WHD Acrylic Drum Kit Opinions Please

CBPEAVEY · #1 10-30-2011, 02:25 PM

Good day to you all :)

I am thinking of purchasing this kit http://www.gear4music.com/Drums-and-...stal-Clear/FQB

It is an acrylic kit, for under £600 brand new, and it is seriously tempting me. I already have my lovely Gretsch kit with Paistes that never leaves the house, ever, and I am considering buying this as a gigging kit. I have played acrylic kits before and love the sound, but I would like to hear your opinions on this before I part with my hard earned cash.

I eagerly await your internet scribblings :)

tamadrm · #2 10-30-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CBPEAVEY

Good day to you all :)

I am thinking of purchasing this kit http://www.gear4music.com/Drums-and-...stal-Clear/FQB

It is an acrylic kit, for under £600 brand new, and it is seriously tempting me. I already have my lovely Gretsch kit with Paistes that never leaves the house, ever, and I am considering buying this as a gigging kit. I have played acrylic kits before and love the sound, but I would like to hear your opinions on this before I part with my hard earned cash.

I eagerly await your internet scribblings :)

Sounds like quite a bargain.I would just do some research as to who actually makes those shells.I know RCI supplies most companies with acrylic shells.As far as a giging kit,I would say no.They will get scratched up in no time,and look terrible.Just my 2 cents.

Steve B

harryconway · #3 10-30-2011, 08:03 PM

Never heard of WHD drums before ... but they "probably" buy pre-manufactured shells, and/or the whole drum kit, and re-badge it/mount their own hardware. I had and played Ludwig Vistalite (clear) drums for 25 years ... wonderful stage drums ... not my "first choice" for studio work ... but live, they kick @$$, visually and sonically.

As far as scratches ... not that big a deal. After 25 years with mine, I sold them for more than I paid for them. A few marks that a drum owner "might stress over" ... to the guy 20 feet away, in the audience, won't even be seen ...

CBPEAVEY · #4 10-30-2011, 08:11 PM

@ tamadrm : I am doing my best to find out who actually makes the shells but nothing as yet. And we are all entitled to our opinions, and thanks for sharing yours :)

@ harryconway : Nor have I! The only thing I can find to do with WHD (which stands for White Horse Drums, apparently) is this http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/d...-190472/review . It got very good reviews, and I assume this kit would be to the same level build quality wise.

harryconway · #5 10-30-2011, 08:23 PM

So ... White Horse drums ... probably out of China ... only 8 lugs on the kick ... I'm a 10 lug guy, but for the price ... they gotta cut a few corners ... the hardware will probably wear out after a few years ... replace the stands with Yamaha (or your favorite brand) stuff as they fail ... and you'll probably have this kit a good long time.

tamadrm · #6 10-30-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CBPEAVEY

@ tamadrm : I am doing my best to find out who actually makes the shells but nothing as yet. And we are all entitled to our opinions, and thanks for sharing yours :)

@ harryconway : Nor have I! The only thing I can find to do with WHD (which stands for White Horse Drums, apparently) is this http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/d...-190472/review . It got very good reviews, and I assume this kit would be to the same level build quality wise.

As I mentioned before,RCI and a company called Total Spectrum(formerly Gold n times)now make all acrylic in the world.If you go to Total Spectrum's website,they have some amazing looking shells in lots of colors and textuers.

I believe both companys make a 1/4" thick shell.Cheers

Steve B

RodneyZepa · #7 10-31-2011, 05:39 AM

A brand new Acrylic kit for 700.00 Euros ? Isn't that like $1,400 (US) ? With or without exchange rate, that is great price for 5 Pce. Acrylic kit...I have Zickos (old) and looking to add on 1 or 2 drums and see where 18x22 kick is like $2,000...Yikes...I'd say great deal for the WHD Acrylic...I too saw a review on WHD kit in last couple years and it was a maple kit, I believe, and kit got great review as kit was like $500 including hardware with excellent manufacturing...Hmmm...Wonder if I can find thar\t review..?...In any case, Acrylic kit for rock is perfect...I'd score Acrylic, at that price, If chief let me...So, guess that ballon just burst...Enjoy whatever you decide...

braincramp · #8 10-31-2011, 11:14 PM

The part I found strange is in the youtube section of the ad they never let you hear the drums?

CBPEAVEY · #9 10-31-2011, 11:31 PM

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The part I found strange is in the youtube section of the ad they never let you hear the drums?

That confused me too....