Hello,
First post here. Terrific forum.
I've recently joined a big band after a lengthy hiatus and it's time for a new kit. I'm currently using a vintage Ludwig set that sounds fantastic, but the hardware is too wobbly to gig with regularly. Looking for high end/pro drums similar in quality to the Gretsch Brooklyn series, but since I've been out of the loop so long, I'm not really sure what's out there. My budget is around $2,500. I'll consider them all, Gretsch, Ludwig, Yamaha, new, used etc. Also, for you big band cats, will bop sizes work for big band, for instance 18" kick and 14" floor?
Many thanks to you all.
Mark
First post here. Terrific forum.
I've recently joined a big band after a lengthy hiatus and it's time for a new kit. I'm currently using a vintage Ludwig set that sounds fantastic, but the hardware is too wobbly to gig with regularly. Looking for high end/pro drums similar in quality to the Gretsch Brooklyn series, but since I've been out of the loop so long, I'm not really sure what's out there. My budget is around $2,500. I'll consider them all, Gretsch, Ludwig, Yamaha, new, used etc. Also, for you big band cats, will bop sizes work for big band, for instance 18" kick and 14" floor?
Many thanks to you all.
Mark