Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

Hi Jason,

If you're trying to keep the expenses down for now, I would not get an
amp to start with - headphones should work fine until you want to
start jamming with others.  There has been discussion before on the
subject of which headphone work and which don't - you may want to
search on headphones and read what others have found.

The two other things you need are a throne and a pedal (I assume you
have sticks already.  Since, by the sounds of your comments, you're
not sure if you want to play or not, I would not suggest buying a top
of the line model (prices range from $40 - several hundred).  If you
have a good local music store you may be able to try some pedals to
see if you can feel any differences between to lower and higher priced
models - if not, go with a cheaper single one for now.  If you don't
have a local supply then I would go with any major brand's (Yamaha,
Gibraltar, Tama, DW, Ludwig, others)basic pedal - I would plan on
spending around $50 for a new one, maybe $20 - 30 for a good used one
(eBay is a good source for used pedals).

Thrones (the seat) can also be something that you can spend a little
or a lot on - with your comfort at stake.  I, not having the boyish
back side I once did, have a heavily padded one with a shock absorber
(my throne, not my bqckside).  You should be able to get a reasonable
one for under $100 new, and maybe $40 or so used. 

Walt

--- In DTXpress@y..., "jasonbokamper" <jasonbokamper@y...> wrote:
> Hi,
>  
> I just bought my first set of electronic drums (Yamaha DTXPRESS).
>  
> I have never played drums before, so I am trying to stay inexpensive 
> as I don't know if I will pick up the hobby or not.
>  
> I have the basic Yamaha kit, but it looks like I need a few more 
> items. Can you please recommend a (inexpensive) amp, a pair of 
> headphones, and a drum pedal that will work well with my kit.  Where 
> to find the items would be helpful also.
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jason