Kit Questions

[414357N495649W]

Hey all,

I have been shopping around for a new kit recently and the two main manufactures I was looking at were Tama ( Maple Starclassics ) and Pearl ( Masters or Referances ). I was all set to make a purchase once I figured out what it was I wanted to get, then I heard a Yamaha kit. WOW!!!!. Now I am thinking about getting a Yamaha kit, what kind of kits do they offer that would be in the same class as the Tama and Pearl kits that I have mentioned above? How is their hardware? Are they generally more or less expensive than Tama or Pearl? What are their pros and cons. Also I was looking at Sonor, I havent really seen or heard to many sonor kits and I know next to nothing about them, any info would be greatly appriciated. Thanks for your time.

Cheers
Dan

[murphinelli]

I love my Yamaha State Custom Advantage Nouv. Nice sound, versatile, and affordable.

I also like your sign in name. You live in the middle of the Caspian Sea?

9050

[osamasgoat5467]

Hey all,

I have been shopping around for a new kit recently and the two main manufactures I was looking at were Tama ( Maple Starclassics ) and Pearl ( Masters or Referances ). I was all set to make a purchase once I figured out what it was I wanted to get, then I heard a Yamaha kit. WOW!!!!. Now I am thinking about getting a Yamaha kit, what kind of kits do they offer that would be in the same class as the Tama and Pearl kits that I have mentioned above? How is their hardware? Are they generally more or less expensive than Tama or Pearl? What are their pros and cons. Also I was looking at Sonor, I havent really seen or heard to many sonor kits and I know next to nothing about them, any info would be greatly appriciated. Thanks for your time.

Cheers
Dan

Yamaha has a big drum selection. They're some of the best out there, but they're pretty expensive. Also check out the Mapex Orion Burl Wood, they're some of the best looking drums I've ever seen. I personally am a big Tama fan so I'm biased to Star Classic Maples and Performers, but Pearl Master MMX are really good too. It's all about the sound you want, so go try some kits out and see what your favorites are.

[414357N495649W]

I love my Yamaha State Custom Advantage Nouv. Nice sound, versatile, and affordable.

I also like your sign in name. You live in the middle of the Caspian Sea?

9050

Well if I got it right it should be the location where the Titanic sank, I am a huge Ocean fanatic and when I was a kid I was absolutly facsinated (cant spell) with the Titanic. Yeah I really think I am going to go for a Yamaha kit, although now I have to take a look at Mapex. And after I finally decide on a kit I am going to face the ultimate dilema..................... choosing a colour!

[murphinelli]

Well if I got it right it should be the location where the Titanic sank, I am a huge Ocean fanatic and when I was a kid I was absolutly facsinated (cant spell) with the Titanic. Yeah I really think I am going to go for a Yamaha kit, although now I have to take a look at Mapex. And after I finally decide on a kit I am going to face the ultimate dilema..................... choosing a colour!

sorry, my bad. didn't put in the coords right. Needed -W.

very cool & original. we'll just call you titanic. welcome.

cheers,
murph

9051

[414357N495649W]

Thanks man, looking forward to gathering more drumming knowledge. I love this SITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bromasi]

Hey all,

I have been shopping around for a new kit recently and the two main manufactures I was looking at were Tama ( Maple Starclassics ) and Pearl ( Masters or Referances ). I was all set to make a purchase once I figured out what it was I wanted to get, then I heard a Yamaha kit. WOW!!!!. Now I am thinking about getting a Yamaha kit, what kind of kits do they offer that would be in the same class as the Tama and Pearl kits that I have mentioned above? How is their hardware? Are they generally more or less expensive than Tama or Pearl? What are their pros and cons. Also I was looking at Sonor, I havent really seen or heard to many sonor kits and I know next to nothing about them, any info would be greatly appriciated. Thanks for your time.

Cheers
Dan

can't go wrong with a Yamaha kit, I recently bought a Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute
and I love it even the crazy lugs. Good Luck

[aceman]

The Yamaha Maple custom absolutes are one of the high-end Yamaha kits available. They are in the same class as the Starclassic Maple and high end Pearl kits that you have looked at. I personally prefer the Yamaha because of the same sound that made you say WOW! Plus, they have some of the best hardware you'll find. A 5 piece MCA w/ hardware will run you a little over $3000, another $1000 in cymbals and you'll have one of the best sounding kits made.

[MagnZ]

Mapex orion or saturns are worth to check out.. I tried out a pearl reference kit a couple of days ago and it sounded great , but I like my saturns more. But the reference snare I tried is awsome tough, I mean really awsome. Too bad about the price tag 9000 NOK or 1391$.

[mofle]

I own a Yamaha Maple Custom kit, and to me, and alot of other people, these are some of the nicest sounding kits out there. I absolutely love it. I would recomend this!

[golions]

The Yamaha Maple custom absolutes are one of the high-end Yamaha kits available. They are in the same class as the Starclassic Maple and high end Pearl kits that you have looked at. I personally prefer the Yamaha because of the same sound that made you say WOW! Plus, they have some of the best hardware you'll find. A 5 piece MCA w/ hardware will run you a little over $3000, another $1000 in cymbals and you'll have one of the best sounding kits made.

Very well said, ace. I play the Yamaha MCA's (absolute lugs) and find the sound and craftmanship to be great. And, I agree, the hardware is excellent.

[Sirwill]

You guys are going to think I'm a salesman for Ludwig but they are back in a big way. Give them a look. "Rhythm in the hands of few" Sirwill

[altered_beast]

Yamaha's top end kits are stunning. You ought to be looking at their Maple Custom Absolute's, Recording Custom's, Birch Custom Absolute's (?) and Oak Custom's. I have a Recording Custom kit which is 20 years old and being upgraded to brand new next month (i.e. I'm replacing it with a new RC kit). One of the main reasons I stayed with Yamaha is that they are in a league of their own.

[Drummer30]

Yamaha is the way to go, but definitely when choosing a kit colour talk to the sales rep at the drum store. I didn't really care for the laquer finishes so I had a little chat and ended up getting a really nice black matte wood grain finish instead. You can't go wrong with Yamaha!

[harryconway]

You can't go wrong with the high end Yamaha drum line. Maple, oak and birch, they all sound great. The Yamaha omni-ball tom holder is what I use for everything. I've got RIMS with Yamaha mounts attached. With that combo I can run almost any rack tom off my Yamaha hardware.

[mangez moi]

hi.

i'm not sure how to use this system i hope i'm writing in right place.
a mate is selling a late eighties yamaha atage custom in black. no snare no snare stand, no hi hat stand, and no crash stand. also some of the lugs and the front skin and head are missing from the bass drum. he wants four hundred for it but you can get a brand new stage custom for 450 thats english pounds by the way. the newt one comes with all the stands and a wooden snare. the bottom line is he's saying that any stage customs made after the mid ninetys are shite.
Does anyone know what could be so much better about a late eighties model???