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Dj412
10-26-2007, 02:35 AM
Hi everyone!
im thinking about getting a Aaron Gillespie truth kit because i've wanted Truth Drums for a long time and this is the perfect opportunity to get them at a cheap price! Heres the details:

Introducing Aaron Gillespie's new Signature series drum set. Aaron picked a custom Pungent Orange Lacquer for the finish. And picked his favorite sizes to offer you with this kit. This is a mid level kit made of birch/poplar shells with chrome hardware, mounted floor tom legs and is a 5 piece kit! We are taking pre-orders on the kit since there is only going to be a LIMITED amount of sets built. Each Kit comes with Aaron's signature Pro Mark 2B Sticks as well. Please check out live pics of Aaron with the kit and hopfully you got to see him use his kit on Underoath's fall headlining tour.

I currently have a Gretsch Catalina Birch. Good change? bad change?
i just want to know your thoughts and maybe some helpful advice!

Thanks!
punkdrummer1
10-26-2007, 03:18 AM
Im a huge Aaron Gillespie fan (he's one of my biggest inspirations), and I'm thinking about that kit too, but birch/poplar, wont be a huge change from the catalina's. Mind you, it will give you a different sound. I've never heard of birch/poplar :p. I'd say give it a go, if you want :p
Dj412
10-27-2007, 07:35 PM
yeah im thinking that im going to try it.
but what are poplar shells?
i know what birch is since have them but whats up with poplar?
ZildjianMan1023
10-27-2007, 08:35 PM
most low end kits are made with poplar

its a type of wood.. birch maple or any other wood would sound WAY better than poplar

although you can get really decent sounds out of poplar kits


the poplar birch combo should be muy excelent


Dom
cdawg_2010
10-28-2007, 02:50 AM
Each Kit comes with Aaron's signature Pro Mark 2B Sticks as well.

Does he have his own signature stick? i didnt know that. does anyone have a picutre of them
Dj412
10-28-2007, 09:56 PM
ehh all of this stuff is making nervous about the kit. im trying to go a step up not down. anyone think this is really going up or what?
Dj412
10-28-2007, 09:57 PM
Does he have his own signature stick? i didnt know that. does anyone have a picutre of them

here ya go
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=264570777&albumID=0&imageID=1874573
rmandelbaum
10-28-2007, 10:18 PM
Wait, are you saying Truth is now selling mid level kits?


The last time I was at their shop was about a year ago, they were a very small operation. I am happy for them all really cool guys.
punkdrummer1
10-29-2007, 12:29 AM
poplar is a cheap wood. I'd say if you're going to spend 1200 dollars on a kit, get a mapex maple kit.
burnthehero
10-29-2007, 12:30 AM
I think you'll probably end up with the same thing you have now.
Dj412
10-29-2007, 04:49 AM
wow this sucks.... i really wanted some Truth Drums but i guess it was too good to be true. im so dissapointed
baz
10-30-2007, 12:25 AM
wow this sucks.... i really wanted some Truth Drums but i guess it was too good to be true. im so dissapointed

...what sucks?

If they are what you want, go for it.

Barry
ZildjianMan1023
10-30-2007, 03:58 AM
...what sucks?

If they are what you want, go for it.

Barry

he means the wood quality.

he wants aron gillespie drums with maple or birch wood..


not poplar birch combos

hes afraid itll sound just like his old kit but with TRUTH plastered all over his kit

id get some maples if i were me
Dj412
11-02-2007, 05:51 PM
ok i just talked to the guy at Truth Drums.
he said they are birch and poplar that make up a 7 ply shell.
sound good? bad?