looking for some help

[little_drummer_boy1]

im looking into some "pro-level" kits and i have a lot to chose from, i think i mightr know what i want but i dont know all that much as some of you probably do you i am looking for you advice on any of these (pros and cons of each whould help)

dw
gretsch
pearl
sonor
yamaha

p.s. - im also open to other suggestions and when replying dont include info about price

[Zildjian]

Can never go wrong with a dw or Sonar...Also look at the new starclassics...they look and sound amaizing

[drummingducktape]

dw all the way

[Loyton]

None of those.
































































































Mapex.

[aznriceball]

you do know what "pro" is right? i dont wanna say gretsch or yamaha and send you off to a black hawk or rydeen..

[Drum Monkey]

you do know what "pro" is right? i dont wanna say gretsch or yamaha and send you off to a black hawk or rydeen..
Exactly.

Do some research. What kind of wood/finish/mounting system do you want? How many drums? What is your price range? Etc.

-DM

[aznriceball]

exactly! even if we say DW, theres no guarantee his price range isn't like 300 and he comes back to the forum bragging about his new PDP EZ by DW..

[HeLLmO]

MAPEX SATURN


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Sonor 3005

[Talos]

Tama Starclassic, Mapex Saturn, Gretsch USA Custom, Pearl Reference, DW Collectors, etc. All great kits but what do you want exactly?

[-TGP-]

Haha yeah, this is actually like asking about what car to buy and giving NO info.

[Talos]

Yeah, I have $100,000 what sports car do I get?

[aznriceball]

A Magnum.


ahah magnums look like penises! all you need is two PT cruisers behind it :D

[little_drummer_boy1]

i was thinking about

dw collectors
gretsch renown/custom
pearl masters
sonor delight/or maby designers (probably delight)
yamaha custom/absolute maple

as i said earlier, dont include the price in your decision

i was looking for primarily maple (but dont rule out bubinga or other exotic woods ie curly maple, birdseye, zebrawood, etc, but i pretty much would not like to look at birch or walnut)

also, you can pretty much rule out mapex, as i already have a saturn at home(please dont get hung up on that fact, im just looking into other drums)

i was just looking for your opinion and WHY you chose them, so i can make a more informed decision myself

[Legolanderin]

DW or Mapex would be good choices

edit: yea i posted same time as you before there

I'm saving myself for a DW collectors set in maple. DW is a good brand, i strust that it wont fall apart and sound really good. They're good quality sets.

[fullmetalhaallee]

DW man, I have one and I wouldnt trade it for anything!

[little_drummer_boy1]

i am looking for an apx. 6 piece set, 18x20, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 13x16 (i think i may very well change this when i decide on the drums)
i am goint to use these mostly for rock but probably will not always do studio work or live gigs with these

anything else please request

[Splanchnic Ganglion]

i was thinking about

dw collectors
gretsch renown/custom
pearl masters
sonor delight/or maby designers (probably delight)
yamaha custom/absolute maple

as i said earlier, dont include the price in your decision

i was looking for primarily maple (but dont rule out bubinga or other exotic woods ie curly maple, birdseye, zebrawood, etc, but i pretty much would not like to look at birch or walnut)

also, you can pretty much rule out mapex, as i already have a saturn at home(please dont get hung up on that fact, im just looking into other drums)

i was just looking for your opinion and WHY you chose them, so i can make a more informed decision myself
How many kits do u need? and budget!...

[Legolanderin]

DW then...you can costomize it anyway you like usually

[derryk]

Mapex

[fullmetalhaallee]

i am looking for an apx. 6 piece set, 18x20, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 13x16 (i think i may very well change this when i decide on the drums)
i am goint to use these mostly for rock but probably will not always do studio work or live gigs with these

anything else please request

Hell yeah man, mine is a 4 piece, 18x22, 8x10, and 11x14, and eventually I will add a 9x12 and a 13x16! DWs are amazing and just to help, champagne sparkle is absolulty beautiful with chrome hardware!

[little_drummer_boy1]

dw would be my first choice but i was just wondering about my othe options, i didnt want to rule anything out

i know of a few studios that only like to use gretsch

i also know a few people who refuse to use anything but pearl and hate those who dont

and i know of some people and places, who prefer sonor delights over anything else one for example, a church a play at traded in a set of dws for sonor delights

and there are those who beleive that yamaha are some of the only quality drum companies around

but i was never given any spefics to why this was their decision except,"they're better"

[little_drummer_boy1]

DW then...you can costomize it anyway you like usually
if this were my only criteria, then wouldnt i just be better off with a custom company example;ayotte, maryland, conaway, etc., etc, etc...

even when there might be a company that already offers what a realy want

[fullmetalhaallee]

dw would be my first choice but i was just wondering about my othe options, i didnt want to rule anything out

i know of a few studios that only like to use gretsch

i also know a few people who refuse to use anything but pearl and hate those who dont

and i know of some people and places, who prefer sonor delights over anything else one for example, a church a play at traded in a set of dws for sonor delights

and there are those who beleive that yamaha are some of the only quality drum companies around

but i was never given any spefics to why this was their decision except,"they're better"

Its hard to say, at this level of drums its really about opinion. I just think DWs sound better, and look better.

[little_drummer_boy1]

How many kits do u need? and budget!...

for, i beleive the third time, dont worry about price, i have quite a bit of money and if it isnt enough for what i truly want that it should be worth saving for, and waiting for; but first i need to decide

[little_drummer_boy1]

Its hard to say, at this level of drums its really about opinion. I just think DWs sound better, and look better.

i am a little more concerned with the sound aspect

EDIT: im nto trying to be mean or sarcastic, i know its a bit difficult to tell over the internet, just trying to be more informative

also, not that it dosent matter at all, i dont think i would truly be happy with a set of amazing sounding drums if they were the worlds ugliest

[fullmetalhaallee]

i am a little more concerned with the sound aspect

I figured, its just sorta an add on that DWs are beautiful! But the sound is unbelievable, its hard to say anything else.

[HeLLmO]

jesus u already have saturns and u want another pro end kit...wow, someone here is seriously overcompensating. but anyway, i'd say got DW because i find they have a very good, very distinctive sound, or sonor delites because sonor makes excelent drums. the yammies are really good too. i'm not gonna comment on the gretch because i haven't tried it, and pearl masters are okay, but i like delites and DWs better, so with ur choices and ur price range i say go to ur drum store, jam on the sets, and decide for yourself, because with ur choices, ur really not gonna go wrong

[Icky_Mettle]

DW's certainly got the look advantage, but you're going to go try all of these suggested, right? It's personal preference, high-end sets all have excellent features.

[Locke]

If price isn't a problem you cannot beat a DW. I played one and instantly fell in love. There are other kits which are really close to DW Quality but you can't get better than DW in my opinion. If you won't settle for anything less than the best go for DW. *This is only my opinion*

[Undisco Kidd]

Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye.
Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye. Taye.

http://tayedrum.com/images/large/22092335_TO622SD-YtoWBurst_w1024.jpg

Why Taye? Ray Ayotte. Incredible sounding drums. Rock solid hardware + ACS mounting system for toms and cymbals.

[HeLLmO]

^those do look hot, especially with the alchemy's

[Panopticon]

Custom...if not, a Mapex Orion...

EDIT:...i went for taye as well!!!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/5722fe6e.jpg

:upset:

But it's all better now!!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b379/enemytopublic/71092e73.jpg

:D

[Marky_Mark]

Don't you have a local Guitar Center or something?...I know mine carrys DW, Pearl, Gretsch etc. and you can try em. Why not give that a go?

[theflame85]

Have a look at Sonor 3005s

[HeLLmO]

^not to sound mean, or to discredit 3005s, but when u have the cash for DWs or Delites u don't buy 3005s