Help me decide!

[kissarmyfreak]

Hello hope y'all are doing good. I'm looking at getting a better kit, as a lot of us here are.
I've been looking all over & here is what I'd like your opinions on, Which would you get?
All will be 6pc 2 up 2 down

Crush Acrylic

Tama Superstar Hyper drive

Gretsch Renown 57 in RED

Pearl Vision VBL

Yamaha Stage custom

Mapex Meridian birch

I really like the sound of birch drums but I also want something that not every drummer has. I like being unique
Thanks in advance for your input here.

 

[AJ3000]

Unique is the crush or the renowns. My money would be on the Tama or the Mapex if I had to buy new. Personally I'd be looking at some used Mapex Saturns or a Tama Starclassic to fall within budget....

 

[Xero Talent]

Yamaha Stage Custom would be my choice, although the 57's in red/white just look killer.

 

[larryz]

If money is not an issue with your candidates, I'd certainly go Renown in a heart beat. The red/white combo is my favorite of the 3 they've issue in the 57 series so far. I'm partial to maple. They are solidly built. For $350 or so less the Stage Customs can't be beat at that price. Both of these are the best buy for your money.

 

[FlamFlamMan]

Yamaha Stage Customs or Tama Superstars.

The Renown '57 look cool but I couldn't see myself ever playing them with a straight face. Maybe if I was playing some The Belmonts covers or Chuck Berry at the local Doo-wop Diner.

 

[wildbill]

I've got Stage Customs now, but if I were getting another kit, the "Gretsch Renown 57 in RED" would be hard to resist.

 

[kissarmyfreak]

Thank y'all so far
The only issue I have with Yamahas are the finishes. I dont really care for any of them.