What drumset would most fit me?

[joshuacreamer97]

I am looking to buy a new drumset, but do not know what kind to get. I currently have a maple Pacific drumset that sounds great. The tone out of this thing for the price is amazing, and the set sounds fine in the studio and amazing live IMO. I am looking to have a similar clean maple tone from a new drumset, but I would like it in the following sizes;
18"X20" (Virgin)Bass, 14"X14" Floor (w/ legs), 12"X8" Tom (on Stand), and and 14"X5.5" Snare. I was told at guitar center that the cheapest quality maple set I could get for the best price would be a maple Classic Ludwig. This would set me back 1,700$ they said. I am wondering if I should get a DW because I think Pacifics sound so amazing though, but Ludwigs are just cool! I am not going to buy this for a couple months because I need to save up work money, so I want this forum to help me make up my mind! My highest for the 4 Pack would be around 1,900$. Also I tune my drums high when playing rock and jazz, and also a bit lower when playing more modern rock and blues stuff.

Thanks!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

You are a perfect candidate for a Gretsch Catalina set.
Check out these three:

http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=club

[KCDrummer]

Gruntersdad has a point, those are quality sets. The only thing I don't like about them is the hardware--kinda flimsy. I would recommend DW or Tama Starclassic--you really can't go wrong.

Or build your own--you could TOTALLY do it for your price range.

[Tamascb10]

Highest as $1900? Gretsch Renown maple! It's better than the Catalina, and at a better price than other kits in its league (Pearl MCX). Or you could go scour for a good deal on a 4 piece starclassic maple (great drums!). You'd be really lucky to get a 4 piece DW for less than $1900. That's all I can think of right now...

[harryconway]

That's funny, Guitar Center guy is pitching Ludwig (which they don't carry anymore) over Pearl Masters and Gretsch Renown, and Ddrum. Certainly can't go wrong with a Ludwig kit. I'd look into the Peace Paragon kit also. Tama, Yamaha and DW are probably gonna be out of your price range.