buying a drum-set: rules and dangers?

[smirky]

Hi everybody!
Actually I play bass and guitar, but want to teach myself the drums now. I'm want to buy myself a drum-set (no expensive high-end, just something to start with), but as I'm a total greenhorn concerning drums and percussion my question is: are there any dangers when buying a set? does your height play a role? how try it out when you've never played before?
are there certain rules I should stick to when buying a drum-set?
last one: Mapex, Pearl, Yamaha, Basix or Chester (these offer beginner-sets in the shops around my place)?

A lot of (maybe silly) questions, but every hint would really be a great help !
thanks, smirky

[Tim Brown]

Originally posted by smirky
Hi everybody!
Actually I play bass and guitar, but want to teach myself the drums now. I'm want to buy myself a drum-set (no expensive high-end, just something to start with), but as I'm a total greenhorn concerning drums and percussion my question is: are there any dangers when buying a set? does your height play a role? how try it out when you've never played before?
are there certain rules I should stick to when buying a drum-set?
last one: Mapex, Pearl, Yamaha, Basix or Chester (these offer beginner-sets in the shops around my place)?

A lot of (maybe silly) questions, but every hint would really be a great help !
thanks, smirky

I would say stick to the Name Brands.
Also, find a drummer who knows about drums, and look around for a used set.

Tim