When I was a kid I was really into riding my bmx bike and jumping/doing tricks etc. but never really had a nice bike. After a while it became something I was proud of, especially when I would see another kid with a really nice/expensive bike who (as kids do) was trying to prove that he was better than me. I was very proud of my ability to out-perform on lesser quality equipment.
So- 25 years later I look at drumming this way to some extent except that I am now able to afford nicer stuff. I am about 2 years into drumming and I think my skills are where they should be- not better not worse. I am really lusting after a black beauty snare after playing one but I dont think I could go into a store and buy one because I wouldnt feel comfortable playing it in front of people and would worry that I might be viewed as the kid on the nice bike with no skills and an attitude. Wouldnt mind a set of USA Customs either.. . . .
For those who can afford to buy pro level drums/equipment- Do you just buy the best thing you can afford at all/any time or set personal goals and try to earn it for yourself?
Posted this thought on another thread and decided it might make an interesting conversation-
So- 25 years later I look at drumming this way to some extent except that I am now able to afford nicer stuff. I am about 2 years into drumming and I think my skills are where they should be- not better not worse. I am really lusting after a black beauty snare after playing one but I dont think I could go into a store and buy one because I wouldnt feel comfortable playing it in front of people and would worry that I might be viewed as the kid on the nice bike with no skills and an attitude. Wouldnt mind a set of USA Customs either.. . . .
For those who can afford to buy pro level drums/equipment- Do you just buy the best thing you can afford at all/any time or set personal goals and try to earn it for yourself?
Posted this thought on another thread and decided it might make an interesting conversation-
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