3005 vs SCA

[saars]

Before you start flaming me, please read this. So, I'm finally getting a drumset by next saturday, and I'm stuck between the Sonor 3005 and the Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage. Now, I've never got to playing these kits, and I've been kind of living off of feedback from you guys. The SCA is about 650 USD and the 3005 if about 999 USD from my local stores... Now, may I ask, which is better quality? Which is better soundwise? Which of the two is more versatile as in from rock to jazz? Finally, fusion or standard? What's the difference between the two? (please do not say that one just pwns the other and bull like that)


P.S. I'm sorry to pester you guys again, but the search button doesn't really help me out. I've searched for a bit less than an hour and found nothing good.

[Tillmon]

SCA is what I would go with. Just be sure to replace the stock heads as soon as you get it.

[Tim]

fusion sizes are smaller toms. In complete setups that you buy, fusion sizes usually are 10, 12, 14 toms and 22 inch bass drum. standard is 12, 13,16 toms and 20 inch bass or 22 inch bass. I havnt played a 3005 so im going to go with the stage custom on this one. Yamaha makes good drums. Great drums. The hardware is great and so are the drums. I love the stage customs. They project really well too. I prefer fusion sizes.

[rockindrummer]

The yamaha is a really nice kit and since it is cheaper I would probally go for it and then by a cymbal or somthing. I would also personally go for the fusion sizes as I like the smaller sized toms.

[Peacedrumguy]

Well, I'm a Peace drum guy, so I would suggest taking a look at the DNA kit which is 9 ply hand lacquered maple and comes with pro hardware. You should have no problem finding the kit for under a grand US. But, if you are going for either the Sonor or the Yamaha and that's all you are looking at, go for the Yamaha.

[aznriceball]

i thought SCA was about 900? i like both kits (fusion sizes), both have great hardware and finishes. 3005 is of course all maple if that makes a difference to you, i have no idea how falkata sounds by itself, but its existence in the combination in SCs sound pretty good. you've tried them right?

[saars]

Before you start flaming me, please read this. So, I'm finally getting a drumset by next saturday, and I'm stuck between the Sonor 3005 and the Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage. Now, I've never got to playing these kits, and I've been kind of living off of feedback from you guys. The SCA is about 650 USD and the 3005 if about 999 USD from my local stores... Now, may I ask, which is better quality? Which is better soundwise? Which of the two is more versatile as in from rock to jazz? Finally, fusion or standard? What's the difference between the two? (please do not say that one just pwns the other and bull like that)


P.S. I'm sorry to pester you guys again, but the search button doesn't really help me out. I've searched for a bit less than an hour and found nothing good.


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Over at my local GC I found it for 650 USD, I believe it's only the shell pack. So, what's the difference between the fusion and standard as of sound? Would one create a lower sound? That's what I'm looking for.

[Tim]

^^

Over at my local GC I found it for 650 USD, I believe it's only the shell pack. So, what's the difference between the fusion and standard as of sound? Would one create a lower sound? That's what I'm looking for.

different tom sizes=different sounds. chea.

[Talos]

Standard sizes are more for rock, hence why some are called Rock Kits.

I currently have Rock/Standard sizes but I dont like them. For my next kit Im looking into the Tama Superstar in Fusion sizes, Fusion just sounds better IMO opinion, its really versatile as well with Coated Ambs as Batters.

[saars]

Ok, so here's what I'm thinking: I'll buy the SCA fusion sizes in a natural finish, and with it probably buy a two-tom holder or a cymbal like RD said. Comments?

[Drum Monkey]

Ok, so here's what I'm thinking: I'll buy the SCA fusion sizes in a natural finish, and with it probably buy a two-tom holder or a cymbal like RD said. Comments?
Soundwise, if you prefer the SCA Falkata/Mahogany/Birch mix over Sonor's all-maple drums, then the SCA seems to be your drum set. Fusion sets will have higher pitched drums, because they are smaller... Either way, you can always buy single drums to add to your kit.

-DM

[Parradiddle Pete]

Well, I'm a Peace drum guy, so I would suggest taking a look at the DNA kit which is 9 ply hand lacquered maple and comes with pro hardware. You should have no problem finding the kit for under a grand US. But, if you are going for either the Sonor or the Yamaha and that's all you are looking at, go for the Yamaha.
I thought that the DNA was wrapped? But you obviously are gonna know more than me :lol: the paragon rules

[Damo]

Now, may I ask, which is better quality?
Both are made to a good quality that can be used live and in the studio. personally I prefer the quality of the 3005, but its more of a design thing than a durability thing.
Which is better soundwise?
I had a fair bit of trouble tuning the snare on the SC I have here. The 3005 on the other hand had nice sounding everything.
Which of the two is more versatile as in from rock to jazz?
Again the 3005. Being that the 3005 is all maple, as opposed to the SC's 3-mix woods, the tuning range on the 3005 is far greater. This means you can tune it way low for a thumping metal show, then tune it high for a jzzy/funky gig the next night and youre still well within the acceptable tuning range of the drum.
Finally, fusion or standard?
Generally speaking, fusion = 10/12/14/22 and standard = 12/13/16/22. Although traditionally, the standard has been the popular choice, fusion kits are now outselling them. Why? Because fusion kits are more compact, tune easier, and cut through the music better than larger drums. Fusion kits are also offered with 20" kicks.