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Now that I know the pearl is a faux finish, the decision is that much easier. Nothing faux about my kits.
In your case it's just a matter of luck.
Dennis
Every dog gets a boner once in awhile.
the Saturns should be considered a pro kit, even though it isn't Mapex's top-of-the-line
They are a pro level kit made by Mapex. This has been my stance all along. On Mapex's own site they say "Saturns sound best". Even they know it is there best sounding kit.
Gretsch Renown. probably one of the better maple kits for being intermediate.
Whilst "technically" intermediate, I'd actually rate 'em a shade higher. Hell Grunt, I'm a fan of the Cat maples....they are a good little intermediate kit that offer great value for the money. There's no doubt the Renowns are a big step up again. The only thing that is not "real Gretsch" about the Renowns, is the "Made in Taiwan" sticker that comes with them.
If only we could convince people that many countries outside of the USA are perfectly capable of making quality products, I doubt we'd ever the see Renowns frowned upon for not being "high end" again. ;-)
I think kits like Gretsch Renowns and perhaps even Ludwig Centennials (along with a few others) may deserve their own sub-category......"Upper intermediate" anyone??
I have a kit that almost fits this bill. The hardware and hoops are sturdy but the rest of the description is spot on.I consider intermediate features:
- good tone woods like birch or maple, not poplar or basswood, but lower grade woods (asian maple instead of american)
- lacquered finishes
- 8-lug bass drums and snares instead of 10
- Lower grade hardware, flimsy hoops
- Lower grade heads from factory (like Remo UX, UT..)
- etc.
So what's you opinion??
Hey buddy. Found some info for you.So who makes these Mapex drums? Are they a new company? Don't really know anything about them.
Anyone checked out Yamaha's Rock Tour kit?
I currently am playing on one, and it's killer!!
I get so many compliments from other drummers and sound guys at gigs on how it sounds miced up, and I get a LOT of compliments from everyone on the finish...
blurb about khs/mapex
OUCH!Not really interested in anything made in China. But thanks for the info just the same!
Not really interested in anything made in China. But thanks for the info just the same!
Not really interested in anything made in China. But thanks for the info just the same!