I joined this forum a couple of weeks ago and have been reading through many posts. I figure it is time to introduce myself.
I started playing drums in 1969 on a cheap Japanese import kit from, of all places, Sears. I expanded it to a double bass set, and have always used Zildjian cymbals. Around 1980 I bought a Ludwig Pro Beat set and added a second bass drum. It is silver sparkle and configured almost identically to my favorite drummer, Ginger Baker.
In the 80's and 90's, I went crazy buying Simmons gear. I owned an SDS8, SDS7, Portakit, MTM and an SDX kit. I have sold some of the Simmons gear and am looking to sell the rest. It is awesome gear and I enjoyed it, but as it has gotten older, it has developed issues that I don't want to have to deal with.
I need some e-drums and have ordered an Alesis Strike Pro SE kit...probably won't be in stock until late February/early March. I plan to add the Strike Pad to the kit.
