List of 7-pieces

[MetalToDeath]

Okay, based on personal research, and several opinions from this forum, I'm looking at these sets:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pearl-Export-Double-Bass-7-Piece-Drum-Set?sku=449175

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Taye-ProX-7Piece-Double-Bass-Drum-Set-Shell-Pack-?sku=445545

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=449198


http://www.zzounds.com/item--DEPDIA3


Now, i'm asking or opinion once again. Which on of these would be a better buy based on shell quality?

Also, does anyone know if these are a good idea for a hard punchy sound on my bass drums?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_danmar_red_hard_wood_round_beater?full_sku=100 212755

[Class A Drummer]

Do yourself a favor. Save your money and get a 6 peice (only one bass drum) and buy yourself a decent double pedal. Takes up less room, more easier to move around, easier to move for gigging and such. Also, you save money!

But w/e its your decision. I would go with the Pearl or the Mapex.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I have a Pro-X set and for that price for double bass I think it is a good deal. And I got it from MusiciansFriend.

[Deathmetalconga]

Do yourself a favor. Save your money and get a 6 peice (only one bass drum) and buy yourself a decent double pedal. Takes up less room, more easier to move around, easier to move for gigging and such. Also, you save money!

But w/e its your decision. I would go with the Pearl or the Mapex.

Double bass drums look dramatic and are preferred for some genres, like heavy metal. If you have them tuned differently but complimentary, you can get some neat melodies going.

Double bass drums are also a pain in the butt to carry around and would look odd for some genres, like jazz. It all depends on the style and what it prefers.

[d.c.drummer]

Double bass drums look dramatic and are preferred for some genres, like heavy metal. If you have them tuned differently but complimentary, you can get some neat melodies going.

Double bass drums are also a pain in the butt to carry around and would look odd for some genres, like jazz. It all depends on the style and what it prefers.

Well, DMC, its not like the bases are attatched at the hip. You dont have to take both everywhere.

I would like to see you get a higher quality kit like a Tama, gretsch or a pearl vision, but if you must have a double bass, go for the DDRUM. What ever you do, dont buy the Tye, its just a shell pack. It comes with no hardware. Buying some could easily cost $500.

[crazyhorse]

The Taye kits are great quality. I believe West Coast Drums has some of the best prices around but I recently spoke to these guys: http://www.drumworldsf.com/ and the owner Phil is awesome to work with. Give them a call and see what kind of pricing you can get. The Taye stuff is something you will be able to keep for a long time vs getting something cheap.

[Deathmetalconga]

Well, DMC, its not like the bases are attatched at the hip. You dont have to take both everywhere.


That's a good point. Really, if you have a large set, it's probably best to view it as a collection of drums and cymbals and hardware that can be set up with as many or as few pieces as a particular situation demands. I played my seven-piece as a four piece last weekend for a gig that demanded something more low-key.

[Joe Kearney]

I agree with class A, even metal genre drummers play double bass pedal. In the MD fest DVD, Jason Bittner said that he played double bass pedal for a long time, however he switched over the two bass drums when Shadows Fall got big simply because he didn't have to set them up (drum tech.) To me, two bass drums is just a waste of money and space.

[franklinj]

I agree with class A, even metal genre drummers play double bass pedal. In the MD fest DVD, Jason Bittner said that he played double bass pedal for a long time, however he switched over the two bass drums when Shadows Fall got big simply because he didn't have to set them up (drum tech.) To me, two bass drums is just a waste of money and space.

Personally, I like the feel of two bass drums compared to a db pedal. Plus, two bass drums is so much more metal.

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[harryconway]

The Danmar beater will add more punch, and it will eat up your kick heads fast, so putting something like Remo flam patches on your batter heads are almost a must, unless you're made of money. Pearl is dis-continuing the Export line, so expect to see those drums go on sale. The only Export to remain standing on the web site is the Export Custom, which now has 100% maple shells. I was at Guitar Center today and say price tags reflecting such. Also, GC is dropping Ludwig (or vice-verse) so blow-out prices there. So, for example, but 2 Ludwig 5 piece Power kits (at $299 each) for $600. 10 drums for 6 bills.

[Legacyrik]

Do yourself a favor. Save your money and get a 6 peice (only one bass drum) and buy yourself a decent double pedal. Takes up less room, more easier to move around, easier to move for gigging and such. Also, you save money!

But w/e its your decision. I would go with the Pearl or the Mapex.

Ahhhh. get the double base. You would definately PREFER to play on two seperate bass drums, I don't care what anyone says, it just feels better! And as mentioned you can always scale down on a given day.

rock out!