I kind of admire you guys who'd take on a kit build - maybe it falls into the realm of a sort of electronic masochism. I couldnt take the headaches associated with that activity.

Anyhoo, as to what instrument first got me interested in this game it would have to be one in common with many on the forum. i.e., the B3 Hammond in the hands of one James Oscar Smith. Nearly 50 years on those old Blue Note albums still blow me away.