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Subject: Re: [Simmons Drums] Looking to Join the Simmons 'breathren' with my first kit

From: "Michael Buchner" <buchnerelectronics@...>
Date: 2014-04-27


Hello Nick,
 
if you like the shape and look of the Simmons Drums, I would recommend to buy only some hexagon pads and use a modern, new controller like a Roland (yes, folks, hate me for this sentence, but read on). You cannot buy one of these old boxes and expect to plug and play. And you have a child who wants to learn drums.
It is like to learn how to drive a car: I wouldn't recommend to start with an old MG or something. Most of the time you have problems with these old boxes, starting with the wiring. You should be a little experienced in the old technology, these beasts were the roots of electronic drums back in the days and today they are only something for real nerds.
A good combination is the Nord Drum with some old hex pads. You have to remove the resistor (inside the pad), then it feels and sounds like a Simmons, but is reliable, has a memory and is easy to handle. I play this while LOOKING on my fully equipped V.
 
Best
 
Michael
 
 
---- Original Message -----
From: rogerclack@...
To: Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 3:12 PM
Subject: [Simmons Drums] Looking to Join the Simmons 'breathren' with my first kit

 

Hi All,


I have just joined the Simmons group in the hope of learning more about, what I have always felt are the best looking drums on the planet!


Superb design, I love the sound (being a kid from the 80's) and I am now in a position to 'hopefully' invest in a good set which I want to play.


I have not seen any kits for sale on the board here, but I have seen some superb pictures of all your kits and wondered if anyone might be willing to part with something.


I have been scanning ebay for ages now and cannot find any good kits for sale which don't need a lot of work.


I have a seven year old son who loves the sound of Simmons, always trying to pick out the drum sound on the telly, (no we don't watch Eastenders)


I used to drum myself in the 80's and could never afford a set of Simmonds, I gave up drumming when I started my own business. Now I have the space and a seven year old who wants to learn the drums with me, I feel it is time to search for something I can take care of and he can play.


I love the SDS9 and SDSV, the yellow set on the photo pages is beautiful ;o)


Thanks All


Nick Clack