Drummin'Horn
Junior Member
First post, and very grateful for the site and expertise all over. I completed a 7 year gig as a worship drummer, which was an amazing experience. We purchased a Premier XPK and it is a very good kit. I had not played in years and was surprised at all I remembered.
I was able to get a Yamaha Stage Custom for Christmas. This is my first kit since I began as a youth, years ago. After searching, and ending up purchasing one from CL for $350 (5 pc. fusion, 22" bass; hardware/stands included), I began to search even more regarding the set. This site helped reveal it is a Yamaha SC with the Birch/ Philippine Mahogany/Falkata construction. There is much discussion regarding if it is an Advantage (plain badge), and this site helped me narrow it down. Heck, as y'all pointed out, even Yamaha's communication is a bit inconsistent regarding these particular kits.
Anyway, I am very pleased and am waiting for new cymbals to be delivered (Wuhan standard), mutes and all new Remo batters/resos. The reviews of these kits are very strong regarding their reliability, construction, sound and versatility and when tuned properly, sound like much higher end kits. I will add as I go and might even end up reselling this one for the later 100% Birch SC kits. We shall see…
I wanted to give y'all just props for your excellent posts, information, links and advice. I look forward to visiting often.
Peace,
I was able to get a Yamaha Stage Custom for Christmas. This is my first kit since I began as a youth, years ago. After searching, and ending up purchasing one from CL for $350 (5 pc. fusion, 22" bass; hardware/stands included), I began to search even more regarding the set. This site helped reveal it is a Yamaha SC with the Birch/ Philippine Mahogany/Falkata construction. There is much discussion regarding if it is an Advantage (plain badge), and this site helped me narrow it down. Heck, as y'all pointed out, even Yamaha's communication is a bit inconsistent regarding these particular kits.
Anyway, I am very pleased and am waiting for new cymbals to be delivered (Wuhan standard), mutes and all new Remo batters/resos. The reviews of these kits are very strong regarding their reliability, construction, sound and versatility and when tuned properly, sound like much higher end kits. I will add as I go and might even end up reselling this one for the later 100% Birch SC kits. We shall see…
I wanted to give y'all just props for your excellent posts, information, links and advice. I look forward to visiting often.
Peace,