For 'boutique', all I know is what I have.
Canopus - their concept for detail matches what I want, especially the RFM series. Custom ply, custom edge, custom 'sound ring', low mass brass lug. Can't wait for the my 15" bass drum order. I really their other concepts; hybrid hardware, the speedstar bearing, leather washers and the best snare wires in the biz. Plus a focus on jazz players and kits, I think do it better than most
Eames - I just have a 14x7 15 ply, unlike anything I've ever had. Would love a Mastertone kit someday. I'd probably get the hardware and finish somewhere else though. I'm not much for looks but their finishes are
N&C - I really liked my kit, just wish it was standard sizes...they really take to higher tunings really well they way they design their sharper edge. Plus their extras like brass tube lugs, nodal point invention, cool mount...yum
There are some many boutiques I'd like to play....
For Major....hmm, if you are going to be major then your hardware should really be complete in my opinion and have some all star snares. I'd pick Tama or Ludwig. Sorry to Gretsch, though makes great drumsets, has neither hardware or snares I fancy.
Canopus - their concept for detail matches what I want, especially the RFM series. Custom ply, custom edge, custom 'sound ring', low mass brass lug. Can't wait for the my 15" bass drum order. I really their other concepts; hybrid hardware, the speedstar bearing, leather washers and the best snare wires in the biz. Plus a focus on jazz players and kits, I think do it better than most
Eames - I just have a 14x7 15 ply, unlike anything I've ever had. Would love a Mastertone kit someday. I'd probably get the hardware and finish somewhere else though. I'm not much for looks but their finishes are
N&C - I really liked my kit, just wish it was standard sizes...they really take to higher tunings really well they way they design their sharper edge. Plus their extras like brass tube lugs, nodal point invention, cool mount...yum
There are some many boutiques I'd like to play....
For Major....hmm, if you are going to be major then your hardware should really be complete in my opinion and have some all star snares. I'd pick Tama or Ludwig. Sorry to Gretsch, though makes great drumsets, has neither hardware or snares I fancy.
