intermediate set

[Bloodlust]

Hey guys, i have a tama swingstar right now and i am starting to look at intermediate kits. I want a 4 piece set with fusion sizes. Can anyone tell me about a drum company called C&C Custom Drums? Well can you point me in the right direction to get started.

[Motleyguy]

Why go intermediate. Save up and get a pro level kit. Look at Sonor and Mapex.

[Berk]

I think C&C are like custom drums, Alittle pricey. But if you 4 peices, Pork Pie or PDP.

[stevoibanez]

C&C are kinda pricey. If you want to go custom, go with either Conaway or Epiarch. I personally like Epiarch a bit better, but they both use the same materials and they are both great companies.

And dont rule out brand names aka "non-custom". Sonor S-Class, Pearl Sessions, Mapex Saturn and Pro-M are all great choices.

[Undisco Kidd]

Tay Tourpro are the way to go.

[PremierManiac]

Why go intermediate
Probably because pro kits cost serious $$$.

As for a kit suggestions, Premier Cabria or Artist, any Ludwig with maple, Mapex M/Pro M (not to familiar with quality of M).

[chickensandwiches]

Sonor 2005 or 3005

they have fusion sizing for those i believe

[Tim]

IMO intermediate kits are the best kits to gig with. The sound is great in the live setting and you dont have to worry about a finish on a $2000 drumset getting all messed up....just refinish it and it will look just as good.

[aznriceball]

nah..u refinish the beginner stuff. intermediates usually have decent finishes

[Tim]

nah..u refinish the beginner stuff. intermediates usually have decent finishes

im talkin bout the wraps.

[Talos]

If youre looking at a proper Pro kit like the Pearl Reference, Tama Starclassic and DW Collectors Series. Theyre nig money

[Snarz]

If you look in the January issue of Modern Drummer Magazine they have a kit review on semi pro kits such as :Grestsch Catalina Birch, Ludwig Accent Custom, Mapex M Birch, Pacific FS Series, Pearl Export EXR, Premier Cabria, Sonor Force 2005, Tama Superstar, Taye ProX, Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau.It tells you pretty much everthing you need to know about those kits good luck.

[chickensandwiches]

*whisper*get...a...sonor...for...real...

[Peacedrumguy]

Don't forget to check out the Peace DNA maple or Onyx maple/mahogany kits. Lacquer finishes instead of wraps, great sound, not heavy on the wallet. Usually packaged in 5 piece kits, but I think the US distributor might stock 4 piece kits too.

[The Leper Messiah]

Look into the Mapex Pro M and Sonor Force 3005. Both come in fusion sizes, and are great drumsets.

[Double Bass Jim]

For sure

They rule the midrange IMO. Hard to beat

[Talos]

Go for a semi-pro kit instead of an intermediate, you wont have to upgrade then and you can spend the extra money on accessories or cymbals instead of saving up for a pro kit.

[Panopticon]

nah..u refinish the beginner stuff. intermediates usually have decent finishes

yeah...like tobacco fade...*starts to drool*

[Drum Monkey]

Here is a few intermediate if not semi-pro maple kits:

Sonor Force 3005
Mapex Pro M
Pacific Drums and Percussion LX, MX or CX
Gretsch Renown Maple
Pearl SMS Session Custom
Peace DNA
Taye Studio Maple

Prices of these kits will vary from location to location... From there it is all personal preference concerning the mounting system, finish choices, price, etc.

-DM

[Talos]

The cheapst one there is the DNA which is ~£300.

The most expensive is the LX or 3005 me thinks at ~£700

[Electric Requiem]

If you look in the January issue of Modern Drummer Magazine they have a kit review on semi pro kits such as :Grestsch Catalina Birch, Ludwig Accent Custom, Mapex M Birch, Pacific FS Series, Pearl Export EXR, Premier Cabria, Sonor Force 2005, Tama Superstar, Taye ProX, Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage Nouveau.It tells you pretty much everthing you need to know about those kits good luck.

IMO I would classify those kits as intermediate or even semi-beginner in some cases