Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Thanks Walt,
I needed an experienced hand's impression of the kit, and you've 
helped a lot.  While bottom line price is always a concern, I'm more 
interested in quality product and customer service.  Been working 
with Musiciansbuy out of Florida. Do you have any experience with 
these guys?  They've been pretty helpful so far.  

Had thought of several accessories that I would need but it never 
occurred to me that I might need a "donut" for the drum throne! 

Along the injury line...any risk of tennis elbow?  Would hate to 
aggravate an old injury.

Thanks again.

--- In DTXpress@y..., Walt <wgardus@y...> wrote:
> Hi DR,
> 
> Yes, I think they will do a fine job at that, although
> I would be remiss if I didn't point out that I saw
> what was labeled a 'DTXpress 2002' at Musiciansfriend
> for $799.  Obviously the DTXpress II has updated
> featgures, but just in case money is an object to you
> - I've seen used DTXpress's go for that much on Ebay. 
> Either one has features to help you develop your
> timing and to play along with other sources of music,
> which can have a theraputic value all by itself.  
> 
> Anyway, if you never played before, you may want to
> get yourself a self study CD or other interactive self
> study  aid, preferrably on a media you can have close
> to your kit - that works the best.  Of course, you can
> play along with other music sources but you will find
> the lessons to be helpful in developing your 'chops'. 
> You older dogs need to worry about injuries - doing it
> right will prevent flam wrist, paradiddle
> palpitations, or worse yet - rectal ratamacue!  
> 
> Once you've tried one - you'll never go back!  
> 
> Walt
> --- drivenrhythm <drivenrhythm@y...> wrote:
> > I wanted drums when I was young...my folks wanted
> > peace and quiet.  
> > They won then....now I'm finally buying my own...and
> > looking at the 
> > DTXpress II.  Will the kit be good enough to teach
> > an old dog new 
> > tricks?
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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