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Electric Drum Set for kids
Posted on 8/13/25 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 8/13/25 at 9:02 pm
Anyone have any recommendations for an electric drum set for my 10 year old. I want something that can last a while but not something that is overpriced. One that has quick sound reaction.
I know next to nothing about drums, but he loves it and plays in his school band.
I know next to nothing about drums, but he loves it and plays in his school band.
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Posted on 8/14/25 at 10:20 am to BugAC
I had an Alesis several years ago. There are some kits with mesh heads that are around $300-$400 that are pretty decent.
Not a huge investment in case he doesn't stick with it.
Guitar Center - 8 pc Alesis
Not a huge investment in case he doesn't stick with it.
Guitar Center - 8 pc Alesis
Posted on 8/14/25 at 11:33 am to BugAC
I agree with Monday's suggestion above. That little kit is inexpensive and has mesh heads (some of the entry-level E-kits still use hard rubber pads that are not good for your wrists). If your little dude sticks with it (pun intended), you can always upgrade over time...
Posted on 8/14/25 at 12:21 pm to BugAC
You can get a really good, of course not top of the line used Roland kit for $800ish.
Something like a TD25.
Id go that route. Get one w/ a real hi-hat stand too with a VH10 hat. Not one with the stupid pedal that just has a cable coming from it.
Something like a TD25.
Id go that route. Get one w/ a real hi-hat stand too with a VH10 hat. Not one with the stupid pedal that just has a cable coming from it.
This post was edited on 8/14/25 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 8/14/25 at 12:44 pm to Monday
My kid has an Alesis. They're pretty hard to beat for the price tag, imo.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 1:09 pm to Oswald
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I agree with Monday's suggestion above. That little kit is inexpensive and has mesh heads (some of the entry-level E-kits still use hard rubber pads that are not good for your wrists). If your little dude sticks with it (pun intended), you can always upgrade over time...
Those mesh heads don't give you realistic rebound though. The rubber/pad ones feel more like a drum.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 2:26 pm to LSUisKING
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Those mesh heads don't give you realistic rebound though. The rubber/pad ones feel more like a drum
They usually have a lug adjustment. I find that it's more realistic than the rubber pads. Just my preference though.
Posted on 8/14/25 at 4:57 pm to LSUisKING
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Those mesh heads don't give you realistic rebound though
Disagree, mesh heads have tuning lugs. Double ply feel just like a real head.
Here's my TD25kV kit I've been having for about 10 years. I love it.
This post was edited on 8/14/25 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 8/14/25 at 7:13 pm to BugAC
Posted on 8/14/25 at 7:14 pm to LSUisKING
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Those mesh heads don't give you realistic rebound though. The rubber/pad ones feel more like a drum.
I get where you’re coming from but, as others have said, the newer mesh heads can be adjusted and the rebound is actually pretty good.
I never could get comfortable playing on the hard rubber pads no matter how I adjusted my grip or velocity.
But I confess, I hate E-drums and always have since I started playing in 1987.
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