would you recommend this kit or the Simmons SD5X for a 12 year old beginner I went to Guitar Center and they said Simmons is better info appreciated
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Man, I don't know. The only issue with the Alesis model is the non responsive high-hat. It misses every other hit when closed. Ive never played the Simmons kit so can't rely comment
842196
The DM6 would be great for a 12 year. I have read that the Alesis is better quality in all regards to the Simmons. I have read reports that the Simmons pads break -- this could have everything to do with treatment. For my money I am more than happy with the DM6 I play.
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Having played on both kits (I have both), I prefer the DM6 for right out of the box performance. The SD5x has more on-board voices. however, it requires more in the way of set-up and I think the sound quality of the DM6 is superior. The pads are similar in construction and quality. Adjusting the sound parameters is much simpler on the DM6. ALSO and most important, the bottom line! The SD5X is at least 2x the cost of the DM6 while not offering any real appreciable extra value. I used both the SD5x and the DM6 for teaching drum lessons. I have owned the DM6 for well over a year and my drum students have varying degrees of skill. I have never had a single problem with the DM6 and purchased it at Costco for $199.99. I have had to replace a cymbal on the SD5x.
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I play guitar, but do quite a bit of percussion type stuff.Good for that, but I don't know about a full kit set up.Only 4 inputs ingot he Tone match anyway.Your better off with a six channel head and a double (full range) 15" cab.
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Yes. That is the perfect age for this guitar. You might want to use some nylon strings, but at some point you need to toughen up the fingers no matter the age. I think this is a great guitar that has good sound and will last until they are ready to buy their own pro guitar. I was suprised at the quality package.
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I use a Orange micro terror in a micro stack. The Micro Terror is a 20 w hybrid (head solid-state and tube driven) and 2 Orange PPC108 speakers. It it gets plenty loud for me. I play in a lot of coffee houses and smaller venues. The whole thing cost (when I purchased it) $350. The head was $150 and each speaker was $99. It really just depends on what and where you want to play line6 spider is good my brother-in-law has one and he is a metal guitarist and he uses it more than his Marshal 1/2 stack. How much are you willing to spend.
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It's definitely for kids it's not something that stays in its poor tune. If your looking for a guitar for an adult the best thing would to go to a local music store and have them help you they seem to have some good learning guitars for under $100.00 ( when I was looking) some places have used guitars. Just an idea. I got it for my niece to see if she kept with it and now she has a good guitar that keeps tune. �
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I'd think that this particular guitar IS the beginners 'kit'. But if you like and need help tuning your guitar, then I'd suggest getting a device called 'the Snark.' It simply clamps onto the head-stock of the guitar and for probably less than $20.00, it's a great little piece of tech that really does help tune your guitar. I use one on my violin, mandolin, guitar, bass, dulcimer, and any other stringed music maker you might have or get in the future. Hope this helps some.
70658
Either would be a good choice for a beginner or an advanced player. Id get whichever one you could get the best price on.
1475651
This is one of the best guitars for beginners but experienced players may be looking for something a little more. Thanks for your interest!
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I was in the same boat. This is the first guitar I have owned PERSONALLY and I love it. Had it for 6 months or so now. Now that I know a bit more about guitars it is still one of the best sounding and solid guitars I've played. I would recommend finding one and trying it out as everyone likes different sounds. But 300 dollars for a very solid guitar isn't bad at all. I'd just go for it, it'll serve you well.
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If your child is serious about music spend the money and go to a local music store. This is more of a toy. If you're look for a toy then buy it but if your child is serious about guitar then take the advice I didn't and buy local and spend the extra money and get a real guitar. Don't be dumb like me and crap off amazon because you want to save money. It cost me more headaches then it was worth and I ended up buying a more expensive guitar from a local music store.
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It's a great guitar for beginners, i guess you can get softer strings for it and a better case, but apart from the i really recommend this.
127104
good beginner guitar! i would change the strings the originals aren't that great... the strings are higher off the fret board than most of my other guitars but it isn't too noticeable while playing
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Hi M. Stewart, I own a G9126 and even that it is a small beautiful guitar the neck is almost as wide as a regular size guitar. I think the space between frets and strings will be to big for a small hands kid. The Cordoba guilele and Yamaha gitalele will be more suitable for your kid (because of the thinner neck they have), they are both cheaper on price and quality but not that much on sound. The Yamaha comes in different colors.....you can also check smallguitars.com
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Thanks for the tip.I actually ended up getting the AP-220 for $650, Guitar Center had a $150 off coupon. That was less than Amazon has ever sold it so I jumped on it.$500 is a great price for the PX-130 with all the extras though... all you'd need is a stool, and maybe a cover for the keyboard to keep dust off when not playing.
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I would not recommend this one for that level of playing. My son is using it as a beginner in his middle school. I think it's a fair instrument for beginner level learning. I'm not a musician though. The piece is very light and easily damaged.
574653
i got this kit when i was 15-years-old. yes this is an excellent stater kit, but however you may want to buy better cymbals and a better high-hat and also chang the drum heads to like remo or evans because they are papper thin.
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Probably because it's a very low-end guitar. Spending $40 bucks on a guitar is for a true beginner. Why would someone at your level even use this?? That's the real question.