon Bops bongo and called them about it, they informed me it was a long wait for that product, information not so easily availabe on the website.

[hoofbeats]

Thanks for the help guys. After careful consideration, I have decided to buy a set of three LP Classics. I'm a newbie, but I don't plan to be forever. I might as well spend it while I got it and enjoy these treasures for years to come.
I usually hate instructional videos, but are there any good ones, or even books. How about instructions on maintenance and tuning?

[burke]

Man I hate to be a wet blanket but I really, really, really recomend you start with two drums (conga and tumba).

Start it as a topic maybe and see if folks agree with me on this (maybe they won't).

Plus you save precious $$$$.

[bongosnotbombs]

Shoots, lot's of people recommend starting with one drum, a tumba.

[burke]

Very true. Very practical too because it makes you focus one getting all the sound you can (ie> technique) from that drum!

But the reality is that gets a bit dull (well for me anyway).

I was a two drum guy for many, many years ... more than all the challenge I needed between learning (still learning) technique and rthymes. Also (as I suspect you did BSB's) I started as a bongo player so two drums seemed natural.

I just recently (maybe a year ago) started working with a third drum and three drum patterns. After the initial excitment wore off I kinda went back to two. I still work on and with three but it hasn't rocked my world ... can't ever see myself going to four.

Maybe if you want 4 drums perhaps your really a marimba player who hasn't realised it yet