Sonor, Pearl or tama?

[Oly!]

So wat do u guys think? should i go for the pearl export, sonor force 3007, or tama superstar? PLz give any advice or suggestions!! thanx a million

[That Guy]

Try them before you make a choice. Don't buy anything because someone else likes them. Big Mistake.

If you can, be patient and get a good amount of time behind each one of them. Mess with the tuning, learn about the woods... really inspect them.

But, Since you asked... I'm more partial to Sonor. Check out this thread ---> http://drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28257 It might help

[jeremiah]

I agree, demo them all first hand as much as you can.

My choice would also be the Sonors though.

[otway]

Hey there!

I played about 50 times on both the sonor 3007 and the Pearl Export and I would say most definitely get the sonor over the Pearl.. no question.. it IS a better drum kit. As for the Tama, i'm not sure but I would go for the Sonor, I happen to think that the 3007 is the best kit in that price range... better than ANY other brand, IMO.

Any way, i don't think you would be making a wrong choice if you choose the Tama over the sonor or the sonor over the Tama cause I am confident that they are both GREAT kits and pretty high lines.

If you are really interested in Pearl I suggest you check out the higher Pearl lines.. which are really great, e.g.: Pearl SMX, Pearl Session studio.

Hope I was a help

[That Guy]

If you are really interested in Pearl I suggest you check out the higher Pearl lines.. which are really great, e.g.: Pearl SMX, Pearl Session studio.

I definately agree. I heard a Session Studio with stock heads and it sounded sweet.

[tomtom]

IMO, the Session studio were (they are discontinued) the best drums Pearl has ever made. I´ve played every line from Pearl (except Masterworks) and that includes the Reference series. These are really great drums.

BUT; stay away from exports. Really really bad drums.

My vote goes to the Tama Superstars, great sounding birch shells, hardware is really good plus they look good.

If you have the oppurtunity to try before you buy; do it and trust your own ears. What I like or dislike doesn´t neccesarily fit to your taste in sound.

[larlev]

Why not see if you can score these.....


http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Masters-BSX-4-PC-Brand-New-In-The-Box-Drums_W0QQitemZ180135140365QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6444 1QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jeremiah]

Those 3007s really are the nicest and best built drums I've seen for the price. They really stand out from the rest of the bunch. I just wish they'd start making 2 legged hi-hats like the rest of the world.

[Michael G]

Check out the new Ludwig Fab 4 Accent drums, a really good option to look into as well. Plus the look great.

[bodinski]

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/bodinski/sonor1.jpg
I'm biased, but is there another choice?

[FrazzaB]

Check out some mapex kits before you buy. Tama is just like a more expensive version. Mapex hardware is top notch too with great remo stock heads.

[aruration]

Beware Sonor 3007 is Maple, Pearl Export is Poplar and Tama Superstar is Birch just decide what wood you would like and then defenitely hear them

[Oly!]

Thanx 4 all the suggestions!! Ive been hearing alot of negative response to the pearl export so im now leanin towards the tama and sonor.. i play manly rock and a bit of jazz.. so which kit would be best to suit thoe two styles? thanx!!!!!

[jeremiah]

It depends on which Exports you're talking about. The new ECX Exports are good quality and have all maple shells. Pearl also has the new Vision series which are birch & basswood.

[ammarolli]

Take the sonor or tama kit, just try them and see what you like but If I was you I would take the sonor kit

[aruration]

If you're mostly into rock then birch will do fine for you...But if you also play some jazz make sure that you don't buy big sizes so that you'll be able to play some nice jazz once a while

[Oly!]

thanx alot guys... most of u hav recomended the sonor... i also like the finishes more.. but would sonor suit punk rock, because i havnt heard of many sonor rock artists.. thanx!!!!

[That Guy]

thanx alot guys... most of u hav recomended the sonor... i also like the finishes more.. but would sonor suit punk rock, because i havnt heard of many sonor rock artists.. thanx!!!!

Danny Carey of TOOL played Sonor's. Don't know if he still does. But, don't forget to actually try the different drums for yourself. Buy what sounds good to you.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

Oh he still plays Sonor, but he has a kit made by Paiste, out of B8 bronze from melted down cymbals. To be honest, selecting kits by genre is irrelevant, any kit will sound good for any music provided your head selection and tuning is up to scratch. I'd take the Sonor, the quality is second-to-none, but that's just me.

[harryconway]

To be honest, selecting kits by genre is irrelevant, any kit ....

I'll second that, although...for punk rock, I'd opt for something like an old "Big R" Rogers kit with scratched black cortex wrap that smells like stale beer, cigarettes and old socks. Help project the "attitude" a bit more.

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

I'll second that, although...for punk rock, I'd opt for something like an old "Big R" Rogers kit with scratched black cortex wrap that smells like stale beer, cigarettes and old socks. Help project the "attitude" a bit more.

Well we've all got to make allowances.