I have a DW Collector's Maple Standard currently, had a top shelf Pearl kit, played many a Classic Maple, Star Bubinga, and have an SQ2 thin birch build on order.I have a Yamaha Oak Custom, which I realize is a nice set, but really want to try something new. I have bounced around getting a DW Collectors, Ludwig Classic Maple, but I am also very interested in the Sonor SQ1. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to play the SQ1, but the reviews seem to be very good. Any thoughts on the SQ1 vs, say the DW Collectors?
No need for MIJ Starclassics. Played and owned both and the MIC are truly equal, other than the badge and sticker inside the shell.You can still get new MIJ Starclassics, it’s offered on their Tama’s Japanese site and retail last I checked though more expensive than MIC.
Those 3 kits are all very different, Collector is a different price range too.
Love that finish.No love for Tama Starclassic?
Lots of Tama SC for a lot less than $3k. The average for a 3 piece kit is probably under $2K. I don't see many Brooklyn or CM for under $2k. Sonor Vintage starts around $2,500 or higher for a 3 piece.You kind of made my point. Container costs are a big issue right now which I would think would fall under the supply chain issue. Try ordering an add on tom from Tama. Let me know what they tell you for an ETA. Whether they assemble their drums in PA is up for debate and even if they do they still have to ship in the hardware, as well as the shells from China.
Also, why pay $3K for a Starclassic Maple when you can get a Sonor Prolite (on sale), SQ1, Vintage Series, or Gretsch Brooklyn, Ludwig CM? They're better kits IMHO.
Still waiting for that as well!Lots of Tama SC for a lot less than $3k. The average for a 3 piece kit is probably under $2K. I don't see many Brooklyn or CM for under $2k. Sonor Vintage starts around $2,500 or higher for a 3 piece.
Where are those new $3,000 Prolite kits?
Those toms in the second video are MEATY. 13/16/18?There's something about Ludwig CM's that get to me. It's the best drum I've ever heard.
YMMV
Put on some good headphones and listen to these. These are an accurate representation of what these sound like (I have a set in these exact sizes).
Those toms in the second video are MEATY. 13/16/18?
I’ve never played a DW anything, but I own the SQ1. Phenomenal kit. Change the skins and it’s an entirely different animal. I also had the Vintage and sold it (gasp, how dare I?) because the SQ1 is more versatile (rounded edges only get you so far—I stand by that statement). It will scratch, so be careful, and it is heavy because it’s nearly a heavy birch shell and Sonor doesn’t make anything light.I have a Yamaha Oak Custom, which I realize is a nice set, but really want to try something new. I have bounced around getting a DW Collectors, Ludwig Classic Maple, but I am also very interested in the Sonor SQ1. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to play the SQ1, but the reviews seem to be very good. Any thoughts on the SQ1 vs, say the DW Collectors?