1 up 1 down (4 piece) Kit Suggestions

Oliverjc04

Oliverjc04

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Hey there

Does anybody have any suggestions for kits to buy with the 1 up 1 down configuration that have a 16” floor Tom? All I’ve been finding are bop kits with 14” floor toms, which isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Anything would help.

Thanks
 
RichFaulk

RichFaulk

Active Member
What's your budget and desired material? If I was going to do a 1 up/1 down I would probably go for higher end, something like a Sonor SQ1 birch. Next tier down maybe a Gretch Renown maple/gum.
 
harryconway

harryconway

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Price ????? Ludwig has the 22, 13, 16 NeuSonic ..... sells as a 3 piece ..... you add your own snare.

Mapex Mars 24, 12, 16 14 snare.

Pearl Decade (another 3 piece .... add your own snare) 24, 13, 16

Gretsch Catalina Club Rock 24, 13, 16, 14 snare.
 
yammyfan

yammyfan

Senior Member
You can get a Gretsch Renown shell pack with 13 and 16 inch toms and a 24 inch bass drum (RN2-R643). The shell pack is also available with a snare drum and the snare drum is excellent - one of the best included maple snare drums out there.

www.thomann.de

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP

Shell Set Rock version, RN2-R643-SOP, Foil-wrapped shells, 30° Shell bearing edge, 6-Ply 100% maple wood shells, All shells with Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inside, Chrome-plated shell hardware, 302 Hoops on tom toms and floor toms, New freely...
www.thomann.de www.thomann.de

This one has a 22" bass drum plus 12 and 16 inch toms. It's in stock too:

www.thomann.de

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP

Drum Set New Renown Maple, Rock II Version, RN2-E823, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple, 30° Bearing edge, The tom toms and floor tom drumshells have been treated with Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inner sections of the shells, Chrome drumshell hardware,...
www.thomann.de www.thomann.de
 
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wildbill

wildbill

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Not enough info to go on, but I think you'll find most 3 or 4 pc. kits with a 16" floor tom will have a 22, 24, or 26" bass drum,
and most 18 or 20" bass drums will have a 14" floor tom.

Do you have an idea of what size bass drum you want?
 
Oliverjc04

Oliverjc04

Member
Right, should’ve included more info

Bass drum wise I’d be looking for a 22 or 24

Budget would probably be 1200 max.
For the price I’d probably be looking for birch shells.
 
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Drumolator

Platinum Member
When I bought my last drum set, I bought a Mapex Saturn that has 22/16/12/10. I only used all three toms once. All of the other times I have used it as a four-piece kit. I bought it from Sweetwater. I bought the snare locally. Peace and goodwill.

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plaid sabbath

Member
INDe Wafarer Kit would work for you. Shallow depths. Wood or Aluminum. You can order the whole kit or one drum at a time. I have the aluminum kit with 13”/16” toms and a 22” kick. Very lightweight as well.
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My personal kit upon delivery…
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incrementalg

Gold Member
yammyfan said:
You can get a Gretsch Renown shell pack with 13 and 16 inch toms and a 24 inch bass drum (RN2-R643). The shell pack is also available with a snare drum and the snare drum is excellent - one of the best included maple snare drums out there.

www.thomann.de

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock -SOP

Shell Set Rock version, RN2-R643-SOP, Foil-wrapped shells, 30° Shell bearing edge, 6-Ply 100% maple wood shells, All shells with Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inside, Chrome-plated shell hardware, 302 Hoops on tom toms and floor toms, New freely...
www.thomann.de www.thomann.de

This one has a 22" bass drum plus 12 and 16 inch toms. It's in stock too:

www.thomann.de

Gretsch Drums Renown Maple Rock II -VP

Drum Set New Renown Maple, Rock II Version, RN2-E823, Drum shells: 7-Ply maple, 30° Bearing edge, The tom toms and floor tom drumshells have been treated with Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inner sections of the shells, Chrome drumshell hardware,...
www.thomann.de www.thomann.de
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The Renowns get my vote
 
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Bozozoid

Platinum Member
Are you sure..absolutely 100% positively definitely certain you don't want a 14 floor. I've played a few that caused me to change my love for the 16 until death do us part.
 
Oliverjc04

Oliverjc04

Member
Bozozoid said:
Are you sure..absolutely 100% positively definitely certain you don't want a 14 floor. I've played a few that caused me to change my love for the 16 until death do us part.
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No, in fact I prefer the idea of smaller drums. I guess I’d just be worried that a 14” wouldn’t have the same power and body as a 16, but I could be wrong. What’s your experience with them?
 
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Bozozoid

Platinum Member
Oliverjc04 said:
No, in fact I prefer the idea of smaller drums. I guess I’d just be worried that a 14” wouldn’t have the same power and body as a 16, but I could be wrong. What’s your experience with them?
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My 12x14 Premier Signia rocked my world and from that day forward rarely used the 14x16 (hanging). An11x14 pdp did the same. I haven't been the same since. All the low end you could ever want with more punch..presence..and clarity than any 16 I've owned. I was up at Guitar Center and the salesmen played a Yamaha top line kit while I stood back...the 14x14 floor had more presence and focus that the 16x16. Im just hooked to this day.
 
bearblastbeats

bearblastbeats

Senior Member
My Yamaha Stage Custom is 10/12/14/20. I use it as a 12/14/20. The 14 has great low end and I love the 20 bass for tom placement and doesn't take up a lot of real estate.

My 1970 Slingerland is a 12/13/16/22. I use it as a 13/16/22 because I like this "fab" set-up, and I already have a 12 on the Yamaha. This is my current kit and I love the way it sounds with Black Dot heads on it. Vintage Vibes.

My 1976 Ludwig is 14/18/24. It's big, it's loud, its authoritative.
 
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