What do you guys think of the Tama Stagestar vs Gretsch Catalina Jazz Club kit?

[shwebk]

I was wondering what you guys think of this kit as I just bought it, I have played it before and it is a million times better than my Pearl Export Series, also I got the Tama becasue I wanted a bop kit and a smaller bass drum as I am a small guy 5' 4", and it makes playing traditional hard on a kit that does not have enough angling capability. Any ways I saw the Gretsch Catalina Jazz Club Kit and I am thinking I should get that instead because of the quality factor and it probably sounds better. What do you guys think?

http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/world/products/drum_kit/stagestar/index.html

http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=series&sid=531

[dom]

i think that the gretsch it probably better quality and better sound, but it also has a higher price. in this case you get what you pay for

[msj67]

I've owned both kits and, in my view, the Gretsch is far better in terms of overall quality. However, it's a 4 piece kit (standard jazz configuration and sizes), so if you want a 5 piece configuration there's nothing wrong with going with the Stagestar. Just swap out the heads and tune it up - should be fine.

[Drummer Karl]

I can recommend both...but in the end I personally would go for the Gretsch. The sound is phenomenal and overall very traditional. Round, warm...great.
Also the look is amazing, if I have money I will buy such a baby. Those are cool.

Tama is also a very good kit for the price and I like the Stagestar line because it is compact, tama`s shell quality is good. Sound is also cool for the price.

Karl

[shwebk]

Thank you all for your reply's, I really want the Gretsch, I wish they made it in black. The only thing I am worried about is that If I put the Bass Drum riser on that my tom will not go low enough for me, but I think it will. I just got the Tama in the mail today and now I kinda wish I refused it so I can get the Gretsch, but I am probably gonna get the Gretsch anyway.

Thanks again.

[msj67]

You can always mount the rack tom on a separate snare stand (as many jazz drummers) or have it hang from a cymbal stand using a L-Rod clamp mount. These would give you more options and let you place the rack tom lower than if you used the tom mount on top of the bass drum.

[shwebk]

That sounds like a good idea, thanks for all the advice much appreciated!

[DrummerMom]

gretsch catalina club

[Skitch]

Gretsch Catalina set!

I am not too fond of anything made by Tama right now. Hardware is cheaply made for what you are paying for!

Mike

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