Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

mariaandrasik skrev:
> My name is Maria and I am responsible for the liturgical music at
> Catholic Church. Recently, the church received a SD5K drum set as a
> free gift from a young drummer, who was completely discouraged as
> this drum stopped working right in the middle of the church service.
> He donated this drum to church. Now,hello! I am not a drummer. I am
> pianist/organist. I brought the drum to Guitar Center--they said
> that the "brain" is working. I do not have a main power supply
> jack. They said to contact the Simmons on internet to get a new
> one. So I wet on Simmonsdrum and came accross the warning message
> from the original Simmons (in England) that SD5K dig. drum set could
> be made in China (cheaply) not in England....and I should take it
> back to get money back if it is not working. I am shocked. What
> should I do. The drum set is already 2 years old (out of waranty).
> I need to get also a kick trigger, as it is missing from the set and
> an output Jacks to amplifier. I do not have anybody to work with on
> this issue. Please advise me.
> Also, is there any difference that I can find on this drum that shows
> that it was made in China; or any marks or signs to signify that was
> made in England.
> Lost drummer,
> Maria

Since you are so polite and honest I'll give you a short answer. I'm 
also glad you found the warning online. It proves that our work helped.

All SD5K are China made. The originals are called SDS-V or SDS-5. The 
most shocking in your story is that it is Guitar Center that is 
marketing the SDS5K so they ought to be able to sell you a decent PSU 
and maybe even a kick unit.

We don't want an ongoing discussion here, but maybe a friendly member 
can take this offlist with you. The SD5K are cheap machines but GC 
should take their responsibility.

Good luck Maria,
-- 
electronically yours, jesper
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