congamyk wrote:
Do not purchase an Aspire - they are worthless.
Just my view on this, I think LP Aspires are fine for a beginner.
A beginner can still learn all of the basic sounds (tone slap bass) and develop technique. What is far more important I think is to find you son a good teacher.
Maybe someone at Congaplace can connect you up with a teacher in your area.
By the way, I still own a pair of Aspires (among a number of other much better drums) and they're great for throwing in the back of the car and leaving them there overnight if I want to (and I don't have to worry too much about anyone stealing them)!
Pavlo