I currently own a Renown, a Design, and a Pearl DMP. I love Ludwig, but the Starclassics are phenomenal. Question: is the Tama worth another $300-$400 over the Neusonic (Ludwig changed the spurs on the new releases)? I enjoy playing rock and psychedelic jazz. Every genre sounds good with the Renown, but who among us is satisfied with only 3 kits? ?
Caveats: I don’t gig (I could) and I’m not a pro. I just enjoy playing and I’m not married, so I buy what I want, not necessarily need. DW has great build quality, but they don’t speak to me sonically. I love the heritage brands and I don’t think DW has their style or panache despite their pro roster. As such, the DW gets returned (just bought it). It was an experiment buying it.
Also in queue is the AQ2 Safari. The Midtown, Breakbeats, Club Jam, and SC aren’t in its league.
Caveats: I don’t gig (I could) and I’m not a pro. I just enjoy playing and I’m not married, so I buy what I want, not necessarily need. DW has great build quality, but they don’t speak to me sonically. I love the heritage brands and I don’t think DW has their style or panache despite their pro roster. As such, the DW gets returned (just bought it). It was an experiment buying it.
Also in queue is the AQ2 Safari. The Midtown, Breakbeats, Club Jam, and SC aren’t in its league.