Need a bit of drumset help.

Zackman · #1 08-14-2006, 07:54 PM

Alright, here's my situation. I've been stuck with a Pearl Export for about 5 years of my 7 years of playing. It kind of sucks, but with all of that time, I've made it sound pretty reasonable. Now, I have some dollars floating on in to my pocket that I'm saving up for a new drumset. I need a new drumset for sure, no doubt, and a good one at that. I've always wanted a Yamaha, because they sound great and I was either leaning toward the Oak Customs or the Absolute Birch's. Recently though, I tried out a set of DW's and wow did they capture me. They sounded so beautiful.

I need a set that'll last me for a while, that's good for recording and live gigging, and is somewhere between 5000 and 1000 (closer to the latter would be better, lol). I'm not really to good at keeping track of all of the new stuff coming out and that so informing me or guiding me in the right direction for buying a good drumset would be much appreciated. Thanks to all.

If I posted this in the wrong section or it has been done over and over again, than I sincerely apologize.

Superlow · #2 08-14-2006, 08:40 PM

If you have the opportunity to play more drums I would go that route. You are not going to find a brand new kit pro kit at $1000 unless you get a really good deal on used drums from e-bay. Now if you split the differnce at $2500, that opens you up to many more posibilities. Your could feasilby score a new 3 or 4 piece DW without snare for that much. If you like the warm focus of the DW check out the Yamaha MCA, it certainly doesn't cost as much as DW. All the Yamaha MCA owners seem more than pleased with their kits. Having played the Oak kit before, it does sound great. Wonderful live kit with great projection, however it lacks the focus of any pro maple kit. I believe that why it is priced about $500 lower. Try as many kit's as you can before making a decision .

Timbali · #3 08-14-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zackman

Alright, here's my situation. I've been stuck with a Pearl Export for about 5 years of my 7 years of playing. It kind of sucks, but with all of that time, I've made it sound pretty reasonable. Now, I have some dollars floating on in to my pocket that I'm saving up for a new drumset. I need a new drumset for sure, no doubt, and a good one at that. I've always wanted a Yamaha, because they sound great and I was either leaning toward the Oak Customs or the Absolute Birch's. Recently though, I tried out a set of DW's and wow did they capture me. They sounded so beautiful.

I need a set that'll last me for a while, that's good for recording and live gigging, and is somewhere between 5000 and 1000 (closer to the latter would be better, lol). I'm not really to good at keeping track of all of the new stuff coming out and that so informing me or guiding me in the right direction for buying a good drumset would be much appreciated. Thanks to all.

If I posted this in the wrong section or it has been done over and over again, than I sincerely apologize.

Hey Zackman,

Being "stuck" with a set of Exports in nothing to sneeze at. That is the all-time best-selling drum set to date!

I don't know too much about Yamaha stuff except that they do sound great when tuned up right and cared for properly. I'm a TAMA guy, so when you mentioned birch, I thought "What about Starclassic Performers?" If I'm not mistaken, you can get a 5 piece lacquer finish kit with a couple of cymbal stands, a hi-hat stand and matching snare drum for around $1800. I've played them before and in some instances, I've liked the way they sounded better than my SC Maples.

As far as DW goes, those are beautiful drums, but in my opinion, they're way overpriced. If you are leaning toward the DW camp, check out the Pacific series.
They come in all kinds of great finishes and the hardware is pretty darn sturdy also. Unfortunately, I don't know any pricing on them, but I would bet that they are comparable to the Performers I mentioned above.

Just do a Google search on any of the brands you can think of and chances are, you find some pricing, or at least some pictures to get you salivating. Man I wish I was shopping for a new drum set!

Just trying to help (or confuse you more--you be the judge!)

Zackman · #4 08-15-2006, 01:36 AM

Thanks for the help. Actually the Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute's look like a good way to lean, I might pick up on that. I know what you mean about the overpricing of DWs, Timbali, but I'm not big on Tama drums, there's just something about them that doesn't quite fill me. I know Exports arn't bad, but it's time to upgrade because they're real old and I can't get the sound I want out of them without years of fiddling. Thanks again, chow.

rendezvous_drummer · #5 08-15-2006, 02:41 AM

I'd definitely go for a Yamaha anyday of the year. The Oak custom and Maple custom are my favorite kits. They sound beautiful! Excellent hardware too, very durable. Of course you need to hear them for yourselves, but I'd definitely look into these two kits. I'm not big on birch, but the recording custom sounds nice too.

aydee · #6 07-10-2007, 08:21 PM

yamaha mcas ,forever. DWs ridiculously overpriced for what you get, Gretsch renowns, pretty damn good but not the real thing, never really liked any Pearl kits that i played....

aydee · #7 07-10-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aydee

yamaha mcas ,forever. DWs ridiculously overpriced for what you get, Gretsch renowns, pretty damn good but not the real thing, never really liked any Pearl kits that i played....

your sound is half your music

denver_nuggs_15 · #8 07-10-2007, 11:49 PM

Gretsch renowns or new classic. Simply amazing. Tama birch bubinga. Never played it but it has to be good. (I know you said u don't dig tama but worth a shot to play).
The starclassics have a nice free gift with the iron cobra double. Great drums with a great pedal.
This may be stupid to say but what about a cheaper kit like a sonor 3007 (1300 w/ hardware). Then with the money you saved from the 2000-5000 kits mentioned, buy a Roland TD3 or 6. That would put you at about 2500 for two great kits- one accoustic and one electric. One for recording, and one for live playing.
I have been waiting for all those Taye loyalists to tell you to get Taye.

hawk9290 · #9 07-11-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by denver_nuggs_15

I have been waiting for all those Taye loyalists to tell you to get Taye.

actually, yes, consider getting a Taye StudioMaple series, they are pro-level kits for much less cost, you can usually snag one for $1500 or less. Also, consider the Mapex Saturn series, which will run around $1800-$2000. If you can find them, Cadeson makes amazing drums for the prices. If you want to stick with the Pearl drums, you could bump up to a Masters series, or possibly Reference if you can afford it

groovemaster_flex · #10 07-11-2007, 05:11 PM

How about a Ludwig Classic Maple?
Or check out a Vistalite.

fijjibo · #11 07-11-2007, 06:09 PM

Go with Mapex if you can check them out.

The Saturn series is Great, even the M/proM kits are great, with even a bit less cost.

tamadrummer132 · #12 07-11-2007, 07:02 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gretsch-Renown-M...QQcmdZViewItem

check it yo.

rjvsmb · #13 07-11-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by denver_nuggs_15

I have been waiting for all those Taye loyalists to tell you to get Taye.

Guily as charged. Taye makes a very good product at a very good price.

With that said, you have a lot of options to choose from. Take your time, and try as manny differenct kits as you can to make the best choice for you.

Good luck, and let us know what you choose.

Best,
rjvsmb