Rattlin' Bones
Gold Member
PDP Concept Classic Maple are around $1,100. Right smack dab in middle of budget.
Is there such a thing as PDP Classic Maple? I'm Googling and can't find anything like that.
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Is there such a thing as PDP Classic Maple? I'm Googling and can't find anything like that.
Rattlin' Bones
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They ship out of USA usually the Carolina's. Find a kit on Reverb and send them a message asking if they ship to Canada.
cbphoto
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Or contact them directly:
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rungeflash
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I actually bought a yamaha TC snare in black a couple years ago. It’s nice. I use it on occasion (I have 5 snares that I mess around with). I would concur, the finish is not the greatest…it’s rather boring. If you look close at it you can see some grain, but black doesn’t show it very well. I think if I was buying an entire kit, I’d look at the other TC finishes that highlight the grain more. Maybe that chocolate satin.
But the reason they have such basic finishes is also the reason for their lowish price. They are more affordable so choices get more limited. Sound wise and playability they are good. The inverted hoops take a little getting use to, it seems like a smaller hitting area than other 14s the way those hoops bend in. I’ve swapped hoops experimenting on occasion.
Cooper2020
Member
PDP Concept Maple Classic begins around 1 500$ (canadian dollars) for a 3 piece kit.
PDP Concept Maple Classic Shell Pack 13 16 20
With retro looks and a warm vintage-style sound, this PDP Concept Series Classic Wood Hoop Rack Tom,Floor Tom and Bass Drum features all-maple shells and counter hoops (in a natural stain, walnut stain, ebony stain, ox blood stain, respectively). Recessed stamped claw hooks retain the plied maple...
PDP Concept Maple are effectively in my budget, but I have to think about changing the heads rather sooner than later.
PDP Concept Maple 4 Piece Shell Pack Finish Ply
PDP proudly brings you Concept Series Drums, a completely re-imagined line of boutique-inspired drums, designed for every drummer. Designed by Drum Workshop in California, Concept Series Drums have a fresh, new look, and a sound that has drummers talking. Concept Maple offers a myriad of today’s ...
Cooper2020
Member
This will probably be itI actually bought a yamaha TC snare in black a couple years ago. It’s nice. I use it on occasion (I have 5 snares that I mess around with). I would concur, the finish is not the greatest…it’s rather boring. If you look close at it you can see some grain, but black doesn’t show it very well. I think if I was buying an entire kit, I’d look at the other TC finishes that highlight the grain more. Maybe that chocolate satin.
But the reason they have such basic finishes is also the reason for their lowish price. They are more affordable so choices get more limited. Sound wise and playability they are good. The inverted hoops take a little getting use to, it seems like a smaller hitting area than other 14s the way those hoops bend in. I’ve swapped hoops experimenting on occasion.
I've never heard of PDPClassic maple.
wildbill
Platinum Member
Everyone wants to be Ludwig.
PDP has the Concept series, including Concept Maple and Concept Maple Classic:
Pacific Drums and Percussion |
Pacific Drums and Percussion is a progressive drum brand created to provide drums pedals and hardware that feature boutique-inspired, player-friendly features and best-in-class build-quality to more drummers around the globe.
IBitePrettyHard
Senior Member
This is what my Tour Custom looks like up close. The finish has a really smooth sheen to it and it's applied perfectly.
Some would say that Satin finishes are "boring", but I think this finish (and the others in the TC line) are incredibly classy.
wildbill
Platinum Member
I thought the Butterscotch finish on my Tour set was nicely done, but I prefer the gloss cover coat that adds a little 'pop' on the Stage sets:
drummersreview.com
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Shell Pack - Drummer's Review - Drummer's Review
Here’s our review of a Yamaha Stage Custom Birch shell pack, featuring… 6-ply, 100% birch shells, 22″ x 17″ bass drum, 10″ x 7″ rack tom, 12″ x 8″ rack tom, 16″ x 15″ floor tom, 14″ x 5.5″ matching snare drum, Remo UT series heads fitted throughout, Yamaha YESS rack tom mounting system Cranberry …
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Cooper2020
Member
Thanks for the up close picture. The finish is awesome. She will be absolutely thrilled.This is what my Tour Custom looks like up close. The finish has a really smooth sheen to it and it's applied perfectly.
Some would say that Satin finishes are "boring", but I think this finish (and the others in the TC line) are incredibly classy.
wildbill
Platinum Member
The Tour sets look better in person than most of the pictures I've seen, but IBite's pic is pretty accurate.
I think of them as 'subdued' rather than boring. Classy instead of flashy.
AudioWonderland
Silver Member
So what? Your going to change heads a lot in the life of the kit. Don't let $100 influence the decision on a kit you will have for many years. That's penny wise and pound foolishPDP Concept Maple Classic begins around 1 500$ (canadian dollars) for a 3 piece kit.
PDP Concept Maple Classic Shell Pack 13 16 20
With retro looks and a warm vintage-style sound, this PDP Concept Series Classic Wood Hoop Rack Tom,Floor Tom and Bass Drum features all-maple shells and counter hoops (in a natural stain, walnut stain, ebony stain, ox blood stain, respectively). Recessed stamped claw hooks retain the plied maple...www.drumland.com
PDP Concept Maple are effectively in my budget, but I have to think about changing the heads rather sooner than later.
PDP Concept Maple 4 Piece Shell Pack Finish Ply
PDP proudly brings you Concept Series Drums, a completely re-imagined line of boutique-inspired drums, designed for every drummer. Designed by Drum Workshop in California, Concept Series Drums have a fresh, new look, and a sound that has drummers talking. Concept Maple offers a myriad of today’s ...
Cooper2020
Member
I want her to have a 5 piece drum. So I will have to add the price of another tom + Tom holder
I honestly don't see the reason to pay around 1800$-1900$ compared to the price of the YTC for a pretty equivalent quality drum kit.
AudioWonderland
Silver Member
I wasnt speaking to that kit specifically but more generally. Don't let replacing stock heads be decision maker on which kit to get.
AudioWonderland
Silver Member
YAMAHAS are excellent. The concept maple stand side by side with DW kits below the classic series. And they are good prices
PDP Concept Maple Shell Pack - 5-piece - Natural Lacquer
5-piece Shell Pack with Maple Shells, Laquer Finish, and STM Suspension Tom Mounts - Natural Lacquer
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Cooper2020
Member
But the question remains. How does the PDP Concept Maple compared to the YTC in terms of maple quality, construction, hardware, hoops, lugs and, of course, sound?
Rattlin' Bones
Gold Member
YTC and PDP Concept Maple are about equal in shells and the wood quality. Finishes will be pretty much the same quality, edges will be of equal quality. But PDP has better hardware.
Maple sounds deeper. I hear birch records better but maple sounds more present in person. Unless she's gonna record, the maple is probably a better choice. Birch is a cleaner tone but it is missing lower frequencies.
Yamaha Tour Custom prices start at the top of your budget. And then go higher. Maybe beyond. PDP fits your budget well. You could score a new DW Design kit for same price as the Tour Customs. Or Tama Starclassic. Or Gretsch Renown. Better choices than the Yamaha. Honestly the YTC would be at bottom of my list compared to the other choices out there.
Maple sounds deeper. I hear birch records better but maple sounds more present in person. Unless she's gonna record, the maple is probably a better choice. Birch is a cleaner tone but it is missing lower frequencies.
Yamaha Tour Custom prices start at the top of your budget. And then go higher. Maybe beyond. PDP fits your budget well. You could score a new DW Design kit for same price as the Tour Customs. Or Tama Starclassic. Or Gretsch Renown. Better choices than the Yamaha. Honestly the YTC would be at bottom of my list compared to the other choices out there.
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Cooper2020
Member
DW Design kit are way over budget
DW Design Series Drum 4PC Kit Steel Grey 10 12 16 22
DW 4PC Design Series Drum Kit Steel Grey 10 12 16 22 DW DDLG2214SG
What is the difference in the hoops quality of PDP Concept Maple compared to YTC?
And, by the way, thank you in taking the time to give me all these informations.
Rattlin' Bones
Gold Member
Most of the DW kits for your needs are around $1,900 average in US dollars. Yup they are more expensive.DW Design kit are way over budget
DW Design Series Drum 4PC Kit Steel Grey 10 12 16 22
DW 4PC Design Series Drum Kit Steel Grey 10 12 16 22 DW DDLG2214SG
What is the difference in the hoops quality of PDP Concept Maple compared to YTC?
And, by the way, thank you in taking the time to give me all these informations.
I was looking at PDP kits with wood hoops, so I didn't look at their metal hoops. Someone else can comment on hoop quality for what you need.