My new PDP 805! It's red and black!

[805Drummer]

Hey guys...I'm new here, and I just got my new drumset, a PDP 805 Series with Red/Black Shells and Hardware. My cymbals are Paiste PST 3s, sizes 14/16/20. I also have a Zildjian ZXT 10" Flash Splash, a Meinl Cowbell, and an LP cowblock. There's also a tambourine that's not pictured.

Do you guys have any suggestions as far as affordable add-ons, changes in setup, etc? Thanks!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b32/zacharykatz/PIC_1277.jpg

Specs:

20" x 18" bass drum
12" x 8" rack tom
14" x 12" and 16" x 12" floor toms
7" x 13" snare drum
Hardware
HH800 Hi-Hat
CB800 Boom Stand
CS800 Straight Stand
SS800 Snare Stand
SP450 Single Pedal
Paiste PST 3 14/16/20 Cymbals
Zildjian ZXT 10" Flash Splash

[ZildjianMan1023]

the pst3s for what theyre worth arent bad.. just as long as you get better gear as time goes on youll be alright

but i wouldnd stick with those brass cymbals forevs


i like the setup but maybe it would be more comfortable if you moved your rack tom a little closer to your kick?

[bojangleman]

looks good!

what are the specs on the kit?

as for add-ons, i dont know...do you mean drums? or cymbals/hardware...etc?

Alex

[maddrummr]

Sweet! I also own PDP drums. MX series. I'm not a fan of the colored hardware but hey if you like it thats what matters. I would take a few more pics of your set so we can see the whole thing.

I would try and move the rack tom a little to the right so its over your bass drum a little. Then you could make that splash maybe in an easier reach.

Are you sure your not playing on the resonant stock heads? Last time i checked the DW/Pacific stock head had a coated ring around the outside. Those were pretty decent for a stock head.

[bojangleman]

oh yah, i forgot...

Welcome to DrummerWorld!

Alex

[805Drummer]

the pst3s for what theyre worth arent bad.. just as long as you get better gear as time goes on youll be alright

but i wouldnd stick with those brass cymbals forevs


i like the setup but maybe it would be more comfortable if you moved your rack tom a little closer to your kick?

I would, but I hate how the bass drum is so high. I like the tom low, and the bass gets in the way of that.

And yeah, I'm definitely saving up for some new cymbals, not to replace, but to add on.

[805Drummer]

looks good!

what are the specs on the kit?

as for add-ons, i dont know...do you mean drums? or cymbals/hardware...etc?

Alex

I just posted the specs under the drum kit picture...and I'm just looking for various add-ons, like new heads (right now I have stock) and cymbals.

[805Drummer]

oh yah, i forgot...

Welcome to DrummerWorld!

Alex

Thank you! I tried to join this other forum, but haha, they wouldn't let me post messages because I was new=D This place is better, and it's actually what convinced me to buy this kit!

[805Drummer]

Sweet! I also own PDP drums. MX series. I'm not a fan of the colored hardware but hey if you like it thats what matters. I would take a few more pics of your set so we can see the whole thing.

I would try and move the rack tom a little to the right so its over your bass drum a little. Then you could make that splash maybe in an easier reach.

Are you sure your not playing on the resonant stock heads? Last time i checked the DW/Pacific stock head had a coated ring around the outside. Those were pretty decent for a stock head.

Sure, I'll take some more pics, but there's not really much more to see.

And the problem with the tom is that I like it low, and the really high bass drum gets in the way. Hmmm...

[LayinDown]

Good stuff, friend! I think if you messed around, your drum sizes would allow you to push that rack to the right a bit and still keep it as low as you like. Then again, if it's comfortable for you, then more power to ya!

[805Drummer]

Good stuff, friend! I think if you messed around, your drum sizes would allow you to push that rack to the right a bit and still keep it as low as you like. Then again, if it's comfortable for you, then more power to ya!

Yes, but I now changed the placement of the crash cymbal, which makes it impossible to do that. Plus, it's more comfortable this way. I really wish I had two rack toms, because my floor tom's legs are super short. Plus, how am I supposed to color match new toms? Haha

[LM201]

Yes, but I now changed the placement of the crash cymbal, which makes it impossible to do that. Plus, it's more comfortable this way. I really wish I had two rack toms, because my floor tom's legs are super short. Plus, how am I supposed to color match new toms? Haha

the floor tom is short because its upside down...

[thesilentnoise]

the floor tom is short because its upside down...

good eye LM201

i had to look back just to check.

but sure enough hes right.
you could probably position it better once the drum is right side up.

[805Drummer]

the floor tom is short because its upside down...

Dude, holy crap! I can't even believe it. If you never said that, I NEVER would have realized. My drumset looks so much better now! Thank you so much!

[805Drummer]

good eye LM201

i had to look back just to check.

but sure enough hes right.
you could probably position it better once the drum is right side up.

Not just 1 floor tom, but there's another one not pictured! Yay!

[katman]

My drumset looks so much better now!

It should sound much better too, now that you're playing on the batter head.

[sayotsma]

Sorry to say, (I don't want to be in any ways mean) but it looks like a toy to me because of the color combination...

[hateplow]

the floor tom is short because its upside down...

That's the funniest thing i've heard in a long time.

[805Drummer]

Sorry to say, (I don't want to be in any ways mean) but it looks like a toy to me because of the color combination...

No, I totally agree with you. But if you hear me play it, I don't think you'll agree.

[mikei]

Very nice looking kit you have there.

I dig that black on red!

[drumbandit]

I'm really liking the PDPs people are posting recently. That hardware/drum combo looks the nuts!

Tom

[805Drummer]

I'm really liking the PDPs people are posting recently. That hardware/drum combo looks the nuts!

Tom

It's crazy, what PDP offers, like white/white, blue/orange, CHECKERED, etc. But I don't know if they sacrifice quality of sound for color.

[sayotsma]

well yes. I wasn't commenting on the sound :D I need to hear it. It looks neat though.

[805Drummer]

well yes. I wasn't commenting on the sound :D I need to hear it. It looks neat though.

Lemme make a new video real quick. I have one on youtube.com/funnyz, titled New Drumset, but it kinda sucks.

[tiffanyl]

Nice kit! Are those panasonic headphones? I was thinking of getting some to play along to songs, are they any good? They look great cosmetically

[805Drummer]

Nice kit! Are those panasonic headphones? I was thinking of getting some to play along to songs, are they any good? They look great cosmetically

Yeah, they look amazing, and many people have complimented me on them, however, for drumming, they're just OK. It's not noise-canceling, so you have to turn up the volume pretty loud to hear the music. But if your just using them to save your ears, then that'll work, because they do block out a lot of noise.

[TenPastTen]

Your enthusiasm is obvious and very refreshing. I personally enjoy seeing you share your excitement. I have two young boys at home so actually playing my drums is more rare than I'd like, but sometimes I just sit on my throne and gaze, and tinker, and adjust, and gaze...so fun.


And yeah, I'm definitely saving up for some new cymbals, not to replace, but to add on.

It's also clear that you're just starting out with your own gear. My advice is to slow down. I know it's hard to resist the urge to get more gear asap and add on. You have good drums that can last you a very long time. Have fun trying new head combinations and tweaking the placement of your gear so everything is comfortable. Rather than just add new cymbals, I would recommend learning and practicing on the brass pst's while you save up for more musical sounding bronze. It won't be long till you'll want to upgrade the pst's, especially once they're side by side with bronze cymbals. You will want to replace them with cymbals that you don't want to upgrade. Good quality will always outshine (and outsound) good quantity. Have fun and heed the advice of someone who was much like you when I started out (which was only 3 years ago). I started with the performance pack of B8Pros and added the effects pack to get more cymbals. I regretted it every minute until I slowly replaced each one.

[805Drummer]

It's also clear that you're just starting out with your own gear. My advice is to slow down. I know it's hard to resist the urge to get more gear asap and add on. You have good drums that can last you a very long time. Have fun trying new head combinations and tweaking the placement of your gear so everything is comfortable. Rather than just add new cymbals, I would recommend learning and practicing on the brass pst's while you save up for more musical sounding bronze. It won't be long till you'll want to upgrade the pst's, especially once they're side by side with bronze cymbals. You will want to replace them with cymbals that you don't want to upgrade. Good quality will always outshine (and outsound) good quantity. Have fun and heed the advice of someone who was much like you when I started out (which was only 3 years ago). I started with the performance pack of B8Pros and added the effects pack to get more cymbals. I regretted it every minute until I slowly replaced each one.

Yeah, that's a good idea. I mean, I've had a drumset before this, so it's not my first, but the one I had was a crappy Tama Stagestar, with EXTREMELY crappy cymbals (sheets of metal). And I've been playing for about 6 or 7 years. But I definitely need some new heads, even if I should wait to get new cymbals. Really, I would love some Instanbuls or Paiste 2oo2 or Ks or Xplosions (or those black Paistes...those are awesome), but too much, so buying cymbal by cymbal is a good choice, you're right.

Thanks for the help! I really appreciate.

[Bob the Hobo]

Dude! I just got the same kit yesterday (mine's white on white) and i have Sabian APX's
(14" Hats, 18" Crash, 22" Ride) and a Sabian Prototype splash with these cool holes in it.

Anyone have cymbal advice for me? =P

[CudleeMan]

Sweet kit!
I was thinking about the white on white too!

[TenPastTen]

Dude! I just got the same kit yesterday (mine's white on white) and i have Sabian APX's
(14" Hats, 18" Crash, 22" Ride) and a Sabian Prototype splash with these cool holes in it.

Anyone have cymbal advice for me? =P

APX are essentially pro level B8 cymbals. They are very bright and very unique cymbals. I would recommend toting one or two to a cymbal shop to see how they blend (or don't blend, depending what you're looking for) with any other prospective cymbals. Keep us informed on your process. You can start a thread in this forum or the "Cymbals" forum to solicit more widespread advice. Welcome to Drummerworld.


@805Drummer - Let's see some more pics when you can; I'm interested in seeing the setup now that you've tweaked a little after some earlier advice.

[Bob the Hobo]

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v288/16/46/689837110/n689837110_1015984_7165.jpg

Sorry for the crappy cellphone pic, but it's big enough right?

Got it $300 (CAD) cheaper cuz it was lightly used and sold to Long & McQuade, where I grabbed it =D

I'm a sort-of noob drummer (started in February) so this might be a dumb question but are the APX's intermediate or pro or what?

I'm looking for a really explosive crash, or maybe a chinese? and I'll probably find a cheap little splash. I would be happy with that I think. Feedback?? /=|

btw: not trying to steal your thunder 805drummer =P

[805Drummer]

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v288/16/46/689837110/n689837110_1015984_7165.jpg

Sorry for the crappy cellphone pic, but it's big enough right?

Got it $300 (CAD) cheaper cuz it was lightly used and sold to Long & McQuade, where I grabbed it =D

I'm a sort-of noob drummer (started in February) so this might be a dumb question but are the APX's intermediate or pro or what?

I'm looking for a really explosive crash, or maybe a chinese? and I'll probably find a cheap little splash. I would be happy with that I think. Feedback?? /=|

btw: not trying to steal your thunder 805drummer =P

Nah, it's fine. That's an awesome kit. I can't answer your question though, sorry.

[bojangleman]

ask all this in Drum Gear and Cymbals...not in your gear and in someone elses thread..

to answer, they are like B8's. read TenPastTen's post...


I'm a sort-of noob drummer (started in February) so this might be a dumb question but are the APX's intermediate or pro or what?

I'm looking for a really explosive crash, or maybe a chinese? and I'll probably find a cheap little splash. I would be happy with that I think. Feedback?? /=|

btw: not trying to steal your thunder 805drummer =P

Alex

[eddiehimself]

ask all this in Drum Gear and Cymbals...not in your gear and in someone elses thread..

to answer, they are like B8's. read TenPastTen's post...



Alex

are you sure? they're like twice as expensive.

[fijjibo]

Wow, that white kit is pretty cool, all it needs is a set of rude whites, Travis Barker signature sticks, and coated heads bottom and top, and non-scuff shoes :p

[Bob the Hobo]

Wow, that white kit is pretty cool, all it needs is a set of rude whites, Travis Barker signature sticks, and coated heads bottom and top, and non-scuff shoes :p

I actually have Jojo Mayer's white sticks and I probably will get coated heads, lol
Maybe i can get Paiste's black cymbals to contrast, lol, jk, I'm loving my APX's

[805Drummer]

I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I have an update.

I only have $100, but I was looking on Craigslist, and this guy is selling a bunch of drums floor toms, rack toms, bass drums, a snare, etc) that he found on the side of the street in his neighborhood (aka, the trash). I'm buying some of them tomorrow, for less than $100. He had a picture, and said that most of them were Remo and Yamaha brand, and someone already took the Rogers ones.

So, yeah. Wish me luck! My current bass drum is so big, I'm selling it. And I've been playing on an 18" floor tom. I can't wait to see if this new thing works out!

[GCracker23]

move the splash cymbal and put the paiste ps3 there and turn your tom around and rack it to the right of the stand, then move your floor tom away so its not hitting your leg when you kick lol

[Big_Philly]

I'm a sort-of noob drummer (started in February) so this might be a dumb question but are the APX's intermediate or pro or what?


They're supposed to be professional cymbals for people who play loud music and want extremely cutting, thrashy cymbals. Watch yourself, these cymbals go to eleven ;) I played one in a store, a splash, and it's bright and cutting like a B8 indeed but not as shimmery, like TenPastTen said.

[tamadrummer132]

this is the perfect set up.

keep it.

[comesitclosetome]

I have the same kit.
but its the bigger one.
in black sparkle and green hardware ill post pics later
24" x 18" bass drum
13" x 8" rack tom
16" x 14" and 18" x 16" floor toms
7" x 14" snare drum

the kit is amaazing with some aquarian performance II heads on it!!!
the thickness in the heads really bring out the quality of the drums,
i know tons of people who play the 805s and none of them have had any problem with them whats so ever so cheers man :)

[805Drummer]

I have the same kit.
but its the bigger one.
in black sparkle and green hardware ill post pics later
24" x 18" bass drum
13" x 8" rack tom
16" x 14" and 18" x 16" floor toms
7" x 14" snare drum

the kit is amaazing with some aquarian performance II heads on it!!!
the thickness in the heads really bring out the quality of the drums,
i know tons of people who play the 805s and none of them have had any problem with them whats so ever so cheers man :)

Yeah, I have the same size kit, with the 24 inch bass, not the 20 inch one. This is a pretty old thread though, check out some of my newer 805 threads.

[awolmusic]

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_8a8b24dda33e4bdcb80b1b63b3a88377.jpg

Heres my 805 kit, its black sparkle with green hardware (24" bass drum)
I only use one of the floor toms (16") because when you have both the 18" takes up too much space and it also looks a lot better how it is now,

I currently use the following:
. PDP 805 black with green hardware
. Pearl Hardware (including my h2000 hi hat stand)
. Cymbals - Sabian AAX 16" dark crash, aax 16" stage crash, aax 14" stage hats, aax 20" ride, aax-xtreme 17" chinese.
. Pearl eliminator double bass pedal.

I think the 805 is a brilliant kit but my only down fall was with the snare, its hard to tune and get it the way you want it, but once you have it the way you want it is great :) but you'd be better off buying a better snare from maybe another PDP because i know theres some nice ones out there.
I'd advice anyone to go for this kit, it stands out and at a gig I just get so many compliments.

[805Drummer]

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_8a8b24dda33e4bdcb80b1b63b3a88377.jpg

Heres my 805 kit, its black sparkle with green hardware (24" bass drum)
I only use one of the floor toms (16") because when you have both the 18" takes up too much space and it also looks a lot better how it is now,

I currently use the following:
. PDP 805 black with green hardware
. Pearl Hardware (including my h2000 hi hat stand)
. Cymbals - Sabian AAX 16" dark crash, aax 16" stage crash, aax 14" stage hats, aax 20" ride, aax-xtreme 17" chinese.
. Pearl eliminator double bass pedal.

I think the 805 is a brilliant kit but my only down fall was with the snare, its hard to tune and get it the way you want it, but once you have it the way you want it is great :) but you'd be better off buying a better snare from maybe another PDP because i know theres some nice ones out there.
I'd advice anyone to go for this kit, it stands out and at a gig I just get so many compliments.

Nice 805, man...your cymbals are at some weird angles, but you have a nice collection. And I don't think the snare's that hard to tune...it's because you have the stock head on it. Replace it with a Hi-energy, crank it up, and it'll rock.